RSJ punched their greens on Tuesday, March 7th. Although they are freshly punched and sanded, the greens still rolled decently enough to putt on them. There are some really bad spots on some fairways,... Continue »

RSJ punched their greens on Tuesday, March 7th. Although they are freshly punched and sanded, the greens still rolled decently enough to putt on them. There are some really bad spots on some fairways, but other than that the course was in decent shape.

Played Monday 2/13 at 10:50 walking from the black tees.

Unsurprisingly there is still a lot of standing water and/or mud in the low lying areas, but other than that I thought the course was in mor... Continue »

Played Monday 2/13 at 10:50 walking from the black tees.

Unsurprisingly there is still a lot of standing water and/or mud in the low lying areas, but other than that I thought the course was in more than passable shape. This place has a bit of a reputation for being A) not all that well maintained and B) playing slower than a snail travelling up-hill. POP was solid at just over 4 hours. Greens were receptive, but not wet with more than a few patches of flowering Poa. Can't cut them too tight right now so it makes sense. Fairways were either wet and boggy or realllllly nice lush and green. Rough was thick juicy and can't wait to see a mower blade once things dry up a bit. Bunkers had the consistency of powdered sugar. Lots of apparently new sand and might actually have too much. Tee boxes were overall pretty good with some divot damage on the 3s and a few being too wet for a recent mow. Overall it beat expectations and wasn't bad for a holiday round under $35.

played here yesterday on a very warm day and the course was kinda crowded but the pace of play wasnt to bad im sure we were done faster than 5 hours. We loved the new sand and the grass they put on th... Continue »

played here yesterday on a very warm day and the course was kinda crowded but the pace of play wasnt to bad im sure we were done faster than 5 hours. We loved the new sand and the grass they put on the fairways last year seems to holding its own in places.
As usual the greens are in good shape and medium speed but the tee boxes really need to be upgraded next. Thou the girl that checked us in was having issues as always the staff and marshalls were very friendly .A highlight for us on this very warm day was the female bartender Darby she is very witty a great hostess and took all our ribbing well even managing a few well placed barbs of her own . Im sure we were a little bit sunstroke and then after the first pitcher of beer it was off to the races anyway another good time on a decent golf course that lets you spray it around and still make pars.

I play here occasionally in part because of its location. I tend to shy away at times because of all the back nine play, fron which I have been "burned" several times. (Tough to play the front in an ... Continue »

I play here occasionally in part because of its location. I tend to shy away at times because of all the back nine play, fron which I have been "burned" several times. (Tough to play the front in an hour - hour & 15min, then get stuck behind groups on the back and drag around in 2+ hours)

I returned primarily to experience the new sand! It's wonderful ! What an improvement. I'm very jealous, sure wish I had that sand at Coto!. Greens were good as well. The rest of the course was typical RSJ. Nice to see the improvement at this course. I think back to the way conditions were a year or so ago. Kudos to the maintenance staff.

Played a twilight round last Sun. at RSJ as I read a previous review about new sand in all the bunkers so I wanted check that out. I would have never thought that would happen at this course, but it's... Continue »

Played a twilight round last Sun. at RSJ as I read a previous review about new sand in all the bunkers so I wanted check that out. I would have never thought that would happen at this course, but it's true! Just about every bunker had white sand dumped into it. It was still very fluffy, so you had a good chance of a fried egg if it landed in there, but it was a blast to get play out of real bunkers for a change and not hardpan. The rest of the course was typical RSJ conditions, somewhat patchy to very patchy fairways made of mixed grasses, same could be said of the rough. Tee boxes were not perfectly level, but were playable. Greens were in great shape, ran at about medium speed, a little bumpy being that late in the afternoon. POP was 4.5 hours, walking, not too bad for this course. FYI, make sure you clean your shoes after playing here as the geese droppings are everywhere when you walk by the ponds.

Walked the Course on Sunday 6/12. First time playing here in over 3 years. Usually the POP and conditions would keep me away from here, but I needed a fix for the Golf Bug after playing Saturday. I ca... Continue »

Walked the Course on Sunday 6/12. First time playing here in over 3 years. Usually the POP and conditions would keep me away from here, but I needed a fix for the Golf Bug after playing Saturday. I call it "Redemption Sunday"

$24 rate via Supremegolf.com made it worth the risk.

Course is okay at best

* Tee Boxes - many were dry and patchy
* Fairways - thin in a LOT of areas, mix bag of grasses and weeds
* Rough - thick and wet.
* Goose Poop - WAY too much
* Greens - the best part of the course, you get what you get though after 12pm....a little bumpy around the cup
* Bunkers - fresh sand in all bunkers....nice!!!!

Made my pentannual visit (as in about every 5 years) to old RSJ. It's a convenient option close to home, but I avoid it as much as I can. I was originally looking at a hot deal for this afternoon, but... Continue »

Made my pentannual visit (as in about every 5 years) to old RSJ. It's a convenient option close to home, but I avoid it as much as I can. I was originally looking at a hot deal for this afternoon, but decided I'd rather pay just a few bucks more and walk a dawn patrol round for $32. I just walked on and got out right away. The starter gave me a glow ball in case I needed it that early, but it was just barely light enough when I teed off at 6:15. There were actually two twosomes out ahead of me already, but they moved quickly and I never pushed much as a walker. The decision to play early paid off as I was finished in less than 3 hours instead of the typical 5+ round at this stupid place. Course conditions were okay and probably above average by RSJ standards. I never come in with high expectations. I will say the greens were fantastic, soft and rolling smooth at medium speeds (gathering speed as they dried out). There were a number of unprepared ball marks, and that's a reflection on the players here. Tee boxes were generally fine. A few could use some leveling out, though. The fairways featured a mix of grasses. I would actually say more good than bad (60/40) in the primary landing areas, but the bad spots on this course are always pretty terrible. Just a bunch of dead/muddy/hardpan patches everywhere. Rough not much of a factor and about the same mix of good/bad grass coverage as fairways. I was in one bunker and it was wet and hard-packed in the morning, so hard to tell how it is later in the day once dry. As you can probably tell, this is not my favorite course around and I know I am not alone in that feeling. However, it is right down the street from me and as long as you can avoid the ridiculously long rounds it's serviceable. The layout is alright, and the big, undulating greens are fun. It's nothing too distinctive, yet I tend to score well here and that helps make it more enjoyable. The prices always seem high for what you get. However, it is in Irvine and the rates, slow PoP and mediocre conditions don't seem to drive the regulars away.

I tend to shy away from this course because my experience is that they send so many people off the back nine, that after finishing the front, it then takes forever to play the back, but decided it's b... Continue »

I tend to shy away from this course because my experience is that they send so many people off the back nine, that after finishing the front, it then takes forever to play the back, but decided it's been a while so I'd give it another shot.

I had a 6:00am tee time and it was DARK, but there were people already there. They offered glow balls, but I declined as I'm used to teeing off in the dark and had a trusty flashlight. (Plus I hit the ball so short now, the last thing I need is a glow ball which travels even shorter) Despite the darkness and not seeing anything, was able to par/birdie the first two holes and by then it was OK.

We all know the old adage about "if you can't say anything nice ...." Well the greens were very good, by far the best and only good part of the course! They are in dire need to water and TLC. Lots of bare areas, divots, bunkers had only a veneer of sand. It was somewhat depressing to me honest to see what is not really a bad layout in such poor condition.

Staff was great. Pace was also just fine. To my surprise and delight, only had one twosome on the back which let us through on #11. 2 1/2 hour pace for our twosome to finish on a beautiful balmy winter morning. Lots of fun, but it may be a little while again till I return.

Played Fri Jan 8th at 7:25 tee time. Guys behind the counter were very nice, found out the driving range didn't open until 9am huh... It was cart path only so we decided to walk. This course is ve... Continue »

Played Fri Jan 8th at 7:25 tee time. Guys behind the counter were very nice, found out the driving range didn't open until 9am huh... It was cart path only so we decided to walk. This course is very walkable. POP was ok at 4:20, only waited on last 2 holes for the group in front of us. This course was on our groups schedule again this year and this is the ONLY reason I would play here. I understand there was 3 days of rain and I don't mind the amount of water on the fairways, bunkers, and cart paths, but the overall condition is just way way sub par. Tee boxes were the best part of the course. Fairways bare and muddy, was in one green side bunker, obviously very wet but not much sand, greens slow, bumpy and full of ball marks. Had a hamburger and fries at the restaurant, wow really bad and they forgot to cook the fries with the burger, I was done with the burger then got the fries. If you don't live in the area of the course, don't bother driving to play it. I live in I. E. and the are way too many course in the I.E. that are worth playing and at a cheaper price. I dread next January when my group co mm es back.