Lives
Kelown, British Columbia
Handicap
20-24
Skill
Intermediate
Plays
A few times a week

Review Statistics

Average Rating

4.3
4.3
Total 11 Reviews

Rating Breakdown

11 Reviews
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Recommended Courses
9
Not Recommended Courses
2
Helpful Votes Count
0
Not Helpful Votes Count
1
First Review
03/06/2014
Last Review
01/15/2018

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4.3
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Great shapr

Course was in great shape. Very fast greens. Course was not very busy, not like other years we've played there

Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Immaculate condition

The Mountain Vista courses are two of our favorites in the Palm Springs area. Always perfectly manicured, our only issue on this round was it was a bit slow and we waited on numerous tee boxes. It was a 4 hour and 35 minute round where we usually play in four hours if not held up but other than that a great day.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Pace was great

Greens and course were in great shape. Pace was excellent.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent

Shadow Ridge Golf Club

Played On 03/25/2016
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Played a bit slow

Great course and the only thing that would have made it more enjoyable would have been if our foursome had not been held up by a slow foursome in front of us. By the time we got to the back nine we waited on every tee box and then for every approach shot. It was a hot day and by the time we got to the 15th hole we decided to not play it so we could get in front of the slow foursome, as we suspected there was no one on the 16th tee box, fairway or green.
As stated, a very nice course that just needs to do something to keep the rate of play moving along, they did have nine minutes between tee times so the issue is simply no one asking slow players to speed up or have them miss a hole. One slow foursome affects all the golfers playing behind them.

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

Escena Golf Club

Played On 02/05/2016
3.0
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First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Nice course but very slow play, no course marshall to be seen.

It's a great course in excellent condition but because of the slow play we would not recommend it to friends. On the front nine we waited on every tee box and then again for every second shot. We thought it had corrected itself as there was no waiting on the back nine UNTIL we got to the seventeenth tee box, we were the third foursome on the tee box for this par three waiting for the green to be open. We never did see a course marshal once during our round.
We mentioned to one of the employees after the round how slow it was and he said it always plays that slow as they are busy, he also suggested that with a tee time of 12:30 he was surprised we got the full 18 holes played, it doesn't get dark until 5:30 so basically he was telling us that 5 hour rounds are to be expected although we did play it in 4:45 . My suggestion would be to leave a bit more time between foursomes but obviously it would mean less revenue but slow play might end up costing them that by golfers not returning to play again. There are many other nice courses in the valley that play at a 4 hour pace so those are the courses we will play, too bad because this course is a nice track.

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

Mesquite Golf & Country Club

Played On 01/06/2016
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Good rate of play

We played as a foursome in 3 1/2 hours. Course is in nice condition and we all think it's good value for the money. There are plusher courses in the area but they charge two or three times as much or more to play.
The staff and facilities are all good, we never purchased any food or beverages so can't comment as to those services.
We are all 20-25 handicaps and found the course to be player friendly but still somewhat challenging as there are several water holes that give you the opportunity to hit into.
We play this course fairly frequently when in the area and then treat ourselves to the odd game at the higher end more expensive courses 2 or 3 times a month.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate

Palm Desert Country Club

Played On 12/04/2015
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

A ice course but nothing exceptional.

For the money I would rather play the Mountain Vista courses which are in excellent condition. Maybe later in the season the fairway grass will thicken up to the same standard as the above mentioned courses.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 12/23/2015

Thank you for the feedback, wagb! We hope to see you again and give us a chance to really wow you!

I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

great course and beautiful

the course is in great shape and has interesting holes. Staff is friendly and the golf course is friendly to golfers

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Gorgeous landscaping and the greens and fairways were great considering the time of year.

As usual a great experience, the Mountain Vista corses are two of our favourites.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

great course

we played 18 holes, the weather was great and the course was in great shape. Very challenging

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Best course we played in the area

A wonderful golf experience, unfortunately we only discovered this course a week ago and now our vacation is over but at least we got to play it twice. There is not one thing we could possibly complain about. Yesterday was a busy day on the course and we still played in 4 /1/2 hours, last week it played in 4 1/4 hours which is as good as we've found in the Palm Springs area. You owe it to yourself to play this course. We're coming back next winter and Indian Canyon South will be our course of choice.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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