Lives
Mesa, AZ
Age
45-54
Gender
Male
Skill
Advanced
Plays
A few times a week

Review Statistics

Average Rating

3.3
3.3
Total 29 Reviews

Rating Breakdown

29 Reviews
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
14
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
0
Recommended Courses
18
Not Recommended Courses
11
Helpful Votes Count
2
Not Helpful Votes Count
0
First Review
10/16/2017
Last Review
07/30/2023

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Scottsdale Silverado Golf Club

Played On 07/29/2023
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Pooly maintained and designed

Concrete hard bunkers, short, wet fairways not mowed in quite some time. Most approaches to green nothing but soaking wet dirt no grass at all i know they got rain but half the drains were clogged so it couldn't drain. Just a little effort would help make it at least playable.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Average

Red Hawk Golf Club

Played On 07/21/2023
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Lots of hype and very disappointing

Stop trying to build links courses with deep bunkers in the desert it doesn't work anywhere, the soil, irrigation requirements heat and monsoon either wash away the sand or compact it with the clay the soil is made of and make concrete. This happens everywhere NV AZ Palm Desert, TX, NM it doesn't work build for the geography topography and climate and you will have a better product. The layout is good but either get GPS in the carts or yardage guides phone GPS is great unless its so hot out your phone gets too hot to run aps. Greens were slow as shag carpet they will say its because of the heat NMSU course greens were at a decent speed and in the same place 10miles away so it can be done. I had heard good things I was disappointed that any bunker shot was hit it and hope there are 2 short par 4s where Driver into a greenside bunker is the smart aggressive play but become 7 iron sand wedge holes because there is no reward for the risk. This place needs a bunker redesign as badly as a real clubhouse

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Best course in Las Cruces

Golf shop and Golf Operations staff were great, agronomy team has the course in great shape even in the extended heat. Course layout is fun to play and does require some shot making and you can score if you are hitting it well but if you are a bit off there is tree and desert trouble.

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

Western Skies Golf Club

Played On 07/15/2023
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Starr Pass is ok

Well they ruined a great 18 hole course to squeeze in 27. I played the old TPC Starpass 30 years ago and it was great most of the holes are still there but its really kind of boring now lots of non driver holes and many that feel like they are the same 380 to 430 yard par 4 on repeat. I also played the other nine which is the old back 9 and it was still roughly the same but $45 to ride an extra 9 after paying for 18 is excessive I paid 60 to play 18 and they charge $45 for an additional 9 in 105 degree heat you would think you would get a decent deal considering it is extra revenue in the heat of summer on an empty golf course. Lots of blind shots and strange tee box locations from the back and no directional signage and multiple times you hit drives over residential streets and have to wait for cars or stop and back off so a car can pass. The new holes are pretty bland either wedge approach or short par 4 drive and chip.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average

Poston Butte Golf Club

Played On 10/01/2022
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Clown show from the start.

It all started the second I arrived for an 11:52 starting time I paid and was being brought to join the 3some I was paired with no one could find them. The started then informed me I had missed my time at 11:52 it was 11:35 at that rime he sent the 11:52 out at 11:25 and he offered to run me out to the second or third hole, I said no I am on time I am going at 11:52 to which I was told was no longer possible and they would work me in, I Ended up getting outat 12:10 because a 4 some lost its 4th otherwise my option was 1:04. So I booked a time and the starter decided it was his job to let others go early and let me sit and wait, they refunded my money but it is an hour drive out and back for a 5 hour round, empty water coolers and no ranger to keep pace moving I wont go back out there.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
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Commented on 10/03/2022

Hi themurph86, Thanks for sharing your feedback. We will use your feedback for a training opportunity to better our guest experience. In speaking with my team, they took responsibility and will get better. Prior to you teeing off our Assistant Golf Professional took care of your round of golf for the day due to us not meeting your expectations. Please reach out to me at jwright@troon.com if there is anything more we can do. Thanks

Arizona Grand Resort

Played On 09/17/2022
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

$100 and 5 hours wasted

Just awful from the start no clear directions to the bag drop its a large resort and just figuring out where to drop the bag was difficult. Somehow manages for it to take 5 hours to play at 8:10 on a sunday 5 some in front of us as part of some scramble outing which was never mentioned. They had an entire hole empty in front of them the foursome ahead of them had an entire hole empty in front of them. Ranger told us he mentioned to them twice to speed up. What difference does it make if you tell them and they dont do it, no consequences no change in pace guys I was paired with quit after 13 as we where at the 3 hour 50 minute mark and still waiting 15 me nutes after we got to the 14 tee group behind did the same, I toughed it out because I knew I would never play this place again. Greens were as smooth as gravel and as slow as shag carpet, bunker had not been maintained in who knows how long foot prints every where and no rake or grooming marks anywhere in them, lots of blind shots no gps no way to know where the group in front of you is Im sure we hit into the group in front of us as many times as we were hit into, I could have paid $100 to go 40 other places and next time I will never playing this place again they're should just make it condos or make it a 36 hole pitch and putt.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 09/20/2022

Hi, themurph86, We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We are going to pass on your feedback to the teams in charge so they can work to make changes. Your feedback helps us do better. We are looking into this issue and hope to resolve it promptly. Thank you for visiting Arizona Grand Resort. We hope you'll give us another try in the future.

Lone Tree Golf Club

Played On 03/26/2022
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

5-somes really

Went behind a 5 - some on a Saturday at 9:46. Seriously 5somes played in just a shade under 5 hours just ridiculous how is this even allowed for $120 i would not expect to spend most of the day sitting and waiting. They didnt even play ready golf.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor

Robson Ranch Golf Club

Played On 02/06/2022
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Yikes

Well very disappointed,.the "fairways" were nothing but 2 inch dormant berumda painted green. So hit it down the middle and get a crappy lie worse than if you hit it in the rough. The desert areas are not desert the are gravel with spots of boulders you dont have to miss the fairway by much and your in it and its unplayable might as all be marked as penalty area unless you want to by new irons. The greens were really good firm and fast but from what the members i played with said they are replacing the greens over the summer, bunkers were good. But for $75 and being that far out of phoenix i expected more dormant bermuda is fine to play off but it needs to be maintained not spotty and long if its the "fairway"

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 02/09/2022

Hi, Thank you for reviewing the course. Let us first start by apologizing for the poor experience you had during your visit. Your feedback about the course is important to us. We are working to get everything up to par. We have projects ongoing to recover the fairways and greens. The current condition is by no means the standard we strive to achieve. We are going to escalate your feedback to our team so we can make improvements before your next game, and we will continue to work towards an excellent experience by using your comment for guidance. Thank you for playing Robson Ranch Golf Club. We hope to see you again soon.

Ahwatukee Country Club

Played On 01/23/2022
2.0
First Time Playing

Just awful

Its old school golf if by old school you mean all argronomy done by goats including greens mowing just atrocious. $80 will get you better golf and facilities.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 02/23/2022

Thank you for reviewing the course. Let us first start by apologizing for the poor experience you had during your visit. The current condition is by no means the standard we strive to achieve and are working diligently to improve the course. Thank you for playing and we hope to see you again soon.

Golf Club of Estrella

Played On 07/17/2021
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Have some issues for sure

I know its rained a bit but no way a goof course should be this wet sloppy and saturated all over the place. Bunkers were rock hard. Pace was awful for summer here got behind a twosome and threesome and were waiting every shot for 10 minutes we joined the two some and were still waiting forever as a foursome, ranger did nothing about it at any point je did however park in everyones eyeline near greens and the fairway. Need gps has blind shots and no direction of where to go or whats out there. TROON usually does better but this and longbow ate not up to the standards i expect from Troon Golf

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

Pine at McCormick Ranch Golf Club

Played On 03/14/2021
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

The got the "ranch" part right

Atrocious just awful I get bermuda is dormant this time of year but if you miss the "fairway". It mostly either mud or dirt with maybe a clump or two or grass mixed on. Speaking of the "fairways". Also disgraceful 2 inches long in place, dirt in other places mud all over some areas just large patches of sand. It truly is a ranch it looks feels and smell like it's maintained by goats and cattle are allowed to graze at night.. for $160 I could have played 50 courses in town that are better. It's should be more like $16 dollars that's about what it's worth. Oh and at $160 get ready to pay for range balls on top of that to warm up. Perhaps this should be turned back into farm land or a park probably would be maintained better. The layout is awful half the holes you have to hit over trees to hit anything longer than 6iron off the tee on par fours. Don't bother it's time and money you will never get back

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

Wigwam Resort - Gold Course

Played On 10/10/2020
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Wigwam gold

Pretty good all around for this time of year. Green skittle slow. Pace was a little slow but not awful for a Saturday in october

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
2.0
Previously Played

Just a mess

Pace of play through 7 holes 2 hours plus that's when I left. Would have been nice to know they were mixing regular play in with an outing that clearly though it was the ryder cup. Not to mention paired with 2 guys that felt their political opinions and belief in every conspiracy theory on the internet was to be a topic of conversation that would make my day more enjoyable. Old people need to stay off the internet clearly. Not the fault of the course on that one but golfers keep your opinions to yourself I don't care if you think covid 19 is a hoax and everything is some grand deep state plan keep that at home.

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

The Legacy Golf Club

Played On 07/19/2020
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good but needs a little care

Good layout fun to play elevation changes. Greens were good although recently punched. Bunkers are dogs#!+. Either crusty and hard or mud.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/20/2020

Awesome! We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing The Legacy Golf Club.

Kokopelli Golf Course

Played On 10/06/2019
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Arcis management

Knew conditions would be dry with overseed coming. Pin positions were not just silly they were unfair and in many cases not legal put in the middle of sharp slopes that separate 2 tier greens. Had a 15 ft putt end up three inches short and roll back past me giving me the same putt from 18 ft. The level of service was garbage no ranger capable of doing anything 18th hole was closed for repairs so 17 holes 4 hours 53 minutes. Saw the Bev cart on 4th hole and not again 95 degrees and humid, guy at they bag drop didn't move from his covered stand 10 bags just piled up.
This is the third arcis managed course I've played and the service level is worse than any place I've played. I will never play any course the are associated with again this DIY business model Arcis has it's a joke.

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

Longbow Golf Club

Played On 04/28/2019
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good course bunkers a terrible

Good layout good course thebunkers are so hard and have so little sand it's like hitting of a clay tennis court just awful. The course ranger got on the group I was paired with a 3 some we were7 minutes behind pace after the turn and there was no one behind us and he was going to have us skip hole. Had we done that we would have been placed ahead of the group in front they had just gotten to 12 green when we hit our tee balls on 12 a little common sense would go a long way. Plus he was a jerk about it the foursome behind us was a full hole behind. No one out there it was 95 degrees. We caught up and waited on 14, 15 16 and 17.

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

Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club

Played On 05/27/2018
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Awesome

Great layout, great food service was excellent. Cant say enough great things. Will absolutely be back experience was first class even in the off-season.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
3.0
First Time Playing

Where do I start

So greens where slow bumpy and in rough shape, i get it that happens and golf advisor warned me going in. None of the outside ops staff even came to the bag drop just looked up from the shade when i pulled up and i got my bag and took them down myself. Did the same to the three cars after me. 100 degree day. No ice in the cart cooler in the three carts i checkef guess its grab your own cart there. No water on the course to refill what i did bring thankfully i brought a bottle saw the bev cart once on the 9th fairway. No starter to be found so just checked my phone and when it was time just went. Got to listen to music from other groups some of them 200 yards away no course ranger to be found people want music fine but i shouldnt have to be subjected to terrible speed metal from 2 faiways over. Joined the group in front of me as we and everyone behind us waited for the foursome in front of them with four open holes we passed them at the turn. 2:40 first nine. 1:25 second nine. no one addressed any of this stuff. Guess that was our job too just like everything else. It would be a 1 star but the layout is solid. Its a real DIY experience so dont expect a high end or even passible experience not what you would expect service wise in the Phoenix area. Dont think i will be back.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
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Commented on 06/10/2018

Thank you for playing golf with us and for you honest and detailed feedback.
Please note we do have a new General Manager and he would like to speak with you personally regarding your all around experience. Please contact the golf shop at 480-883-8200 and ask to speak to him.
Thank you,
Bear Creek Golf

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