Lives
Los Angeles, CA
Handicap
10-14
Age
55-64
Gender
Male
Skill
Intermediate
Plays
Once a week

Review Statistics

Average Rating

3.2
3.2
Total 21 Reviews

Rating Breakdown

21 Reviews
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
2
Recommended Courses
19
Not Recommended Courses
2
Helpful Votes Count
0
Not Helpful Votes Count
5
First Review
09/21/2012
Last Review
07/07/2021

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Sierra Lakes Golf Club

Played On 07/06/2021
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Really enjoyed myself!

It has been some 2 years sine last played Sierra course. The course is wells kept, greens were rolling well; and it was easy finding a waywardly hit ball (unlike many other courses). Plan on going back soon!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Why let the course become scruffy!?

It has been a little while since last played here – Then, the course was in excellent condition; they always kept the course that way. Today, oh boy! What happened!? Please do not let this course fall apart!

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 02/16/2021

Hi, thethinman! Thank you so much for leaving us with your feedback. We value our customer experience, so your review is important to us. We will make note and we hope to see you back at Morongo Golf Club at Tukwet Canyon - Champions Course!

Rustic Canyon Golf Course

Played On 11/17/2020
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Good but very slow!

I really like Rustic Canyon! I hope they hear me say that - However, the pace of play was terrible! 5.5 hrs. Yikes! When you have a group of 4 in carts, behind a group of 4 walking; and, this is spread out throughout the course, the round will be very long.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 12/16/2020

Hi, thethinman! Thank you so much for leaving us with your feedback. We value our customer experience, so your review is important to us. We will make note and we hope to see you back at Rustic Canyon Golf Course!

Angeles National Golf Club

Played On 10/28/2020
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Always a good experience @ Angeles National

As usual, Angeles National serves up a wonderful day for playing golf - two friendly other players, nice conversation and competitiveness on the side. Great stuff!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 11/06/2020

Wow, we are so happy you enjoyed your round, thethinman! We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Rustic Canyon Golf Course

Played On 05/18/2020
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Walked

I really enjoy playing this course; BUT…

I start out by saying, I really enjoy playing this course; BUT…
I’m really confused and irritated about electric carts not being allowed; not even for a single rider, like many other courses are doing, effectively and safely. I suffer from a blood clot in my left calve; and, one in my brain. Yes, really, in my brain. Because of this “policy”; or, whatever it is, electric carts are not allowed. I had to stop short and played only 9-holes. You can imagine why. My question is, what possible medical, scientific, COVID-19, believable and, or, reasonable explanation could there by not permitting electric carts? Especially in light of those courses that are allowing there use.

Again, I do enjoy Rustic! I just think this decision is unnecessary and does some harm and strong inconvenience to those who really could use them.

Thank you for listening!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 06/01/2020

Hello, thethinman. We appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review. Thank you for choosing Rustic Canyon Golf Course. We would love to know how we can earn those last two stars next time!

Angeles National Golf Club

Played On 02/18/2019
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

a new “standard of experience

Played the first nine holes in just over 9 hours! WOW! Fairways and bunkers are in horrible condition.

This course touts itself as a “standard of excellence” golf course; (and charges at that prideful rate)…tasteless and shameful! Please clean up your course and do a better job on controlling a pace of play that allows ALL to move forward at a reasonable pace. NOT 3+ HOURS FOR NINE HOLES! And, yes, I’m a little irritated about my recent golf experience today. You’ve set a new “standard of experience” in golf. You’ve lowed the bar!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 02/20/2019

Hello, we apologize you didn't fully enjoy your round. Our goal at Angeles National Golf Club is for every player to enjoy their experience. Thank you for playing, we hope you give us another chance in the future.

Rustic Canyon Golf Course

Played On 09/22/2018
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

A Pretty Nice Place to Play

I played Rustic a good bit this summer – I always enjoy this course. Forcing me to properly align; which I struggle. The pace of play was pretty good; the fairways, I must say are rather crusty; where your ball lands and ends up sitting in these little craters. Forcing you to hit down more than usual. My criticism is with the condition of the Tee Boxes; pretty shabby, really. Your “Tee Boxes” need some attention Rustic, keep them clean, and somewhat even…not like standing on a large round dome. But still, a pretty nice place to play and get better.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 09/26/2018:
We're glad you have had you all Summer! We will look into your concerns regarding the tee boxes. We hope to see you out there again soon.
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Need to enforce pace of play!

I’ve played here several times…always enjoy playing this course.

However, today was different. The wind blew mightily; and, the pace of play was absolutely horrible! Some folks who cannot hit the ball decently simply should not be playing a course like Morongo. The front-nine was 3.25 hours ending with a 5 hour and 35 min round. Yikes!

The Marshall drove by several times…nothing changed.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Response from on 10/17/2017:
Hello thethinman, thank you for the three-star review. We are glad you enjoyed our course but we are sorry to hear about the subpar pace of play. We appreciate your feedback and we will be in contact with the appropriate departments. Thank you for playing Morongo Golf Club at Tukwet Canyon and we hope to see you again soon.

Oak Quarry Golf Club

Played On 12/17/2016
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

I enjoy playing at oak Quarry!
But this past Saturday was pure He!!! Played a 3+ hour front-nine! Had to call the Marshall due to the group behind hitting-up on our group multiple times. And, some words of advice to the “I don’t play golf often and wanted to play today” – PLEASE STAY AWAY FROM A FULL LENGTH COURSE like oak Quarry.

Aside from the above, I enjoy playing Oak Quarry; but I think I’ll not come on any weekend but stick to a weekday, instead. Playing the weekend is far too long!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate

Tierra Rejada Golf Club

Played On 06/25/2016
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Keep your reputation intact!

Yesterday was my 2nd time playing (TR). This is a very nice course that demands shot-making and course management. A most almost perfect blend of golf for the avid golfer.

However, my experience yesterday was marred by two things: The front desk person’s overall poor bedside manner and general discourtesy; and, the most painful slow play and, at times, hazard play by some of the players behind us. Constant hitting balls close upon the group in front, is always dangerous.

The course Management would be wise to keep better “eyes” on the course happenings and do a better job managing pace-of-play. Many players from what I experienced yesterday should not be on any full-length golf course. These two experiences greatly blemish the current positive reputation of this course; which should be guarded and fostered to remain so.

From one coming from the LA area, yesterday’s experience gently reminds me that there are alternatives; on equally more than adequate venues; where management does not allow the above to take place.

But, again, overall this is at the moment a nice place to play.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 08/09/2016

thethinman,

We are pleased to hear that your round with us was exceptional! We would like to thank you for playing with us again! We appreciate the feedback of your time with us and will constantly work to improve upon our golfers overall opinion of us! We hope that you can keep making it back for the very best golfing experience possible!

All the very best,
Tierra Rejada GC Mgmt

Sierra Lakes Golf Club

Played On 01/18/2016
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

Yeah…the greens are its defense.

Had a blast of a time and played with two very nice and good players. Thanks guys!

Reading over some of these past reviews, I really wanted to ‘Go Play’ this course. I’m glad I did. The course is pretty forgiving; open fairways, some bunkers and trees providing little protection, but, it’s those darn Greens. Once you get on the green, spend a little more time reading your putt…you’ll need to.

True to form and like many others have already said, the greens are FAST and roll true!

If you can stay below the hole, you’ll have a much better chance of two-putting vs. three-putting.
I shot a pretty good (38) on the front-9. We won’t talk about my back-9, ok. LOL!

Can’t wait to go back again!

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

Olivas Links Golf Course

Played On 10/29/2015
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Challenging and Fun

Well, played here for the first time and I must say, the previous reviews are correct…keep it between the hash marks (fairway) or pay a penalty. My T-time was 724am and the wind was blowing pretty good; had to club-up 1or2 clubs for knock-down shots that worked well. For the most part everything is pretty much in front of you; but again, you better hit your shots on-line and keep it in front of you to have good approach shots into the greens.

Pace of play was good but, felt a little rushed which made the “feel part of the game” a little hectic. A mental and emotional part of the game to overcome.

Overall played pretty solid with a score of 77. Not bad for a 12 handicap…my best score ever!

You’ll enjoy playing here – Tee shots are premium for potential scoring opportunities.

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

Hansen Dam Golf Course

Played On 04/04/2015
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Becoming slow as Griffith Park

Well, simply a 3+ hour front-9…it’s becoming very difficult to play an avg LA public course today within 4 hours or so. The game of golf was simply not meant to be played like this. But, considering the financial plight of the City, enforcing even reasonable time constraints is obviously too challenging.

For the golfer averaging 0-12 or so, and if pace of play is important to you, take my advice and look elsewhere.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
1.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Thought I’d try again…MISTAKE!

Well, it’s been several months or so since my last visit to Griffith Park courses.
I should have listened to that little voice in my head saying…No, stay away! You’ll regret it! Don’t do it!
That ever happen to you; did you ever listen to your inner voice and was glad you did? Well, I did not listen. The result was a 3+ hour front-nine, yikes! Nough said!

If you are a 12 or so better handicap and you enjoy playing at a fair to good pace of play, STAY AWAY FROM GRIFFITH PARK GOLF COURSES!

It’s as simple as that.

P.S. start listening to your inner voice more; you’ll be glad you did.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Fair is the rating here

Fair is the rating here
Similar to the Wilson course, Harding could be a "gem" if simply maintained and groomed. Consequently, due to a lack of a little TLC the course is and becoming more ragged. The T Boxes are ok, fairways are very patchy, bumpy and un-kept.

Overall, the layout is right in front of you. No real trouble to speak of...no water except one hole, no fairway bunkers nor hazards or OB to worry you. The course's main defense is heavy tree lines along the fairways. So, hit it in the fairway and your 2nd shots into the greens are key to descent scoring. Oh the greens are very bumpy, deceased and are like putty on an upside-down salad bowl. The greens have no real flat areas. Good luck!

Oh, pace of play can be brutally maddening along with lack of etiquette (folks jump holes a lot right in your face) a sign of poor upbringing.

If you can find a GNow deal for under $30 bucks go for it - not worth their usual asking price.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Fairly Easy
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Overall a OK place to play...

If the City would spend a little money in semi-regular maintenance, Wilson could be one of the best public courses in California. But, because they don't, the course gets an "ok" grade. Overall the course is poorly maintained. The pace of play is slow and general social personalities are rude, prejudicial and impatient.

The greens are descent but it's like putting on an upside-down salad bowl; options are uphill or downhill with a speed of slow and bumpy.

Wilson is just ok.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate

Sand Canyon Country Club

Played On 9/8/2013
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Hit’em straight…

Robinson Ranch is by far one of the best values for your hard-earned golf money in all of SoCal.

Well kept, true rolling greens, very nice rolling fairways and oh, least I forget, you better hit’em straight. This is not a place for the squeamish nor faint of heart. There are basically no tree-lined fairways here, so if you’re not in the fairway you’re more than likely taking a drop and a lost shot. I almost forgot to mention that the staff is very friendly and helpful? For the money I can’t think of a better place to play!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging

Skylinks Golf Course

Played On 5/21/2013
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

You'll enjoy playing Skylinks!

It’s been almost a year sine playing this course. Skylinks is fairly challenging with nice greens that actually roll and noy bump too much. Watch out for those bunkers, if you get in one you better bring you’re a-bunker game. The course is long enough with doglegs and plenty of opportunities to score and not to score. Hehe!

You do get the occasional group that may hit up on you – just manage them accordingly and you’ll enjoy the round.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging

DeBell Golf Club

Played On 12/12/2012
I Recommend This Course
3.0

Both good and bad

I’ve heard both negative and positive about this course. Played for first time and I must say, I enjoyed playing. You better bring solid iron play when you go or else you’re in trouble. Only negative was slow play due to some real dopes in front. In life as well, this is pretty much always the case.
Greens rolled pretty good and true. Great place to simply work on your game.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Not a bad place to play.

Vista Valencia is a decent course. But like many others, there are some areas of improvement that would make it good. First, continued maintenance of the greens and surrounding rough areas. If the greens were better kept, this course would move from a 6 on the scale to an easy 8 out of 10. Play can be to slow at times, but if you catch a good tee time, your average round should take no longer than 2 or 2.5 hours. Nice par 3’s that force you to be fairly accurate. Overall this a solid place to work on your game.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Easy
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