Played 11/4/12--Course is in wonderful condition, really no complaints whatsover on condition. Really is one of the best kept courses there is. Not the most challenging course, but it makes for an awe... Continue »

Played 11/4/12--Course is in wonderful condition, really no complaints whatsover on condition. Really is one of the best kept courses there is. Not the most challenging course, but it makes for an awesome place to bring friends and have a nice relaxing game.

Teed off at 1:00 and pace was plenty fast to finish despite daylight savings. We were home (as in at home, not the clubhouse) before it got dark. 4some in front of us kept a perfect pace, and we weren't really pushed by the 2some behind us.

Only complaint was with the office staff. Previously I have made tee times online (at goosecreekgc.com) and never been charged until I'm in the clubhouse (or fail to cancel in a timely manner). THIS time, however, I walked into the clubhouse with my foursome and was told "It's already been charged and can't be reversed." Not a huge deal, but annoying that the rest of my group feels like they have to scramble to give me cash back. Some consistency here would be great...perhaps just a checkbox online that says "I prefer to pay at the course", so that the course knows not to charge the card in advance (unless you fail to show).

Goose Creek Golf Club Review
Riverside California Golf Course Reviews

Played with a friend and his friends and i loved the course because it was just you and the course, no houses around. The course was if very good condition, greens a little on the slow side, but not a... Continue »

Played with a friend and his friends and i loved the course because it was just you and the course, no houses around. The course was if very good condition, greens a little on the slow side, but not all marked up. It's always fun when you play with people that know the course and every one gets along. They do a great job of maintaining the course and the price is right

My favorite course so it is hard for me to say how disappointed I was today. Fairways are perfect, tee boxes perfect. That's it. About 6 greens on back 9 have a fungus and of course the maintenance cr... Continue »

My favorite course so it is hard for me to say how disappointed I was today. Fairways are perfect, tee boxes perfect. That's it. About 6 greens on back 9 have a fungus and of course the maintenance crew put the flag right in the middle of fungus patch. The hole cutters on the front 9 did not pull out the cutter correctly and the holes were mounded. I have never seen the greens roll so slow. Like I said the fairways were perfect so why the 5" rough? Our 4some lost 4 balls just off the fairway as the ball would sit down and you could not see, hell, you couldn't see your shoes for that matter. I'll be back as I doubt they will allow this to continue.

Goose Creek Golf Club Review
Riverside California Golf Course Reviews

To be fair they are in the process of punching the greens and fairways. One of the greatest tracks in the Inland Empire. Unfortunately this may not be the week or month to play. They should let you pl... Continue »

To be fair they are in the process of punching the greens and fairways. One of the greatest tracks in the Inland Empire. Unfortunately this may not be the week or month to play. They should let you play for half price. know what the course can be awesome when its right: If this was your first time you probably would not come back.

Goose Creek Golf Club Review
Riverside California Golf Course Reviews

Didn't really rate the course due to maintenance going on. You will get some gnarly lies in the fairways and rough. They are preparing for aerating and overseeding. Don't expect much until mid to end ... Continue »

Didn't really rate the course due to maintenance going on. You will get some gnarly lies in the fairways and rough. They are preparing for aerating and overseeding. Don't expect much until mid to end of October.

Goose Creek Golf Club Review
Riverside California Golf Course Reviews

The recent reviews are very accurate. I read them knowing the course is not in peak shape but played anyways. Even with the course in sub-par form and shooting my worst round in months, I still thor... Continue »

The recent reviews are very accurate. I read them knowing the course is not in peak shape but played anyways. Even with the course in sub-par form and shooting my worst round in months, I still thoroughly enjoyed the round.

6:40am tee time, ran into fellow Greenskeeper member "bsp7733", who is a great guy. Started running into the group ahead in the back 9, but not much delay at all. Round took about 4 hours.

As the other reviews mentioned, the greens were not in top shape, with brown patches in many of them. I can tell the greens keeper tried setting up the cup in the good area though. The fairways are dried in many areas, with a few completely brown. It's all part of setting up for the upcoming overseeding and aeration. Even though the grass is turning brown, they're still VERY playable, not thin or hard at all.

This is one of my favorite courses in the I.E. due to its usual pristine condition. It's still playable now but condition will probably get worst the closer you get to the 9/24 aeration date. If you're thinking about playing it for the first time, I'd wait until the course recovers in October.

Played on Saturday, 9-8-12. Teed off at 6:42am. I went out as a single and was paired with another single and a twosome that included a fellow GK'er, JMan.
The course is prepping for maintenance at t... Continue »

Played on Saturday, 9-8-12. Teed off at 6:42am. I went out as a single and was paired with another single and a twosome that included a fellow GK'er, JMan.
The course is prepping for maintenance at the end of the month. That being said, it is still very playable and in 100% better condition than the L.A. Dog tracks I get stuck playing.
Greens were in pretty good shape, even with unrepaired ball marks.
Fairways are still nice to hit off of, at least the two I hit were.
Bunkers had decent sand in them.
Tee boxes were fairly level.

I will definitely be back and can't wait to see it in all it's glory after the over seeding.

Just FYI if you like playing Goose or are checking it out for the first time due to the rave reviews. Course is not presently in prime condition as they prep for up coming maintenance. (the place hasn... Continue »

Just FYI if you like playing Goose or are checking it out for the first time due to the rave reviews. Course is not presently in prime condition as they prep for up coming maintenance. (the place hasn't suddenly gone downhill! - just getting ready to over-seed which a lot of places don't do. You'll be happy come December).

So a few of the fairways have been killed off in readyness. Also, a majority of tee boxes have been killed too as well as some of the aprons around the greens.

The greens could use a punch too IMO as they are on the bumpier side and modest speed with some occasional burnt or bare spots. A fair amount of poorly repaired pitch marks too.

Course will be transitioning to winter grass so the next couple of months will not be typical. Be advised.

Goose Creek Golf Club Review
Riverside California Golf Course Reviews

Tee Time- 845 Monday, Labor Day, 9/3
Green Fee- $75, just about the right number here for the condition
Tees- Tips
Weather- 70's to start, 90's to finish
Pros- Love the layout and the overall atmo... Continue »

Tee Time- 845 Monday, Labor Day, 9/3
Green Fee- $75, just about the right number here for the condition
Tees- Tips
Weather- 70's to start, 90's to finish
Pros- Love the layout and the overall atmosphere. Course always gives you a challenge but rewards good play. This course suits my eye very well and I love some of the layout options. Risk reward seems to favor reward for the player who is willing to stick their neck out. #2 is a great par 3 with some really tough shots if you don't hit the green. The stretch of holes from #2 thru #7 may be my favorite stretch of golf course around.(And I played them poorly this time... sigh)
Cons- Conditions are, by GC standards, down. That being said they are still nice. Some burnouts on the greens, some fairway heat marks. Sand is a bit shallow in a bunker or two, but the cons here are always nicer than most places. I compare late August/ early September conditions here to a mediocre meal at a 5 star restaurant. Better than McD always.
Overall, play here, by happy, no disappointments.

Goose Creek Golf Club Review
Riverside California Golf Course Reviews