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hacksalot03

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Lives
Chino, CA
Handicap
10-14
Age
45-54
Gender
Male
Skill
Intermediate
Plays
Once a week

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Average Rating

3.8
3.8
Total 203 Reviews

Rating Breakdown

203 Reviews
5 Stars
49
4 Stars
83
3 Stars
51
2 Stars
13
1 Stars
7
Recommended Courses
171
Not Recommended Courses
32
Helpful Votes Count
37
Not Helpful Votes Count
4
First Review
12/23/2012
Last Review
02/25/2024

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I Recommend This Course
4.0
California Advisor
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Solid Value

Not the most spectacular or flashiest course in the Vegas region, but a well maintained, fun, moderately challenging play, and one of the better values around. Would definitely recommend.

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

Reflection Bay Golf Club

Played On 02/19/2024
I Recommend This Course
4.0
California Advisor
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Greens Coming Back

I had played in the distant past, but avoided more recently because the greens were in bad shape due to summer weather and poor maintenance. However, they refurbished the greens last year and are in much better shape. I think they have a little ways to go, but expect by April or May will be in really good condition. I bought an Underpar voucher and paid $119, which was a really good deal. Otherwise, the non-resident rate is $160, which is still not a bad deal. Overall, a fun play and would recommend.

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

Arroyo Golf Club

Played On 02/18/2024
I Recommend This Course
4.0
California Advisor
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Fun Play

Since I golfed with a family member who lives in the Vegas area and has a players card, got the local rate, which was a great deal. Otherwise, the value here for a non-resident is average at best. The conditions were fairly good for the time of year, although a few tee boxes were in bad shape. The layout is fun and not overly challenging. Overall would give Arroyo a B- rating and recommend.

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

Coyote Moon Golf Course

Played On 09/16/2023
3.0
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First Time Playing

Coyote Crawl, disappointed

The pace of play here is pretty bad. Our round took just over 5 hours and we waited literally on every tee box as we watched the group in front of us wait for the group in front of them. And we waited on every fairway to hit our approach shot. The cart girl told me that the day before, rounds were pushing 6 hours. And the card attendant intimated that they tend to have piece of play issues here. For what they're charging for green fees here, they need to do a better job managing pace of play. It's simply is not enjoyable standing around on a golf course and waiting and waiting.

As for the practice facilities, they have no range but a very small area with some cheesy nets tied to trees and two worn out mats. Again, for what they're charging for green fees here, they can do better. The practice green was nice and well maintained though.

As for course conditions, overall they were good. A few too many tee boxes though had a lot of wear on them and a few of the greens had some minor issues. Again, for what they're charging for green fees here, they can do better.

As for the course, there are a lot of elevation changes and undulating fairways. Flat lies are a little more the exception and not the rule. And shot selection is critical on a lot of holes. Use the wrong club and you'll be spending a lot of time in the woods looking for your ball. You won't be using your driver a whole lot here. The layout can be quirky at times, especially a few holes on the back nine. And our group was talking about the 18th being a less than satisfying finishing hole.

Honestly, I was expecting a better experience here, especially for what they're charging. I've played much nicer courses and had much better experiences for a lot less money. Until they drop their green fees or improve pace of play, I won't go back.

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

Coyote Springs Golf Club

Played On 06/12/2023
I Recommend This Course
5.0
California Advisor
Top 50 Contributor

Worth the drive

Overall course was in really good shape. The greens had healed up nicely from aerification several weeks earlier, although a few were a tad rough in spots. The fairways and tee boxes were both in very good shape overall. Overall is a fun and fairly challenging layout. Greens can be a bit tricky to read at times, just the way Jack likes to design them. For $69, this is an excellent value. The day before, I played a course in Vegas that was almost twice the price and not in quite as good condition. Staff was very friendly, especially the beverage girl. Overall, would absolutely play again, especially for what I paid for green fees. Well worth the drive out.

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

Bear's Best Las Vegas

Played On 06/11/2023
I Recommend This Course
4.0
California Advisor
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Bears Grumpiest

Not sure what was up with the guy in the Pro shop? He barely said two words to me when checking me in and didn't seem like he wanted to be there. And the starter had a Napoleon complex.. Hopefully he'll check his attitude soon. Other than that, the rest of the staff were friendly enough. As for the course, was overall in fairly good shape, although some of the greens on the back nine we're a little beat up in spots. I'm wondering if they're getting ready to aerate them soon. For $119, thought it was a fair value and would play again.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 06/14/2023

Thank you for leaving a review. We appreciate your feedback and hope to see you back soon!

Black Desert Resort

Played On 05/28/2023
I Recommend This Course
5.0
California Advisor
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First Time Playing

Weiskopf Classic

Was able to play on the second day of full opening. This track is now undoubtedly the premiere course in the St George area and arguably tops in the St George, Mesquite region. Tom Weiskopf did a wonderful job working with the natural terrain to produce a course that flows beautifully through the area lava fields with the beautiful Kayenta sandstone as a backdrop. Nothing felt forced or tricked out. We were told that the LPGA will be playing an event here in 2024 and they are working to get a PGA tour event here in the next couple years. The course is still rough around the edges in that there's still some cart paths to be finished and a permanent clubhouse and halfway house are yet to be built. But don't let that deter you from playing this classic before they go private.

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

Rams Hill Golf Club

Played On 03/05/2023
I Recommend This Course
4.0
California Advisor
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Previously Played

Great track, not so great value

Had not made the drive down in a few years, so decided to head down and play again. The course is a fun and moderately challenging track, abundant bunkers, some water hazards, and very pleasing scenery and ambience. In this regard, it compares very favorably with courses about an hour away in the Palm Springs area. However, for with their charging for green fees, course conditions should be better and it falls behind similarly priced courses in the Palm Springs area. Fairways had some damaged areas from what appeared to be the abundant rain they have had the last 6 months or so. Tee boxes were a bit on the rough side, and some greens looked like they had a bit of a tough time filling in from overseeing. Nothing was horrible, but should be better given the green fees. Sti

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 03/28/2023

hacksalot03, Thanks for taking the time to post a nice review. We continue to work on a couple of the damaged fairways in order to fulfill our commitment to providing guest with the best playing conditions possible. I hope to see you at Rams Hill again soon.
Harry Turner
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Rams Hill

PGA WEST Pete Dye Mountain Course

Played On 07/02/2022
3.0
California Advisor
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Previously Played

Course in rough shape

Tee boxes were really beat up throughout the course. Green's, especially on the front 9, were struggling. Fairways we're inconsistent, dry and muddy wet spots throughout. Summer heat probably partly to blame, but other courses in the area in better condition than here. I would avoid this track and see if conditions get better in the late fall.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/05/2022

Hi, hacksalot03! Thank you so much for leaving us with your feedback. We value our customer experience, so your review is important to us. Please know the current conditions are by no means the standard we strive to achieve. We will continue to work towards a 5-star experience and we hope to see you back!

Talega Golf Club

Played On 06/18/2022
3.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Disappointing

Had not played here in quite a while and buddy wanted to go back, so we booked a Saturday twilight time. We both were disappointed. Even with 10 minute tee times, groups were stacked up on each hole and we waited on every tee box for groups to tee off. Fairways were in fairly good condition, but tee boxes were a little dry and beat up and greens were like putting on old shaggy, spongy carpet. They were slow and inconsistent. Trash cans were overflowing all over the course and we couldn't get bathroom codes to get into the bathrooms. Plus there was no beverage cart on the course and the snack shop was closed at the turn. Would expect more from a course charging this much for green fees. Was very disappointing and I won't be going back anytime soon.

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

Arizona National Golf Club

Played On 05/25/2022
I Recommend This Course
5.0
California Advisor
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First Time Playing

Pleasantly Surprised

This was the last course I played on my Tucson trip. A few locals had less than stellar things to say about Arizona National so was a little skeptical going in. Some of what they said was true. There are forced carries on many holes and a couple have quirky blind shots to negotiate. However, overall I really enjoyed the layout and ambience of this course. There are a few holes that make you really think about your shot selection. However, I really liked this aspect of it. Overall conditions we're good from tee to green and comparable to the other better known tracks I had played in the area. I would definitely play this course again if in the area.

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

Ventana Canyon - Canyon Course

Played On 05/22/2022
I Recommend This Course
5.0
California Advisor
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First Time Playing

Overall Excellent Play

Was arguably the nicest course I played on my Tucson trip. With the exception of the third hole, this really isn't a mountain course, despite the name. However, I thoroughly enjoyed the overall layout of this track. Conditions were excellent from tee to green and the greens ran fairly fast and gave me fits trying to read. Fairways tend to be narrower and course is lined with much more vegetation then the overall desert setting. Forced carries and water come into play on some holes.
Overall a great track and definitely a must play if in the Tucson area.

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

Hidden Valley Golf Club

Played On 10/16/2021
2.0
California Advisor
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Better Values Elsewhere

Had not played here in a while and after playing, realized why. Most tee boxes were in bad shape and the greens were like putting on broccoli. Pace of play was slow and we waited on most tee boxes and shots for at least several minutes. If there was one positive, the fairways were in decent shape. For $84, it's not much of a value and won't be back anytime soon.

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

Reflection Bay Golf Club

Played On 10/12/2021
I Recommend This Course
4.0
California Advisor
Top 50 Contributor
Previously Played

Fun Day

A fun, scenic, Nicklaus signature track with holes overlooking or running along Lake Las Vegas. Conditions overall were pretty good. However some of the greens were a little beat up and needed some TLC. Got a really good deal for green fees through under par, otherwise is an average deal for the regular green fees. I would play her again when in town.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
4.0
California Advisor
Top 50 Contributor
First Time Playing

Trying to shake resort image

I played the Legends and Champions 9's. At times, I was unimpressed with the hole I was on and felt like I was playing my local muni, and other times really impressed with the character and ambience and felt like I was playing one of the top ranked courses in the state. Hence why I only rated a 4 overall. Conditions overall from tee to green were good. Routing got a little confusing at times as myself and a few other groups were a little confused as where our next tee box was or which fairway or green we were hitting to. A couple holes were routed along Grand Lake which were really fun plays and there were a couple really fun risk reward holes encountered. All In all, a fun play and a fair value and would recommend.

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

Firekeeper Golf Course

Played On 09/13/2021
I Recommend This Course
5.0
California Advisor
Top 50 Contributor
First Time Playing

Excellent Track!

Loved the ambience and character of this course. It's a links feel for the first 7-8 holes, then becomes more of a valley, woodland course for the remainder. Conditioning from tee to green was excellent, and liked the challenge from hole to hole, and the 18th is a really good risk/reward hole. Most holes had fairly generous fairways, but is very punitive if you're not hitting them. Most front nine holes are lined with very tall grass while the back nine has much thick vegetation and trees around them. For $80, this is a solid value and would absolutely play here again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
5.0
California Advisor
Top 50 Contributor

Great Play

Played the Meadow and Ranch 9's on this day. Have to give kudos first off to the starter. They had a 30-minute frost delay and a lot of golfers booked. She did a good job of getting things rolling with minimal delays or backup on the course. The course was in excellent condition from tee to green. The scenery was spectacular and course a fun play without being overly gimmicky. Overall a great play at a fair price and would recommend.

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

Rollingstone Ranch Golf Club

Played On 09/09/2021
I Recommend This Course
3.0
California Advisor
Top 50 Contributor
First Time Playing

Overpriced, Expected more from a Sheraton Property

When we checked in, person at counter asked what our story was? From birth, after college? First time I've been asked that at a course by staff. I was a single and they put me between two 3 sums. Starter blamed pro shop for not telling him I was a single and the 2sum with me canceled. So I got stuck between 2 3sums. The course itself is scenic, especially the back 9 set against the mountains with some holes following Fish Creek and moderate elevation changes and scenic views. Liked that some par 4's required less than driver and strategic ball placement. Front 9 is more bland. Course conditions were good overall from tee to green, with holes 1 and 2 cart path only due to maintenance. But the course is simply overpriced and not a good value. I've played many just as nice or nicer courses for less money.
Otherwise the course is a fun play.

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

Ironbridge Golf Club

Played On 09/08/2021
I Recommend This Course
4.0
California Advisor
Top 50 Contributor
First Time Playing

Solid track, but.........

Overall liked the course. Except for the last four holes, it mainly runs through a neighborhood. Water and forced carries exist on a few holes Conditioning was excellent from tee to green and the scenery beautiful. But at times it kind of felt sterile and lacked some character. I guess this might improve as the course matures. The last four holes have some dramatic views and elevation changes and can be fun. Is overall a solid track but don't feel it's a great value compared to some other tracks in the area. If money is not an object, would definitely give it a play.

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

River Valley Ranch Golf Club

Played On 09/07/2021
I Recommend This Course
5.0
California Advisor
Top 50 Contributor
First Time Playing

Pleasantly Surprised

We discovered this course by accident. We were looking for a place to eat in Carbondale on Labor Day and everything was closed for the holiday. We found the restaurant here was open and stopped in for dinner. We had a view of the course from the patio and liked what we saw and decided to play a round the next day. Was well worth it! I really liked the ambience in character of this course. It winds through the community and mature stands of pine and broadleaf trees. The conditions overall were very good from tee to green. I like the variety of challenges and holes on this course. Water did come into play on a couple holes as well as forced carries. Elevation changes are mild at best here. The views of Mount Sopris were an added bonus. The restaurant was also very good and would recommend. The only real knock I have is my girlfriend's Margarita was not very good. But overall a great value and would absolutely recommend the restaurant and course.

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