One thing always strikes me when I pull into the parking lot at Goose Creek. Unlike other golf courses, Goose Creek is not a golf course that was built to sell houses, and it's not intended to be a pr... Continue »

One thing always strikes me when I pull into the parking lot at Goose Creek. Unlike other golf courses, Goose Creek is not a golf course that was built to sell houses, and it's not intended to be a pretty backdrop for bridal showers and wedding receptions. Like Spyglass, Bandon Dunes, and (the late) Stevinson Ranch, it is clear that this facility clearly puts golf ahead of everything else ... as it should be. I played yesterday in a GKReviewGuru group, teeing off at 12:15, with GK legends dconnally, leef2020, and weber2323. First, I would say that the practice areas at Goose Creek are unrivaled by any public course in Southern California. There is a grass driving range, and putting and chipping greens which are actually large enough so that players can find a spot to practice each element of their game before they tee off. As for the course itself, it is the perfect mix for my game. Forgiving off the tee, but challenging on and around the greens. The tees were lush and green. The fairways and rough had nice coverage. The bunker I was in had the heavier, coarse sand, but it played fine. I loved the firmness and pace of the smooth greens, though I misread a few putts. The pace of play was about 4:30, which was just fine. Every employee with whom I came in contact was positive and professional. If you've never played here, I strongly recommend making the trip. Goose Creek is a golf course designed for golfers who love the game.

Played the blue tees with the GK Gurus at 1220 on Wednesday, 2/1/17. Thanks to GKers weber2323, leef2020, and stickboy for a fun round. All three of these guys were hitting the ball solidly all day, b... Continue »

Played the blue tees with the GK Gurus at 1220 on Wednesday, 2/1/17. Thanks to GKers weber2323, leef2020, and stickboy for a fun round. All three of these guys were hitting the ball solidly all day, but they let me play with them anyway, although I was having some bad alignment issues. The weather was great – sunny and warm – it got a little windy over the last 6 holes [they had the blue box on the Chris Berman tee (back, back, back!!) on #17 – all the way back in that tree funnel, dead into that wind - YIKES!!]. Conditions overall were very good. Greens were very firm, cut short and rolled fast. We saw quite a few (small) unrepaired ballmarks, and many greens had quite a bit of small debris on them. When greens are this firm, players need a little help from course in making them a little more lush to be able to control the ball – or, if they are cut this close, they need to be a little softer. For example, in almost all cases, good shots we hit to the par 3s hit and released over the greens. Fairways had good coverage but were close cut, which resulted in fairly tight lies. Rough was cut short and very playable. Tees were mostly level and okay. We saw some minor divot damage on the par-3 tees – the sand pails there were loamy (powdery!), or so packed/old you couldn’t scrape out any mix, or didn’t have scoops(!). Traps had only a thin playing layer over a very firm base – one that I was in was very wet, the other dry and ‘cemented’. Saw the cart girl several times and a marshal was riding around. Thanks to Johnny for setting this up, and to my playing partners for their patience. I always enjoy playing the Goose, especially with other GKers.

Course is as good as I can remember it. Green, green, and green. Sand bunkers could really need some sand to make the course the best. Today the greens were fast and hard and I mean hard. Even wedges ... Continue »

Course is as good as I can remember it. Green, green, and green. Sand bunkers could really need some sand to make the course the best. Today the greens were fast and hard and I mean hard. Even wedges coming in high would not hold and I don't believe we found one ball mark to fix. Went out at 7 and have no idea where everyone was, we basically had the whole course to ourselves, did not see a soul all day.

This course is always in great condition, pace of play is great with tee times spread out to give groups a chance to play at a comfortable pace. sand traps were consistent, fairways and greens were ... Continue »

This course is always in great condition, pace of play is great with tee times spread out to give groups a chance to play at a comfortable pace. sand traps were consistent, fairways and greens were great. It is a challenging course and you have to think yourself around this one to score well. Dont miss this gem in Riverside county. The price is very reasonable and golfer friendly.

There are certain things in golf that are a given: Jordan Spieth will make a long putt, Augusta National will be in perfect condition for the Masters, and Titleist ProV1 will be the top played ball ... Continue »

There are certain things in golf that are a given: Jordan Spieth will make a long putt, Augusta National will be in perfect condition for the Masters, and Titleist ProV1 will be the top played ball on tour. So it is with Goose Creek, always a joy to play, always in great shape, wonderful staff, reasonably priced and managed the way all courses should be. As expected the course was in great shape despite all the recent rains. Green and fairways being the best part. A few of the tee boxes had some issues, but nothing to severe. Bunkers appeared good, but I was lucky to have avoided them. Course seemed to handle the rains very well It's just hard not to have a good time playing the Goose.

I played here on 1/16/17. The course was in great shape as always. I feel that this course is great for all handicaps. The pace of play was right @ 4 hours and we had a tee time @ 1130. The greens and... Continue »

I played here on 1/16/17. The course was in great shape as always. I feel that this course is great for all handicaps. The pace of play was right @ 4 hours and we had a tee time @ 1130. The greens and fairways were excellent. I would say the only thing that was just ok were the tee boxes. But overall the course is one of the best in the area and I always enjoy playing it for the conditions, scenary, the price and the service. I would say it's the best course in the inland empire by far. I recommend it to all players.

**STILL MY FAV COURSE ALONG THE 15** Played Monday MLK 11:30AM with my normal 4 some....it was Team match play Lefty's vs Righty's.....We (Righty's) smashed them up 6 with 4 holes left. **Course in ... Continue »

**STILL MY FAV COURSE ALONG THE 15** Played Monday MLK 11:30AM with my normal 4 some....it was Team match play Lefty's vs Righty's.....We (Righty's) smashed them up 6 with 4 holes left. **Course in AMAZING shape** Greens: Great and smooth Fairways: Lush and mowed, cant believe its winter Rough: Lush and long...stay out of it! Teeboxes: Level and green. Sand: Great. Played last month and Greens were in terrible shape, worse i have ever seen at Goose....it was a total 180 today. Booked off Goose website $48, drive from Irvine using the toll 45min with light traffic.

Played the Goose this morning in just over 3 1/2 hours, normal time. Course is wet so no roll on your drives but ball sat up good. The greens held well and the rough was a adventure to get out of. San... Continue »

Played the Goose this morning in just over 3 1/2 hours, normal time. Course is wet so no roll on your drives but ball sat up good. The greens held well and the rough was a adventure to get out of. Sand bunkers are a 50/50 chance, some good some not so good.

Outside of the greens the thr fairways and the tee boxes were in great shape. I was in sand traps 3 times and they could use some sand. The greens were very disappointing, they were bumpy, you could... Continue »

Outside of the greens the thr fairways and the tee boxes were in great shape. I was in sand traps 3 times and they could use some sand. The greens were very disappointing, they were bumpy, you could not keep your putts online. POP was about 4 hrs. Playing on a wednesday for 80 dollars it was a bit overpriced.