Lives
Brentwood, CA, USA
Handicap
15-19
Age
55-64
Gender
Male
Skill
Intermediate
Plays
Once a month

About

Just an average golfer that loves to play, always trying to learn. I try to play at least a couple times a month. Sometimes more. Live in Northern California Tri=Valley area, and my home course is The Course at Wente Vineyards

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Average Rating

4.5
4.5
Total 19 Reviews

Rating Breakdown

19 Reviews
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Recommended Courses
17
Not Recommended Courses
2
Helpful Votes Count
1
Not Helpful Votes Count
1
First Review
07/23/2013
Last Review
04/16/2018

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Deer Ridge Golf Club

Played On 04/14/2018
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Too Slow

We play this course often since it is close to home, and the price is right. I know it's usually slow on weekends, but today was ridiculous. They let a five-some play in front of us, not ony were they a five-some, but an extremely poor playing five-some with no sense of pace of play, and they should not have been playing from the blue tees. We watched at least a few of them looking for their ball on the hills sides on almost every hole. No marshalls were found anywhere

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 04/16/2018:
Thank you for your honest 4-Star review, we appreciate the feedback and your patience regarding the pace of play today. Thanks for coming out and we hope that you will give us another try in the near future.

Pine Mountain Lake Golf Course

Played On 11/05/2016
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Awesome Course in Groveland, Ca.

My wife and I played this course on 11/05/16. 9:30 tee time, pace of play was great, finished in 4 1/2 hrs. The course is in excellent shape, from tee to greens. Every hole has some elevation change to it, either up or down, many dog legs left or right. The greens ran true, and were somewhat fast. The weather could not have been better, sunny and warm, mid 70's. Afterwards we enjoyed a light lunch at the 19th Hole Lounge, friendly staff, good selection. I highly recommend playing this course. Cost was $59. each with cart

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

Shadow Lakes Club

Played On 09/18/2016
2.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Pace of play sucked

It took us 3 hours to play 9 holes, waited on every hole. The course was in decent shape, greens were in good condition, fairways pretty good, bunkers sucked
They really need to do something about the pace of play

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

Deer Ridge Golf Club

Played On 08/20/2016
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Love this course

One of the best courses in Brentwood. Good price, average pace of play. The course is ivery good condition, a few scruffy spots, and the greenside bunkers could use some real sand, otherwise it's a nice layout.A few holes with some elevation changes. Try it out, I don't think you will be disappointed

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Course

Always one of my favorite course in the Tri Valley area besides The Course at Wente Vineyards

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

Paradise Valley Golf Course

Played On 03/26/2016
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Best course in Fairfield

Played this course on Saturday, it was very busy since it was Easter weekend, but I must say the pace of play was outstanding, we never waited on a hole to tee off. Plus the group behind us was a hole back. We played with two locals who helped us figure out the course. It was in great condition, GPS helped a lot. Greens putted true and fast, fairways were tight. My only complaint would be the sand, or is it fine dirt? It would be great if they would put some of that nice white sand in the bunkers. Called an order in on #9, picked up the food quickly. The burger and house made chips were excellent. I will be back to play this course again!!!!

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

Canyon Lakes Golf Course & Brewery

Played On 02/20/2016
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Getting Better

The course is under new management, so it is getting better. The staff is friendly and helpful, the course conditions were just OK, I am hoping they improve as new management gets going. FYI, I guess they are redoing all of the bunkers, most were Ground under repair with virtually no sand in them. Pace of play was slow, they were 4 twosomes in front of us. They should really look at combining groups
Work is still being done in the Pro Shop, and Restaurant. I hear good things are coming if you are a beer person
Stay tuned

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 03/30/2016

Thank you for your review and your understanding of our continued work. We now staff marshalls and starters on the weekend and are increasing the pace of play. We hope to see you back to watch our progress each week!

Monarch Beach Golf Links

Played On 12/30/2015
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Layout

I loved this course although it might have something to do with the 77 I shot as an 18 handicap. This course is tough with a lot of bunkers and some water in play. The fairways were a bit dried out on most holes due to our drought, but the greens and rough were in excellent shape. I got a good deal on golfnow for $160.00, and while that is expensive, I think it was worth it, due to the location, staff, and great layout. The greens ran true, and fast. Excellent staff that treated you like a private member. Loved it
Make sure and pay attention to your touch screen GPS on the carts, it will give you layup yardages when you touch the spot you need to layup to

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

Black Gold Golf Club

Played On 12/29/2015
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

A Great Course

Played it for the first time. What a great course, conditions were very good, greens rolled fast and true. Very tough to read the greens, remember everything breaks west, no matter what you see. Seriously. It is important to hit your approach shot in the right place on the green. I will play this course again. Lots of challenging fun

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

The Bridges Golf Club

Played On 12/23/2015
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Very tough course

This course is very tough, if you can't hit it straight or exactly where you want it, you are in for a long day. I am an 18 handicap so I don't usually like this course, but today my game was on. 43 front, 48 back.
Most holes have a long carry to get to the fairways, the course plays like a links course, target golf, pick a spot and hit it there. Whoever set the pin positions must have been mad at somebody, most were tucked into the corners of greens, or perched on a hump you couldn't get your ball close to. The course is in great shape. I recommend it for anyone wanting a tough test of golf. And to make the day even more special Jerry Rice was playing in the group behnd us. OF course he walked the course, carrying his bag. Tough course to walk

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

Crystal Springs Golf Course

Played On 10/10/2015
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course

Great course that is a little dried out to to our weather. They do a job keeping it green. Some fun holes, nice elevation changes and great views. Play was slow due to a morning fog delay. I will play it again though

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Best Deal in Monterey

Great course, great staff
Always love playing this course, you see Monterey Bay off in the distance
It is a tough course, many unven lies, plenty of bunkers, and you will never have a flat, straight putt
I still love either course

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

Eagle Vines Golf Club

Played On 03/21/2015
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Great Course

Always enjoy Eagle Vines, challenging but fair
Pace of play was good, waited very little on some holes
condition of the course is great
greens were fast
they have a great clubhouse for food and drink afterwards

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Excellent Course

I have always loved this course, but it's not cheap
Very challenging, a lot of places to get in trouble, if you are driving your ball straight the day you play then you should do well. Some great down hill holes, beautiful views, the clubhouse is great. Fantastic place to have a glass of beer or wine and something to snack on with the boys

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging

The Course at Wente Vineyards

Played On 09/06/2014
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Best course in the Tri Valley

By far the best course in the Tri Valley Area, tough but fair is what I like to tell friends, 1st. hole is your best chance for a birdie so take advantage of it. Great views, free range balls, every hole gives you something to think about in terms of which shot to play. THe pace of play is usually good, they don't stack people up too tight. A lot of people think this course is private, but it's public, and you can usually find some kind of deal on golfnow, or at Costco. The food is great, and the Grille after your round is a great place to enjoy a beer or glass of wine overlooking the 18th. green 5 stars for this course

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

Tilden Park Golf Course

Played On 08/31/2014
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course, but slow play

My first time playing this course and I loved it. The weather was perfect, beautiful course , a lot of uphill and down hills shots. Fairways can seem narrow if you don't hit it straight. Greens were in great shape. Will play it again for sure

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good

Callippe Preserve Golf Course

Played On 07/25/2014
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Excellent as always

Only played here a few times, it's always good except they had two temporary greens
The weather was extremely hot 98+

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

Rancho Solano Golf Course

Played On 11/09/2013
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course, Great Deal

Love Rancho Solano, the staff is very friendly, the course is in great shape, we finished in less than 4 1/2 hours on a Saturday, can't beat that.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate

Boundary Oak Golf Course

Played On 07/22/2013
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great local course

The course was in very good shape, we played on Monday so the pace of play was great, 4 hrs. Some challenging long holes from the blue tees. A great Walnut Creek muni course.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
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