Lives
PA
Handicap
15-19
Age
55-64
Gender
Male
Skill
Intermediate
Plays
Once a week

Review Statistics

Average Rating

4.0
4.0
Total 57 Reviews

Rating Breakdown

57 Reviews
5 Stars
14
4 Stars
30
3 Stars
13
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Recommended Courses
56
Not Recommended Courses
1
Helpful Votes Count
2
Not Helpful Votes Count
0
First Review
10/20/2013
Last Review
11/17/2023

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Corica Park - South Course

Played On 11/16/2023
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Used cart

great course

having played this course before any renovations for 10 years every Sat. morning at 6:30 am, I can only say what an incredible transformation! Bunkering, greens and layout are great. A thoroughly enjoyable round of golf!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Dublin Ranch Golf Course

Played On 11/10/2023
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Great shape

Dublin Ranch always seems to be in great shape perhaps they water this course thoroughly. Forget about balls running up on the green because the ground right in front is usually saturated and if your ball lands on the green it sticks like a dart, so go pin hunting! Greens are also quite slow so be bold with putting. It's a fun little course!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing

Great golf course!

This course is quite demanding but fair. You have to really select proper clubs for every shot because the greens are super fast and demand perfect pace. It's an amazing piece of property and every ho!e is unjque. It should be in everyone's list in the Bay area! The only hiccup was the fact we finished about 15 minutes late from when carts were due at 6:15, but we were never informed of this at check in.. With a 2:40 fee time we got to the 18th in minimal light but managed to finish at 6:25. Yes, the pace of play Monday afternoon was great! We received a text on our screen that the carts are due for return in a timely manner. I figured playing the last hole quickly in 10 minutes was "timely" for the return. The course rep met us driving in from the last hole and sco!red us for being late. He insisted we were told to return carts by 6:15, but we never were. I told him this and said that it was news to us but that we would make sure in future rounds we would respect the finish time if we are notified when we check in.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent

Tangle Ridge Golf Club

Played On 10/03/2023
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Great shape, layout and value

This is one of the best kept public courses in the greater Dallas area. Greens, tee boxes and fairways are all in great shape! With a golf now hot deal discount I played it for under $30 with cart. Can't beat that! After a great day of golf head over to Cedar Hill for some excellent BBQ brisket at Harris Bar- b-que just off of Hwy 67. Its the real deal cuz they ask if you prefer the wet or dry end. Nuff said.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 10/09/2023

Thanks so much for your wonderful review, operabass1. We are thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed your time with us. Please visit again soon. Thanks for choosing Tangle Ridge Golf Club!

Thorntree Country Club

Played On 10/02/2023
3.0
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Top 1000 Contributor

Asleep at the wheel

Why don't courses care about issuing notifications of aeration or sanded greens? This is without a doubt the biggest fraud committed by courses asking for "greens" fees! If courses are doing either of the previous mentioned course maintenances, Please, Please let players know. The entire course had heavily sanded greens on our day at the course and was not disclosed by the course on Golf Now. The other major issue is proper staffing at the golf course. The young man who checked us in Monday morning was literally the only person at the entire course serving customers. I know this because, after coming across 5somes and then a sixthsome, yes you read that right, I called the clubhouse to send out a marshall to govern the circus atmosphere at the course and the young man said there was nothing he could do because he was the only one there that day. Really, really poor Management!! It is an interesting layout and I think could be a good day of golf, but not with the haphazard and lackadaisical attitude of the exceptionally poor management. Shame on you Thorntree!

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
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Commented on 10/06/2023

Hi operabass1, thanks for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry your experience didn’t match your expectations. It was an uncommon instance and we’ll do better in the future.

Please feel free to reach out to us with any further comments, concerns, or suggestions you wish to share. We would love to make things right if you give us another chance.

Kings Creek Country Club

Played On 09/27/2023
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor

Interesting and enjoyable layout

Having never played this course, I understand the new owners have made great strides to get it back into playing condition. Kudos to them attempting this monumental task. The new direction is most present in the staff who are wholeheartedly trying to make this an enjoyable day . They are quite warm and welcoming in every respect. Having said that, there is a long road ahead to make this a destination course. The greens are quite bumpy and untrue, probably because the grass needs to grow in and develope. The cart paths are a wreck but fun to drive with tight turns and potholed/cracked sections that make it a 4 wheeling fun adventure. Enjoy the Disneyesque ride trying to keep on the narrow paths at full golf cart speed! Tee boxes are good with high weeds permeating the rough. There are plenty of lurking ponds and water hazards to keep you on your toes too! Tough terrain to tame indeed for reconstruction! Congrats for all of the improvements and I think they will achieve their goal based on the conviction and dedication I experienced. Do not pass up going to Slapping Good BBQ in Kemp afterwards. It's simply worth the drive with outstanding ribs, chopped brisket sandwiches, collards, pinto beans and great corn bread and deserts.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair

Southern Oaks Golf Club

Played On 09/21/2023
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing

Nice golf course

The course is very fair with greens that are in great shape with true rolls throughout. There is some definite damage to the excessive heat this past summer, but this track is referred to as a links style course, so bare spots here and there are just part of the course and really only come into play off the fairway. The 3 finishing holes offer a great challenge to anyone!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair

Whitney Oaks Golf Club

Played On 05/09/2023
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor

Great track!

I thoroughly enjoyed the challenges of this course. The front nine is fairly open to get your game together then the back nine tightens up with boulders all over the place. Very aesthetically pleasing golf course. If I had to be picky, there was water in two of the bunkers on the back nine ( from watering) and the grass is very inconsistent with little tufts everywhere around the greens and very thin on the fairways You would think with the amount of water that dumped on CA to his past winter things would be different. NOT SO. I really enjoyed the course though!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 05/23/2023

Thanks so much for the great review, operabass1. We look forward to welcoming you back to our course soon. Thanks for choosing Whitney Oaks Golf Club.

Tilden Park Golf Course

Played On 10/03/2022
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Greens are deplorable

Practically every golf course in the Bay area are aerating their greens right now and Tilden Park is no exception, except for the fact that the greens are in the worst shape I've seen. Bare patches and spots, sand, shaggy and bumpy untrue rolls are what you can expect right now. I'd wait at least a couple of weeks until they get get them somewhat in order - it may take a lot longer - they are in really tough shape. I like the tough layout through the trees and rolling hills - it's often hard to find a flat lie on some holes! Play in a month or two would be my suggestion at this point and time.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average

TPC Harding Park - Harding Course

Played On 09/26/2022
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

In need of some TLC

Going to Harding Park to play the TPC is always a thrill. The fact that is has hosted some major tournaments now and has such a wonderful golf history makes it a special day. The course right now is in disrepair. The sand traps are hard pack, barely any sand in them and there is now grass growing in some of the fairway bunkers. The greens are a mess now and they have now ariated and sanded them. That's the first step to getting them back in shape. The rough is so thick that it looks like it hasn't been groomed or attended to in quite some time - easily 5-6" of gnarly stuff making it very tough to recover. US Open Level for sure! The fairways are ok and they are reshaping/reworking green side bunkers on 10 and 14. Look, the bones are all there to bring this track right back to were it was when Colin won there a few years ago. It just needs a BIG dose of TLC - PLEASE!! They did lower rates to 1/2 price @$75 weekdays on Golf Now, but right now, I think that's even a little too much.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Great links track

This course has always been one of my favorites in the Bay area. It's always a joy to play and remarkably stands up to the constant play it receives. I only hope the city and other government agencies involved fix the second bridge at some point that crosses over the tidal causeway. Seems like it been out of commission for at least two years now.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average

The Course at Aberdeen

Played On 07/20/2022
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing

great track

loved the course layout. visually very appealing with rolling hills and wood lined fairways. A fair, old style golf course. Bunkers are dirt and rocks - not good! if this were addressed I'd give it 5 stars

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average

The Course at Aberdeen

Played On 07/20/2022
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing

Great Layout

This course is showing some if it's age, fraying around the edges a bit, but the layout through trees and rolling hills more than makes up for a few inconsistencies. The biggest problem would be bunker maintenance. I guess they just thought to not put sand in them and went to dirt. The problem is most are riddled with stones that can damage clubs.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good

Sandy Pines Golf Club

Played On 07/18/2022
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing

Lush, beautiful and appealing

This is a fantastic facility Course is in perfect shape - greens , fairways, tee boxes all great! I don't know how they do it but the rough is also luscious and tough to get out of - in mid July no less! Go play now !

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing

Country links

Wide open track with nice topography. Greens were a little bumpy and untrue due to aeration but this will heal as the year continues. Very enjoyable course

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good

Jeffersonville Golf Club

Played On 04/21/2022
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing

A Donald Ross Gem

What a great track and design! Not at all long but strategy is key on every shot because approaches to greens are if tantamount importance as they are devilishly sloped with false fronts, domed and slick.. To have this public Donald Ross track in SE PA is such a gift! Work is being done on tee boxes in about 4-5 holes and this will enhance playability in the coming months. Cart paths are disintegrating everywhere so walking is a better option to fully appreciate the wonderful design by Mr. Ross. This course is tough, with the greens being it's biggest defense and will serve up some humble pie to you, but you'll love it!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average

Rancho Solano Golf Course

Played On 08/09/2021
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

A real beauty

Rancho Solano is a hidden gem in Fairfield. The course is in exquisite shape from tee to green. The layout is NEVER boring and it is an absolute joy to play. Okayed Monday at 2:30 and had the course to ourselves after a tournament in the morning. Played in 3:30 - perfect!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent

Foxtail Golf Club - North Course

Played On 07/19/2021
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Great track!

This is by far one if the best courses in Sonoma on Golf Now. Tree lined redwoods on every hole, lush fairways, greens and tees. I was amazed at how green everything was with current mega drought conditions. Just an awesome day!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent

The Reserve at Spanos Park

Played On 10/22/2018
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing

Great golf day!

This is a wonderful facility from clubhouse to course. Played at noon on a Tuesday with a threesome, finished at 4 and never had to wait for one shot - perfect. Course conditions were very good with very subtle but tricky greens. They were very true and slick - stay below the hole of you can!! The course is very fair, starting off very straightforward then increasing the difficulty as the round gets into the back nine. Most holes require driver off the tee - maybe some more bunkers well placed in landing zones would require more thought. Speaking of bunkers, I know it's fall, but many bunkers had zero sand and were soaked by watering into hardpan or concrete. Tough to play out of that and expect to hold shots on the slick greens. I drove from San Francisco - 1.5 hours but totally worth it for a $18 fee with cart on Golf Now!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good

Hiddenbrooke Golf Club

Played On 09/22/2018
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Golf God

Wonderful layout. Some areas had no water and others had too much to the point if sinking in the turf like a bog. The tee boxes were a little rough. Greens are very good and I really like the thick rough. If you hit it in the rough you should be penalized at least half a stroke .

Conditions Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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