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Played an early morning (2nd group out) round on 11/5/16. My first time playing this course but I'd heard a lot of positive things so I finally got around to checking it out. Was not disappointed at all but wasn't overly blown away either. Course is in very good condition compared to a lot of other places at this time of the year. Greens were very nice and the fairways were in great shape (again, comparatively). My only, very minor, gripe would be that too many of the fairways had completely slanted lies which isn't my cup of tea. Biggest selling point I guess would be that Hidden Valley definitely has some impressive views and they keep the course in great shape so it really stands out as the only green areas amidst the rocks. Course has got some visual "wow" factor to it. Pace of play was excellent but like I said we were 2nd out so it wasn't ever going to really be an issue. Overall, it's a good course that is reasonably and competitively priced with the other courses in the area.
13 Likes.
Hadn't played La Mirada since they finished the course facelift and so I gave it a go early morning on 09/18/16. The course was packed as usual and the poor guy in the pro shop looked ready to break something since the computers were having major issues which prevented him from being able to check people in. Props to him though, because he managed really well somehow. He was getting the pre-light folks to get their "balls in the air" so there wasn't any back-up. And he also slapped together a makeshift 3-some of singles (including me) b/c some guys were having a fit about their groups being made into a 5-some.

Note, imo ppl absolutely don't need to b$tch & moan at the poor pro shop guy/starter over a 5-some. Every county course/muni in so cal slaps together 5s on weekends, deal with it. Besides, it's not his choice, it's course policy. If a 5-some bothers you so much...go join a country club or play a non-muni. Sorry, rant over.

On this particular day, getting put together as an on the fly 3-some saved the round b/c the guys who we were individually supposed to get paired with (a group with two different 4-somes) were slower than a mofo (must've been gambling b/c from what I saw on the range, they had game). We completely lost sight of them after about 3 holes and my guess is they were prob at least 3 holes back by the time we finished our round. I pity whoever was behind these guys.

Course condition-wise, the greens were pretty nice and I do really like all the work they put into the re-vamp, especially the bunkers (luckily didn't end up in any but it's obvious from the sparkling white new sand that it's a major upgrade from before). My only real complaint is that the fairways had waaaaaay too many bare/thin patches. I've seen better grass at chewed up driving ranges to be honest.

That being said, I still had a fun round and will be back again. The course isn't long but it still presents enough challenge to make it interesting and the price is great when you walk. The walk is on the tougher side but still manageable.
12 Likes.
Thanks to the wonderful alerts avail here @ greenskeeper, booked an early a.m. tee time at Glen Ivy on Sunday 9/25 just before the greens were scheduled to be aerated. Like most of the nearby courses (Eagle Glen, Champions, etc.), the staff are very friendly/helpful. Nice grass range to warm up on. No lights so you can't see if you're there before sunrise but I don't mind since I warm up just to swing a golf club before teeing off. Starter knows his business well and managed to accommodate people (a couple wanted to play as just a two-some and he found a way to make it work) while still getting people set off at a brisk pace.

I lucked out and got to be first out as a single with enough dawn twilight so that I didn't lose any balls or have to use a glow-ball. Powered through the first 3 holes to make sure to get out fast and then took plenty of time with the rest of the round. Never saw anyone behind me, really got to line up every shot, sometimes hit multiple tee shots and 2nd shots (testing which ball I like better/performs better), and finished in about 2 hrs.

All I can say is that I really really enjoyed this course. Fairways were in great shape and weren't water logged like so many courses are early in the morning so I got a ton of roll on drives. Plus, they've got a good number of elevated tee shots (some with really scenic views) that, combined with the roll, can help average drivers (like me) feel all big-boy with 300+ yd drives. The biggest plus was the condition of the greens (cannot understand why they didn't put off punching for a while). These greens when I've played were up there with the best I've ever seen or played on anywhere. The couple of bunkers I found were in great shape also with plenty of fluffy sand (although I did see a few of the fairway bunkers looking a bit rock-hard).

Overall, great course, good value, friendly staff. Had one of the most enjoyable rounds I've ever had and will definitely be back soon (well, after the greens heal!).
12 Likes.
Played on Sat 9/3 @ 6:30 as a single. Took advantage of a great discounted rate and got paired with some real good dudes which always makes for a good round. Had a blast and the only negative was being stuck behind a group of wanna-be pros who were hitting it a whopping 150 off the tee...from the tips. But they picked it up about midway & we finished in a very decent time so all-in-all nothing bad at all.

Not the longest but the layout still makes the course plenty challenging...e.g. some narrow fairways and elevation changes. Good example is the short downhill par 3 early on (basically just an easy swing wedge distance-wise) is tricky b/c it places a premium on accuracy...a lot of bunkers & you don't wanna be on the wrong part of the green unless you've got long distance putting skills. The course was kept in very good shape although the greens were kinda slow the day I played which always throws me off (not that it takes too much to throw off my putting). Didn't see any bare patches on the fairways or greens and zero complaints about the tee boxes...nothing worse than a jacked up tee box imo. Only damage on the greens was from a-holes not fixing their own pitch marks.

All told, nothing about the course will jump out and wow you so I can see someone not thinking it's worth the $90 rack rate on weekends. But if you can get the lower $70 rate when they have it, it's 100% worth it. For that price (except when Black Gold has their low rate avail), you won't find a better course nearby the north OC area imo. Another bonus is the customer service is top notch. Friendly/welcoming gentleman in the pro shop. Starter by the 1st tee is on top of it. Good range & putting area right next to #1 tee. And they send staff out to clean off your clubs as you're putting out on the 18th. Nice touch (especially since I can't ever be bothered to keep my clubs clean!)
9 Likes.
Buddies and I capped off a three day golf fest @ the Ike taking advantage of the mega monday rate ($60) which really really puts the rates charged by some very average courses (cough long beach cough) into sharp perspective. We went out early as a 4some & cruised through our round w/o rushing at all in under 4...despite each of us struggling at different points of the round. Only downside of going out early is that they're getting the course nice and watered for the rest of the day so you won't get much rollout on the fairways and the greens are slow. The lack of roll makes it especially challenging if you're not long off the tee based on the length of the course. The length and uphill climbs to the green mean you'll be hitting a lot of 6 - 4 irons into the green instead of short clubs. Consistent 3 wood off the deck is a great tool to have in the bag on this course. With all the length and elevation changes, you do get a ton of very picturesque tee shots, and the early a.m. water keeps the course in great shape. Every part of the course (fairway, rough, greens, etc) was exactly as it should be. Really a treat to play at the $60 rate. On the customer service side, the starter is a really good/funny guy who keeps groups going out at the right pace and I saw a marshal (or more than one) patrolling the grounds at a few different points of the round. Friendly staff @ the snack shop (good chorizo breakfast burrito) and the driving range. Oddly, the pro shop guys (have seen various ones on diff occasions) are always pretty rude but not a huge deal.
10 Likes.
Played Los Serranos for the first time ever on Sun 08/28/16 early a.m. Honestly, I'm not too concerned about customer service as long as the course staff isn't outright rude or lazy, but I was pretty impressed by how friendly everyone @ Los Serranos was...especially since it was still super early in the morning when I got to the course. I couldn't help but be put in a good/positive mood with everyone being all nice & cheerful. The positive vibes, for my game at least, generally translates into good results so that was actually a big plus in my book.

Warm up areas are located close to the clubhouse & 1st tee so you're not forced to scramble across the whole course to get some swings & putts in before your round. Loved the range since it was off natural grass & they've got a lot off diff targets to aim at.

Course itself was in good shape minus the bunkers. Especially during the front nine when it was still kinda damp, the bunkers were like concrete mix. The poor condition of the bunkers elevated the difficulty level of the course significantly since the greens are all fairly well guarded by big bunkers and you do not want to be in those gravel pits.

I really like the layout of several of the holes. Fun elevation changes, some tricky angles off the tee box (esp from the back tees), and that huge trench bunker thing across the 9th made that hole very fun. Don't know if it's a regular thing but they had a guy set up on the 10th tee doing a hole-in-one/shank promo for $20. Nobody in our group participated but it was an interesting touch. Another different but nice touch is that they don't have just the 1 traditional snack shop @ the turn but instead have 2 different ones at like the 7th & 13th (i think?). Also, for those interested in this particular kind of detail, I'll just say that the young lady at the 13th hole shop is probably at least one big reason why some guys come to play this course. The longest snack shop line i've ever seen. haha.

Bottom line, very fun course that gives good value for the money. Only played it once but I'm putting it at the top of my list for courses in that area (e.g. Diamond Bar, Royal Vista, Mountain Meadows, El Prado, etc.).
7 Likes.
Played there early Sat. 08/27/16. My first round ever @ Dos Lagos and it was a very good experience. Was surprisingly open considering it was a weekend morning (maybe I'm just too used to congested LA County/City courses). Got to go out as a 2 some as the 3rd group out w/ only 2somes in front of us. We finished in just about 3 hrs w/o any rush whatsoever. Guy I was with regularly hit 2 balls off the tee just for fun since the group behind us was 1.5 or more holes back.

Course was in decent shape. The greens moreso than the fairways but that's to be expected given the heat & time of yr. It's an obv. plus that the course management is good enough to keep the greens in top shape which not every course does.

The course has some challenging aspects (e.g. uphill approaches and some tricky tee shots over hazards) but they're balanced out well (wide fairways, easy rough, etc.) so that it's not too hard for the avg golfer. Overall, great value for the money. Nothing at all to complain about.
10 Likes.
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