Played GC on a cool windy afternoon on Sunday, 11/15/15, at 1:15pm with GKer stickboy. Previous reviews have indicated the course is dry, firm, and fast. Greens generally held good shots but are firm ... Continue »

Played GC on a cool windy afternoon on Sunday, 11/15/15, at 1:15pm with GKer stickboy. Previous reviews have indicated the course is dry, firm, and fast. Greens generally held good shots but are firm and pretty quick, especially downhill. We were disappointed in going off some 45 minutes behind what we were told was an "IE Championship", but we caught the last tourney group on #9. These guys each had their own cart and observer(s), and were VERY deliberate and slow. We played the front nine again rather than grind behind this group and likely not finish. Pretty silly to allow a "championship" on your course that basically shuts play down.

This is a very good course I played today and there was a wait on every tee so it took five hours. Grass range and large chipping green and large putting green. Clubhouse is very modest. This is way o... Continue »

This is a very good course I played today and there was a wait on every tee so it took five hours. Grass range and large chipping green and large putting green. Clubhouse is very modest. This is way out there so you know there's going to be at least a one to three club wind every single time you play there.
The grass today was very good. Fairways lush and rough cut low. The greens must have been recently punched within four weeks because putts were bumping down the line.
The greens are very well designed. They have turtle back portions which means you can hit the green and end up chipping back from 15 yards. They are generally huge greens with all kinds of fun runs and bends in them. Great well thought out greens.
The front is a bit tight with most holes unto themselves. Hit it straight. Not a big fan of three par threes which is what the front has.
The back is much more wide open and much more beautiful. The last three holes are just a wonder. The par five 17th is amazingly beautiful off the tee and reachable as are all the par fives. That just makes golf more fun.
The most amazing thing about this highly enjoyable track is the finishing hole. Number 18 is perhaps the greatest finishing hole I've ever played. There's water down the right side all the way from all tees to the green. You hit it 280 on the left side of the fairway and you will have 200 into the green with water edging it for its full length on the right. The tee shot calls for a fade towards the water which if hit perfectly could leave you 150 in but if not then wet wet wet. It is really a spectacularly brilliant hole that itself is worth the trip out.
I highly recommend this course.

Played on Saturday morning, 11/7/15, at 1015 am with my monthly club, on a warm sunny day with breezes from the east, which made the course play differently than I'm used to. Goose is in great shape a... Continue »

Played on Saturday morning, 11/7/15, at 1015 am with my monthly club, on a warm sunny day with breezes from the east, which made the course play differently than I'm used to. Goose is in great shape as usual - greens have healed from punching and are medium firm and roll great at medium-fast speeds. Some greens still show evidence of punching and there are scattered bumps, but overall great. Good lies in fairways and the rough is not too long. Tees are level and good, sand is thin and firm but playable. Overall the course is fairly lush but firm and fast. Saw the cart girl several times in a fairly slow round - POP was almost 5 hours. Always recommended.

Played on Sunday Nov 1 my birthday. Last minute decision to go out there, glad I did. The weather was perfect. Got joined up with a couple good guys, they were 10 to 15 years older than me but we had ... Continue »

Played on Sunday Nov 1 my birthday. Last minute decision to go out there, glad I did. The weather was perfect. Got joined up with a couple good guys, they were 10 to 15 years older than me but we had a good time out there.

The fairways were nice and the rough was long enough to lose a couple balls in as we found out. I was somewhat disappointed in the greens. They are not quite done healing from some maintenance. Should be back to normal shortly though. The greens held shots nicely. The subtle breaks were there and a few bouncy rolls made for a medium slow pace.

The beverage cart came by more than a couple times. There was not a stitch of wind all day. There are a couple bunkers being re worked, no sand at all in them. Marked though ground under repair. Friendly service and a great layout.

Sadly their hedge bushes spelling out 'goosecree ' is in need of some vitamin 'K'

That 18th hole is a bear. I just might have to join the outing later this month.

Played today Monday 10/26 and maintenance is over. The rough is long and tough for the Goose, but the ground is still a little wet, it will be cut next week. As usual this is the best golf value in ... Continue »

Played today Monday 10/26 and maintenance is over. The rough is long and tough for the Goose, but the ground is still a little wet, it will be cut next week. As usual this is the best golf value in Southern California.

My favorite golf course

Played the Goose on the last day before the shutdown. Even being prepped for major surgery, the Goose delivered an enjoyable experience. It doesn't make sense to rate the conditions beyond that.

It... Continue »

Played the Goose on the last day before the shutdown. Even being prepped for major surgery, the Goose delivered an enjoyable experience. It doesn't make sense to rate the conditions beyond that.

It is worth mentioning the staff was (as always) fantastic. Maybe it's because they were thinking about jumping over the bar and free-pouring the minute they closed. :)

Can't wait to get back there after the course recovers...Get Well Soon Goose!!

Played yesterday with my buddy, late morning. $40 "special" rate booked directly through their website. Paired with a nice senior. 4hr round.

You know the drill with the Goose: great course, custo... Continue »

Played yesterday with my buddy, late morning. $40 "special" rate booked directly through their website. Paired with a nice senior. 4hr round.

You know the drill with the Goose: great course, customer service and facilities. Conditions outstanding, although my friend said sand was hard packed.

Plenty of passes from the cart girl, good food in clubhouse after round. A must play for anyone living here in Socal. One of my all time favorite golf courses. Well worth the drive.

Yes, it's been a week since the gk plays at Goose Creek. I guess it's hard to write a review of a course that has been so thoroughly well reviewed. It's like writing a review for "Citizen Kane". I pla... Continue »

Yes, it's been a week since the gk plays at Goose Creek. I guess it's hard to write a review of a course that has been so thoroughly well reviewed. It's like writing a review for "Citizen Kane". I played poorly, but the course, the service, and the entire facility were fantastic. If you haven't played this fine layout, make a point of doing so. Thanks to Johnny and the staff at Goose Creek making it happen.

It's not hard to say too many good things about Goose Creek. It really is one of the very best courses in southern California, not only for the good conditions but also for the great service and staff... Continue »

It's not hard to say too many good things about Goose Creek. It really is one of the very best courses in southern California, not only for the good conditions but also for the great service and staff. It's simply very good value.

We played the GK Plays day on 8/31/15. This was also the day that a USGA Mid-Amateur sectional qualifier was held, so conditions were even more challenging with deep rough and difficult hole locations. From the fairway, some of those pins didn't even look like they were ON the green!

Green speeds were moderately fast, but the greens were somewhat soft and receptive. Well-struck approach shots were rewarded with good looks at birdie. I just wish I'd made a few of the ones I had.

Course conditions were just more of what we have come to expect at the Goose. It's just very hard to really even find anything to complain about. Tee boxes, fairways, rough and bunkers were a notch above. It was an all-around pleasure to play.

The course not only gave us a very good rate, but added value by including a short-game clinic and tour of the fantastic teaching and clubmaking facilities. All staff personnel were so friendly and really made a big difference in our enjoyment of the day.

If you're one of the few that haven't experienced this gem, what are you waiting for? Make a time and get out there, you won't be sorry!