Played early morning on Saturday 4/26 - they warned us of the aeration of the greens - so - that was no problem. The plugs had settled a bit on the front side - they had healed well. Evidently the b... Continue »

Played early morning on Saturday 4/26 - they warned us of the aeration of the greens - so - that was no problem. The plugs had settled a bit on the front side - they had healed well. Evidently the back-nine was aerated later last week - as it was a bit bumpier. Still - in a couple of weeks - this should continue as the best bargain in SoCal golf!

This is also one of my local favorites. The course is not tight, but you can see other fairways, but open enough that you are not hitting into each other. One thing about this course is that it is a v... Continue »

This is also one of my local favorites. The course is not tight, but you can see other fairways, but open enough that you are not hitting into each other. One thing about this course is that it is a very walkable course that it challenging enough for all levels of play. Everytime I have played this course it has been in great shape. You can always expect an afternoon breeze from the southwest if you play after 12.

Obviously I'm playing "too much golf" - can there be any such thing?? Anyway - seven of the last ten reviews of Goose Creek are mine - but here goes another: This great course is gaining so much pop... Continue »

Obviously I'm playing "too much golf" - can there be any such thing?? Anyway - seven of the last ten reviews of Goose Creek are mine - but here goes another: This great course is gaining so much popularity that it's attracting a few rude people who don't fill divots or repair ball marks. Our foursome did our best to "fix a couple" on every green - but - the greens were pretty pockmarked. The fairways had a lot more divot damage than I am used to seeing out there. The staff at the Goose are great - somehow our regular starting time had not been recorded - but they were able to fit our foursome out with no problem. All four of us walked - and by the fifteenth hole - there were three open holes behind us!! Glad we were in front of that group and not behind. A Saturday walking round in four hours and fifteen minutes! A little more courtesy and etitquette by our fellow golfers would make the place perfect. Oh - too much golf? Never! I'm playing there again Wednesday at 7:00 AM - see you there!

As usual - Goose Creek was in mighty fine shape on Friday (3/21) - I played 18 at Triolgy in the morning - and - finished with 18 at the "Goose". They had used some sort of granular fertilizer on the... Continue »

As usual - Goose Creek was in mighty fine shape on Friday (3/21) - I played 18 at Triolgy in the morning - and - finished with 18 at the "Goose". They had used some sort of granular fertilizer on the greens earlier in the day - perhaps they are getting ready to areate soon. While it wasn't particularly pretty to look at - it did not seem to affect the putting surgace - as the greens were really quite fast!

Hey - where was everybody??? It was a Saturday - so I figured we'd have to fight for a starting time! Went out as a twosome at 6:27 A.M. (third off) ** from the waiting list!! **. Got in six holes ... Continue »

Hey - where was everybody??? It was a Saturday - so I figured we'd have to fight for a starting time! Went out as a twosome at 6:27 A.M. (third off) ** from the waiting list!! **. Got in six holes of beautiful SoCal golf. Drizzle began on the 7th hole. By #9 - it was pouring rain - but the match was tied - so we pressed-on! By the 13th hole - there was no sense keeping the glove dry or the umbrellas over the golf bags - we looked like somebody had turned a fire-hose on us! Goose Creek drains well and holds its water like a champ! There was no standing water on fairways or greens - even after we finished 18 holes. The course was set up for tournament play (a Senior Tour qualifier was held yesterday) - with ground-under-repair and hazards clearly marked with white and red spray-paint. Greens were slow because of the rain - but - the course played great. Rough was really long - but - the place is so green - it should be a great Spring for the "Goose". Oh - the heavy rain stirred-up some of the local dairy-smell - but it kept the flies down for a change! Golf in the rain ROCKS!

Went out as a 'single' as a last minute decision on Wednesday(12 March). Called the course, and asked what it looked like "at 10:00 A.M. for a single". The guy who answered the phone said: "Come on ... Continue »

Went out as a 'single' as a last minute decision on Wednesday(12 March). Called the course, and asked what it looked like "at 10:00 A.M. for a single". The guy who answered the phone said: "Come on down - we'll get you right out!" I showed up at 10:00 - and waited until 11:30 to tee of!!. I normally would have bailed - but it's a long drive home! The course is getting ready for Senior Tour qualifier for the Newport Beach tour stop next week. The rough is longer than usual - the fairways are quite nice. The grees are still inconsistent....and a bit lumpy. For some reason - the 17th green was different - pristine, like a carpet. Whatever they are doing to 17 - they should do to all of 'em. The course is getting popular - and with that, too many new (and old, unfortunately!) golfers are not repairing their ball marks on the greens! Overall - still a great place to play. I am supposed to play there tomorrow (Saturday) - but the weatherman says I'd better bring a boat!

Played 02/22/03. Course is in excellant shape - tee boxes are level and well cut. Fairways are in great shape. Greens are in good shape. Only issue would be that although they rolled well, there w... Continue »

Played 02/22/03. Course is in excellant shape - tee boxes are level and well cut. Fairways are in great shape. Greens are in good shape. Only issue would be that although they rolled well, there was some inconsistency as to speed from green to green. Not sure what kind of grass they have on their greens, but seems to of a very durable variety. Guess its a tradeoff, where they sacrafice some softness and feel that you would get with bent grass.
Also, usually great friendly service at this club, but I did have a problem with one of the starters. We showed up 20 min's early for out tee time, and the guy took our 6 bucks for range balls for our 4some (only like 15 balls a guy), and then almost immediately called us to the tee (I hadn't even walked out of the golf shop). Why this guy sold us range balls when he knew he was going to try to send us out early was beyond my comprehension. So after the round was over, I walk back into the shop and try to get a refund on the balls and the guy tells me "No, I tried to get you guys out early, but you guys ended up wasting time on the first tee, so I'm not giving you any refun". Whatta jerk.
Except for this instance, people here have been very cool. By the way, they make a killer bloody mary at their bar.

Still the best bargain in local golf. Played Saturday (2/8/03) - first complaint ever: the greens were inconsistent, some slow - some very fast. Perhaps it was timing (the back may not have been mow... Continue »

Still the best bargain in local golf. Played Saturday (2/8/03) - first complaint ever: the greens were inconsistent, some slow - some very fast. Perhaps it was timing (the back may not have been mowed recently) - but the back-side greens were noticably slower. Still - you can spend a lot more $$$ in SoCal and not get as nice a course as "The Goose"!

great course and the price is right greens are hilly and tricky.18th is a tiger.excellent customer serv.one complaint need snack shack between front&back 9 to far to go and get back to start 10th....

great course and the price is right greens are hilly and tricky.18th is a tiger.excellent customer serv.one complaint need snack shack between front&back 9 to far to go and get back to start 10th....