Very busy on Thursday morning. Everyone had the same idea I guess, which was to beat the heat. Course has handled the temperatures very well. Greens not as fast as normal. (Maybe to protect them?) They still roll well and are very receptive. Fairways have great coverage. Bunkers are good but might seem a bit compacted - they are very "heavy". The course will be closed for two weeks beginning 8/5/74 to aerate the fairways. (Seems like an excessive time?)

Out early, on what is expected to be another hot day. I'm told they punched the greens last week, but they appear pretty much healed. Fairways generally fine, with good coverage. Bunkers not yet maintained, so difficult to be too critical. Always enjoy this course. Enough of a challenge to enjoy, but not penal, so makes for a stress free round.

With the expected heat, nice to get out early and finish quickly. Course remains in nice condition. Greens very receptive. However, I noticed a bunch of unrepaired ball marks, which is not usual for this course? The tee boxes are beginning grow back in, after being over seeded a couple weeks ago. Fairways are really solid right now. Bunkers are fine, but the sand seems "heavy" and tough to play any longer sand shots (Greenside). All in all, very satisfied with the course conditions.

Took advantage of an invite from a friend for an early round, which from prior experience is the only good time to play Rio Hondo (Or anywhere for that matter) Robert's recent review was spot on, although I thought the greens were a bit quicker than I expected. Certainly not fast, but decent pace. Good coverage in the fairways. The two bunkers I found had well maintained sand. Rough was a bit inconsistent, but never severe.

Always enjoy playing this course. Enough of a challenge without being too penal. A few of the four pars are becoming a bit too long for me, but that too is becoming the norm everywhere I play now. Fun interesting layout at a decent price, and the staff is always good to deal with.

First off on what I was concerned might be a foggy morning, but by 7am, everything had cleared, and it was beautiful morning. As one of my very favorite courses, it is always a joy to play La Purisima. Despite having played here many times, it is always a treat to return. Beginning the day dealing with Staci in the pro shop is a real plus. She is the perfect person to have at that position.

The course was in very nice condition. A number of the fairways were still rather wet from the sprinklers, but otherwise were excellent. Greens rolled very well but were slower than I expected and remember them. Bunkers were great - love the sand here.

Last time I played here they had gas carts, which I do not care for, but they have been replaced by nice quiet electric carts. Much better! While I did not play very well, which is an understatement, I walked off the course totally having enjoyed myself. I think that if you can play poorly and still enjoy your round, that speaks volumes about the course.

Afternoon round at the Mission Club. Beautiful weather in the md 70's with a mild breeze. How perfect! Thanks to the person in the pro shop for getting us out about an hour prior to our scheduled tee time. Played the first three holes behind a group of seniors, who were on a 4++ hour pace. As they did not wave our twosome through, skipped #4 and then enjoyed a wonderful pace the rest of the round, finishing in about three hours.

The course is in really nice condition. Greens were exceptional. Much more or a challenge than I remembered them being. Tee boxes and rough very nice and both bunkers I found were excellent. My only complaint was just how tight/thin the fairways were, and very firm. Tough to take a divot. Overall, a fund afternoon of golf or a course I have seldom played, so it was almost like playing a new course

Have to agree with the last review. The course is in some of the best condition I can remember. While this course seems to always be pretty good, conditions are even better now. I really enjoy this shorter course. Not so much because as a senior it is more user friendly, but because it has some really good green complexes. Many interesting holes, which provide enough challenge, without being too penal or overwhelming, or requiring length to enjoy. I resisted okaying Mesa Linda for many years, always opting to play Los Lagos. Once I actually played this course, it was so much fun, I now choose it as a favorite of the two courses.

Took advantage of an invite to play Dove. Being right next door to Coto makes it so convenient. Wish that Coto/Dove had a reciprocity deal to allow occasional limited play. Have always enjoyed playing this course. I find the layout very interesting. My complaint years ago was that Dove was not walker friendly, but now, I no longer object to the cart. Conditions were good. Greens not as quick as I'm used to, but they rolled true and were receptive. Good coverage in the fairways. Rough not as penal as I remember it being. Fun day golfing on a beautiful summer day. Does not get much better than that.

Out early to beat the heat. However, since Covid, the first tee time is 7am, whereas previously I used to hit off in the dark, which meant at this time of year it was around 5:20 or so. But those days are gone, so now I am forced to say out early at 7am. Course is in nice shape, but the greens are not as good as they had been even just a month ago? Fairways, tee boxes, bunkers are just fine. Summers at Coto put a great deal of stress on the courses, but maintenance seems to handle things well, which is greatly appreciated.

Having an appointment in the Valley, decided I would try to play one of the Sepulveda Dam courses. Was actually hoping to get out on Balboa but ended up on Encino. Used to play here quite often when I lived in Westchester, but South OC to Encino is a long haul in traffic. Since it's been a while, I should have adjusted which tees I played, because many of the holes have become unreachable in regulation for me now. While the holes themselves are not all that demanding, just the length of some of the holes made scoring a rather daunting endeavor.

Course was in pretty nice condition overall. Greens better than expected - rolled well and had decent pace. Fairway coverage decent for the most part. I could always find a spot to tee it up without issue. Only in one bunker and it was fine. If/when I make the trip to the Valley, I hope to get on Balboa, but if I end up on Encino, I will PLAY IT FORWARD.

Early morning round as usual on a surprisingly uncrowded Sunday. Guess everyone was staying home to watch the U S Open? Course is really nice condition right now. Greens have nice pace, but are still very receptive, even for my mediocre iron shots. Fairways are excellent, as are the bunkers, tee boxes. Truth is, the course is what it should have been all along. Hope they can maintain these conditions throughout the summer.

Nice to get back out to Santa Anita, one of my favorite walking courses. Love the setting, and the interesting layout. Greens better than expected. a bit too firm for my liking, but still playable. Decent coverage in the fairways. Both bunkers I found had thin sand coverage. Rough was inconsistent. Sure, wish we had some of these old style traditional golf courses in Orange County. Also wish that we had a few courses with senior rates like LA County offers.