Lives
Green Valley, AZ
Handicap
10-14
Age
55-64
Gender
Male
Skill
Intermediate
Plays
A few times a week

Review Statistics

Average Rating

3.4
3.4
Total 54 Reviews
1 Featured Reviews

Rating Breakdown

54 Reviews
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
22
3 Stars
18
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
4
Recommended Courses
42
Not Recommended Courses
11
Helpful Votes Count
4
Not Helpful Votes Count
0
First Review
02/11/2013
Last Review
10/22/2022

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Torres Blancas Golf Club

Played On 10/21/2022
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Overseed on Fairways is only good thing

The winter overseed on the fairways is very nice but that's about it. Greens are bumpy and speed varies each hole. Tee boxes are bomb craters with even tree roots right across the tee line. Bunkers are solid rock with grass growing up out of them.

Luckily the course was nearly empty and we played in just under 4 hours.

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

Silverbell Municipal Golf Course

Played On 03/13/2022
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

SLOW PLAY POOR CONDITIONS

Hadn't played here in a couple of years. Was very disappointed. I was one of 4 singles in our group. The play was so slow that 1 player dropped out after 9 another after 13. No attempt by marshalls to move play along. The conditions of the course were very poor. The greens although fast, were cratered with ball marks making for a bumpy putt. Very little grass was apparent. Unless you were on an overseeded portion of the fairway you played on dirt or dead grass.

I won't be back.

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

Torres Blancas Golf Club

Played On 08/01/2021
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Burned out sandy Greens

What a difference a month makes. I played here last month and the course was in great condition. Weeds everywhere and un-mowed fairways. The greens are sandy green spots. Nothing but bumps and burned out grass. No beverage cart. Even though there wasn't anyone else playing, the front desk wouldn't let us go out until our tee time because we had hot deals.

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

Bison Golf Club

Played On 07/26/2021
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

SLOW PLAY

The course is very nice with enough challenges to keep it interesting. Main problem is 4 somes of ancients that hold up play. Wait on every shot. Course was very wet from rains and mowing hadn't happened for some time.

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

Canoa Ranch Golf Club

Played On 05/20/2021
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Beware recently punched greens

I do like playing C Ranch but I get really ticked off when no mention of green punching is mentioned on their website or on GolfNow. The greens had been recently punched and not very well sanded so it will take longer to heal. No discount was given nor was there a sign at the proshop warning of of the conditions.

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

Canoa Ranch Golf Club

Played On 10/22/2020
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Overseeding has made it very lush

90 degree rule today so pace of play was fair. Tee boxes and fairways arein very good shape. The greens are softand a bit fuzxy still. There are also several greens with burmed out "crust" around the edges. Otherwise a decent track.

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

Crooked Tree Golf Course

Played On 09/04/2020
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing

Fun track

Considering the heat the course was in pretty good shape. The cart paths are a wreck you may lose a kidney if you drive to fast. On a couple of holes there was a very foul smell coming i believe from some ponds, i mean a real stinker. Played in less than 4 hours. Unfortunately their 19th hole is closed.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 09/08/2020

Hi! Thank you so much for leaving us with your feedback. We value our customer experience, so your review is important to us. Please know the current conditions are by no means the standard we strive to achieve. We will continue to work towards a 5-star experience and we hope to see you back!

Canoa Ranch Golf Club

Played On 08/14/2020
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Great value for time of year

Played as a single as the 3some paired with me got busted for trying to bring 12 packs of beer with them. Course was in pretty good shape considering the heat. My only beef is that the desk would not let me check in until 15 minutes before my tee time as I purchased a hot deal. So I come back and the desk tells me no problem he'll tell the starter, just go play. Really!?

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

Tubac Golf Resort - Rancho/Otero

Played On 07/31/2020
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Great value for time of year

The course was in absolutely great shape. Very little summer burn at all. Greens were fast and smooth. Played 18 holes by myself in 3 hours. Well worth the drive.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing

Excellent test of your skills

This course has been on my have to play list. Fantastic course and was in excellent condition considering 100+ degrees. This course is tough, bring your A game.

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

Quarry Pines Golf Club

Played On 05/04/2020
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

A tale of two different sides

The course was in very good shape for being close to 100 degrees. Staff was friendly and helpful. Pace of play was OK but some waiting on holes. Front side more of a links style, the back side is built for mountain goats but the views are spectacular. Would definitely play again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 05/11/2020

Thank you for your review. We appreciate your feedback and support. Hope to see you again soon.

Dorado Country Club

Played On 04/17/2020
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Fine for short game practice

Tried Dorado as my wife prefers an executive course. She loved it. I found it good for some short game work but for the $40 it was a bit over priced. The course was in pretty good shape. The greens are small which does add to the challenge. Not a place to pull driver unless you are very accurate as the course is narrow. If they offered a hotdeal I might consider going back.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy

Tortuga at Haven Public Golf Club

Played On 04/03/2020
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Pitch chip and putt practice

Just a simple 9 hole pitch and putt that you play through twice. Most greens are domed so challenging to hold. Few people play so you can take your time and work a couple of balls on each hole. I bring a few wedges and work on my short game. Price is steep for a short course so look for a hotdeal.

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

Silverbell Municipal Golf Course

Played On 03/15/2020
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

5:20 hour round

From the very first tee the pace was terrible. Had to wait on every shot. Marshall drives around but does nothing.
The course itself is a nice track. Reasonably challenging. Nice sandwich bar for the turn to grab some food. Probably won't play again unless the pace is better.

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

Torres Blancas Golf Club

Played On 02/08/2020
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Slow play really spoiled the round

Even though it was a Saturday it wasn't that busy. A group 3 ahead of us was causing the problem. We waited on every tee. Our group and the group a head of us spoke to the ranger but he wasn't going to do anything.

Condition of the course was so so. Slow greens and lumpy tee boxes. Kudos to the cart girl, she was very nice.

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

San Ignacio Golf Club

Played On 06/23/2019
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Nice day for a 5 hour round

Course and conditions were fine for a hot June day. Pace of play was not. No Marshall until the 18 hole.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
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Commented on 06/27/2019

Hi Dean, thank you for the four stars! We appreciate your feedback regarding the pace of play. We hope that you will come back again soon.

Canoa Ranch Golf Club

Played On 04/23/2019
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing

Good value and good views

Nice secluded course with elevation changes a great views. The course was in fine shape. Bunkers basically groomed hard-pan however . Staff was friendly. Will play there again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good

Eagle Crest Golf Club

Played On 06/09/2018
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Nothing has really changed

Decided to come back after not playing here for about 2 years due to the very poor course conditions at that time. Recent reviews said things were much better. They are NOT. Greens are fine but the fairways are spotty at best. Bunkers are dry dirt bowls. No cart girl on a Saturday. Not all the water jugs had water. Pace of play was very slow due to "less skilled" players not playing at a normal pace and no Marshall to do anything. Will not be back until it becomes a more of a course with minimum standards being met.

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

Poipu Bay Golf Course

Played On 05/26/2018
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing

Breath taking scenary

Yes it is not cheap to play here but the experience is well worth it. From the curb side service, to the personalized bag tag to practice tee attendant to the guy who cleans your clubs it was outstanding. The course is so beautiful it is almost distracting. If you want to play the same course that the major champions play, book it during your stay on Kauai you won't regret it.

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

Castle Creek Country Club

Played On 08/12/2017
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Horrible conditions

I don't normally write a bad review and this course is one that I like to play. However, something is terrible wrong with the course conditions. The greens are atrocious. Crows were all over the first green tearing it up. It was soggy and full of dead spots. That same thing was noted on most of the greens on the front side. The back side had some fair greens but if I had known of these conditions I would never have played even if it was free.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 08/16/2017:
Thank you for your review! We apologize that you did not enjoy your round with us. The problem has been identified with the greens and we have started a process in order to fix them. Please reach out to us at directorofgolf@castlecreekcc.com to further discuss this matter. Thank you for your review and we hope to have you back!
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