Played Sunday. Surprisingly, the fairways appear to be coming out of dormancy, likely because of the warmer weather. The result is the course is framed for the eye a bit differently as the dormant rou... Continue »

Played Sunday. Surprisingly, the fairways appear to be coming out of dormancy, likely because of the warmer weather. The result is the course is framed for the eye a bit differently as the dormant rough now borders each hole more clearly - and, they've been allowing it to encroach making for visually narrower targets for the eye. That said the fairways are still a bit thin and compacted in spots.

Clearing of native areas appears to have continued too. If you haven't been here recently it will likely look quite a bit different.

Tees and sand both good. Greens were firm but inconsistent on the speed and with quite a few bobbles. Pace was the usual slow front nine opening up somewhat on the back.

FYI while it was super windy in the rest of the IE Sunday, Eagle tends to get sheltered from Santa Ana's so if you are looking for somewhere to escape the wind then keep this in mind.

I would not disagree with the previous two reviewers but I will add that all they said can be summed up as 'winter conditions'. In the course's defense, I will testify that it is generally very dry ou... Continue »

I would not disagree with the previous two reviewers but I will add that all they said can be summed up as 'winter conditions'. In the course's defense, I will testify that it is generally very dry out there - but there is little they can do now to soften it up unless mother nature does her part as they risk having a rock-hard course should they put a lot of water on it and get any more frosts like they are prone to in inland areas. In fact, I would say they have actually put more water on it over the course of the year than they have for quite some time in my recollection. It's a drought.

Also, 'tis true the greens are nowhere near a 12 but are medium speed for the most part. I would add that the rough is actually tangly, dormant bermuda around the greens so play it like a bunker shot from those thicker lies as it is not what your typical golfer might be used to.

One interesting thing to note (which carries on work begun last year) is the continued clearing of the riparian areas so that most have just some select vegetation left in them (it's academic as you shouldn't be playing out of them anyway). But it does give a different feel cosmetically to some holes, notably the right of 12 fairway all the way to the hole and the right of 13 playing back the other way. Not sure how I feel about it as I am used to waste areas looking straggly and, well, wasted. But it certainly is a new look for those that play here a lot.

Bottom line, we all need some rain in these parts.

This one will be tough for me. I've always liked this course because I love the layout and the scenery. I played here numerous times back in the Troon days, so the memories are pretty positive even th... Continue »

This one will be tough for me. I've always liked this course because I love the layout and the scenery. I played here numerous times back in the Troon days, so the memories are pretty positive even though it was too overpriced back then. But today was not a good experience and it was a real bummer. I booked an 11:00 tee time as a single through EZLinks. The price was $47 for the time, but I used up a Groupon deal I had, so it was only $25 for me total. I'm glad that's all I paid. They were overbooked and backed up because of a tournament group out on the course, so it was around 11:35 when our group finally teed off. The starter was pretty unapologetic and laid-back about it. He told me how once the tournament group cleared off, it would open up for everyone on the back nine. The same guy came around several times in the marshal cart and kept saying the same things (and also talking about how good a shape the course was in), so it irked me because I knew it wouldn't improve much for us being at the back of the pack. We finished with just enough daylight at 4:50. So the on-course pace was a terrible 5:15, but in my mind the delay at tee off counts, too, so that made it almost 6 hours total. Unacceptable even for a muni course, but even more disappointing on a course that still pretends to be something special. As for conditions, I understand it's winter and it's clear they didn't overseed. It wasn't pretty, but reasonably playable. The fairways and rough are very tight, semi-dormant bermuda. The turf was a little inconsistent, though. Some spots were decently fluffy underneath and other areas were hard as a rock, so you definitely had to pay attention before hitting the ball. The tee boxes had the best, greenest grass on the course, so those were mostly quite good. Bunkers pretty thin, but manageable. The greens were decent and softer today than the last reviewer described. They were receptive for us on approaches and fairly true on putts. The starter said they were rolling at at 12+, but there's no way. They were fairly quick (especially downhill), but not that quick. I still enjoy the layout and know the conditions can fluctuate greatly throughout the year here. But the way it looked and played today (along with the terrible pace and service), Eagle Glen felt like a shell of its former self. I hate to see it this way. It's definitely way overpriced for what it is right now. I've been getting emails from them advertising a special $69 rate in December after 10am on weekends, which is laughably expensive. I'm glad I got it for cheap today or I REALLY would have been disappointed. I hope it comes back around to be a great course once again, but I will avoid until I hear much, much better things.

My home course but it is in need of some TLC around the edges. Fairways are extremely tight and the rough is non-existent. Your drives just keep on going and roll off the fairway and into the ravines ... Continue »

My home course but it is in need of some TLC around the edges. Fairways are extremely tight and the rough is non-existent. Your drives just keep on going and roll off the fairway and into the ravines or into the water. The greens are like cart paths. My buds had 2 approach shots hit on the front and take a bounce over the green, not a roll but an actual bounce.

Got out to EG Sunday mid-morning with some buds using the email special ($49 + a sleeve of Pro-V's). Found the course in very good condition overall with very speedy greens and tight lies, no rough t... Continue »

Got out to EG Sunday mid-morning with some buds using the email special ($49 + a sleeve of Pro-V's). Found the course in very good condition overall with very speedy greens and tight lies, no rough to speak of. The recent rain soften the greens so they held a high approach shots but the bump and runs were quite a challenge. Plus, many putts rolled well past the cup. Love that stuff. Downhill putts/chips were an adventure. Some soggy areas to navigate but well worth the drive. Good deals available on their website, too. Got around in a bit under 5 hours, we were in relax mode and were not chased. Oh, and bunkers: watch out for rocks, BIG rocks. Still recommended.

played today and course is in okay condition. fast greens but then the fairways and rough are just as fast. The course needs water and soon. Rough is so short and hard that balls roll through and down... Continue »

played today and course is in okay condition. fast greens but then the fairways and rough are just as fast. The course needs water and soon. Rough is so short and hard that balls roll through and down the sides as fast as your putts roll on the greens. Greens are getting to the point on some hole positions that if you don't get to the hole it will roll back to you and past you. I enjoy this course and the deer were out this morning.

I've played this course since it opened, generally once or twice a year. This is by farthe best condition I have seen it in for a long time. The greens were as fast and true as I have ever seen them h... Continue »

I've played this course since it opened, generally once or twice a year. This is by farthe best condition I have seen it in for a long time. The greens were as fast and true as I have ever seen them here. They were a pleasure to putt. (Although I did not putt them very well)

The staff was great, discounted green fee from an e-mail and excellent weather. First off so pace of play not an issue. If I had performed as well as the "conditions" it would have been a perfect day.

Played 11/13/13 @ 11am. Our 2some joined by another 2some. Played here a few years ago and enjoyed it so wanted to try again. Knew it was going to be a long day when we saw 4 groups waiting on the ... Continue »

Played 11/13/13 @ 11am. Our 2some joined by another 2some. Played here a few years ago and enjoyed it so wanted to try again. Knew it was going to be a long day when we saw 4 groups waiting on the first tee. After the first tee shot, it was pretty much hit and wait all day and the round lasted almost 5 hours. Although pace was slow, course condition was dry but very playable. Tees were somewhat shaggy but level, fairways were dry but well maintained. The only problem I had were with the greens. Greens looked fine and rolled fast, however they just didn't hold the line.
Overall, if you can handle slow pace, it's one of better conditioned courses in the inland and I would recommend it.

Played here on Friday, Nov 1. The course is in decent shape. I always love the lay out and how challenging the course is for me. The fairways were dry and thin but still playable. Lots of roll. R... Continue »

Played here on Friday, Nov 1. The course is in decent shape. I always love the lay out and how challenging the course is for me. The fairways were dry and thin but still playable. Lots of roll. Rough was short and not penalizing. The greens were dry and quick. They still rolled well but just fast. The only reason why i didn't enjoy that day is that the round took 5.5 hours!! I didn't expect that on a Friday morning. First we were sent out 30 mins later than our scheduled tee time. I don't know where the slow down occurred in front but the marshall was there driving around and didn't say much. The group behind us kept hitting into us without a fore or an apology. So much for golf etiquette. Was not a enjoyable experience for my wife who played the course the first time. She doesn't want to go back there again.