Lives
Seattle, WA
Handicap
5-9
Age
55-64
Gender
Male
Skill
Advanced
Plays
A few times a week

Review Statistics

Average Rating

3.9
3.9
Total 36 Reviews

Rating Breakdown

36 Reviews
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
0
Recommended Courses
28
Not Recommended Courses
8
Helpful Votes Count
5
Not Helpful Votes Count
8
First Review
07/23/2013
Last Review
10/29/2022

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Pines at Woodmont Country Club

Played On 10/29/2022
3.0
First Time Playing

OK for $50

Pines is a goat track. But greens ok, slow, some burn spots. No cart service. But for $50 on GN it’s ok.

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

Pine at McCormick Ranch Golf Club

Played On 03/17/2021
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fair considering it’s full peak season rate.

T boxes a bit rough. No bunkers dressed at all. Hardpan and standing water in a few. Greens played well. No food service available after round.

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

Dobson Ranch Golf Course

Played On 03/16/2021
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Worth the drive and great price

$70ish for tourists. Better than the $150 for the Scottsdale are courses. T boxes fine nor perfect. Bunkers decent. Fairways good. Greens rolled true. Super friendly staff and bar crew. Great price on golf and cocktails.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great winter golf, but..

Our 4-some was somehow booked onto the different courses. So were rushed out, no time to putt, range, order beverages, get extra waters. We only had one bottle water each in the bags to start,, anticipating some course services. No ice, no water, cart gal service on 5th hole, nothing the remainder of round. Hungry, thirsty, no water....

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Peak season pressure on course shows

Driving range every space full, turf virtually gone. Mats would have been better.
T boxes rough, unfilled divots on par 3’s boxes and many wild driver swipes on the others.
Fairways were, well, fair.
Bunkers dressed nicely.
Greens firm and rolled true.
19th hole only a few fried menu items available.
For $150/ round? Other $90 options available nearby and comparable. But hey, it’s sunny and playable. No hard complaints.

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

Superstition Springs Golf Club

Played On 02/24/2020
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Thumbs up, but recovering from recent heavy rai

T boxes ok. Greens well maintained. Fairways good shape. Many bunkers filled with rain water, some not dressed, some ok. Course provides fair challenge and test of how you manage each hole. It is not a bombs away and chip in course, unless you can consistently hit your spots. There are no gps screens on carts so you need to buy a course booklet unless you know the course well. Doglegs and different elevations hide details. Know the pin positions. Greens are shaped, small, narrow, protected by sand and water. And pin hunting must be precise because they’ll be tucked in tight spots. Getting close to green leaving nice little chip for up and down is an ok strategy.
Only downside?? Pace was painful. 1:56 t time will leave you driving off in dark. Our first nine was 2hr 40 min... we drove off leaving final 3 holes unplayed. Several golfers with 170 yard carry from t box were not playing forward. Essentially every par 4 turns into a par 5 for them. And trying to reach the par 3 greens from 180 with your drivers??? Come on guys. Par 3’s are a test of your iron game.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair

Arizona Golf Resort

Played On 02/23/2020
2.0
First Time Playing

Not a goat track but....

For $70/person several other options nearby for much less.
T boxes clean. Greens good condition. But several areas of fairways rough, scarred, exposed dirt throughout. Some bunkers not raked or dressed.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 02/27/2020

Hello, Kevin. Thank you for reviewing the course. Your feedback about the price of our course is important to us. We always want to make sure we are offering golfers a competitive price for their round. It is our goal to give visitors the best chance to get out and play more. Thank you for playing Arizona Golf Resort. We hope to see you again soon.

Waialae Country Club

Played On 02/03/2020
2.0
First Time Playing

Disappointed

Had high expectations after watching Sony Open last few years on TV.
$350 with required caddy,
Walked from parking lot with small bag. No access to locker room allowed. No showers available after round. Walked back to car to leave bag and walk back. Hhmm. Interesting start.
Driving range? Mats. Putting green? Small and busy. Like a typical public muni? Sort of.
Caddy good but, had to cover 3 of us. Basically just scoped distances which my watch did equally well. Good guy, just hard to split across 3 guys in different carts.
Divots on fairways not filled. Ball marks on greens. Bunkers played well. Rain of a few weeks ago maybe stressed general condition of grass and grounds?
After the round no access to bar, dining room or any place to sit and add up cards with playing partners. “Sorry” offered from staff. Was encouraged to order a beer at snack shack which had only a few chairs all in bright sun, no umbrellas. Hhhmm. Interesting end.
Long winded conclusion? Visitors from other private clubs welcome? Maybe not. Ko Olina, Ewa, Waikele all better all much much less. In my humble opinion.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 11/13/2022

I am surprised by this review. Waialae CC does not have caddies.

Waikele Country Club

Played On 01/31/2020
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

All good. Going back again.

All divets were filled. No ball marks on greens. Public course? Cleaner than some private courses.

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

The Club at Emerald Hills

Played On 04/06/2018
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Convenient to FLL

Had free time prior to afternoon flight. Greens true, fairways in good shape, a few T boxes being nursed along. Was paired with another snowbird. We were taking a lot of time to play. Still finished sub-4 hour round. Staff great all around.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy

Coyote Ridge Golf Club

Played On 03/26/2018
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Wait a few weeks

Course a bit rough. Tough winter. Fairways dry and thin.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Response from on 03/29/2018:
Thanks for your review! We apologize that our course conditions didn't meet your expectations. We appreciate your feedback and we hope you will give us another try in the future!
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Easy track for quick round

Some reviews show long long times to play. Our 4-some done in 4:15 and I played with 3 high handicappers. You will not be blown away by course and surrounding aesthetics, challenge, etc. But for the price and ease of location to where I was staying it was a very fair price for the round.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy

Legend Trail Golf Club

Played On 01/12/2018
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Will play it again...

A decent track for the money on the north side. Fairways good, bunkers fine, greens a bit off from what they've been before but fine. Pace was great, staff always good.

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

Palms at Palm-Aire Country Club

Played On 10/31/2017
2.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Other better alternatives

Greens are in need of repair. A lot of dead spots from ball marks, etc.
Every bunker was not in or near playable condition.
Pace of play was very slow. I was a single, but no room to leap frog. Many 4-somes of primarily seniors/hi handicap players. The groups I followed weren't really bad golfers, they just needed 3 and 4 shots to reach the green, which is slow when each golfer is taking 2-4 rehearsal swings prior to each shot..... as if it mattered ;-)
At the turn I was at 2 hours 35 minutes. On the 10th it was a foursome on the green, another on the fairway, and a foursome on the T-box. I went back to #1 to reload there but similar pressure there. I left as I didn't have time for 5+ hour round.
And finally, no menu service for a hamburger or salad. Only pre-made sandwich/hot dog.
Overall, if you're a local getting the $20 rate including cart, and have time to wait it out, then OK. If like me, here with some obligations and 5 hour limit, it might not be the best choice.
Finally, the staff is nice, friendly tho.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Fairly Easy
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked

Fair deal

Greens excellent. Fairways very wet in many places. Rough very soggy. Bunkers raked, not dressed, but at least no standing water. Virtually every course I've played from March to current is a soggy mess. So expect mud. But the greens were excellent, tho a bit slow.

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

The Phoenician Golf Club

Played On 02/26/2017
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great course, but short

Played the Desert/Canyon layout. Kind of strange long cart rides twisting between the three 9 hole courses, but not a problem. Course is only 6,000 yards. So your scores will stay low. T-boxes, fairways, bunkers, good but not great. Fairways have very many unfilled divots in the usual landing areas, T- boxes had a lot of divots too. No sand bottles on carts. Greens were in very good condition. Pace was 3:55. Great views. Would repeat at the GN rates.

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

Marina Vallarta Golf Club

Played On 02/21/2017
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Worth a round at GN rate

Most bunkers in good shape. Some water hazards. Fairways good. Bring your GPS watch, no cart GPS. Much preferred over current condition of Nicklaus and Weiskopf courses.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
3.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Confirm conditions first

Fairways mostly pretty good, but recent rains washed out virtually all bunkers which where unplayable. And isn't Nicklaus course known for bunker challenge?
Sand washed away and several filled with deep standing water. I lost a ball in one because the water was so spread across and so deep! Ha ha! Shouldn't have tried to clear the bunker in first place. Greens good but furry and slow.

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

Elk Ridge Golf Course

Played On 09/30/2015
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A true hidden gem

Sand just laid but otherwise course in fantastic shape. Great prices. Worth the drive.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent

The Classic Club

Played On 09/17/2015
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Should be a top choice while in Palm Springs

Excellent course conditions. Wide open play. Wife with 25 handicap had a good time from purple T at 5300 yds. Blue at 6700 fair challenge for me. We both played while virtually wide open in front and behind us. Locker rooms very nice, we showered after the round. Food (salmon sandwich) and beverage service great. Nice staff.

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