Lives
Vista, CA
Handicap
0-4
Age
65+
Gender
Male
Skill
Advanced
Plays
A few times a week

Review Statistics

Average Rating

3.9
3.9
Total 33 Reviews

Rating Breakdown

33 Reviews
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
17
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Recommended Courses
28
Not Recommended Courses
5
Helpful Votes Count
3
Not Helpful Votes Count
0
First Review
09/20/2015
Last Review
06/16/2022

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Pala Mesa Resort

Played On 06/14/2022
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice layout, fair condition

For Pala, the course was average...have seen it a little worse and several years ago, much better. Fairways have burned out areas, moveable sprinklers running on multiple fairways, sometimes stopping the rollout of a drive when the ball runs into it. Greens were medium and generally rolled ok. ProShop was downsized even from last fall. An infusion of cash and a skilled superintendent would bring this course back into great shape in a minute. Bunkers were hard dirt/sand.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 06/17/2022

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us, ERST. We are going to pass on your feedback to the team. Thanks for visiting Pala Mesa Resort, and we hope to see you again in the future.

The Golf Club of California

Played On 10/22/2021
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

In good shape

The course, including greens is in good shape. The course is a great layout, would be difficult to walk due to several really long green to tee distances, carts are also in need of maintenance...the covers for the club washer stations are missing on most, allowing the dirty club washing water to spill out on the passenger side golf bag.. The only downsides right now...cart paths are partially missing and the resulting hardened earth is pretty bumpy...would be an awesome upgrade to have true cart paths all the way around. Secondly, there are no bathrooms at all on the front nine....would be great to have some, the only option is to hurry into the clubhouse at the turn.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 10/25/2021

Thank you for your review. We will pass along your positive experience and feedback to our team at The Golf Club of California. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

The Golf Club of California

Played On 10/13/2021
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 10/15/2021

We love hearing about our golfers' experiences. Please tell us more about what you enjoyed during your round. Thanks for choosing The Golf Club of California!

Native Oaks Golf Club

Played On 09/29/2021
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

great layout

The course was in pretty good condition for late summer. The greens were awesome, rolling fast and true. The fairways were a bit spotty, and they were preparing for overseeing. We have played here several years ago and the course is in much better condition than the last time we played it. The play was slow, took us 5 hours to get around....short wait on almost every hole. Overall, the course was in much better condition than many others in the area charging more.

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

Legends Golf Club

Played On 09/24/2021
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Thought it would be better

We’ve played here a number of times over the past four years. Based on other ratings, it sounded like the course had improved. The tee boxes were in pretty poor shape, with crabgrass and sand making up most of them. The greens were in good shape except where some patron apparently took their anger out on the green. We love the layout, just wish the grass and the teeboxes were in better shape.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good

Pala Mesa Resort

Played On 08/19/2021
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 08/23/2021

We would love to hear more about your positive experience on our course. Please contact us to share your favorite part of your experience and what we can do to earn that last star! Thanks for golfing at Pala Mesa Resort!

Pala Mesa Resort

Played On 10/22/2020
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Won't be returning for awhile

We played 6 holes in just over 2 hours. There was a shotgun tournament this morning. At our tee time, several groups from the tournament went out in front of us, They played so slowly we waited at least 10 minutes on each hole. The group in front of us finally finished on hole 12, we were able to play the last 6 holes in an hour and 15 minutes. The course itself was in really poor shape, many temporary tee boxes that were like hitting out of rough, some had been partially mowed, sort of. The greens were ok, but the speed was in consistent. We liked playing Pala before. The parking lot pot holes have gotten larger also. Too bad.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 10/27/2020

Hi, ERST. Thank you for taking the time to review the course. We take single star feedback very seriously at our course. You are welcome to comment further or reach out to our team in the golf shop. We always appreciate the feedback. Thank you for playing Pala Mesa Resort.

I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent

The Golf Club of California

Played On 07/29/2019
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate

Pala Mesa Resort

Played On 07/23/2019
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 07/24/2019

Thank you for visiting us at Pala Mesa Resort. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.

The Links at Lakehouse

Played On 06/19/2019
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate

Dove Valley Ranch Golf Club

Played On 09/16/2019
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great little tract

Course was a tiny bit dry. Not bad for the end of summer. Pace was good. Very enjoyable

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good

Legends Golf Club

Played On 11/05/2018
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

great day

Course is emerging from overseeding and fall maintenance. Greens were for the most part rolling true. Fairways are coming around. Really nice course/layout for all levels of golfers.

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

Arrowood Golf Course

Played On 10/18/2018
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

CrossCreek Golf Club

Played On 10/09/2018
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Course condition is poor.

Having played over the summer, we were surprised that the course had so many bad spots. Most tee boxes were either devoid of grass completely or had patches of crab grass. Granted they had been recently punched. Some fairways were better than others. Also the "fried areas" that developed over the summer had visibly worsened. Would still recommend the course, but maybe check with the pro shop re: conditions. Greens were slow, but in relatively good shape. Love this layout.

Conditions Poor
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

The Links at Lakehouse

Played On 09/27/2018
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

beautiful day, nice course, agonizingly slow

We got off to a good start, but quickly came to a grinding halt. Talked with the pro shop, they sent someone out. The pace picked up a bit, but fell completely apart again on the backside. This would not have been so bad, if all played ready golf. The course would benefit from marshaling starting on the back side.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Arrowood Golf Course

Played On 09/20/2018
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice course, poor pace of play today

we always RAVE about the pace of play at Arrowood, of all the public courses we play it is always good. Today, no marshal and a really disrespectful 4 some in front of us. Course is in great shape. Too bad there are such knuckleheads that pay their money and have no "golf sense", wish there was a way to educate those new to golf about the etiquette that should be observed to allow all a pleasant day on a great course

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

Oak Quarry Golf Club

Played On 09/17/2018
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

great layout

What a beautiful course. The round was marred however, by the really slow pace of play. There was no marshaling at all. Greens were receptive, however at the end of the round (5 hours) the last 3 holes were really slow. The maintenance crew seemed to be attached to our group!, they mowed even the dirt! Was dusty on several holes. I would recommend, for the experience of playing this venue, but be prepared for a really really slow round.

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

Arrowood Golf Course

Played On 09/11/2018
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate

Redhawk Golf Club

Played On 08/20/2018
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

holding up in the heat

Greens were good, except for ball marks, wish everyone would fix their mark on the green. Greens were accepting shots, and for the most part holding. Some brownish spots on some fairways, but overall in great shape for this time of year and our hot weather. Dave the starter is just awesome and makes arriving at the course a pleasure. Wish every course had a Dave. Grounds crew were hard at work, and course is well cared for

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 08/23/2018:
Thank you so much for the 4-star review of Redhawk Golf Course. Glad to hear you enjoyed your round while you were here with us. Please come back and visit us soon.
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