Lives
Monterey, CA
Handicap
10-14
Age
65+
Gender
Male
Skill
Intermediate
Plays
Once a week

Review Statistics

Average Rating

4.3
4.2
Total 16 Reviews

Rating Breakdown

16 Reviews
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Recommended Courses
14
Not Recommended Courses
2
Helpful Votes Count
0
Not Helpful Votes Count
0
First Review
09/25/2012
Last Review
04/21/2023

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Monterey Pines Golf Club

Played On 04/20/2023
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good

Monterey Pines Golf Club

Played On 04/13/2023
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average

Laguna Seca Golf Club

Played On 05/12/2022
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Perfect weather
Used cart

Better days

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The bunkers were mostly just dirt. Fairways and greens have been significantly better in the past.

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

San Juan Oaks Golf Club

Played On 05/14/2019
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather

just happy

Course in great condition except for the bunkers. Very good test of shot making and you MUST know where to hit it.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 05/17/2019

Wow Frank - Thank you for the five star review! We are happy to have exceeded your expectations. Our playing conditions are very important to us and we are glad you enjoyed them. We look forward to having you back again soon! Until then, take care!

Monterey Pines Golf Club

Played On 01/23/2018
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Good January Weather

Albeit at bit chilly, the day was amenable to good scoring since the greens were rolling true and the fairways were mown tight.
Joined up with some regulars at the first tee and had a great time on a really nice course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 01/25/2018:
Hello Frank8425621, thank you for the five-star review. We are glad you enjoyed our course conditions and green speeds! Thank you for playing Monterey Pines Golf Club and we hope to see you again soon!

Monterey Pines Golf Club

Played On 12/26/2017
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good Day at the Pines

Great weather nice conditions and good company. As usual the greens were rolling smoothly, the fairways were well groomed, and the rough was not too penalizing. one of m favorite courses.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 12/28/2017:
Hello Frank8425621, thank you for the five-star review! We are glad you enjoyed our course conditions and layout. Thank you for visiting Monterey Pines Golf Club and we hope to see you again the next time you are in the Monterey area!

Monterey Pines Golf Club

Played On 09/05/2017
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Again

I play Monterey pines fairly often because it is a great course, pace of play is fantastic, and reasonably priced and today was no exception.

The fairways and tees were well manicured, the greens were rolling smoothly. The bunkers had nice fluffy sand and the rough was high but not too penalizing.

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

Salinas Fairways Golf Course

Played On 05/25/2017
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

First Try

Surprised at the quality of the course. Greens were very nice although difficult to read the speed and subtle breaks. Nicely groomed fairways were relatively wide which helped in the windy conditions.

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

Del Monte™ Golf Course

Played On 03/03/2016
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Beating the Rain

Got off a bit early to beat the rain. The course was in great condition with smooth sloping greens and challenging pins. Fun to play since rough is down, not many fairway bunkers and NO WATER hazards. Much improved since we've had some rain to green up the fairways.

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

The Club at Crazy Horse Ranch

Played On 10/8/2013
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice "old school" design, well maintained and fun to play.

It's not Pebble Beach but it was well designed. Salinas Valley Country Club is an "old school" course that still values shot making without a gorilla drive. The greens are small and simple to read, and very well maintained. The bunkers have good sand and the mature trees present a challenge if you put the ball in the wrong place off the tee.

It was worth the drive from Monterey to play the course. I was surprised that it wasn't busier, finishing in just under four hours.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate

West at Rancho Canada Golf Club

Played On 5/21/2013
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

I'd rate the course an 7 of 10.

Since my last visit the course has improved in its overall maintenance, particularly the sand bunkers.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On 2/22/2013
2.0
Verified Purchaser

Course has deteriorated.

The Diablo course has really gone down hill since I last played it. Fairways patchy, greens bumpy and inconsistent speed.
Fivesomes ahead of us played at a snails pace.

This course could be so great if it receives some attention.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate

Pacific Grove Golf Links

Played On 12/19/2012
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Only play PG when I get a GolfNow discount.

The course was in very good shape considering the rain we received for several days.

A nice little course but not worth the regular price for green fees and cart. The walking rate isn't terrible but still...other more challenging courses in the Monterey Bay area have deeper discounts for locals and when offered on GolfNow.

The grill has very good food and reasonably priced.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging

Laguna Seca Golf Club

Played On 10/4/2012
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Course conditions not up to expectations.

The condition of Laguna Seca is slipping. The fairways have too many bad spots, including old divots, bare spots and patches of poor quality grass. The greens are pitted and in some cases have patches of weeds. The bunkers are pitiful, in an area with more than enough sand (Monterey Bay) this course has "dirt" traps.

The grounds crew should take more of an interest in maintaining this otherwise beautiful layout. Too much competition in the area to let this place deteriorate.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate

Monterey Pines Golf Club

Played On 9/27/2012
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Hidden Gem in Monterey

Recently rehabbed public (Navy) course is always in great shape, a course one can play in under 4 hours, and use every club in the bag, and unlike like most of the courses in the Monterey Bay you can play or under fifty bucks with a cart.

You gotta play this track.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Best course on the Peninsula for the money.

Very challenging but rewards good shots. Greens are extremely difficult. Condition of the fairways, greens, bunkers outstanding. Staff are very courteous and helpful.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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