First out on a beautiful early summer morning. Since they are holding the club championship this week, the course is as expected in very nice shape. I was surprised the green speeds were not quicker. Not that they were slow by any means, just not as fast as expected. Overall, the course continues to improve. Question is if they can maintain these conditions as we begin to experience the anticipated heat of summer.

First out as usual on a busy Friday morning. Lots of maintenance, which is a good thing, I guess. Course has been steadily improving with the recent change in management. Greens rolling very true with decent pace and very receptive. Fairways are now getting really nice. Bunkers, surrounds, tee boxes all are fine. Nice to see the level of care now being exhibited, which was long overdue.

Nice to get back out to Dos Lagos. It had been almost six months since I last played here. As always, Ruth in the pro shop was a joy to deal with. What a great way to start the day with such a positive person to deal with prior to your round. It was rather busy this morning, but able to get out early thanks to Ruth and finished in 2:19.

Course is not in as good condition was when I last played, particularly the greens, which were kind of slow and did not roll very true. Fairways were nice, however. Several of the tee boxes, particularly #16 were in desperate need on being resodded. Enjoyed the round despite my poor play. Always good to begin the week on a positice note.

Have not played Shandin Hills in almost four years. Wow - has the condition of the course deteriorated since then. After reading the most recent reviews, I did not have high expectations, but even given that, it was disappointing to see how far this course has fallen. The fairways were not too bad, except for the areas which had drainage issues, and bare spots. The bunkers were not good looking, but actually were not too bad to play from. However, the tee boxes were not even close to being level with a lot of divot damage. The greens were slow and really bumpy. The ball just kind of "wandered" to the hole, not true at all.

What bothered me most of all was that we caught the men's club shotgun on the backside, which I had been advised about. No problem, but I watched as EVERY player riding in their single rider cart took the cart right up to the edge of the green on every hole. They would then drive off using the area between the green and the bunkers, which meant they were probably driving on collars of greens in many cases. This just demonstrates a total lack of respect for the golf course and every other person playing. Rude, lazy and selfish.

Jeff in the pro shop was a joy to deal with. I doubt he is aware of how abusive the men's club players are to the course. I cannot in good conscious recommend this course in the condition I experienced it today. Sorry, because I have always enjoyed Shandin Hills.

Out early as usual on a not too busy Friday morning. Course conditions continue to improve. Attention is finally being given to the bare areas on some of the fairways, which is long overdue. Greens have nice pace and are very receptive. I am optimistic things will keep getting better. (Just wish my golf game had the same prognosis)

Under the new superintendent, the course is looking good. Greens have regained much of the pace I have grown accustomed too, and are receptive to well struck shots, of which I make too few of. Fairways are improving as well. Overall, the course is now beginning to look and play more like its original form.

Greens have totally recovered from the recent aeriation and have nice pace, receptive and roll true. Fairways are as nice as I have seen for some time as are the tee boxes. Rough is still inconsistent but improved. They have changed the maintenance pattern in the mornings, and it greatly affects the early morning play, and not positively, but since it benefits the overall course condition and playability, it's just something I'm just going to have to deal with.

Last day before they aerate the greens and fairways next week. Course is beginning to look good again, so I am hoping after this round of maintenance, things will only improve. Despite the forecast of a warm Easter day, the morning was rather cool, about 45 degrees, but it did warm up nicely. Greens roll well, are receptive and have pretty good pace. I would guess about 10+. Even the fairways are looking better.

Early morning start under overcast conditions. Just reopened after aerification of the greens. While predictably slow, the greens rolled reasonably smooth and well. Better than expected. I suspect the healing time will be fairly short. Fairways for the most part have good coverage, tee boxes are fine, as are the bunkers. I think with some warmer temperatures, the course may be ready to return to more "country club" condition.

Out first on a really beautiful, but still cool spring morning. Course is showing some improvement with the addition of a new superintendent. Green speeds have increased a bit as has the firmness of them, which makes for some additional challenge. Also, some improvement in the fairways. With the South course closed for aerification, course is busier than normal. Incredible that there are still a couple additional holes which are cart path only due to the rains we had many days ago???

Out early on a mild morning. Not too busy, except for a lot of maintenance to deal with, which I guess is a good thing? The greens will be punched in a couple weeks, so trying to take advantage of the good greens now. Just learned we will be losing our director of agronomy. I have mixed emotions about that, because "the devil you know". I spoke with some of the maintenance staff and all agree there is room to improve, so I will be optimistic about the future. However, right now the course is in pretty decent condition, the best it has been in some time.

First out on a cool morning, which quickly turned into a really beautiful morning, clear and warm. Although there are still numerous areas in some of the fairways which are in desperate need of attention. (Like some actual grass) the fairways have improved. Greens rolled well and had decent speed, while still receptive. Tee boxes are improved as have the bunkers with the addition of new sand in spots. I still feel the sand in the greenside bunkers need to be modified in how they are raked to allow for the club to pass through, rather than just having the top layer groomed and a too firm subsurface underneath.