Lives
Anaheim, CA
Handicap
0-4
Age
45-54
Gender
Male
Skill
Advanced
Plays
Once a week

Review Statistics

Average Rating

4.6
4.6
Total 8 Reviews

Rating Breakdown

8 Reviews
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Recommended Courses
8
Not Recommended Courses
0
Helpful Votes Count
0
Not Helpful Votes Count
0
First Review
07/02/2015
Last Review
01/13/2019

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The Country Club at Soboba Springs

Played On 01/13/2019
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful Course

Course conditions were excellent for this time of the year; fairways were freshly cut and the greens were smooth and fast.

Many holes have either water or staggered fairways bunkers to negotiate off the tee. Fortunately, there are several tees to choose from based on ability.

The greens on the new holes (12 through 16) are firmer and have a little more break than the mature holes.

The course is well worth the drive.

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

PGA WEST Pete Dye Mountain Course

Played On 12/31/2017
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

One of My Favorites in the Desert

This has to be one of the prettiest courses in the desert. There is water on several holes but it is fairly placed with wide enough landing areas off the tee.
The greens were firm, fast and rolled very well.

The pro shop staff, starter and even the player assistants were very helpful. One of the player assistant's pointed-out the photo-op on the back tee of number 16. It was well worth the walk up the steps!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Well Worth The Drive!

This classic Dick Wilson design was a joy to play. There are virtually no homes on the course,; just the beautiful forest, lakes and challenging but fair holes to view.

The greens were firm and fast,, rolled well and had little grain to them. Take about a half a club more into most greens because most of them are raised with beautifully-tongued bunkers surrounding them as well. There are a couple of par 5's that I would like to go back and play again (6 & 11) where you have to be careful to avoid the water that is not in full view.

I can see why they played the Buick Open here! You know its a great course when you can still remember all the holes days after playing them.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Commented on 04/17/2017

What a great compliment. Thank you for taking the time to come play and to post about your experience. We hope you are able to come play a round again soon, or try the Lake View Course.

I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good Value

The Chateau course beautifully meanders though the rolling hills and trees. The large mansions lining the course gently frame the holes without encroaching.

There was plenty of challenging water and sand from the 6500 yard tees. I would have given the course 5 stars but the tricky greens were recently top-dressed which made putting difficult. I am sure the greens will be ideal in a couple of weeks.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 05/01/2017:
We appreciate your feedback and review! We are happy to hear that you enjoyed our beautiful course, especially the course layout, pace of play, and staff friendliness. We look forward to seeing you again soon for another round.

Desert Falls Country Club

Played On 11/26/2016
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Worth Playing Again

The course was fun lay-out with some attractive and strategic lakes. The greens rolled very nicely as well.

The fairways were very wide and could actually benefit from some turf-reduction. Desert areas/waste areas would give the fairways some definition and save some water as well!

I also give credit to the friendly starter who gave tips on playing the course before teeing off.

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

Eagle Crest Golf Club

Played On 08/22/2015
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Great Bargain!

The bent greens were exceptionally good. They were in better condition than the far more expensive Golf Club of California or even Maderas...and much easier to read.

The fairways are understandably dry so expect some run-out. The course rewards accurate tee shots on some tighter holes but it also blends in some more open holes as well.

The bunkers appear to be in the process of re-sanding. Some bunkers have new, fluffy sand while others are hard as rock.

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

Maderas Golf Club

Played On 07/25/2015
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Beautiful & Challenging Course

Great service from the card attendants to the pro shop. I also love all the high-end touch of iced, bottled water in their new, plush golf carts. The bermuda fairways were impeccable while the greens rolled well but had many subtle breaks.

There is some local knowledge required on a couple of semi-blind tee shots. GPS in the carts would be helpful to determine the distance to water and sand trouble in some of the driving areas, especially on the 18th hole drive where the water is closer than it looks. I would come back sooner if the green fees were a touch less. Overall, it was a fantastic course to play!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Great Value

This is a real bargain and a hidden gem. There was hardly anyone on the course late afternoon on a Saturday. A nice variety of holes framed by beautiful mature trees and gently rolling hills made the afternoon a delight. I would like to come back and play in the morning just after the greens have been cut for a real sense of how nice the course can be. The kikuyu fairways make for great lies but the kikuyu rough can be challenging.. The pro shop was well stocked and even the cart attendant was friendly and encouraged me to come back.

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