Played this course for the first time on Wed 3/22 and was highly impressed. The fact that I came 5 feet from getting a hole in one on there signature hole #14 made it even better. The traps are thin, ... Continue »

Played this course for the first time on Wed 3/22 and was highly impressed. The fact that I came 5 feet from getting a hole in one on there signature hole #14 made it even better. The traps are thin, which I noticed was the biggest complaint, but that makes it a challenge in itself. Great fairway conditions, great layout, the greens were a bit slower than I expected, but I'm sure they'll be punching them soon. I got on for $39 with a discount, but I would pay the full price during the week to play this course again. I recommend playing this course at least once.

Played Monday 3/20 and went out as 2some since course not that busy. Fairways in great shape, ball always sat up nicely and saw no bare spots or even thin grass. Same with rough. Greens were a little ... Continue »

Played Monday 3/20 and went out as 2some since course not that busy. Fairways in great shape, ball always sat up nicely and saw no bare spots or even thin grass. Same with rough. Greens were a little bumpy in places and tough to read breaks since you could not always tell where the valley was if you don't know the course. Biggest complaint were the sandtraps. I avoided them until 17 where I was in bunkers 2x, but still noticed all day that they were dirt not sand and poor quality. Considering how nice everything else is it is a shame that the bunkers are not better. Layout is great and scenic and would definetly play here again.

A gorgeous morning at "The Rock". I can't complain about the pace as we were a twosome teeing off at 6:20 AM. The course condition were pretty good as you never really get tired of the layout at oak q... Continue »

A gorgeous morning at "The Rock". I can't complain about the pace as we were a twosome teeing off at 6:20 AM. The course condition were pretty good as you never really get tired of the layout at oak quarry. It is a beautiful course. I've played it many times and it never dissapoints on those terms. The views are some of the best around. Plenty of wildlife and no houses really sans the rooster's place sounding off on No. 11.

The fairways were very lush and drained surprisingly well with the recent weather. Greens played on the slow side and were a little bumpy. As opposed to the first few years when this course opened where the greens were like a pool table they have seemed to have declined just slightly with subsequent years. The first hole's green is always the worst. Very bumpy and pock marked. It's usually the exception. They are getting ready to plug the greens next week in their customary two at time policy. You had better get out there pretty quick or it's like putting on a beach out there for while. If only they put that much sand in the bunkers. That continues to be "The Rock's" most consistent negative. The management says that they put sand in them but the wind blows it out. There are other course in the North end that get's more severe wind than O.Q. and they don't seem to have a problem keeping sand in them. It's tough hitting out of O.Q.'s bunkers because it's more like hitting off hard pan sometimes.

All in all though, another great day despite some very modest scores.

Well - it's a crime against humanity, I know - but - I have not been out to play golf since around Thanksgiving of last year. That's waaaayyyy too long! I wanted to make my return "special" - so - w... Continue »

Well - it's a crime against humanity, I know - but - I have not been out to play golf since around Thanksgiving of last year. That's waaaayyyy too long! I wanted to make my return "special" - so - when given the option - my choice of track was Oak Quarry. You can see by my past feedbacks on this course that I truly love The Quarry - I think it's a terrific test of golf and truly one of the most picturesque courses that we have in So. Cal. That being said - I was a little bit disappointed by my experience there yesterday (Saturday, March 4, 2006)

First off - I must agree with the prior poster - the sand-traps are in serious need of more sand. I know - the idea is to stay OUT of the sand-traps - but - the game I brought yesterday was NOT my best - and I believe that I was in about 6-7 bunkers!! They are hard-packed, damp, not sandy but "muddy" bunkers - and - the greenskeeper there must be made aware of this!! I filled out the customer service card and I hope they read it!! For a course this nice - the bunkers are a disgrace!!

Now - about the price....I don't get out on the weekends much - now I remember why!! $95.00 is just too much for this track!! I won't play there on the weekend ever again unless somebody takes me there and pays my fees!!

The course marshals need to be more attentive!! My pet peeve was profoundly evident yesterday in BOTH groups ahead of us - THEY HAD NO FREAKING BUSINESS PLAYING THE BLUE TEES!! C'mon people - unless you are a 12-or-below - DON'T screw up everybody else's day by hitting from the Championship Tees and spending 10-minutes looking for your ball 30-yards off the tee and 75-yards up the hillside!! Save your practice-time for the range, for God's sake!! You know who you are!! Get a grip and play the White Tees!!

The fairways were a little tight for my taste - I remember them being a bit more lush the last time I played Oak Quarry....perhaps a good drilling and seeding will help.

Overall - still a nice golfing experience. The greens rolled true and were pretty fast!

Drove an hour from Palm Springs to play this course while on golf vacation. Keep in mind, it's about 5-10 degrees colder here than the desert. Played 36 holes on 2/16/06. Course was in great shape,... Continue »

Drove an hour from Palm Springs to play this course while on golf vacation. Keep in mind, it's about 5-10 degrees colder here than the desert. Played 36 holes on 2/16/06. Course was in great shape, but the sand traps were in desperate need of more sand. Only 1/2 inch of sand between your club and clay. Several holes ranked among the most scenic and picturesque I have ever played. The par three 12? is absolutely phenominal. Pace was great in the morning, but watch out if you play in the afternoon. It gets stacked up big-time! Cheap-ass GPS on carts which was a little disappointing for a course of this caliber. I do, however, highly recommend this course. Bring your camera so you can take photos while you're waiting for your next shot.

Played on 2/13 and course was in very good condition. Wind kicked up and put teeth into this otherwise tame beast.

Played on 2/13 and course was in very good condition. Wind kicked up and put teeth into this otherwise tame beast.

Outstanding track in Riverside, despite the $95 greens fee on the weekend. Beautiful layout with some stunning visuals for this part of SoCal. Only negative today was winds gusting from 25-40 mph. ... Continue »

Outstanding track in Riverside, despite the $95 greens fee on the weekend. Beautiful layout with some stunning visuals for this part of SoCal. Only negative today was winds gusting from 25-40 mph. Excellent pace of play despite that - 4 hours, 15 mins. Very challenging course - perfect greens with lots of undulation, great fairways with lots of elevation changes, bunkers were a bit average considering the rest of the course conditions. I'd play here again in a minute vs. some other SoCal tracks that charge more, have slower play, etc. Definitely try it out!

Still one of my favorite course's anywhere! From the championship tees this little course has it all, risk, reward pushing perfect. You think you can keep it going try this course real soon and hope t... Continue »

Still one of my favorite course's anywhere! From the championship tees this little course has it all, risk, reward pushing perfect. You think you can keep it going try this course real soon and hope the wind stays calm or you can add 2 strokes per every 10mph of wind! Trust me you make par on the par 5 16th into a 25mph headwind your playing some golf! See you at the Rock"

Was on vacation and played this course Wednesday 1/25. Played in the morning with no wind which was nice. Course is in very good condition. Greens very fast and minimal ball marks. Played last yea... Continue »

Was on vacation and played this course Wednesday 1/25. Played in the morning with no wind which was nice. Course is in very good condition. Greens very fast and minimal ball marks. Played last year and greens were slow and pot marked. Only real complaint I would have is that there is not much sand in the bunkers. Also last 3 holes have mud hens (a type of bird) doing damage to greens and fairways. The course needs to take measures to get rid of these birds. Overall Oak Quarry is one of the best courses I play in Southern Cal.