Played early this morning and the course is in great shape as usual. Just a note that the greens have recently been lightly sanded. Did not really effect putts much but the number 5 green is in bad ... Continue »

Played early this morning and the course is in great shape as usual. Just a note that the greens have recently been lightly sanded. Did not really effect putts much but the number 5 green is in bad shape for some reason. They are working hard to get it back in better condition. The one issue I usually had out here was the sand traps but they are much improved. This is the best value by far in So Cal.

I played today with a tee time of 9:07. Check in was fast and friendly and we were sent out a few minutes early. The course and practice areas are always in good condition, and today was no excep... Continue »

I played today with a tee time of 9:07. Check in was fast and friendly and we were sent out a few minutes early. The course and practice areas are always in good condition, and today was no exception. The tee boxes were level with a moderate number of divots. The fairways were beautiful with good coverage and only a few thin areas. The rough was short in most places but I did manage to a few spots that almost covered my ball. There were several areas around the course that had some browning but honestly I only noticed it when I was looking around to take photos or mental notes. Early in the round, the greens were firm and fast and just kept getting faster! With the many huge undulations and even the smaller more subtle breaks, these greens are challenging! I was very happy with 35 putts today. The bunkers weren’t great. The three I was in ranged from deep/soft to thin/crusty to muddy. We finished in just a little over 3.5 hrs. I love this course. It’s beautiful, tough and so much fun. The weekday senior rate of $47 with cart is so reasonable I will definitely be back soon. Highly recommended.

There are certain things about living in Southern California which you can rely upon. The freeways will be crowded, gas prices higher than the rest of the country, and Goose Creek will be in great co... Continue »

There are certain things about living in Southern California which you can rely upon. The freeways will be crowded, gas prices higher than the rest of the country, and Goose Creek will be in great condition. All those things remained a constant.

The Goose is always in fine condition, nothing to complain about, Fairways, greens, green surrounds very tight, and well maintained bunkers. I am impressed just how consistent and nice they maintain this course. Add that to the general layout, which is a joy to play, and the friendly and accommodating staff, it's no wonder this course I always busy, yet they are able to keep pace of play very reasonable. Simply put, it is just a very well run facility.

I can never remember playing here where I walked off disappointed. (except for my lack of golfing ability) Fun course, enough of a challenge without beating you up (Except for #18) and walker friendly. What more could I ask for?

6/3 $42 to ride with the special daily rate, playing with my son Grant(very much a recreational player) and shirt tail relatives in law from Scotland, Paul(a scratch golfer) and his father Ian(who has... Continue »

6/3 $42 to ride with the special daily rate, playing with my son Grant(very much a recreational player) and shirt tail relatives in law from Scotland, Paul(a scratch golfer) and his father Ian(who has recently returned to the game)--a very enjoyable round with a lot of humor and jovial interaction.
Fairways generally in good shape firm enough for a little roll out but good cushion and good lies. Did notice quite a few unfilled divots probably related to the # of walkers that the course attracts. Rough was cut down to about 2 inches enough to slow the ball but not to penal for shots. Found 2 fairway bunkers that were more on the soft side which requires a more precise strike and 1 green side with ample groomed sand. Tees had good coverage and level.
Greens rolled medium-medium fast and were consistent for the round. Greens are well contoured with pin placements in 4 zones. Today most pins were more centered in the zone making them somewhat more accessible. However with the slope surrounding most greens a near miss adds an extra 5-10 yards on the scramble.
Friendly golfer oriented staff. POP right at 4 hr with occasional waiting but with the setting and the company it was enjoyable.

Played the Goose with the Dawgs on Sunday, PoP a bit slow at 4:45. Weather was cool and very windy but we lucked out and had no rain, just a few minutes of drizzle was all. So, maybe today was not t... Continue »

Played the Goose with the Dawgs on Sunday, PoP a bit slow at 4:45. Weather was cool and very windy but we lucked out and had no rain, just a few minutes of drizzle was all. So, maybe today was not the best conditions to write a review for a course that everyone rates so highly, as mine will not be as positive. Let's start with the greens which were probably not mown this morning: very firm so chip shots were unpredictable and most rolled out 5-10 ft. farther than anticipated. Not fun when you chip from those collection areas that are adjacent to every green and a big part of the defense of this course layout. But putting was a tad on the slow side and somewhat bumpy, so it was very difficult if you wanted to die it in the hole. Bunkers were downright terrible. I'm talking a half inch of thin sand over hard pan. All my playing partners said the same thing. Fairways were green but thin lies most of the time, could not take much of a divot. Rough not deep, very playable ... sometimes better than the fairway. Always enjoy playing the Goose, we just caught it on a bad day which was disappointing, especially when we payed premium dollars (and I walked). Big, wide fairways and a scorers paradise on a good day. Won't scratch it off my list but it's just not all that ... at least on Sunday. Add: I realize this is a huge contrast from previous reviews. I have no hidden agenda, just call 'em as I see 'em.

Played the Goose this afternoon. I will keep it short and simple:

Tee Boxes - Great
Fairways - Awesome
Greens - Awesome
Pace of Play - Once we passed a 4-some that was in front of us playing pr... Continue »

Played the Goose this afternoon. I will keep it short and simple:

Tee Boxes - Great
Fairways - Awesome
Greens - Awesome
Pace of Play - Once we passed a 4-some that was in front of us playing pretty slow, it was great.

This place was in outstanding condition as usual. Kudos to the grounds crew here. They deserve a big shout out for the condition of the course. They do a great job around here and I dont think they get the credit they deserve. Awesome job guys.

If you have not made it out to play the Goose, do yourself a favor and take a trip out. The practice facility is top notch and the course is always in great shape. It is an easy course to walk, if that is what you prefer. I feel pretty spoiled that this is my home course. Hats off to the staff and maintenance crew. Well done everyone!

Played Tuesday course was in great condition. Got off on schedule, 4some in front started a bit slow, but got on pace, POP was 4hrs 10 min.

Tee boxes were in decent condition some were not very lev... Continue »

Played Tuesday course was in great condition. Got off on schedule, 4some in front started a bit slow, but got on pace, POP was 4hrs 10 min.

Tee boxes were in decent condition some were not very level but ok. All areas were lush, good roll on fairways, greens were quick, bunkers were ok some with good sand some not.

Overall a great golf day.

Played today with a group of friends. The course was in very nice conditions from the rough, fairways and greens. One of my favorite courses. Fairways were nice and green, did roll when hit on the ... Continue »

Played today with a group of friends. The course was in very nice conditions from the rough, fairways and greens. One of my favorite courses. Fairways were nice and green, did roll when hit on the fairway giving you added distance. Greens are fully recovered from aeration. They rolled true but fast. Unfortunately we had to deal with some windy conditions. POP was slightly over 4 hours as they were really busy. Staff always great as usual.

Played Sunday in a tournament. Usual good experience with service throughout. Nice training area which I usually do not have time to take advantage of, but this time got to hit, chip and putt.

Th... Continue »

Played Sunday in a tournament. Usual good experience with service throughout. Nice training area which I usually do not have time to take advantage of, but this time got to hit, chip and putt.

The course was in excellent shape. I was only in one bare spot in a fairway. There was some very faded white paint around at least part of it but I could not tell if the area I was in was part of what had been designated GUR. Otherwise had good lies throughout, if fairly tight around the greens. The rough was a factor but not tall enough to make it difficult to find balls.

The greens had been punched. They rolled much better than I expected at medium speed. Some bumps but I did not have any putts I missed that I could blame on the aeration. One note. The greens on the course were not as fast as the practice putting greens. I three putted the first two holes before I figured that out.

Pace of play was somewhere between 4.5 and 5 hours. Word was our first group was well behind and the ranger was asked to push them. When we spotted them near the end of the round they looked to be near on pace with the group in front of them, so it was probably the course that dictated the POP. There were quite a few people out there on a beautiful day.