Lives
Kent, Washington
Handicap
20-24
Skill
Intermediate
Plays
Once a week

Review Statistics

Average Rating

4.2
4.2
Total 34 Reviews

Rating Breakdown

34 Reviews
5 Stars
17
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
2
Recommended Courses
30
Not Recommended Courses
4
Helpful Votes Count
1
Not Helpful Votes Count
0
First Review
04/11/2014
Last Review
09/30/2023

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Reviews

4.2
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Palm Desert Country Club

Played On 03/27/2018
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Palm Desert Country Club

The fairways and greens were in very good condition. I played with a very friendly local. We followed a foursome the front nine, which took about two hours. The foursome only played nine, and our second nine was played in about one hour and twenty minutes. I would recommend this course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 03/29/2018:
Thank you malinskiw as we appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Palm Course

Pace of play was fairly slow, which is typical of resort courses. Course condition was v,dry good. The greens were surprisingly slow. Check your screen in the cart for hazards and distance to them. It will save golf balls.

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

Ko Olina Golf Club

Played On 07/24/2017
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Ko Olina

The course is long for older players or higher handicap players. This is a nice course, but it is not on the ocean.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Indian Wells Golf Resort

This is a first class golf resort. The course condition, employee assistance, golf shop, and clubhouse are all first rate. Multiple teeing grounds offer the correct challenge for all level of golfers. This is my favorite course in the Coachella Valley.

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

SilverRock Resort

Played On 04/10/2017
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Silver Rock Golf Course

The course is great. They have many tees, I believe 5, so all level of golfer can pick a tee to fit their game. The course was in excellent condition. All staff were very helpful. Their GPS system was excellent. You were able to pick spots on a fairway to get the distance to that point. The only thing missing were towels on the cart to clean clubs. The cart has a ball washer, great. At our finish at about 6:30, the restaurant and bar were closed, and no refreshment cart was on the course. I definitely recommend this Course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Response from on 04/13/2017:
Great! We're thrilled that you enjoyed your round with us at SilverRock. We're glad that you enjoyed our course conditions and that our staff left a great impression on you. We apologize hat you were not able to enjoy our restaurant and bar after your round. We appreciate your feedback and we will make sure to use your review to help us improve. Can't wait to have you back again soon!
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Terra Lago south

No towels, no GPS, no help getting clubs on cart. Course spread out over large area with long drives between greens and tees, which didn't make sense. Course condition was not very good. If you like fast greens,they have them. We had an excellent casual dinner of pasta, salad, and wine in the club house. The wait staff were very friendly and competent.

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

PGA WEST Greg Norman Course

Played On 04/05/2017
3.0
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Previously Played

PGA Greg Norman Course

The layout isn't very appealing. When we finished, everything except cart return was closed. The level of maintenance is low.

Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 04/12/2017

Thank you for your feedback after playing the Greg Norman Course at PGA WEST. We feel badly that we did not live up to your expectations as we review all guest comments to ensure we are delivering on quality and service. For sure, The Norman's classic desert design is not for everyone, but our course conditions have been recognized nationally. We apologize if we didn’t inform your group that our golf shop would close at 5:00pm - we will address this with our staff to ensure that does not happen again. In the last 12 months, 80 out of 84 GolfAdvisor reviewers have recommended our course to others, so we usually deliver on the kind of golf experience that our guests are looking for. We failed to earn that grade from you, but we would like to see if there is any way to ask you to give us another opportunity to make your experience one we both would like to see. Please reach out to Brian Hughes, Head Golf Professional & Clubhouse Manager at 760-564-3976 so we can learn more about your experience and discuss how to make this right. Thank you.

I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

PGA West Nicklaus Course

My wife and I got a great rate on golf now to play the Nicklaus course? It was a wonderful experience. We were able to play as a twosome and were able to start a little ahead of time. The course was in very good condition. We happen to like Nicklaus designed courses. This layout is great. The staff were all courteous and helpful. We had a late tee time for 18 holes, but the pace of play allowed us to finish ahead of sundown? We would recommend this course to all level of players. The hot deal made it the best value in the valley.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Marriot Desert Springs Palms Course

For high handicappers, the course is too long and too hilly. It has hidden water hazards that are not obvious because the GPS screen for yardage is too small. It is not friendly to women golfers with mid to high handicaps. Typical Pete Dye layout, he is totally oblivious to the difference between a PGA Tournament Players Course and a resort course. In a resort area Jack Nicklaus course is a better choice for mid handicappers, high handicappers, and PGA professionals. The pace of play today was excellent, but the cours was not busy.
The course was in good condition. The staff were as expected except don't expect a beverage cart every half dozen holes. The off course amenities are very nice because it is a Marriot resort hotel, multiple restaurants and bars with visually pleasing views.

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

Indian canyon

First time playing this courSe. It was in excellent condition, except for cart paths, but they had no affect in course play. This course has a lot of history.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good

PGA WEST Pete Dye Dunes Course

Played On 04/20/2015
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

La Quinta resort dunes course

In general, I don't like Pete Dye designs, but this is his worst. The dunes and railroad ties are senseless. Directions on course we're poor. No GPS on carts. Beverage cart never showed all afternoon. My lady partnership said it only tired them out, and it wasn't fun. The placement of traps may be for championship players only, but seem misplaced for average golfers, including ladies. The conditions were fine, but the design stinks.

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Weston Mission hills Pete dye course

Everything at the facility was first rate except the carts do not have GPS. The cours3 layout is a Pete Dye design, so you may love or hate the design based on your likes and dislikes.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 04/17/2015

Dear malinskiw,

Pete Dye designed courses can definitely get the best of you or reward you depending on the day! We hope to see you again in the future and thanks for visiting.

Will Foust
Head Golf Professional

Escena Golf Club

Played On 04/12/2015
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Eescena golf

The course was excellent, a typical Jack Nicholas design. We plan to return. as on all Nicholas courses, you have multiple tees to choose to suit your game.

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

All Around Excellent Course

We took advantage of the twilight rate and enjoyed a good round of golf; started at 3:00 and finished before 7:00. Just missed happy hour, but the food was great. The course condition was excellent, especially for a busy resort.

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