Lives
Carmel, CA
Handicap
25+
Age
65+
Skill
Intermediate
Plays
Once a week

Review Statistics

Average Rating

3.8
3.8
Total 6 Reviews

Rating Breakdown

6 Reviews
5 Stars
0
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Recommended Courses
6
Not Recommended Courses
0
Helpful Votes Count
0
Not Helpful Votes Count
0
First Review
05/26/2014
Last Review
08/09/2017

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Monterey Pines Golf Club

Played On 07/17/2017
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great value, good course for novices to intermediates

This course is shorter than many of the other courses in the area, but still provides a good experience. By no means an executive course, it offers some tough holes and some forgiving ones. Accuracy is rewarded, and absolutely required in a couple of cases. Great prices for 18 holes with a cart can be found, making this a great value. Course is mostly flat, so walking should not be a challenge if you desire. Worth trying.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 08/11/2017:
Hello Donald4218311, thank you for the 4 star review! We are glad you enjoyed our course! Thank you for playing Monterey Pines Golf Club and we hope to see you again soon.

Salinas Fairways Golf Course

Played On 07/14/2017
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good municipal course

This course is a very good municipal course. Yes, you get views of the ocean and beautiful homes just a few miles west, but this is a course that is in good shape, not too long or short (several sets of tees), and a good bet for all levels of player. The course gets close to the airstrip, and is not as scenic right there, but that's only for a few holes. We rode, but it would be easy to walk, with few hills. Prices are way less than they are just west of here. This course is worth a visit.

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

Laguna Seca Golf Club

Played On 07/02/2015
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Picturesque location and great layouto

Course can be challenging at times with many blind greens from the tee. Bad shots can be overcome on many holes, but can be costly on others - no real hidden trouble (unless you are a heavy hitter, then watch the water on 15), so you can see what you're dealing with. Lots of bunkers, so practice your sand shots. Lots of fun and will play again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent

Monterey Pines Golf Club

Played On 12/23/2014
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Walked

Great value, fun golf for average player

Beautiful day, friendly and helpful staff, and good pace of play made this a very pleasant day on the course. Course has been wet from recent rain, so no carts were allowed, but walking was fine. Some areas of the course have suffered a bit from the rain, but overall, the course is in good condition, with healthy grass in the fairways and near rough. This course is always fun, and who can argue with golf on a sunny day in the 60s in December.

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

Pajaro Valley Golf Club

Played On 11/28/2014
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Challenging but playable for high handicappers

Nice course in pretty good condition. Small greens are well protected by bunkers. Fairways are reasonably wide but trees can cause some problems on mishits. Some holes present significant elevation changes. We all felt it was a fun course to play.
We were disappointed that a fivesome was allowed to play right in front of us, which led to very slow play as that group had no desire to speed up play even though we were waiting for them at every tee box. I will be reluctant to play there again knowing that management allows this on busy days.
However, overall it was a fun, but slow, outing.

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

West at Rancho Canada Golf Club

Played On 05/25/2014
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Walked

Good course for average golfers

This is a fun course in a beautiful setting, The recent drought conditions have taken much of the water (from the Carmel River) out of the picture, but there is enough trouble to make the round interesting, and the course is forgiving enough for average golfers. Very good value.

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