JBMonterey1

Great layout, pace of play, and a friendly atmosphere! I definitely recommend if you're in the Monterey area.

Fairways were tight but also muddy, making it difficult to hit irons solid. Many areas lacking grass. Very hard to play it down. Some really bad lies out there. Many chip shots extremely tight with little grass. With the price they charge I expected the course to be in better condition. Bayonet has a great reputation but I'm not sure I'll return anytime soon.

I played Poppy Ridge today and have a story I'd like to share. On the 3rd hole of the Zinfandel, I lost my brand new Samsung cell phone. Once I realized a hole later I re-traced my steps and couldn't locate the phone. These cell phone's retail around $600 dollars. And I don't have the money to replace. After 9 holes I mentioned to the starter what had happened. He offered to use his phone to try and locate mine. Are you kidding me? That was so nice and going out of his way. I told the pro shop and then played the Merlot nine. I was not expecting for them to find my phone, but one of the staff immediately took a cart out to try and locate. As I was playing the Merlot that same starter came and found me and said they had found the phone! I couldn't believe it! He then proceeded to drive back to the clubhouse and retrieve the phone and then drove it out to me again! I was speechless because the customer service was so awesome. I told everyone in my foursome and they were all floored as well. Because of this I will come back and play here many times and share that story with anyone I can. I am so appreciative! Thank you!