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3.8
3.8
Total 61 Reviews

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61 Reviews
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
34
3 Stars
14
2 Stars
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1 Stars
0
Recommended Courses
58
Not Recommended Courses
3
Helpful Votes Count
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First Review
02/14/2014
Last Review
01/11/2024

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I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good layout w/decent greens

Had a 12:50 t-time and got off at about 1:10, had to wait on every hole but did get finished before dark. Best part of the day was they put me with a twosome and another single and all were very compatible and the weather was nearly perfect so made for a good day of golf.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 01/16/2024

Hello, minus7. Thank you for leaving us a review. We are sorry to hear your experience was anything short of 5 stars, but we hope you will give us another try in the future. Thank you for choosing El Prado Golf Courses - Chino Creek.

Willowick Golf Course

Played On 01/05/2024
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Seems to do the job.

I checked in as a single and was put with 3 very compatible gentlemen who made for a friendly round of golf. Greens were satisfactory but the fairways were "rough" with lots of potholes and very uneven grass which made for a rough cart ride. I didn't lose a ball but many times it took all four of us to find a ball in the middle of the fairway (no exaggeration). The pace of play was ok but the 4 some in front of us somehow became a 5 some and even though may not have slowed us down that much really seemed like it. We did finish a little after 5 with a 12:50 tee-off.

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

Cherry Hills Golf Course

Played On 12/28/2023
2.0
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Could be better

My neighbor called me on Wed afternoon and said that his travel plans to the Central Coast had been canceled and that we could play golf on Thursday if I could find a T-time. Living in South Orange County and being Christmas Vacation time for all the schools etc. everything close was booked so I found Cherry Hills listed at 11:00 am on Thurs that had two slots left, so even though a little bit of a ride, I booked. We got to the course about 30 min ahead of our time and had plenty of time to get golf ready and after checking in the starter said we could go whenever and so we did. We played from the white tees which on the card said it was over 6300 yds but due to wet conditions played about 20 to 40 yds longer on every hole except the par 3's. We expected the weather to be on the cool side but with the Sun was about perfect, starting out at about 60 degrees and ending the day at about 70 degrees. We had a good day of golf and could see where this course was pretty good in its day and could be again if someone invested some money into the physical layout, etc. Would not drive over 50 miles to play again unless the same situation that occurred this week happened again.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 01/04/2024

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of our golf course. We apologize if the course conditions were not up to your expectations, but we're glad to hear that you had a good day of golf overall and enjoyed the weather. We appreciate your feedback and hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future.

The Golf Club at Rancho California

Played On 12/18/2023
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice tract and friendly staff

Had an enjoyable day of golf, starting at 12:15 as a foursome; but breaking off into twos due to the other guys wanting to practice or give lessons or something. Pace of play was good for the 1st 10 or 11 holes until we caught up with a foursome, who were at the tail end of the "entourage" and then it slowed a little but still managed to get done by 4:15. Course was a little wet and even muddy in a few places but my partner for the day said that it had rained so it was not the fault of the maintenance crew etc. Will definitely play here again and try to bring some friends too.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice golf course nice amenities, poor management!t!

Had 12:48 t-time for 2 for 18 holes of golf!!! Tried to check in at 12:33 and was told to wait 10 or 12 mins for them to call. Checked back in 10 mins and asked if we could get a cart and again was told to wait for me to be called. Starter was obviously feeling pressure, not real friendly?? Finally was called, got a cart, and then found that we were two groups back on the tee??? Didn't check my phone but must have been 1:15 before we teed off!!! Still wasn't real concerned as Mesa course is short and has a low slope rating. On Hole #2 and being 3rd back on the tee again saw that there was a fivesome ahead of the 4 some ahead of us. Best description to me is "POOR MGT"!!! In my book of golf etiquette, 5 somes should never be allowed during public times on a golf course especially if some or all of them is walking!!! You have a nice tract there and obviously more than enough clientele so you can do what you want but to be honest with those who don't frequent the course regularly you might make note that t-times after 11:30am probably won't finish 18!!! In my book, I paid for 18 holes and only got in 15 so you owe me 3 holes of golf!!! I played Glen Ivy a week ago Wed starting at 1:20 and finished 18 holes earlier than the 15 I played here and I played Temecula Creek this last Wed starting at 1:00 and finished at 4:30. Both of these courses are longer and much more difficult layouts but there were obviously no 5 somes or overbooking. "Good Management"!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good Layout, nice facilities.

The best overall shape of a golf course that I've played recently. Friendly, knowledgeable staff. Will be back.

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

Glen Ivy Golf Club

Played On 12/06/2023
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good Layout, nice facilities.

I played this course several years ago and was not impressed with any part of it but this latest 18 seemed to be much different in a positive way. The staff from check-in to the cart gentlemen was excellent and the course was as interesting as it was challenging. A few unexpected muddy spots on fairways and greens that were good but a little inconsistent. I will definitely be back in the future.

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

Oso Creek Golf Course

Played On 11/29/2023
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good

The Links at Summerly

Played On 11/21/2023
2.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Could be better

Really like the course and all the people working there have been friendly and courteous. However, the course has been in some type of transition for a while now doesn't show much in the way of improvement and recently had someone drive over several of the greens, making putting difficult at best. Even the best greens aren't even average. I will still come out and play once a month or so just to see if hopefully, they can get conditions up to at least average. The setting and layout of the course is good and there is lots of wildlife especially waterbirds etc that you can enjoy during your round.

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

Willowick Golf Course

Played On 11/16/2023
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Seems to do the job.

I have played this course many times but not recently. Plan to continue in the future but never before have the fairways been so bumpy, even at slow speed. Also lost 3 golf balls in the middle of the fairway due to many indentions or actual holes, etc. Could really use some course management in the form of a marshall, even though the pace of play was good, had a single that came up on us at 15 and hit into us several times and when finished at 18 never saw the jerk come off the course, so he must of came late and tried to get finished so he could illegally play more golf??? Or just wanted to try to ruin somebody else's round.

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

Oso Creek Golf Course

Played On 11/08/2023
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

Better than average all around.

For an executive style course it was a reasonable challenge and fun to play. Good walking course and pace of play although seemingly slow was done in less than four hours. Will play again.

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

The Links at Summerly

Played On 08/02/2023
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Good layout w/decent greens

Had a reasonably good day on the golf course even though at least 94 degrees when finishing. My friend couldn't get a hot dog at the turn as the facility was closed??? This course has lots of potential, so I hope the owner can afford to get in better shape for a better golfing experience in the future.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Excellent layout

Haven't played out here in a while, but my friend picked over 3 other possible courses. Friendly accommodating staff and layout of the course didn't disappoint. The pace of play on the front was average but had about a 30 min. wait at the turn and then the pace was below avg the rest of the way. Greens overall were good but slow. Friend got a hot dog and coke at the turn and the way he ate it, he liked it or was very hungry. Temps got a little warm strarting at ten being in low 80's and finishing about 4 1/2 hrs later at 94. Still an overall good day, and do plan to play here again.

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

Shorecliffs Golf Club

Played On 07/12/2023
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played

Getting better

Course has improved immensely the last couple of years, with the grass in the fairways in my mind being the greatest plus. Being partially in the new facilities is also a great plus. Having state of the art restrooms in the new facility is great but having trash container overflowing is not. Also I hope that permanent restrooms on the course is in the plan as using the outhouses is atrocious. Having roses around the t-boxes is asthetically beautiful but honey bees are attracted to them and anything swinging around them makes them angry??? Pace of play on this stay started off bad and at the turn was worse; with a 4 some leaving the green and a 4 some on the tee and another 2 some ahead of us for a 30 min wait??? Did get better but the 2 some ahead of us quit on 15 as did the group behind us driving by as we were waiting to t-off on 16. I like the staff here and play with a regular who is a friend so I'll be back but I don't know about the people in front and in back on this day!

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

Hemet Golf Club

Played On 05/16/2023
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good Layout, nice facilities.

People, facility, and New Carts with GPS were really good. The carts had automatic restricted areas coded in but many areas made no sense, even stopping in the middle of fairways etc. Liked the layout and pace of play, but the overall course is in medium to rough condition, but is not too unlike many courses today. My buddy had a coke and hot dog at the turn and seemed to enjoy it, so the food is good too. We hiked in from the coast, so will not play often but will be back to see how the course plays once the punched greens recover and the fairways have a little more even grass. Had an overall good experience and a good day! PS It got to 91 degrees but didn't really feel like it with a nice breezes.

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

The Links at Summerly

Played On 10/12/2022
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Excellent layout

The course seemed to be in a state of transition like most courses that I have played this last year but was still very playable. If I was in a situation where I felt was too rough for the fairway, I just lift and placed on better grass or a more playable lie. Great layout especially for my friend that I played with who hits a lot of left or right shots but still managed to stay in the fairway for the most part. Most of the greens were good and quick, but some had "po" and some were a little rough but still playable. We had a good day and will definitely be back. All the staff was very friendly and helpful. . .another plus!!!

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

Journey at Pechanga

Played On 05/27/2021
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Terrific layout, with beautiful views.

Rating would have been a 5 but the greens were recently punched and heavily sanded and there was no indication of this when booking online. Was very disappointed after driving an hour and 15 mins. to play and probably would have gone to another course if I had known the conditions. This was my 3rd time playing here in the last 3 months and have thoroughly enjoyed the layout and scenic views etc. and the people are exceptional so will probably play here again, but will call to be sure the course is not in a state of maintenance!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging

Journey at Pechanga

Played On 03/25/2021
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Terrific layout, with beautiful views.

Difficult course but very enjoyable to play. Had a 12:30 t-time on a day that was supposed to be Rainy and Windy. There was wind but didn't really affect my overall play as I guessed the effect right on most every hole and played the right iron, hitting most of the greens in regulation. The rain also only effected 2 of my last 3 holes but I came prepared with rainwear and that too was not a real issue. Due to being a single and other circumstances, played the back nine 1st. The greens were to have been aerated on the 15th but were very close to being 100% only 10 days later. The fairway turf too had been aerated but still very playable. As stated earlier I had a very enjoyable round of golf and am axious to play again. All the staff that I dealt with were friendly, welcoming and my only complaint was that everything was closed up before I finished, not letting me freshen up before going home.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging

Shorecliffs Golf Club

Played On 02/04/2021
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

In a state of flux

Had a good day on the course with my neighbor in super weather. This course in its day was one of the best test of "GOLF" in orange county, so much that many thought it to be too hard. Currently the course is being remodeled/improved etc with several of its most challenging holes divided into two less challenging holes, etc. Still interesting to play and with the new water holes will be scenic as well as a nice place to play golf. Most impressive note on this day is that the course now offers Golf carts with plastic dividers between driver and passenger; which during this current time of covid is a very welcome addition. I commend the management and all its employees for taking this pandemic serious and providing a safer environment in which to play!!

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

Redhawk Golf Club

Played On 01/20/2021
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Great Layout with good turf.

Had a very good day despite the wind. Tee to green as good a course that I've played since the pandemic. Many of the greens were not in very good shape while others were fast and true. There were as many downwind holes as there were into the wind so that sort of balanced out the round. Pace of play on this day was excellent, finishing in about 3 1/2 hrs. Since I live on the coast, I haven't played here in quite a while but my neighbor and I had a good day all things considered and plan to come back.

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