Great time at Valencia Country Club “BIG V” on Monday. We found out why Valencia CC was a recent sectional finals US OPEN qualifier. The bunkers, green complexes and pin placements played so tough. Mi... Continue »

Great time at Valencia Country Club “BIG V” on Monday. We found out why Valencia CC was a recent sectional finals US OPEN qualifier. The bunkers, green complexes and pin placements played so tough. Missing the green, anywhere was going to seriously test your short game. My ball striking was solid off the tee, which you got to have out there, and I was hitting my irons mostly clean, but my iron game accuracy was off just enough to find a nasty greenside bunker on most holes (10 to 12 holes – lost count after 10). Some holes multiple bunkers and most of the time multiple shots to escape a bunker. But my sand game right now is so dialed in for my next round – LOL.

Super day playing with GDR23, rgm2525 and mark_6m. Valencia CC was in fantastic playing condition. Lush tee to green. Bunkers are well maintained, groomed with high quality sand. The sand was consistently soft, a little thick and a little heavy. It made for a great playing surface. Never was my ball plugged or fried egg. Greens were smooth, held shots (except hole 14) and medium/fast. Stay below the hole if possible and don’t short side yourself with tough pitch shots. Tee Boxes were lush, level and groomed. What stood out the most to me was the improvement of the fairways. Two years ago, Valencia CC reopened after a full new improved heat/drought tolerant turf replacement. There were complaints at first as you can see by reading some of the past reviews here on Greenskeeper.org. But now, the fairways look fully established, providing excellent lies and driver rollout. It’s a blast hitting tee shots on this track and being rewarded well for finding the fairway.

We had a fun Skill Challenge Putting Contest where we tried to replicate JJ’s Spaun’s winning US OPEN putt. L-R, 64 feet, 5 inches. Over 100 tries, no one drained it. Super job mark_6m running the contest. With over 120 players GDR23 and rgm2525 had their hands full at check in. We got a great friendly GKers staff running these :) Great job.

Thank you, Valencia CC, for once again hosting our group and providing an exceptional experience. Thank you, the MOST, to EVERYONE that comes to play the Private Course Monday outings and our coming GK PLAYS! GK is all about community. Love seeing us tee it up together.

From 6/23 Enjoyed an excellent Outing at Big V! A top level experience! I can best describe Big V as a legit and fun Players Course. This course really kept you in check, but was never unreasonable.... Continue »

From 6/23 Enjoyed an excellent Outing at Big V! A top level experience! I can best describe Big V as a legit and fun Players Course. This course really kept you in check, but was never unreasonable. The layout was excellent! Reminded me of Riviera CC at times. I can see why the PGA Tour played here once upon a time. Big V is a very well-designed course that places premium on accuracy off the tee and into greens. The course features clear definition between its mid-sized fairways and rough areas, well placed bunkering on fairways and proximate to greens, along with some strategic water hazards, with medium sized and reasonably fast greens. The course is mostly flat, at times undulating, and sometimes with mild elevation changes from fairway to green, and offers some attractive views of localized mountains. You will need to work the ball in both directions at times. Wind speeds were 10 -15 mph. The course seemed to play it's yardage for the most part. The course was very well manicured and in excellent condition. The course layout is rated a 4.5 out of 5, conditions are rated a 4.5 out of 5. I note the following: Tee Boxes: Level and lush, no damage. Above average condition. Fairways: Green at times tight. Excellent condition. Greens: Green, medium-fast in speed, with medium softness. No damage observed. Speed about a 11. Excellent condition. Sand: Well maintained, heavy, and firm. Above average condition. Rough: well defined from the fairway with green collars but not too overgrown, about 2 – 5 inches. Above average condition. Waste Areas: Waste areas on various holes did not offer much opportunity of recovery due to their overgrown nature. Above average. Driving Range: The range is excellent, hitting from artificial turf. You see markers at 100, 150, 200, 225, and 250 yards. Range ran out at about 300ish. Range balls were your typical rangers, but in very good condition. Chipping Area: Compact in size and included a practice bunker. Condition and features were excellent. Practice Putting Green: Ample in size and very well maintained. Practice greens seemed consistent with the speed of the course greens. Excellent condition. POP: 5 hours Big V included a snack bar / restaurant, and a very nicely stocked pro shop. Service received was excellent. If looking to join a quality golf club with the emphasis on golf this is a really good one. Really enjoyed this course and certainly wish I could play it more often. If I lived closer, this would be one I would consider joining. I endorse playing this track if given the opportunity. Looking forward to my next visit here. Thank you Johnny, GK, GM, Vivid, and the staff at Big V! What a treat this was!

I played here yesterday with the Greenskeeper.org/Vivid/GolfMoose private club event. I love this course and try to play it every chance I get. Big V, as it is called around here, underwent a facelift... Continue »

I played here yesterday with the Greenskeeper.org/Vivid/GolfMoose private club event. I love this course and try to play it every chance I get. Big V, as it is called around here, underwent a facelift a couple years ago. Throughout the course, the turf grass has been improved. It is consistent whether you are in the fairway or rough. I played the white tees (6113 yards) and all were level and lush. Great lies in the fairway, and the rough is just penal enough (3” deep)without being ridiculous. The bunkering throughout the course has been greatly improved in visual appearance and all were well maintained. I was able to get up and down from the greenside traps 50%. Of course, the highlight of the course is the condition of the greens. Pure, smooth, fast, and undulating. Most pins were located in very diabolical positions, making putting quite a challenge. If I had the means, I would join. Members must be very proud of their club. Kudos to the maintenance team; they were working nonstop without disruption to the players. Many thanks to Johnny, VCC, GolfMoose, and Vivid.

Played in the Golf Moose/Vivid outing on June 23, playing the blue tees and starting on the 18th hole. Very nice staff at the club from the snack area and pro shop to the courteous grounds crew. It wa... Continue »

Played in the Golf Moose/Vivid outing on June 23, playing the blue tees and starting on the 18th hole. Very nice staff at the club from the snack area and pro shop to the courteous grounds crew. It was a well oiled event. Pace of play was slow but not unexpected.

It has been at least 15 years since I last played the course. The greens were much trickier than I remembered. For example, on 18 the pin was in the back of a very long green in a little area sloping generally from front to back. There were several holes with similar positions requiring us to chip over a hump and control the speed to try to stay on the green. On another, the pin was back left and one player went long right. Twice he chipped up about twenty yards and the ball rolled back to his feet. It was a really interesting green. The landing areas were generous but you had to be precise on approach shots. It was a fun layout.

The course is in great shape. It has Bermuda fairways and rough. The Bermuda was as nice as I have seen in Southern California. There are wood chip areas beyond the rough which I found on occasion. The fairways were firm with nice run out. The Bermuda gave a good hitting surface. The rough was thick and not too high but my ball sat up more often than not when I was in it. I liked the sand in the bunkers. Some of the green side bunkers had tall lips which I gratefully avoided. The greens were fast with some subtle breaks.

The course is highly recommended. I can't wait to try it again.

Rode the blues this morning 6/23/25 for the Vivid/Gk/Moose event. Great event with many players. Staff was very friendly here. I was in 1B group with buddies John, Ron and Mark. We had a blast under 8... Continue »

Rode the blues this morning 6/23/25 for the Vivid/Gk/Moose event. Great event with many players. Staff was very friendly here. I was in 1B group with buddies John, Ron and Mark. We had a blast under 80 degree weather and a strong 2 club wind all day. Pop was around 5 hrs.

The greens were in great shape! Rating them a 9/10. Putts were quick and pure. Holding shots with high trajectory and spin. Some of the downwind holes like hole 8 were hard to hold. I killed a drive and had a 50 yd wedge in on that hole that I could not even hold the green with a perfectly struck shot.

Fairways were also in fantastic shape coming in at an 8/10 rating mostly all lush. Nice lies.

Rough was healthy and juicy just off the fairways. Bermuda rough where your ball would sit down but was still playable but you had to really go after it. Rated 8.5/10

I loved the sand. Had 3/4 sand saves from greenside bunkers. They were raked and in perfect shape. Rated 9/10

Tees were all level and in really good shape. Rated 8.5/10

I just love this course and the layout. For sure a course I would join if in the area. Never miss a chance to play here. Former LA Open PGA tour stop and recent final stage of the us open qualifier. Highly recommended!!

Conditions looking better, you’ll like it!!

Conditions looking better, you’ll like it!!

From 8/12


Big V handed it to me again!


Enjoyed an excellent Outing at VCC with excellent playing partners!

I can best describe VCC as a fun Players Course. This course really kept you in... Continue »

From 8/12


Big V handed it to me again!


Enjoyed an excellent Outing at VCC with excellent playing partners!

I can best describe VCC as a fun Players Course. This course really kept you in check, but was never unreasonable. The layout was excellent! Reminded me of Riviera CC at times. I can see why the PGA Tour played here once upon a time.

VCC is a very well-designed course that places premium on accuracy off the tee and into greens. The course features clear definition between its mid-sized fairways and rough areas, well placed bunkering on fairways and proximate to greens, along with some strategic water hazards, with medium sized and reasonably fast greens.

The course is mostly flat, at times undulating, and sometimes with mild elevation changes from fairway to green, and offers some attractive views of localized mountains.

The course plays like a Championship Style layout. You will need to work the ball in both directions at times. Wind speeds were calm, peaking at 5 -15 mph when gusting. The course seemed to play it's yardage for the most part. The course was very well manicured and in excellent condition. The course layout is rated a 4.5 out of 5, conditions are rated a 4.3 out of 5. I note the following:

Tee Boxes: Level and lush, no damage. Above average condition.

Fairways: Green at times tight. Excellent condition.

Greens: Green, medium-fast in speed, with medium softness. No damage observed. Speed about a 10.5. Excellent condition.

Sand: Well maintained, heavy, and firm. Above average condition.

Rough: rough was well defined from the fairway and green collars but not too overgrown, about 2 – 5 inches. Above average condition.

Waste Areas: Waste areas on various holes did not offer much opportunity of recovery due to their overgrown nature. Above average.

Driving Range: The range is excellent, hitting from artificial turf. You see markers at 100, 150, 200, 225, and 250 yards. Range ran out at about 300ish. Range balls were your typical rangers, but in very good condition.

Chipping Area: Compact in size and included a practice bunker. Condition and features were excellent.

Practice Putting Green: Ample in size and very well maintained. Practice greens seemed consistent with the speed of the course greens. Excellent condition.

POP: Just under 5 hours.

The VCC facility included a snack bar / restaurant, and a very nicely stocked pro shop. Service received was excellent. If looking to join a quality golf club with the emphasis on golf this is a really good one. Really enjoyed this course. I endorse playing this track if given the opportunity. Looking forward to my next visit here.

Thank you Johnny and GK for this outing.

Rode the blues this morning in the Gk/Golfmoose outing with a POP of 4 hours 40 minutes under hot/humid 95 degree conditions. We had a nice 15mph swirling wind that made it tolerable to play in the h... Continue »

Rode the blues this morning in the Gk/Golfmoose outing with a POP of 4 hours 40 minutes under hot/humid 95 degree conditions. We had a nice 15mph swirling wind that made it tolerable to play in the heat. Joined by buddies Johnny,Ron and Mark. This for sure is a Bermuda based summer course with lush Fairways today, Bermuda rough that didn't look thick but your ball could nestle down. Fairway rating 8/10. Rough rating 8/10 Greens were very healthy looking and were soft and on the slower side rolling around a 9 on the stimp. They held irons and chips like darts and putted fairly pure and slow. Rated 8/10 Was in 2 Fairway bunkers and 2 greenside bunkers that were in great shape with thick sand. Rated 8.5/10 Tees level, firm and lush. Just love this layout and seem to play well here in spite of the longer tough par 3s with forced water carries. Recommend!

Played in The Moose event on 2.26.24 with fellow gkers Gary, Mark and Mark. The weather was held it together until the end. Tee boxes were outline by the overseed but had numerous divots between the m... Continue »

Played in The Moose event on 2.26.24 with fellow gkers Gary, Mark and Mark. The weather was held it together until the end. Tee boxes were outline by the overseed but had numerous divots between the markers. Fairways were in decent shape despite all the rain this season. Rough was playable aside from a few thick spots. Greens were in great shape. Seem to be rolling well. 7/10.