barrypolar

Had a great round for a Tuesday afternoon. Very busy course, 2:00 teetime, was done in 3 and a half hours. Fairways were immaculate. Greens ran true at a nice speed, where you could actually make a stroke. Layout challenging but fair. Lots of sand everywhere. Know your distances to bunkers off tee and you will be fine. Had a great day, won 11 skins from my buddies made round that much later.

Love this course. About the third time playing it, joined a group that was heading out after frost delay at 10:00. Course was in great shape, greens ran very true. Have to spend a bit extra time to get the breaks right, a bit deceiving. Played whites, which were plenty long enough for the cool weather. Played with Steve a Proshop guy there, so the odd slope read was beneficial. Lots of elevation changes, Beautiful large homes and with the jets flying over every once in a while, led to a great day of golf. Will be back.

Took off from Anthem AZ. By time we got to the course temperature dropped to around 36 Fahrenheit had to golf with multiple layers snowed on us while we’re on the fourth hole. By the airport, the sun came out for a few holes and made up for the difference, something to say about the sun made everything better. Course was in great shape for this time of year, Greensburg fast, but very undulating, which made for some difficult green reads the course is fairly wide open, the trees will come in to play. A great day of golf still.

Had a great day at Estrella though cart path only due to the recent rains. Found the fairways a bit wet, more than just the rain, I believe they are still using too much water. Traps still need a bit of work, though understand with new owners that they are continuing making improvements.
LAyout of the course is great, greens ran pretty fast once it dried out a bit. With improvements made will definitely readd to my future rounds.

Had a great afternoon with some college boys from Denver area, who were prepping for the Desert Amateur being held this weekend. Played the blacks just so didn’t delay the boys. And to see what I could do. Though I’m long enough, was 50 yards back of the flexible kids. Got a chance to play lots of clubs I haven’t in a while, scored pretty similar to what I would have shot from the blues. Very challenging course one way or the other. Greens were a bit grainy versus last time we played, so speed definitely was a challenge to get correct. If you have never played here before, quite the treat, know your yardages to the bunkers, or you will be in all of them.

Always an outstanding round at. Quintero. Favorite course in AZ. Was cart path only and was still able to finish in under 4 hours. Early afternoon teetime. Fairways were great, greens rolled fast but true, and views were exceptional.

Played Devils Claw Luv this course. Had a later afternoon teetime and starter able to get us out a bit early. Was done in less than 4 hours, pace was excellent, fairways a bit firm, but greens very receptive and excellent condition and pace. Layout is what you want from a desert course.

Course very flat in older area of Sun City. Typical layout, lots of doglegs, fairways were getting old and firm, not much give to them, could be aerated.

Greens were in pretty good condition, tee boxes in spots a bit beaten up. Greens ran true, and appropriate speed, Lots of slopes, but once you got figured out, were very reasonable.

Newer golf carts from last time I played. Price was reasonable for this time of year. If you want better, more terrain, etc you are going to be paying quite a bit more.

This was my third time playing Estrella, some of the worst conditions I’ve seen it. The course has a great layout, but the conditions have gone downhill significantly. The course was way too wet, Where there were significant rutting due to golf carts going through wet areas. Lots of plug lies, and watched players drive ball straight into the ground.

Other area were in disrepair from too much traffic. Should be roped off so grass can grow back.

Sand traps were barren, need to spend a few bucks and top them up. Hard to make shots when your wedge is bouncing off the hard pack underneath.

Time to fire your greens keeper and find someone who knows how to look after your course. Very disappointed from my hour drive to what should be one of the nicer golf courses in the area.

I really enjoyed my round this morning. Play to the yardages, pick a spot, and hit in there. Greens are in excellent condition, fairways and tee boxes were great, only thing is, a twosome husband a wife first out took 2 plus hours to play nine.. Once they finished up 9 we scooted around in an hour and half. Had back nine to ourselves. Awesome clubhouse filled with memorabilia

Course starters and Valet very personable, made it feel like they knew me. Keep up the great work.

Glad I got out early. Cart path only, got around 18 in 2:20. Was able to play through a couple groups with older less experienced golfers. If I had got stuck behind would have been a lot longer.

Have to remember it’s a 9 hole executive resort course. Greens in great condition, fairways were wet from the overseeding,/watering in, but overall conditions were good.

Good for a family outing, more experienced players might be disappointed.

Read the previous reviews, so came in with a bit of background on the course, and had popped in to talk to the pro shop guys the day before. The course has gone through some rough times, Which I hope will get straightened out. Now to the course.
The course Fairway conditions were excellent, Rough was a little bit thick, So sometimes hard to find your ball if off the fairway. The greens as mentioned before, were very patchy, But I was expecting that based on the comments. I think they will come in better over the next little while as it cools down and with a bit of care. but with pins in the green spots, they did run pretty true.
Played with a local who knew the course, so helped a bit with direction. Use A golf app, or a rangefinder for distances to the water, as there is a lot of it out there.
Overall, Loved the layout, bring a few balls, and don’t worry about the greens, as most people can’t distinguish between a good green and a bad green anyway.
Well I play it again, definitely. Good luck guys On bringing it back in shape.

We have been going to Kokanee Springs now as a group for approximately 25 years. 32 guys, 36 a day. Omar's Kokanee Classic trip. You can see by the plaques on the staircases and rock walls the number of groups that keep on coming back.

With the pandemic, our trip got moved back from June to End of August/September. Weather was perfect, course conditions were perfect, greens were perfect, and great meals at the clubhouse.

Would we be coming back, of course. Until they scatter my ashes there.

Lots of Elevation Changes, Sloping fairways with wind that can take your ball away. Extremely good conditions on the greens and fairways, Very big greens, lots of break and slope on the greens,

Need to carry lots of washes/ravines, so pick the right boxes to play from.

Great little Par 3 with one par 4 9 hole course. Varying lengths give you an opportunity to try different clubs.

Greens very good size, fast with lots of breaks. Good challenge for a 2:45 to go around twice

Wide open fairways with Lots of bunkers make this a challenge from either box. Watch your distances to the bunkers and you will be fine. Greens ran very true and were in great condition. Will definitely be back.

Will be making this a must play when I'm down in the Phoenix area. Played it for 1st time last year with my wife, and with my son the other day. Have an affiliation with Club Corp, which will continue to bring me back. An hour and 20 minute drive North of Phoenix takes you to another world. Greens were fast with big breaks, especially 18. Course was in amazing condition, carpet fairways and greens were beautiful. Pace of play was excellent, following men's league on a cool November morning.

Been wanting to get over to play since I first read about it. Lived up to my expectations and more. Played the Gold/Silver Combo, good length and got to hit most clubs in my bag. Just finished the overseeding, so cart path only. Great conditions, greens run fast and true. Paired up with a couple members, great guys Ed and Larry, and I'm sure we could have moved around in 3 hours with our early morning tee time vs the 4+ it took. Would play again in a minute. Definitely in my top 5 of all courses I've played in the greater Phoenix/Scottsdale area.