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River Ridge Golf Club - The Vineyard Course
Played On 12/07/2021American Golf, what have you done to this gem?!
I have been playing this course for over 40 years; before it was 36 holes. I have seen this course go from the best conditions and the best maintained in Ventura County, to one of the worst in both of those categories.
I had not played this course in over a year, so I decided to get over there and play. I should have gone to one of the Ventura courses, as they are better maintained and in better condition than the lakes course here.
Fairways: fairways are sparse and there is no really good lies in the fairway, and even worse lies in the rough.
Greens: Greens look like they have not been mowed in over a week. They were shaggy and bumpy.
It appears that American Golf is cutting corners to make money. I talked to a maintenance employee who told me that they have drastically cut the grounds staff, AND they have to also help maintain Saticoy Regional Golf Course (another American Golf Property). No wonder the course conditions are worse than before.
Until American Golf invests more in this property with staff and infrastructure, or ceases to operate here, I will look for other places to play.
Ojai Valley Inn
Played On 08/10/2020Lack of full disclosure
Things happen, I get that, but to not be transparent about it is UNACCEPTABLE!
When I arrived at the course and dropped my bag off, no notice about course conditions being poor. When I went to the pro shop and paid for my round, no conversation by staff about poor course conditions.
When I was putting my clubs on the cart, someone came up and complained to the starter about the greens. When I inquired as to what was wrong, I was then told that the greens were damaged due to unforseen issues while spraying them. It's likely that two to three greens will need to be totally replaced.
Why wasn't I informed about this before I paid for my round!? Because they were afraid I would not pay to play. This is just poor customer service! I will not play there again. They are dishonest.
Palms at Marriott's Desert Springs Resort
Played On 07/17/2020Covid Experience
Yes there are certain restrictions due to Covid. However it was really hot and there were no refreshments on the golf course not even ice. It was a good thing we took it upon ourselves to bring stuff with us, otherwise there was nothing. The least they could do was have ice available for us to put in our ice chests or coolers and have coolers on the golf carts
Ojai Valley Inn
Played On 11/11/2019#18, REALLY?!
You have ruined #18, I think you know that. The least you could do was get the new tee box level, but that's not the case, so please fix it. There are some other tee boxes that need work as well. Some of them have almost no grass (17, 3, 2, 6,)
Ojai Valley Inn
Played On 07/19/2019Buenaventura Golf Course
Played On 07/04/2019Good Condition, Kudos to Kemper Golf
Kemper Golf has done a fantastic job for what it has to deal with. The layout is not great, and it has too many holes where people hit into you and pace of play is ALWAYS SLOW. Fairways and greens were in excellent condition.
Tierra Rejada Golf Club
Played On 07/01/2019Moorpark Treasure
This course is a great value for what I paid. Suprisingly, today this was cheaper than some area courses that I consider inferior. Course was in good condition, greens were receptive and fairways were in good shape. There are plenty of tee boxes for all abilities and the resaraunt has good food.
Ojai Valley Inn
Played On 10/31/2019What in the H*LL did you do to 18?!!
Big mistake moving the tees forward in 18 just to accommodate some wine barn. You have ruined a great finishing hole.