Not quite a 3 1/2 hour round so pace was nice. Walked the course and found the fairways to be hard and grass going away, maybe it's the weather. I still say all they need is to put sand in the bunkers... Continue »

Not quite a 3 1/2 hour round so pace was nice. Walked the course and found the fairways to be hard and grass going away, maybe it's the weather. I still say all they need is to put sand in the bunkers and the course would be perfect.

My only concern in writing this review is that my favorite course in the area gets overrun. Note to Goose Mgt: Increase your green fees!

We played Sat, 26-Nov-11 under windy conditions (20MPH+). We... Continue »

My only concern in writing this review is that my favorite course in the area gets overrun. Note to Goose Mgt: Increase your green fees!

We played Sat, 26-Nov-11 under windy conditions (20MPH+). We went out @ 0800 and rarely had to wait to hit-finished @ 1220. The course (as usual) was in excellent condition. Tee box to green there was nothing but great golf course. It has all been said before by so many, but this is by far the best value for money in SoCal. What also bears repeating is a mention of the OUTSTANDING CUSTOMER SERVICE. From Jimmy (big USC fan) and the humorous starters to the very friendly kitchen/bar staff, you always get treated well at the Goose!

Goose Creek Golf Club Course Review
Riverside California Golf Course Reviews

Played Black Friday as a threesome, 10:57 tee time. Playing conditions? Same as it ever was. Additionally, mild, clear weather with very little wind. The only deviation from the consistently well main... Continue »

Played Black Friday as a threesome, 10:57 tee time. Playing conditions? Same as it ever was. Additionally, mild, clear weather with very little wind. The only deviation from the consistently well maintained norm here was the pace of play. Tee times were running about 10+ minutes late and the round was an uncharacteristic 4:40, despite the efforts of the marshal. Very slow compared to the typical experience there, but I planned for, and expected, as much on Black Friday. I figured under five hours on the day was good. No one was disappointed.

Goose Creek Golf Club Course Review
Riverside California Golf Course Reviews

I finally got to play here for the first time today (11/8). I have heard a lot of great things about this course and wanted to check it out. And it pretty much lived up to my expectations. The only... Continue »

I finally got to play here for the first time today (11/8). I have heard a lot of great things about this course and wanted to check it out. And it pretty much lived up to my expectations. The only thing was that it was really really cold at 6:30am (33 degrees). We teed off as a twosome and followed a 4some. Waited at most holes but still finished in under 4hrs.
Tee box: Great condition and leveled. The tee box on 18th was being redone
Fairways: Really nice and green and well trimmed. Best part about the course
Rough: Not too long and was in good condition
Greens: Initially slow because of the wetness, so can't really say what its speed is in normal conditions. But appears to be in great condition

Overall this course is in great condition and is very nice on the eyes. Service was great as well. I guess my only wish would be to have nicer carts (w/GPS), but for the price ($49 at peek) you can't beat that in Socal. It would rival Oak Valley and Quarry as being one of my favorite course now. Also has great practice facility.

Goose Creek Golf Course Review
Riverside Golf Course Reviews

Played yesterday, 11-2-11, in 20+ mph winds (and I didn't care).

One word: Splendid.

No one can ever criticize this place because there is no reason to. If you haven't played GC, treat yourself ... Continue »

Played yesterday, 11-2-11, in 20+ mph winds (and I didn't care).

One word: Splendid.

No one can ever criticize this place because there is no reason to. If you haven't played GC, treat yourself and you will not be disappointed.

Goose Creek Golf Club Review
Riverside California Golf Course Reviews

Went out this morning and once again enjoyed this course a lot. Customer service is great and the marshall was a real nice guy. Course has come through the maintenance nice and it is ready to play. Ge... Continue »

Went out this morning and once again enjoyed this course a lot. Customer service is great and the marshall was a real nice guy. Course has come through the maintenance nice and it is ready to play. Get out and play it.

Played 10/22/11. Goose Creek has just about recovered from October maintenance. Cartpath only for just hole #1. The overseeding has taken well. Course was soggy, presumably from the extra watering to ... Continue »

Played 10/22/11. Goose Creek has just about recovered from October maintenance. Cartpath only for just hole #1. The overseeding has taken well. Course was soggy, presumably from the extra watering to get the new seed to take. Almost every tee-shot ended up as a mud-ball and there was no roll out - balls plugged and stopped dead. Greens were still quite sandy, slow and bumpy. Bare spots on 11th fairway have been eliminated. Rough was left growing a little longer than usual. Two things I noticed - more marshaling was in effect and ball-washers have been installed where once they were absent at several holes. And while I don't blame the golf course for this, what was with the weather - 93' on October 22nd!? Give it another week and this place will be back to its usual excellent condition.


Goose Creek Golf Club Golf Course Review
Riverside Golf Course Reviews

Somewhat lower rating than usual as course is still got a ways to go to come back from maintenance.

Played Sunday, 10/16. Whole course is still cart path and I imagine the back nine at least will s... Continue »

Somewhat lower rating than usual as course is still got a ways to go to come back from maintenance.

Played Sunday, 10/16. Whole course is still cart path and I imagine the back nine at least will stay that way for a good while yet as most of those fairways have very immature growth on them from the overseeding. Front nine is lusher and some fairways were downright shaggy in spots.

Greens have not come back so far from aeration 3 weeks ago. Still very bumpy and slow with quite a lot of rough or scrappy areas on many surfaces. You have to hit firm putts to have a chance.

Tees, rough and sand all very good - the rough is especially juicy so hero shots (as attempted by yours truly once or twice) may not be a good idea. Hack it out and take your meds.

Pace was good for a weekend morning at under 4.5 hours although it seemed like we waited on a number of holes.

Give it till the end of the month if you want to play it under more typical conditions would be my guess.

Played 9/20. One of my favorite courses in SoCal. Condition has always been very good. Appears course is preparing for significant fall maintenance, but greens and most fairways still excellent condit... Continue »

Played 9/20. One of my favorite courses in SoCal. Condition has always been very good. Appears course is preparing for significant fall maintenance, but greens and most fairways still excellent condition. Pretty straightforward course. Flat, but has mounding, especially around greens. A lot of greens have drop offs in front or on sides, with many collection areas to catch less than ideal shots. Greens were rolling very nicely, and offer more straight putts than you might read. What sometimes looks like a foot of break, might actuall only break 3-4 inches. You can play a lot of putts within the cup, or a cup left or right, and make plenty. Great practice range with turf conditions that match the course. Huge putting green, and 3 really good finishing holes. Long par 3, long par 5 (that usually plays into a breeze), and a classic finishing par 4 hole with water down the enitre right side, and green tucked around a gradual right hand dogleg. A must play location. Enjoy.