Lives
Marina CA, USA
Handicap
Don't know
Age
35-44
Gender
Male
Skill
Intermediate
Plays
Once every three months

Review Statistics

Average Rating

3.8
3.8
Total 6 Reviews

Rating Breakdown

6 Reviews
5 Stars
0
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Recommended Courses
5
Not Recommended Courses
0
Helpful Votes Count
0
Not Helpful Votes Count
0
First Review
10/05/2012
Last Review
11/24/2018

Reviews Map

Reviews

3.8
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I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Hurt So Good

The morning rain didnt seem to slow the greens very much, but did make them softer. Drainage was great so there were no issues with standing water, even considering heavy rains recently. This is a well designed course that forces you to play specific shots or face a stiff penalty. The beautiful backdrop of the Monterey bay helps ease the pain. Minus one star for the “friendliness” of the pro shop and lack of beverage cart.

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

Fun Course

This course is very challenging with its narrow, tree-lined fairways, slippery greens and elevation changes. $60 is about the most I'm willing to spend on a round of golf so the promotional rate of $59 was perfect. Play was slower than average, probably due to the difficulty of the course (just shy of 5hrs with no stop at the turn). I'll definitely be keeping an eye out for the next promo rate!

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

Pacific Grove Golf Links

Played On 03/16/2015
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great bang for the buck.

I booked on GN for $35 including a cart. I went out right on time but ran into a group that was slower than the rest of the field. finished in 4 hours and 40 minutes.

Greens were in good shape, tee boxes were ok. A couple of the tees were put in places that didn't make sense for the pin placement, but I'm always into a challenge.

Just watch out for the mess the geese make on 16 and 17!

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

San Juan Oaks Golf Club

Played On 03/09/2014
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Worth the drive

Staff was great, course was in good shape, and the price was reasonable. Don't go in the rough or you'll never find your ball. Only issue my group had was the guys in front of us that took FOREVER and were dressed like they just got out of the gym. We never saw a Marshall to have them speed up play.

I would definitely recommend this course to friends. I assume that I just got unlucky being behind the group we followed.

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

Monterey Pines Golf Club

Played On 9/24/2012
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Best value in town

This is a great beginner course because it's short, inexpensive, pretty flat, and doesn't have a lot of rough. There is quite a bit of O.B., though. Make sure to step off your shot if you hear a plane landing or taking off. They fly directly over the course depending on the direction of the wind. The only real negative about the Pines is that too many people that play there don't find it necessary to rake the traps or fix their ball marks on the greens.

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Easy

West at Rancho Canada Golf Club

Played On 8/20/2012
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Fun course with great layout utilizing the Carmel River

This is one of my favorite places to play twilight golf. The multiple tee shots/approach shots over the Carmel River make it challenging and fun. Beware in the fall because the leaves dropping can make it hard to find your ball, even in the fairway.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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