I'm surprised HD hasn't been reviewed in almost three months. I got out yesterday, 9/17 for a 12:50 start as a single joining another single and twosome. I walked, they rode. Start was on time and the... Continue »

I'm surprised HD hasn't been reviewed in almost three months. I got out yesterday, 9/17 for a 12:50 start as a single joining another single and twosome. I walked, they rode. Start was on time and the twosome, running late, joined at the second tee. Overall conditions were solid. Teeing grounds here are large, generally level, and you are usually teeing up with green coverage — no issues there. The fairways were good, predominantly green and even a bit lush, reducing rollout more typical for here — not exactly shaggy but about mowing time. With all the recent heat, good to not see extended brown and hardpan. While there were some isolated thinner areas and also a few overwatered spots, these were exceptions. Rough varied between very playable and a little punitive but was generally green fairway-adjacent. I was in one bunker in which the sand was a little moist and heavy but it had give and I escaped adequately. I think most were drier. The areas surrounding the greens were suitably grown in and supported the short game. The kikuyu effect is on display here though and approach shots coming in and hitting short of the green would frequently bounce straight up and die rather than kick forward. The greens were in pretty good shape. Reasonably clean and no excess of ball marks, they ran medium, a touch on the slow side on the front, and by the back nine had dried out to medium on the quicker side. Weather was nice, warm enough to generate some sweat but breeze enough to cool it off a little and a relief compared to the recent heat wave — certainly not cool but seemed it by comparison. The group was congenial and the pace was right around 4.5 hrs. As Hansen goes, definitely recommended.

Just wanting to provide a quick update since no one has submitted a review since my last one. I just played this morning on Sat June 25. The course is back in great shape now (for an LA City course)... Continue »

Just wanting to provide a quick update since no one has submitted a review since my last one. I just played this morning on Sat June 25. The course is back in great shape now (for an LA City course). Fairways are giving very good lies to hit from, and the greens are back fully healed and rolling great. Tee boxes are a little chewed up where they placed them today, but really not much of a problem finding a good spot to hit from. The rough is inconsistent which is fine to me. I stayed out of all bunkers so can't comment on them. We were out at 6:00 am, so the pace was very good in just under 4 hours. The gentleman at the pro shop was great as always, and he was on top of calling out groups to the tee which I always appreciate to keep things moving along.

Played Hansen on Sunday 5/1, because I love this course and wanted to see how the greens are healing after aeration about 25 days ago. Unfortunately the greens are not that great right now. It's pla... Continue »

Played Hansen on Sunday 5/1, because I love this course and wanted to see how the greens are healing after aeration about 25 days ago. Unfortunately the greens are not that great right now. It's playable, but not anywhere near as good as they usually are. The holes from punching are still somewhat visible but getting better, but the sand is still quite prevalent at the surface and the grass itself is somewhat long and makes for some very slow putts. With the grass on the greens being as long as they are, the grain of the grass plays a significant factor which is not normal for Hansen. There were also a couple of holes (#9 and #12) where the front part of the green was soaked by the sprinklers and had a large section with standing water (6:10 AM tee time mind you, so perhaps that was evaporated by later in the morning). Oh and the blue tee boxes were very chewed up, but that doesn't really bother me that much.

On the bright side, the fairways were in great condition overall, so was nice to hit approach shots from good lies. The greens being as soft and sandy as they were, they are very receptive to approaches -- just tough to make birdies with the greens in this shape unless you're right on top of the hole.

Pace was decent (sub 4 hours) but could have been better if the first group wasn't so slow. They picked up the pace after about 7 holes. No one behind us all day. Beautiful weather didn't hurt either.

Again for those who don't mind, it's still playable right now. But for those who are pickier, I would wait a couple more weeks.

Played at 10am on 3/6 with Mr. Kich. Course is very playable right now. Greens rolling really nice save for a few areas. Fairways surprisingly consistent. Not terribly lush but no bare areas either. R... Continue »

Played at 10am on 3/6 with Mr. Kich. Course is very playable right now. Greens rolling really nice save for a few areas. Fairways surprisingly consistent. Not terribly lush but no bare areas either. Rough, as usual, a mixed bag. The defense of this course is the trees and subtle 1-club elevation changes. Tees were fine. Sand Traps also very consistent somewhere between fluffy and hard pan. Waited on almost every shot but still finished in about 4:20.

I played Hansen Dam last Sat. The course is in good winter condition.

No issues with the tee boxes, some chewed up but always found a good spot.

The fairways were real nice, good coverage. Wint... Continue »

I played Hansen Dam last Sat. The course is in good winter condition.

No issues with the tee boxes, some chewed up but always found a good spot.

The fairways were real nice, good coverage. Winter thin, good runout on drives.

Greens are in good condition. Slower than most would like, but it probably helps pace of play. Collar areas are mixed bag, some bare some good. Shaved back enables TX wedge from 10 yards or so if the wedge isn't working.

Bunkers are fine. Not CC deep soft sand, but consistent muni bunkers.

No drink carts here. Snack bar (can't call it a restaurant) no bar area, no TV's in the small indoor area. Has basics & ice cold schooners.

POP was almost 4.5 starting at 9:00am. Group in front got 2 holes behind by 7th, finally got moving after some heckling. Still slow. No Marshall here. Driving Range (Mats) & decent short game area.

I still really enjoy the Dam. Fun course, not killer tough & a bit easier to get on then most city courses.

I Recommend.

Back again yesterday morning; tee off at 8:40, payed $47 to walk. We finished in 4.5 hours. There was a CA Junior Golf tournament being held later in the day and the course was trimmed up nicely for i... Continue »

Back again yesterday morning; tee off at 8:40, payed $47 to walk. We finished in 4.5 hours. There was a CA Junior Golf tournament being held later in the day and the course was trimmed up nicely for it. The greens, fairways and rough were in as good as shape as possible. Lots of roll out on drives. The rough was barely longer than the fairways in most areas and were not at all penal. Greens were all good: smooth and fairly fast. The only real drawbacks were the bunkers: almost all were a thin layer of sand over hard pan. The tees were somewhat firm but mostly level with ample areas to hit from.

Sunday, 9:40 AM tee; $47 Walking. The golf course was relatively uncrowded. It was a quick check in and we teed off on time. POP in about 4:35. Overall nice conditions. Some tees were hard but all wer... Continue »

Sunday, 9:40 AM tee; $47 Walking. The golf course was relatively uncrowded. It was a quick check in and we teed off on time. POP in about 4:35. Overall nice conditions. Some tees were hard but all were level. The greens ran fast and rolled true. The fairways and rough were firm and there was lots of roll. The turf was nice in most places with some thin areas here and there. Bunkers were mediocre with most just a thin layer of sand over hard pan. Snack shop and starter office are just the bare minimum. Good times with old friends.

Played again last Sunday, 12/19/21, with fellow GKer, danoemi, her husband and one of their buddies. 8:30 am tee time, sub 4.5 hr. POP. Customer service, as the kids say, "Meh." As I checked in as the... Continue »

Played again last Sunday, 12/19/21, with fellow GKer, danoemi, her husband and one of their buddies. 8:30 am tee time, sub 4.5 hr. POP. Customer service, as the kids say, "Meh." As I checked in as the fourth of our group, the starter asked if I was the fourth. I said yes, but he was looking at the guy behind me in line. Hey, I'm short but not that short! He seemed confused as I tried to scan my player card and I had to tell him a second time that I was with the 8:30 group. Whatever. The walking rate is $47 with a senior card.

Greens: Good overall. Soft and medium to medium-fast roll. A few ball marks to fix. There was occasional bumpiness, but not bad. It definitely appeared that someone ahead of us was dragging their feet at times, though.

Fairways and rough: Decent coverage and a nice greenish tint considering it's nearly winter and it's almost all kikuyu grass.

Tees: All tee boxes looked level and mostly had good grass coverage.

Bunkers: The sand looked well groomed and I found only one bunker on Hole 9 greenside. It was a thin layer of soft, nicely groomed sand over hard pan. Noemi seemed to have no problem getting out of the two bunkers she was in, so I assume it was all decent. Well, I skulled it. The other guy who hit into this same bunker as me went easy and left it in on his first try. I'm not sure what's worse.

Overall impression of the course is it's in fine condition for a popular muni. It was not too crowded for a Sunday; I question this as it's very difficult to get a tee time online. Makes you wonder if we are getting gas lamped. Nice GPS on the carts, although I did walk. It's a nice walk at about 7 miles total, with a handful of small hills. Decent bloody Mary at the bar. No beverage cart. I can recommend this course.

Played a GK18 match with BNaso on a gorgeous Sunday with a late morning start. POP was less than 4.5 hrs, and conditions were well above average. Good coverage on green fairways. Tees boxes were 7/10.... Continue »

Played a GK18 match with BNaso on a gorgeous Sunday with a late morning start. POP was less than 4.5 hrs, and conditions were well above average. Good coverage on green fairways. Tees boxes were 7/10. Greens were still healing from recent aeration, but the punched holes were small and they rolled quite well. Bunkers were decent, with a dirt/sand consistency. Course had a lot more going for it than I expected. I’d play again for $57 with cart on a weekend morning. Don’t go out of your way, but if you have a reason to make the the drive you’ll enjoy the round.