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Rode the Greens (6537/71.3/137) twilight with a very nice Sr. couple. 70ish, clear and calm. 4H POP.

Fun Fazio layout that features native hazard areas on both sides of nearly every hole. Depending on tee choice, forced carries as well. Many more holes play downhill than uphill. .

Tees lush/level with most divots repaired.

Fairways lush and excellent to play from.

Overseeded rough is thick and can be punitive even a few inches off a fairway or green. Secondary rough is dormant Bermuda.

Greenside sand traps excellent with plenty of soft white sand. Fairway bunkers firmer, both are well maintained.

Large Bermuda greens roll nice. Firm, smooth and medium fast speed.

Excellent all grass practice area which includes range balls but it is a long way from the pro shop and 1st tee. Customer service excellent at this facility. No Drink cart on weekdays, snack shop @ the turn is available. Nice restaurant on site with good selection/reasonable golf course prices. Carts have nice GPS. Recommended.

Rode the Greens (6537/71.1/135) a couple of times in the last week. POP usually slightly over 4H.

Tees level and lush with few unfixed divots.

Fairways lush and excellent to play from.

Rough is either overseeded Rye or clumpy dormant Bermuda. Huge difference in the lies depending on where your ball ends up even a few feet apart.

Sand immaculately maintained, Plentiful, thick and deep.

Large greens smooth, firm and medium fast. Few ball marks, they roll really nicely!

Excellent all grass practice area that includes multiple chipping and putting greens. Nice GPS on the carts. Fun, challenging Fazio layout that is up/down rolling hills. Very friendly customer service is top notch. Rarely on course services, but snack shop @ the turn and a nice restaurant onsite. Recommended.

Rode the Greens (6537/71.3/137) a couple of times in the last week. POP pretty decent considering the course has been crowded lately.

Tees lush, level. Mowed tight with most divots properly repaired.

Fairways lush and usually excellent to play from.

Dormant Bermuda part of the rough is thick, clumpy and you can draw nasty lies. Overseeded closer to the fairways is basically like playing from lush, highly mowed fairways.

Greenside sand traps excellent here. Thick, soft sand and plenty of it. Fairway traps firm with some rocks.

Large greens putt smooth and medium fast speed. Barely any ball marks due to the firmness and you have to play for release here.

Regardless of tee choice many lateral lost ball native areas on this challenging Fazio design. Unless you move up there are many forced carries. No on course services, but a nice restaurant on site with a good selection @ reasonable golf course prices. Small snack shop available at the range, which is all grass and includes range balls. 2 putting greens and 2 practice chipping/sand shot greens make for an excellent practice area. Carts have good GPS. Rarely see walkers because of the spread out nature of the layout. Customer service excellent from everyone. Recommended.

Rode the Greens (6537/71.1/133) in a little more than 4H multiple times in the last week+. POP usually more challenging on the Canyon layout because it is more spread out, but still averages around 4H, 20M.

Tees lush with few unfixed divots.

Fairways lush and very nice to play from.

Rough is either overseeded Rye close to the fairways or clumpy dormant Bermuda farther away from the fairways. Huge difference in the lie depending on where you ball ends up.

Sand is plentiful, thick and deep. Very well maintained.

Greens firm, smooth and putt medium fast. Very few ball marks and you have to play for runout here.

Very challenging Fazio layout that is up/down rolling hills. Difficult, but still fun to play. Friendly customer service on all levels. No on course services, but snack shop @ the turn with a nice restaurant onsite. Carts have upgraded GPS. Excellent all grass practice area that includes multiple chipping and putting greens. Recommended.

Rode the Greens (6537/71.1/133) in 4H twilight with 3 nice members. 2 club wind from the south, which is not the usual direction made for much different shots than normal.

Tees immaculate with few unfixed divots.

Fairways lush and very nice to play from. My wife rode with me on the back 9 and commented that the grass almost does not look real it is so perfect.

Rough is either overseeded Rye or clumpy dormant Bermuda. Huge difference in the lie within a few yards is normal here. Can range from almost like playing from the fairway to you just have to get it back in play type lies.

Sand is plentiful here, Greenside thick and deep, fairways more hardpan. Both well maintained.

Greens firm, smooth and putt medium fast. Few ball marks because they are firm, so everything releases here.

Carts have upgraded GPS. Friendly customer service on all levels. No on course services, but snack shop @ the turn with a nice restaurant onsite. Excellent all grass practice area that includes multiple chipping and putting greens. Very challenging Fazio layout that is up/down rolling hills and fun to play. Almost every hole has lateral hazard native areas, so accuracy is a premium on this layout. Recommended.

Rode the Greens (6537/71.3/137) twilight. 70, breezy and clear with a 4H POP. Thoroughly enjoyable to be matched up with a former MLB player/manager, so got to talk baseball all afternoon in between shots as we waited.

Tees lush and level with most divots properly repaired.

Fairways lush, mowed tight and excellent to play from.

Overseeded part of the rough is basically like playing from lush, highly mowed fairways. Dormant Bermuda part of the rough is thick, clumpy and you can draw nasty lies.

Sand traps almost always excellent here. Fairway traps firm with some rocks but greenside is soft with lots of sand.

Large greens putt smooth and medium fast speed. Barely any ball marks due to the firmness and you have to play for release here.

Challenging Fazio design that unless you move up has many forced carries. Regardless of tee choice many lateral lost ball areas. Customer service excellent from everyone. No on course services, but a nice restaurant on site with a good selection @ reasonable golf course prices. Small snack shop available at the range, which is all grass and includes range balls. 2 putting greens and 2 practice chipping/sand shot greens make for an excellent practice area. Carts have good GPS. Rarely see walkers because of the spread out nature of the layout. Recommended.

Rode the Greens (6537/71.3/137) mid morning. 65, calm and clear with a 3H, 45M POP excellent for a weekend. Always hit/miss when you get matched up, but struck gold today with Quan/Ann. Seniors who played quick, hit many fine golf shots and were just delightful to play 18 with.

Tees lush and level with most divots properly repaired.

Fairways lush and excellent to play from.

Overseeded part of the rough is basically like playing from lush, mowed high fairways. Dormant Bermuda part of the rough is thick and clumpy.

Sand traps are about as good as you are going to see on any course that allows the public to play every other day. Plenty of immaculately maintained soft white sand. Fairway bunkers firmer, both well maintained.

Large greens have barely any ball marks due to the firmness. They putt smooth and medium fast speed.

Carts have good GPS. Challenging layout that unless you move up has many forced carries. Regardless of tee choice many lateral lost ball areas. Customer service excellent from everyone. No on course services, but a nice restaurant on site with a good selection @ reasonable golf course prices. Small snack shop available at the range, which is all grass and includes range balls. Nice short game practice area. Recommended.

Rode the Greens (6537/71.3/137) early morning. Mid 40's when we teed off, 70ish by the time we finished. 3H, 40M POP. Was really nice to get matched up with 3 good to very good golfers.

Tees lush and level with most divots properly repaired.

Fairways lush, mowed tight and excellent to play from.

Overseeded part of the rough is basically like playing from lush, mowed high fairways. Dormant Bermuda part of the rough is thick and clumpy. Can be punitive even a few inches off a fairway or green.

Sand traps excellent with plenty of soft white sand. Fairway bunkers firmer, both well maintained.

Large greens are smooth, firm and putt medium fast speed. Barely any ball marks due to the firmness.

Due to how spread out the layout is, I almost never never seen a walker here. Carts have good GPS. Challenging layout that unless you move up has many forced carries. Regardless of tee choice many lateral lost ball areas. Customer service excellent from everyone. No on course services, but a nice restaurant on site with a good selection @ reasonable golf course prices. Small snack shop available at the range, which is all grass and includes range balls. Nice short game practice area. Recommended.

Rode the Greens (6537/71.1/133) in 3.5H early morning with some hilarious financial planners. Nippy to start, but beautiful weather by the back 9. Calm and hazy.

Tees lush with few unfixed divots.

Fairways lush and excellent to play from.

Rough is either overseeded Rye or clumpy dormant Bermuda. Huge difference in the lies depending on where your ball ends up even a few feet apart.

Sand is immaculately maintained, Plentiful, thick and deep.

Greens smooth, firm and medium fast. They roll really well! Few ball marks.

Excellent all grass practice area that includes multiple chipping and putting greens. Fun, challenging Fazio layout that is up/down rolling hills. Very friendly customer service is 5 star here. No on course services, but snack shop @ the turn and a nice restaurant onsite. Carts have upgraded GPS. Recommended.

Rode the Greens (6537/71.1/133) in 4H early morning with Rich, Heather and Dean. Nippy to start, but beautiful weather by the back 9. Calm and clear.

Tees lush with few unfixed divots.

Fairways lush and excellent to play from.

Rough is either overseeded Rye or clumpy dormant Bermuda. Huge difference in the lies depending on what you draw.

Sand was recently upgraded. Now THICK and deep. Immaculately maintained.

Greens medium fast and firm. Few ball marks. You need to avoid being above the hole on many greens here.

Fun, challenging Fazio layout that is up/down rolling hills. Customer Service always top notch here. No on course services, but snack shop @ the turn and a nice restaurant onsite. Excellent all grass practice area that includes multiple chipping and putting greens. Carts have upgraded GPS. Recommended.

Rode the Greens (6537/71.3/137) twilight. 60ish, overcast and calm. Had other commitments, so did not finish 18 on a round with a hideous POP with all the snowbirds playing.

Tees lush/level but could use more consistent divot repair with the amount of play. Still an 8/10, only part of the course I did not rate 9 or better.

Fairways very lush and excellent to play from.

Bermuda rough is thick and can be punitive even a few inches off a fairway or green. Part of the rough is overseeded and is basically like playing from lush, really high fairways.

Sand traps very good with plenty of soft white sand. Fairway bunkers firmer, both well maintained.

Large Bermuda greens are firm, smooth and medium fast speed. Barely any ball marks due to the firmness. Best Bermuda greens I have ever putted on anywhere by a large margin.

Customer service very good from all. Usually no on course services, but a nice restaurant on site with good selection/reasonable golf course prices. Small snack shop available at the range, which is all grass and includes range balls. Nice short game practice area. Carts have good GPS. Challenging layout that unless you move up has many forced carries. Regardless of tee choice many lateral lost ball areas. Recommended.

Rode the Greens (6537/71.3/137) twilight. 80ish,clear and calm. Around a 4H POP.

This Fazio layout is a real conundrum for me to manage now that I have seen it 30+ times. Numerous holes I can now play much better knowing where not to miss. However, ignorance was bliss in that there are also numerous holes I played well early on because I did not realize I was hitting into areas with almost no margin for error and kept getting away with it. Now that I see how much trouble there is and I lay back more, the holes play completely differently.

Tees lush/level with most divots repaired.

Fairways very lush and excellent to play from.

Bermuda rough is thick and can be punitive even a few inches off a fairway or green.

Sand traps very good with plenty of soft white sand. Fairway bunkers firmer, both types well maintained.

Large Bermuda greens roll nice. Firm, smooth and medium fast speed.

Excellent all grass practice area which includes range balls but it is a long way from the pro shop and 1st tee. Customer service very good from all. No Drink cart on weekdays. Nice restaurant on site with good selection/reasonable golf course prices. Carts have now been upgraded to include GPS. Challenging layout with forced carries and many lateral lost ball areas. Recommended.

Rode the Greens (6537/71.1/133) in less than 4H with Gerta, a Sr. lady with alot of game! 75, calm and clear.

Fun, challenging Fazio layout that is up/down rolling hills. In excellent shape after fall over seeding.

Tees lush, near immaculate with few unfixed divots.

Fairways lush, mowed tight and excellent to play from.

Rough mostly transitioning Bermuda. Can be clumpy and punitive because of the way a lie can vary so much in about 2'.

Sand usually excellent here, fine beach sand that the ball frequently sits slightly down in. Marking it down today because I was 2/2 on getting lies with too little sand underneath the ball.

Greens almost always smooth and firm. Medium fast, downhill putts have to be cozied up to the hole or you will quickly have 6-10' coming back.

Customer Service always top notch here. Nice restaurant onsite and excellent all grass practice area that includes multiple chipping and putting greens. They finally upgraded the carts to GPS, so that is a nice addition recently. Recommended.

Rode the Greens (6537/71.1/133) in less than 4H with 3 very nice Seniors. 75, breezy and clear.

Fun, challenging and up/down rolling hills Fazio layout that is in excellent shape after fall over seeding.

Tees lush, near immaculate with few unfixed divots.

Fairways lush and excellent to play from.

Rough mostly transitioning Bermuda and is clumpy and can be penal.

Sand excellent. Fine beach sand that the ball frequently sits slightly down in.

Greens are smooth and firm. Medium fast, better not get above many pins here.

Customer Service always top notch here. Nice restaurant onsite and excellent all grass practice area that includes multiple chipping and putting greens. Biggest downside is no GPS on the otherwise nice carts. Recommended.

Rode the Greens (6537/71.3/137) twilight. 80ish, partly cloudy and breezy. Less than 4H POP.

Tees mostly lush/level with most divots repaired.

Fairways lush and very nice to play from.

Bermuda rough is thick and can be punitive even a few inches off a fairway or green.

Sand traps very good with plenty of soft white sand. Fairway bunkers firmer, both types well maintained.

Large Bermuda greens roll nice. Firm, smooth and medium speed.

Customer service very good from all. No Drink cart on weekdays. Nice restaurant on site with good selection/reasonable golf course prices. Excellent all grass practice area which includes range balls but it is a long way from the pro shop and 1st tee. Basic carts do not have GPS. Challenging layout with forced carries and many lateral lost ball areas. Recommended.

Rode the Greens (6537/71.1/135) in less than 4H with Ken. 80's, clear and calm made for great golf weather. Course is very green and lush after over seeding.

Tees near immaculate with most divots filled in. Mostly level and very lush.

Fairways very nice to play from. Lush and they still play firm.

Rough not high but lush. Many times the balls sinks to the bottom of the over seeded Bermuda.

Sand traps excellent with plenty of good quality sand.

Greens medium speed and firm. Few ball marks due to the firmness and you have to play for roll out here.

Cart and Pro Shop staff always good here. Almost never any on course services, but nice restaurant on site with good service, decent prices and plenty of options No GPS on the carts is about the only negative, but the sprinklers are reasonably well marked. Spread out, challenging layout with a nice practice area. Recommended.

Rode the Greens (6537/71.1/135) in less than 4H with Frank. 85, clear and calm made for nice golfing conditions.

Course has come in nicely after over seeding, green and lush!

Tees lush/level. Near immaculate with most divots filled in.

Fairways lush and very nice to play from, a little longer than their usual tight but still firm.

Rough much better over seeded. Not high but lush.

Sand traps excellent with plenty of good quality sand.

Greens medium speed and firm. Few ball marks due to the firmness and you have to play for roll out here.

No on course services, but nice restaurant on site with plenty of options @ decent prices. Cart and Pro Shop staff always good here. No GPS on the carts is about the only negative, but the sprinklers are reasonably well marked. Challenging layout with a nice practice area. Recommended.

Walked the Blues (6083/69.9/119) in roughly 4H twilight. Sunny, fairly calm and around 70 made for a very pleasant afternoon. $30 to walk with the SLO Co. card is a good rate for this course.

Kikuyu tees mostly level and well maintained with decent coverage.

Kikuyu fairways mostly lush and good to play from.

Mostly Kikuyu rough maintained low with mostly good coverage. Beside and behind the greens the rough is lusher/taller. DO NOT short side yourself here! Many hard pan areas farther off the fairways.

Few sand traps on this course, but those observed were well maintained with good quality sand.

Smallish, old school poa greens were mostly firm but held approach shots very well. Putted medium speed and were relatively smooth even late afternoon. Most slope back to front and fall off to at least one side. No tiers on these greens, but down hillers are to be avoided on these greens.

Customer service excellent, friendly Marshall and Starter. Small driving range and a busy restaurant onsite. Never any on course services here. Fun course, Recommended.

Rode the Greens (6537/71.3/137) early Sunday. Only reached 90 later in the round, muggy but fairly calm. 4H, 10M POP.

Tees mostly lush/level with most divots repaired.

Fairways lush and very nice to play from.

Bermuda rough is thick, the ball will sit down to where you almost have to step on it to see it unless you are right on top of it. Even though it is not ridiculously tall, it is very punitive.

Sand traps very good with plenty of soft white sand. Fairway bunkers firmer, both types well maintained.

Large Bermuda greens were rolling nice after the recent rains. Still firm, smooth and medium speed.

Very enjoyable round made even better when my guest from Colorado almost aced #3, the signature par 3 with the green cut out of the top of a hill surrounded by lost ball territory for a kick in birdie!

Challenging layout with forced carries and many lateral lost ball areas. Customer service very good from all. No Drink cart even on the weekends was a surprise? Nice restaurant on site with good selection/reasonable golf course prices. Excellent all grass practice area which includes range balls but it is a long way from the pro shop and 1st tee. Basic carts do not have GPS. Recommended.

Rode the Greens (6537/71.3/137) super twilight. Around 100 and fairly calm. POP was as quick as you chose, hardly anyone out.

Tees lush/level with most divots repaired.

Fairways lush and nice to play from.

Bermuda rough green and decent to play from. Thick, the ball will sit down.

Sand traps very good with plenty of soft white sand. Fairway bunkers firmer.

Large Bermuda greens were top dressed but still rolled nice. Smooth, medium speed and firm.

First course Fazio designed west of the Mississippi River in the mid 1980's that will challenge you. Expect forced carries and many lateral lost ball areas. Customer service very good from all. No Drink cart on weekdays in the summer. Nice restaurant on site. Excellent all grass practice area which includes range balls but it is a long way from the pro shop and 1st tee. Basic carts do not have GPS. Recommended.