I haven't played Shandin Hills for quite a while because of all the bad reviews, but I used to play it often several years ago. In light of the last review that was left, I felt compelled to just comm... Continue »

I haven't played Shandin Hills for quite a while because of all the bad reviews, but I used to play it often several years ago. In light of the last review that was left, I felt compelled to just comment on Shandin Hills.

All public golfers in SoCal are well aware that there will never, ever, ever be a new public course built in the LA, OC, or the IE areas. We have however, off the top of my head, lost 8 or nine great public courses over the years that were replaced by housing developments.

It really is a terrible thing that public golf is becoming so overlooked here. When a city owned course like Shandin Hills is so neglected that it is almost unplayable, it is such a waste of golfing property that we still thankfully have in our area. I'm not sure how this can happen, unless another development is on the way and this course will soon close as well. It seems that none of them are safe.

I know this is more of a topic for the forum, but I just thought more greenskeeper members might see this here. Maybe, if enough folks ask to see the manager of the course, or contact the city to complain, we can save this place that use to be a really nice, fun course to play.
I'm not a business guy by any means, I'm just a golfer that feels like public golf in California is drying up, just like the fairways and greens at Shandin Hills. Just my opinion.

Played Shandin last Saturday. Me and a buddy decided on last minute golf and usually when its hard to get on somewhere before noon then we'll go to Shandin Hills. It's a decent track and all we need a... Continue »

Played Shandin last Saturday. Me and a buddy decided on last minute golf and usually when its hard to get on somewhere before noon then we'll go to Shandin Hills. It's a decent track and all we need are good greens , tee boxes & Fairways . its always been favorable golf, scoring about a 6-7 on a scale of 1-10 which scratches my golf itch without question. So here it is... 10AM start time, $64 per golfer... Not bad? Well i'm here to tell you, I'll never play there again. I grew up on Los Serranos golf Course and in my 52 years playing there, i never experienced a bad green. I've played Shandin for about 20 years and all i can say is if i were the owner, I would fire the Superintendent and then fire the clown in the Pro-Shop for telling me its getting better when i asked if they had aerified the greens lately and are they healed up yet? Truthfully, from Tee to Green for 18 Holes this place is an awful mess. Don't play here. it's a waste of time and money. Go get a Real Greenskeeper and we might come back. SAD,SAD, SAD!!!!!

Had not played here this season.
Our threesome could not believe the condition of the greens!
Worst we have seen this year. I think the greenskeeper is
spending too much time in his shop. There is... Continue »

Had not played here this season.
Our threesome could not believe the condition of the greens!
Worst we have seen this year. I think the greenskeeper is
spending too much time in his shop. There is no defined edge
around the weed infested greens. There may have been one or
two decent greens. This course has fallen off our consideration
for play list.

Played here weekday first time since the ownership change. The folks at nearby Arrowhead just took over this track. Course is same as I remembered, decent greens, spotty dry fairways and chewed up tee... Continue »

Played here weekday first time since the ownership change. The folks at nearby Arrowhead just took over this track. Course is same as I remembered, decent greens, spotty dry fairways and chewed up tee boxes. Bunkers are groomed dirt but surprisingly playable. Pace of play is usually good here. Once taking over management immediately raised the price by five bucks, I get it inflation. Most curiously, they got rid of a longtime Shandin institution, the “free” sandwich or breakfast burrito and drink at the turn. So more for less it seems. Not the greatest track compared to its neighbors, but used to be a great value proposition. Play Yucaipa or Sierra Lakes instead.

Wow, somebody I work with told me this course was doing OK. He was wrong.

Haven't played it for awhile. I guess my summary would be bad.

Waited 20 minutes to tee off because they ran out of ca... Continue »

Wow, somebody I work with told me this course was doing OK. He was wrong.

Haven't played it for awhile. I guess my summary would be bad.

Waited 20 minutes to tee off because they ran out of carts. Way too short staffed.
Staff was doing the best they could.

Only thing good were the greens. Rest of the course was in bad shape.

Since we waited 20 minutes nobody in front of us for one and a half holes. Then on every hole on the front nine there were at least two groups waiting on each tee. On the par 3s there were three groups.

Need to talk to my co-worker about his recommendation.

Do not go there unless it is a weekday but be prepared for bad course conditions.

Played Thursday, OK, greens very good...fairways hit and miss a lot of bare spots...bunkers powered dirt but not bad to play out of around greens...all in all not bad for the fair...did not think I wo... Continue »

Played Thursday, OK, greens very good...fairways hit and miss a lot of bare spots...bunkers powered dirt but not bad to play out of around greens...all in all not bad for the fair...did not think I would say it, but I will return in the near future.

Nice to return to Shandin Hills. Because I enjoy bunker play, I always look forward to this course. I did find several bunkers, and generally they were decent. A bit thin at times, but still playabl... Continue »

Nice to return to Shandin Hills. Because I enjoy bunker play, I always look forward to this course. I did find several bunkers, and generally they were decent. A bit thin at times, but still playable. Greens were just OK, a little slow, but not bad. Didn't hit enough quality shots to determine if they were receptive. Fairways were a mixed bag, some good, some very thin/bare.

The staff here is always super friendly and accommodating. Just a nice relaxed atmosphere. I've seen the course in better condition, but for the price, worth the drive. Plus I just like the layout.

Played Shandin Hills today, been about a year sense last try....greens are OK and fairly quick, neat fine dirt in bunkers, getting out maybe the easiest I ever played and I was in 4 green side bunkers... Continue »

Played Shandin Hills today, been about a year sense last try....greens are OK and fairly quick, neat fine dirt in bunkers, getting out maybe the easiest I ever played and I was in 4 green side bunkers today. Fairways are very, very thin and a lot of plain dirt in places so lies are tight which for me meant 7 and 9 woods were better choice over 4 and 5 irons. Chipping around greens is not very good either as lots of bare spots between clumps of grass....BUT $31 at 11:30 with free sodas and a hot dog or sandwich for seniors makes up for a lot of course negatives and it is a full 6,200 yards from white tees...so worth the money....this was Thursday and we played Eagle Falls in Indio on Tuesday so we went from class to what ever....

Back out to Shandin Hills. The staff here is friendly and accommodating and actually makes you feel valued as a customer. Course conditions have not changed much since my last review, except green... Continue »

Back out to Shandin Hills. The staff here is friendly and accommodating and actually makes you feel valued as a customer. Course conditions have not changed much since my last review, except green speed was a tad faster, which was appreciated. Fairways still providing good coverage and generally pretty decent lies. Bunkers were a bit inconsistent, some too wet, some thin. Rough was a mixed bag. Some areas less than an inch, then a few feet away - thick?

Enjoy playing here because it is such a great bargain and easy to walk. Interesting holes without being too penal. The only negative is back nine play, which was not an issue this time, but I have been burned in the past.