Lives
San Jose, CA
Handicap
0-4
Age
55-64
Gender
Male
Skill
Advanced
Plays
Once a week

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Average Rating

3.6
3.6
Total 5 Reviews

Rating Breakdown

5 Reviews
5 Stars
0
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Recommended Courses
3
Not Recommended Courses
2
Helpful Votes Count
0
Not Helpful Votes Count
1
First Review
10/16/2013
Last Review
06/03/2020

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Summitpointe Golf Course

Played On 05/22/2020
3.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Change is Good?

The course reported making upgrades to the front 9 (irrigation and more). So, you play the back 9 twice. My ratings somewhat give them the benefit of the doubt to see how this all plays out.
Most courses in the area came out of the COVID-19 shelter in place in fantastic shape. Not this course. The tee boxes and fairways had quite a bit of hardpan dirt, there was trash scattered along each fairway. Every green was patchy, there were random hoses left over along the fringe on various holes.
This course has the potential to be top drawer. The layout is challenging, but if well maintained will be fair. We'll have to see what it looks like after the renovations on both 9s.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 06/04/2020

Hello, Mark4737443. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are sorry to see that your overall experience was anything short of 5 stars, but we hope you'll give us another try in the near future.

Spring Valley Golf Course

Played On 08/05/2016
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Walked

Keeps You Coming Back

One of the best recommendations for a golf course is the number of first timers at a course who when the round is done INSIST they are coming back. I've been playing Spring Valley for years and I hear people say this all the time. You see this comment in many of the other reviews too.

Here are some of the reasons I hear from others over and over that resonate with me.
o The variety of the holes on the course hold your interest and add to the fun of playing here
o The Superintendent and staff do a great job maintaining the course
o The owners continue to invest in course improvements
o The greens are challenging on both approach shots and putting, some have significant illusions
o The staff are friendly and accommodating
o While a mountain course, it's still very walk-able
o It also drains really well, which makes it a go to course during the rainy season
o The amenities are surprisingly good for a course in this price range (from the clubhouse that is a popular venue for weddings and has entrees like cheese burger and french dip that people rave about to the on course snack shack that you pass three times)
o O yeah, the course is a good value

The negatives?
o The driving range is up the side of a mountain, which is a little funky
o Some of the greens have so many undulations that at certain times of the year they have to put the pins in places they shouldn't to give the high traffic parts of the greens a chance to recover
o It's gotten popular, which has impacted pace of play, especially on the weekends
o There are two #2 holes, #2b is off the side of a mountain and a lot more fun, but isn't open nearly enough for most player's satisfaction

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

Earned It's Recommendation

Quite a variety of layouts. Lots of water and fairway bunkers in play. Choose your tees wisely. Some long carries over water if you challenge from the back tees. I agree that having carry distances over water and to fairway hazards would be a big plus. The course was really in great shape, especially given that it had rained some every day for a week.
This course puts a premium on well placed tee shots on many of the holes.
The range was closed due to the rain, but we did do some chipping and putting before heading out. I must say that the practice facility wasn't kept up as well as the course, but the potential is really there with a little TLC.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 08/16/2016

Thank you Mark. We are addressing the driving range after a season of big events. Hopefully we can earn that 5th star on your next visit.

3.0
Previously Played

Sunol Valley Cypress & Palm Now Closed

Sadly both courses at Sunol Valley closed as of January 2016.

Pacific Grove Golf Links

Played On 10/14/2013
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Slice of Heaven

You can't beat the ocean views and terrain on the back nine. My wife and I come down a couple times a year, even though we live in San Jose and have over a hundred courses that are closer. It earns its nickname as "The Poor Man's Pebble Beach".

The greens have been in better shape; they need some attention. The pace of play this round is NOT typical and was due to the two players we had in our group. While dad claimed otherwise, he and his son were both beginners, both ADHD, and they walked. Showing them 3-5 times per shot where their ball is and where the green is, plus the dad insisting on giving constant instruction really countered our attempts to get them to improve their pace of play. Usually this is a 4-4 1/2 hour round.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
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