my first time at Balboa, and i enjoyed it very much. compared to hansen dam, balboa is a much better course. if you have a chance give it a try, perfect for mid to high handicappers.

my first time at Balboa, and i enjoyed it very much. compared to hansen dam, balboa is a much better course. if you have a chance give it a try, perfect for mid to high handicappers.

first tee is pushed forward, and so are two others, due to being punched and sanded over, greens were medium fast, but bumpy

first tee is pushed forward, and so are two others, due to being punched and sanded over, greens were medium fast, but bumpy

the greens were great today, i may not have made any putts, but the greens were the best i have seen them in a while, consistent, smooth and not too many problem areas

the greens were great today, i may not have made any putts, but the greens were the best i have seen them in a while, consistent, smooth and not too many problem areas

Balboa Golf Course was in pretty good shape today. I always find that the months following their fall aeration the greens are at their best. Still a tad slow in spots but mostly smooth and very “stick... Continue »

Balboa Golf Course was in pretty good shape today. I always find that the months following their fall aeration the greens are at their best. Still a tad slow in spots but mostly smooth and very “sticky”. Look for the fairways to trend thinner as the weather gets colder and the rough to become non existent. Keep your eyes pealed when your ball leaves the fairway, we had some trouble on a few holes due to fallen leaves. On the up side the trees look gorgeous right now with the fall colors and the bunkers all have recently replaced or turned sand. Another bonus was the abundance of hawks soaring overhead. Man they are magnificent. We even saw one carrying off some prey. Interesting I didn’t see any of the pesky squirrels common to the course. I guess they’re either hiding or somebody’s dinner.

PRETTY GOOD SHAPE FOR BALBOA.

PRETTY GOOD SHAPE FOR BALBOA.

still a temp green on 2, and beware of west nile warnings

still a temp green on 2, and beware of west nile warnings

played yesterday, 8/10. course in pretty good shape. tees could use a little help. greens were fine. fairways were soaked in places. pace of play was great, probably due to the 103 temp.

played yesterday, 8/10. course in pretty good shape. tees could use a little help. greens were fine. fairways were soaked in places. pace of play was great, probably due to the 103 temp.

Went out at about 9 and finished the round in 4 1/2 hours. The course was getting into good shape but it looked like it had taken a few steps in the wrong direction. In addition, the green on number... Continue »

Went out at about 9 and finished the round in 4 1/2 hours. The course was getting into good shape but it looked like it had taken a few steps in the wrong direction. In addition, the green on number two is currently a temp. green.

Played on Sunday morning. Course was in best shape I've ever seen it. Some over-watered spots but not too bad. Greens were pretty quick and true. By no means like glass but fun.

Played on Sunday morning. Course was in best shape I've ever seen it. Some over-watered spots but not too bad. Greens were pretty quick and true. By no means like glass but fun.