Haven't been to RSJ in about 8 months. I swore I would never play there again after abysmal conditions and increased pr... » More

Haven't been to RSJ in about 8 months. I swore I would never play there again after abysmal conditions and increased prices. I'm happy to report that they've thrown quite a bit of money into the course and was pleasantly surprised how much the conditions have turned around! Tee boxes were incredible (compared to what it was), fairways had much better coverage (still some bare spots), rough had lots of grass (they growing it out, so it's a little hairy right now), the fringes were all nice, the bunkers have all beautiful new white sand, and the greens were immaculate! New owners have done a nice job making this fun track more enjoyable to play! Much improved!!
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Paid $70 in the afternoon (2pm start) out of desperation for a round without driving too far... kinda regret it. Conditi... » More

Paid $70 in the afternoon (2pm start) out of desperation for a round without driving too far... kinda regret it. Conditions still not worth the price, many bare spots or funky lies in fairway landing areas and crummy bunkers are the norm. Rough is grown to a couple inches but some holes have a gopher hole problem in the rough. Greens are great, but worth the price? Methinks not. Managed to get the front 9 done in about 2.5 hours, the marshal found us on 4 tee and recommended just going off 1 again instead of waiting more on the back 9, so I split from the threesome I was paired with and got another 6 holes in before dark. Hate to support these prices but that's Saturday golf for you. Biggest joke here might be the $50 rate for 9 holes.
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First out on the last day of pre-6 AM tee times for awhile. No wind and it seemed warmer than it was to start. A day tha... » More

First out on the last day of pre-6 AM tee times for awhile. No wind and it seemed warmer than it was to start. A day that required a stop at the turn to adjust to lighter layers. Frost just on the taller grass slopes and the greens freshly mown and smooth.
Having played Silverado Wed. play in down rules, I did so here too. Had no un-playable lies anywhere through the green. Well maintained and at $43 walking superior to it's neighbor nearby with $79 riding rates.
Greens great as written. A few marks very putt-able and fringe areas nice.
Fairways coming into spring. Dry offering roll out.
Rough enough to stop the ball easy to advance for the most part.
Bunkers machined and darker dirt over firm base.
That's it just wanted to comment on the better than most in the area of a good value imo.
Recommend at $ Kudos to CourseCo
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Got out today in a foursome in which I was invited to play, with a 10:00 am start. The course conditions overall were pr... » More

Got out today in a foursome in which I was invited to play, with a 10:00 am start. The course conditions overall were pretty nice with the big exception of the punched and sanded greens. Did I know about them because of the GK alerts? Yes, from early in the week. And as soon as I found out, I reached out to my hosts to let them know, suggesting they check with the course and see if they wanted to reconsider. They did call the course and whomever they talked to minimized the extent of the aeration to the point of suggesting "they should be fine by Friday". They were not, they lied and an upscale facility like Industry Hills should do better. When I saw the first green —medium sized, sand-filled holes and a topcoat of sand over the entire surface — I elected not to keep my score for handicap submission. We still had a nice time, but this goes as black mark against their customer service in my book. We might still opt to play if we know the greens will be rough, but give us an honest choice when asked directly. I was not aware of any discount either.

All that aside, with the snow on the mountains and the post-storm clouds, the views were excellent.
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After a six year hiatus from playing the south course I looked forward to returning.
On a day that threatened rain ... » More

After a six year hiatus from playing the south course I looked forward to returning.
On a day that threatened rain but turned out cloudy with filtered dun at times mid 50's
Second event of the NCGA Senior Series tour a handicapped year long points battle for old timer golf supremacy in NorCal held at various courses and different scoring formats. This one a shotgun start Individual Net Max.score.

Course overall is in good shape and consistent with other reviews over the years. Mine were from 2019 & '18 and the others hence for the most part could be repeated now. Kudos to the grounds crew.
Greens were good firm and even high wedge shots left only dime spot marks and rolled out. A low pitch or chip with spin (not me) would check on the second bounce most times. The collars and approaches firm enough for my game close to the ground using the contours.
Great shape and color contrasts to the fridges and rough areas pleasing to the eye.

Fairways cut tight and the contrast dark one way light the other got high rating marks.
Rough beside fairways and beyond thick and penal. A few ball searches required. One loss.
Bunkers light white sand private club / pro level quality and where I should have practiced prior. Would have possibly helped the score. The ones I faced were deep in futile attempts to escape.

The bad / sad (hopefully grown in and gone B4 U GO!) Tee boxes
A tee box renovation project is in it's final stages.
For play this day were provided a modified yardage sheet for 6 holes unique to our day and a note to enjoy it, and the complimentary infamous burger dog and fountain soda provided at the snack shack.

Back 9 ; all shortened holes with 5 teeing off mats (octagon 3.5 foot grass with no base)
not stable and my lefty partners ball would wiggle on the tee in his back swing. NOT ideal!
Front 9 ; 4 shortened holes and only one off the mat.
Off the mat = on newly laid nice sod in the middle of the most forward flat tee box.
*opinion*
With the North course adjacent I think a better solution would have been to incorporate one of those 9's into the tournament play. There was also noisy tree maintenance on a large oak going on by outside contractor on the second hole. not my parade and no complaints. But why my rating was so low in this important area.

Still recommend. Look around for Johnny.
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I have to start this review by saying, I’ve been organizing multiple events at the Spanish Hills Club since 2022, what w... » More

I have to start this review by saying, I’ve been organizing multiple events at the Spanish Hills Club since 2022, what was already a great experience is now an expectational experience from event organizer/player's experience. I run 100+ players events and all my outings at this club have been sell outs. If you’re an event organizer, or just someone considering joining or playing at the club, read these reviews (and mine below), check out the photos posted. On the right side our Spanish Hills Club page, I have their current Golf Outings/Events contact.

Teed it up on Monday, 3/3 with GKer rgm2525, Bob and Pat. The course is in super shape, greens smooth, holding shots running medium/fast. Fairways, full lush coverage, firm with the ball sitting up. Rough, full lush coverage, already coming out dormancy is mostly green and beautiful. The rough cut down this time of year but come Summer, it gets thick. Tee boxes, level, lush and again well groomed.

From an organizer’s perspective on the event day, the cart staging area is fantastic as is their staff in assisting. There is a short walk down to the range and lower grill (food is delicious). They also provide a shuttle going back and forth for convenience. The recently renovated clubhouse and facilities are grand. Our players always feel like they are having a special experience.

On a clear day at the Spanish Hills Club, I always marvel at the stunning views. Check out the photos I just posted.

Thank you EVERYONE that comes out to my Greenskeeper.org Private Course Events in collaboration with Vivid Golf (owned by Golf Moose). Love seeing GKers attend these :)
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Got out today before the rain. Course is continuing to improve as witness to the ongoing maintenance and condition of th... » More

Got out today before the rain. Course is continuing to improve as witness to the ongoing maintenance and condition of the course. All tee boxes have been mowed and are very playable. Fairways continue to fill in and are providing great, good, better lies and very good roll out. Traps are kept cleaned and are playable and some (not all) are learning to use rakes. Not much rough to deal with and what there is is playable. Greens are in very nice shape at the moment (so don't aerate them please) and chip/putt extremely well with decent speed and players and maintenance seem to do a good job repairing ball marks. As always great customer service from the shop, cart barn and maintenance employees.
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Course is improving over the last 9 months or so...Greens in great shape...lots of details really shaping up. great val... » More

Course is improving over the last 9 months or so...Greens in great shape...lots of details really shaping up. great value...new golf carts..but great to walk.
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Played Grandview GC for the first time in a couple of years. The new desert landscape was done very professionally. It... » More

Played Grandview GC for the first time in a couple of years. The new desert landscape was done very professionally. It really doesn't come into play unless your golf ball is heading towards the white stakes. Fairways are in GREAT shape as well as the greens. The bunkers are the best conditioned bunkers around. Still a value at the $72 green fee for those who have discriminating tastes in golf courses. Pace of play was at 4 hours for 18 holes and we played behind a threesome of walkers. Pro-shop staff was helpful and friendly at check-in, while the driving range tee and range balls continue to be the best around! Please don't play here as I want to keep it as my little secret. :)
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Played Sunday, March 2. Rain was forecast but it was over by the time we played at 8:40 am. The wind picked up on the la... » More

Played Sunday, March 2. Rain was forecast but it was over by the time we played at 8:40 am. The wind picked up on the late front nine, very cold and gusting strong. It made the conditions difficult.

The course was in good shape. They have had a tremendous amount of rain this winter but the conditions were good. Good coverage in the fairways and lush rough in most places. We had to look for balls at times even though we knew where the balls went. The greens were interesting. Medium speed but quite firm even though it had rained that morning. No check on chips and big bounces on wedge shots into the green. With significant slopes, it made putting a challenge.

Overall, an excellent experience. $82.50 each to ride, it wasn't cheap but definitely in the ball park for the conditions. It has been years since I played the course but hope to get out sooner next time.
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Rode the blues today 3/3/25 teeing off around 12:10pm getting around in about 3 hrs 25 minutes catching a couple groups ... » More

Rode the blues today 3/3/25 teeing off around 12:10pm getting around in about 3 hrs 25 minutes catching a couple groups on 17 and 18. 1-2 club colder wind for Ojai area which is unique up here as the mountains usually guard the wind. I had played here 3 times from Dec 2021 to Dec 2022. First round out here in a little over 2 years. Driving into the Inn there are parts where you don't even feel like your in California. Just a beautiful setting for golf. I snapped a bunch of pics on IG which shows how beautiful the golf course is. Met by very professional and friendly staff in the pro shop and cart staging area. Driving range on mats today with their pitching/putting green below. Carts had newer padded seats and great GPS system.

Layout on the front is substantially shorter, tighter and makes you work the ball a little more. Back nine is a bit more open in spots but requires a great long game with 3 longer tough par 3s. The layout has a great flow to it.

The greens were in great shape. Quick, firm rolling a true 11.5 on the stimp. Very little to no ballmarks present. I do see they are punching later this month. Rated 8.5/10

Fairways were lush for the most part with some areas a little thin and sandy under some shady spots. Rated 7.5/10.

I was in 3 greenside bunkers that contained thicker base layer with ample raked sand. Rated 8/10

Rough was in good shape around the greens and fairways. Not to penal and didn't see much kikuya grass. Rated 8/10.

Tee boxes were decent mostly level with a few being thin. No big deal. Rated 7/10.

I know conditions here will, only improve with upcoming March rains and upcoming maintenance. Would highly endorse and recommend OVI.
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Invited to join the 2nd group out today last week and I gladly accepted. Little did I know that we would have 10 to 15 M... » More

Invited to join the 2nd group out today last week and I gladly accepted. Little did I know that we would have 10 to 15 MPH (maybe 20 MPH gusts) winds that would bring the temp down into the high 30's. And we even played in 4 hours. In all the years I have played here I never experienced winds like this. When the sun came up and began warming things up, they died down some but not near enough sad to say. A shame we had such winds as the course is in great shape. But playing down wind was a joy I will say. First time I ever drove the 11th hole thats how strong they were. But the conditions were superb. Great tee boxes. Fairways with coverage and tremendous roll, even into the wind if you could keep it low enough. Traps were immaculate. Greens were firm and would hold high shots but nothing else. They putted as fast (I think 12) as I have ever seen them. Very little rough to deal with at all. Customer service was very good both in the shop and the starter. Hope I get another invite later in the spring and with the same conditions. %39.50 with cart with Sr county card is a great deal for this course.
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