Lives
Monterey, CA, USA
Handicap
15-19
Age
55-64
Gender
Male
Skill
Intermediate
Plays
Once a week

Review Statistics

Average Rating

4.0
4.0
Total 15 Reviews

Rating Breakdown

15 Reviews
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Recommended Courses
12
Not Recommended Courses
3
Helpful Votes Count
5
Not Helpful Votes Count
8
First Review
06/17/2013
Last Review
10/16/2020

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Pacific Grove Golf Links

Played On 10/03/2020
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Might as well change to a Country Club

Let me first say that I have played PG many times. However, since COVID19, the course has gotten so much play that you need to set aside 5 hours, and that’s unacceptable. Couple that with the lack of available tee times because of all the “clubs” that play there - Men’s, Sr. Men’s, Ladies, etc who have blocks of tee times, and good luck trying to get a decent time. Recently I tried to book 8 days out, and the only time available was 4:40. This, coupled with the grumpiness of the front desk - and you get the picture. Yes, the greens are great, fairways OK - but it;s time for Monterey pines to open back up to the public!!

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

Quail Lodge Resort & Golf Club

Played On 10/28/2019
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Best kept secret

Lived here over 8 years, finally played Quail today. With the exception of a few fairways that were in process of being punched, course was in great shape. The greens are some of the best on the peninsula, fast and smooth. Played in under 4 hours, great day.

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

Monterey Pines Golf Club

Played On 09/18/2018
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Always good

Greens were in usual great shape. Played in under 4 hours. Really good deal online

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 09/20/2018:
Hello jbuswold, thank you for the four-star review. We are glad you enjoyed our course conditions, the pace of play, and our affordable rates. Thank you for visiting Monterey Pines Golf Club and we hope to see you again soon!

Pacific Grove Golf Links

Played On 06/24/2018
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Always good, but....

Have not played at PG golf Links for about 5 months - course was the usual. Greens rolled true, played early so no wind. The only problem was on the back nine where we had a five some that turned into 6. I called the course and they had a marshal out there in 10 minutes! Great course, just hate slow play.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good

Laguna Seca Golf Club

Played On 05/19/2018
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Better shape

Haven't played here for over 6 months, mainly because of the greens & bunkers. Greens are the best I have seen them in over a year, and they have put a lot more sand in the bunkers. Dewsweeper, 3 hour round!

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

Riverside of Fresno Golf Course

Played On 02/04/2016
1.0
First Time Playing

Goat Ranch

Sorry, not sure if because of all the rains or what - save your $$ and play somewhere else. Fairways unmowed, and alot of bare spots. Really not worth the money. Was surprised they charged what they did, not even worth $10 / round.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful Course

What a great course in the Pacific Northwest. For October, tremendous shape, true greens. No two holes alike, challenging and a must stop anytime in Seattle area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good

Pacific Grove Golf Links

Played On 07/24/2015
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Haven't played here for over 6 months

Have not made the trip out to PG because of work schedule, used to play monthly at the course. Course was in terrific shape, especially the greens. Will make part of my regular rotation. Not as challenging as Bayonet or Blackhorse, but a fun track. 2 distinct nines, wind along the back makes shot selection important.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy

Napa Golf Course at Kennedy Park

Played On 12/26/2014
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Too much rain

Course was almost unplayable. Was surprised they let carts out on course - not cart path only. Should have paid us to play, and do not know why the pro shop didn't say anything before we teed off. Too wet to mow fairways - alot of standing water and mud. Not an enjoyable round at all.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Great shape as usual

Didn't plan to play, but saw a great rate on line and could not pass it up. Anytime you can play either Bayonet or Blackhorse for less than $40, you jump at it. Played Bayonet, course was in great shape, although the greens were slower than usual. Under 4 hours, good pace and staff is always great. One of the best tracks on the peninsula.

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

San Juan Oaks Golf Club

Played On 06/06/2014
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Great course, but very windy in afternoon

Second time i have played this course - was in great shape. The only regret is that I had a 3PM tee time - and it was extremely windy. Staff said that from June - August the winds kick up in the afternoon. that was an understatement. Only played 9 - ball moving on the greens. Again, course is in Great shape, Great staff - just play here in teh morning.

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

Monterey Pines Golf Club

Played On 04/13/2014
4.0
Previously Played

Slowest play in Monterey

I have played here many times. The greens are always in great shape, but it will be a while before I play there again. Walked off after 9 holes because of the slow play. 2 hours and 45 minutes - the group ahead of us was playing like it was Augusta. Not a marshall in site.
Stopped by clubhouse on way to my car - Pro Shop apologized, still ridiculous.

Hate slow play - you should be able to make an 8 on a hole just as fast as you can make a 4.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor

The Club at Crazy Horse Ranch

Played On 04/10/2014
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Can't wait to come back

Have lived in Monterey area for last 3 years, played all the courses - finally played here. Unfortunately, they just punched and sanded the greens. I played with a member as well as another golfer who plays here alot. Although the greens were slow and sandy, I could tell in a couple weeks - they will be great. Used all clubs in the bag, played in 3.5 hours. Friendly staff.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent

Laguna Seca Golf Club

Played On 6/22/2013
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Sand traps need work

Played here many times. Pace of play last time was embarrassing. SIX PLUS hours, no Marshall in site - make sure if you play on weekend that your tee time is before 7:30. Also, sand traps do not need water - please fix the sprinklers so the traps do not get hard packed - small rocks visible.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate

Monterey Pines Golf Club

Played On 6/15/2013
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Always in great shape

Played here many times- always in great shape. The pace of play however was really slow this time - where's the Marshall?

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
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