Rode the whites with my student this afternoon 5/1/21 for a 18 hole playing lesson teeing off at 1:50pm. Thx to Susan and the professional and friendl... » More

Rode the whites with my student this afternoon 5/1/21 for a 18 hole playing lesson teeing off at 1:50pm. Thx to Susan and the professional and friendly RR staff as always . Our Pop was 4 hrs 30 minutes which is not to bad for a Saturday. Weather was breezy for the first hour or so and then the wind stopped and it turned into one of the nicer Oxnard days I have seen. Perfect golf weather.

To be fair the course has gone downhill condition wise since AG took over but the course is still very playable and has a fun layout.

The greens were on the slower side and were a little bumpy but not to bad. They held irons like absolute darts. Rated 6/10.

The fairways were a mix of more thin grass than lush grass. I will say holes 14 through 18 the fairway grass and tees were lusher than the first 13 holes. Rated 6/10.

The rough was thin, wispy and mostly dry. Rated 5/10.

Was in two greenside bunkers on 6 and 7 that contained a nice sand base and all bunkers had rakes which were awesome. Rated 6.5/10.

Tees were mostly level and semi lush and in decent shape. Rated 6.5/10.

Despite the course being dry an enjoyable day where both my student and I played very well. Hopefully they can get some more water on the fairways and possibly roll and maintain the greens slightly better. River Ridge like most VC courses has a soft spot in my heart as I played it a bunch growing up.
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Walked the blues with my buddy Mack and his buddy Ricki today 4/12/2021 teeing off at 1pm on a very windy day for golf. Had not played here in about 7... » More

Walked the blues with my buddy Mack and his buddy Ricki today 4/12/2021 teeing off at 1pm on a very windy day for golf. Had not played here in about 7 months. We flew around the course in 3 hrs 20 minutes walking. Was this real? It felt like playing golf 25 years ago with the course to ourselves. Wind was so strong drove 9 fringe and had 70 yds in on number 7. Holes 12-14 were brutal today into the wind.

Used the nice chipping green and putting green before the round. Olivas literally has the most laid back and friendly staff around. They have a really expansive practice area.

The greens I believe were punched around 3 and a half weeks ago and they seemed to be rolling decent with minimal bumps. Fairly smooth. Give them about a week longer and I'm sure they will be back to their normal standards. Rated 7/10.

Fairways are starting to green up some and was told by my buddies that each week out here the winter dormancy leaves and the paspalum summer grass is a growing. Good lies in the fairways. Rated 7/10. I'm sure in a month or so the fairways will be in their summer 9/10 shape.

Tees were mostly all level and lush and in good shape. Ample teeing grounds so you can always find a nice spot. Rated 7/10.

Was not in any bunkers today but they looked to have ample beach sand and looked to be in nice shape.

Rough was very healthy and lush just lining the fairways, Rated 8.5/10.

Very fun layout with good conditions starting to make the turn im sure to great summer conditions. Expect some wind in the afternoon on this layout.
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Rode the blacks this morning and afternoon for 36 wonderful holes with my buddy Nick joined in the morning round by Ian and James and then just as a ... » More

Rode the blacks this morning and afternoon for 36 wonderful holes with my buddy Nick joined in the morning round by Ian and James and then just as a twosome on the replay round. Both rounds were about 3 hrs 45 minutes POP. Weather was perfect for scoring with little to no winds and warming up to the mid 80s by the end of our second round.

I had not played here in about 10 years or so and was pleasantly surprised with the conditions.

The Bermuda greens were in very good shape rolling medium speed and holding irons and chips nicely. You really could not make a big ballmark on the greens yet they held beautifully. The greens have some swale and undulations to them but for the most part many straight putts out here. Rating 8.5/10.

Fairways were in great shape. Lush and green and great lies. Rated 8.5/10.

Was in 2 greenside bunkers and 1 fairway bunker for the day and the sand was in good shape and nicely raked and maintained. It was nice to see rakes on a golf course. Rated 7.5/10.

Rough was really healthy and lush and in great shape. Rated 8.5/10.

Tees were lush and only encountered a couple that were not completely level. Rated 8/10.

The defense of this course are the strategic fairway bunkers and the wash running through the middle of the course. For sure some birdie holes but a couple strong par 4s as well.

Highly recommended. Course is in great shape.
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Walked the Blacks this morning 3/29/2021 3rd out joining a really nice and laid back single and twosome. Weather was perfect with no wind and it warmi... » More

Walked the Blacks this morning 3/29/2021 3rd out joining a really nice and laid back single and twosome. Weather was perfect with no wind and it warming up nice on the back nine. POP 3 hrs 50 minutes.

Not much has changed since my review 2 weeks ago here.

The greens and tees are both nearing a 8.5 or 9 out of 10 shape.

Looks like they reseeded many tees over the last month and they are lush and green and beautiful. Level stance on mostly every tee. 9/10

The greens were again rolling firm, holding shots with spin beautifully. Very little to no ballmarks on the greens. Whenever they punch them it will be a shame as they really are in great shape. Had an interesting front pin on the par 3 4th hole today. They had the sprinklers on when we were on the tee. We all hit darts right at it. We walked up to Lake Rustic round the cup with standing water. I guess they are trying to get a lot of water on the greens maybe with warmer weather coming up. 8.5/10

Fairways contained semi-lush to thinner lies which is how this links course is meant to be played. 6/10

Was in one bunker on 15 greenside that had just enough sand to splash out of but was on the firmer side.

Greenside rough is a 9.5/10. Thick, uniform and lush.

Fairway rough just outside the edges of the fairways is in the 5 or 6/10 range with varying lies from semi-lush to thin to compact ground with no grass.

Just a picture perfect morning for golf on an awesome course. Highly recommend Rustic.
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Walked the Blacks this morning 3/15/2021 teeing off as a single in light sprinkles and colder weather around 8:40am. I caught a threesome on hole 10, ... » More

Walked the Blacks this morning 3/15/2021 teeing off as a single in light sprinkles and colder weather around 8:40am. I caught a threesome on hole 10, really cool guys from Pasadena and we finished the round together. Weather was in the 50's with a 1-2 club breeze.

Man I love Rustic.

The greens were in great shape today. Mark's comment of firmer is spot on. I could putt these greens any day anytime. Very smooth roll. If I had to guess maybe a 11 on the stimp even with some overnight rain on them. Rated 8.5/10.

Tee boxes were very lush and level and in good shape. Rated 8/10

Fairways have a yellowish color and are in between thin and semi lush and provide a decent hitting surface at present time. Rated 6.5/10

Greenside rough is green, beautiful shape and lush. Rated 9/10.

Fairway rough is rough "around" the edges. Could be grass, could be hardpan, could be dirt. Probably the only part of the course that needs work. Rated 5/10

Was in greenside bunker left of 15 that had wetter compact sand that had enough sand to easily splash out of.


Highly recommend Rustic Canyon. In the coming months the fairways are only going to get lusher and if the greens and tees stay the same like they are today golfers are in for a treat this Spring and Summer
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