Lives
Santa Maria, CA
Handicap
10-14
Skill
Advanced
Plays
A few times a week

Review Statistics

Average Rating

3.8
3.8
Total 11 Reviews

Rating Breakdown

11 Reviews
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Recommended Courses
11
Not Recommended Courses
0
Helpful Votes Count
1
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0
First Review
07/01/2020
Last Review
05/25/2023

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I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Nice course to play

Nice course layout with little danger of getting hit from parallel fairway. Other than the fairway grass being a little sparse, the course is in pretty good condition. They have three separate nine hole courses with provides variety. Overall, it's a nice course to include among your selection.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 07/07/2023

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of our golf course. We appreciate your feedback regarding the fairway grass and will take it into consideration for future improvements. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the course layout and the variety of our three separate nine-hole courses.

Rancho Maria Golf Club

Played On 05/16/2023
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Course Conditions Are Improving

The greens are tricky and are about 90 percent recovered from the most recent punch and sand treatment. The wet weather this spring has improved the fairway grass. This course has two impressive features which set it apart from most others. First, the course entry road has a beautiful chainsaw carving of a golfer made out of a large tree which was cut off about 20 feet above ground. Second, the 10 tee features a gorgeous waterfall which the player has to carry as their drive flies into the 10th fairway. Finally, the restaurant has an excellent cook named "Liz" who prepares great burgers, sandwiches, and hot dogs.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 05/23/2023

Hi, davidebetts. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing Rancho Maria Golf Club.

Rancho Maria Golf Club

Played On 05/05/2023
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Greens are recovering from being punched

Excellent staff, especially Tracy. Very efficient and friendly; he is perhaps the best on the Central Coast of California.

The tee boxes should be leveled and new sod laid. The sand traps are consistent and well maintained. The 10th hole at this course is the most aesthetically impressive of any I've seen in this area with it's beautiful waterfall. On a number of holes there wild clumps of grass that may be crab grass which should be eliminated. They interfere with the fairness of hitting the fairway.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 05/23/2023

Hello, davidebetts. Thanks so much for your review. We appreciate your feedback, and we hope to see you again soon at Rancho Maria Golf Club.

River Course at Alisal

Played On 04/26/2023
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Greens unplayable

This is one of the best courses in the Central Coast and the only reason for the downgrade is because of the periodic green aeration. They did a thorough job of punching the large holes and adding sand over the entire greens. At the present time, I view them as unplayable, but in about six weeks they should be back to their usual condition which is excellent. The working staff at this course is perhaps the best and friendliest in the entire Central Coast. Very nice course (generally).

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent

Rancho Maria Golf Club

Played On 01/30/2023
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Nice staff members

Very good course and the staff including Carter, Carlos, and Mike, the General Manager are very nice people and super courteous to players.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 02/10/2023

Thank you for taking the time to review us, davidebetts. Your feedback is valuable, and we look forward to delivering you excellent service again soon. Rancho Maria Golf Club thanks you!

Rancho Maria Golf Club

Played On 02/18/2022
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

Nice course with great potential

No parallel fairways so chances of getting hit with a ball from another fairway is zero.

With some improvements, this course has the potential to be a top notch place to play.

I would recommend work and improvements be centered on the following:
1. The tee boxes need to be leveled on many of the holes, but there are a few that have been improved such as hole number six.

2. The grass on the fairways is quite sparce, but it is winter and they may improve during the warmer months

3. The sand bunkers are better, but could use more sand.

4. The carts do not have roofs nor windshields. Thus in warm weather players will get more exposure to the sun and in colder days, the carts without a windshield cannot provide any shielding from the cold air as you move forward

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 02/22/2022

Hi, davidebetts. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing Rancho Maria Golf Club.

Rancho Maria Golf Club

Played On 10/20/2021
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Enjoyable day of golf

Nice course layout with no parallel fairways so the chance of getting struck by a ball from a player on a different fairway is remote.
Greens were just sanded, so putting was awful. Normally the greens are average and putt fine. The tee boxes could use some work to upgrade them and the same for the bunkers. The potential for making this an excellent course is high. The carts do not have tops nor windshields which is a negative because of increased sun exposure and a lack of protection from the wind and an errant golf shot.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 10/22/2021

Hi, davidebetts. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing Rancho Maria Golf Club.

Rancho Maria Golf Club

Played On 07/23/2020
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Decent Course

The tees could use significant work and the greens have some invasive grasses that need to be treated and removed. The course design is very good with no parallel fairways and strategically located sand traps. The fairway grass is average. The design of the greens is better than average and the golfer is punished when placing the ball above the holes.

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

River Course at Alisal

Played On 07/22/2020
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice course layout and pleasant views

I like the greens which are a little faster than average and in excellent shape. Both tees and greens are kept in very good condition. Ed who works in the pro shop is cordial and efficient. I rate him superior at doing his job and dealing with the general public. The golf carts are in excellent condition and work well. They have an above average driving range but use mats which I do not prefer.

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

Rancho Maria Golf Club

Played On 07/10/2020
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice layout

Tees could use some work. The fairways could use more water. Greens are about average. No parallel fairways which is excellent and a good safety factor.
Riley who periodically is the starter and works in the clubhouse is top notch and cordial.

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

Rancho Maria Golf Club

Played On 07/01/2020
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

No parallel fairways

Nice course layout. Some improvements underway to improve playing conditions. Riley is one of the staff and is efficient and friendly.

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