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Golf Course Review Fig Garden Golf Course Fresno California
Reviewed by: Alex326, Monterey, Ca
Golf Playing Conditions 6.48 GOOD
Fig Garden is closing down at the end of the year. I’ve never been a fan of this course but we decided to play it one last time before it shuts down. The track is pretty boring sans about 2 holes. The 18th which used to be a short par 5 is now a long Par 4 with water on the entire left side and part of the front of the green. That’s about as fun/interesting as it gets as far as layout. The rest of the track is completely flat with no water hazards. Almost all of the holes are dead straight so there’s not much excitement or imagination out on the course.
The Review
The challenge of the track comes from the super narrow fairways which are heavily lined with trees. Even being on the edge of the fairway will often result in a blocked approach shot from overhanging branches. The rough outside of the fairway is almost identical to the lie from the fairway so no real punishment there and there’s no such thing as a lost ball (except for the lake on 18).
Condition wise, it’s on par with your average municipal course. Greens were in decent shape with the fairways being ok (some thin/brown areas but overall decent lies). Sand traps were actually nice.
Final Thought
Again, I’ve never been a fan of the layout at Fig Garden but I still hate to see a course shutting down. From what I heard, they are keeping the driving range and practice green open for awhile.
Golf Course Review Torrey Pines Golf Course NORTH San Diego California
Reviewed by: weber2323, San Diego, CA
Golf Playing Conditions 5.87 GOOD
Went off a little before 7 and finished in 4:15. Check in was smooth and the fence is fixed in the range so that is now open. The practice green by the range is still not open yet.
Greens are in fantastic shape and they are rolling very quick. I raced several putts well by the hole. A few too many fresh and old ball marks that were not repaired properly but with the amount of play it gets I expect this.
Fairway are nice. Mowed nice and great to hit from. There are probably a few areas that need to be addressed but I don’t remember any one in our group having an issue from a bad break.
Rough is not the place you want to be. It is thick and I was told it was thicker last week. I almost lost my first shot. One guy in our group lost 2 on the first 9 and I swear I saw both of them but never could find it when we got there. This is probably why rounds will take longer due to searching for errant shots.
I was in a couple of bunkers. The green side bunkers are great, nice sand and freshly raked. The 2 fairway bunkers were quite the opposite. There were weeds growing in it. Didn’t look like it had been raked in quite a while which resulted in golfers giving up on raking their footprints (yes I found one).
Tees are pretty good. I noticed some of the forward tees seemed like the grass was still growing in.
Overall a pleasant experience and well worth the resident fee.
Golf Course Review Rio Secco Golf Club Henderson Nevada
Reviewed by: rob1563, Las Vegas
Golf Playing Conditions 8.08 GREAT
Played on Thursday, 11/8, with JohnnyGK, Sixpez, and Kevbig and had a great time on a very breezy and unusually chilly Vegas day. Excellent service from bag drop to finish, friendly staff, drink cart around at least 5 times, and the type of service you expect from a Vegas resort.
Course is in great condition. Lush fairways, non-penal cut down, dormant rough along the fairway. Longer, thicker rough around the greens. Bunkers seem a little heavier from prior visits. Greens were firm and scary fast.
This is the third time I’ve played Rio Secco in the last 6 months and every time I love it more. Easily tops my list of courses in the Vegas Valley and definitely a must play when visiting.
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Golf Course Review Angel Park Golf Club MOUNTAIN Las Vegas Nevada
Reviewed by: rob1563, Las Vegas
Golf Playing Conditions 7.00 GREAT
Played Saturday, 11/10, with a tee time just before 11 with John_T and his dad. Paid $45 with OB card and a 15% discount. Teed off a few minutes late on a busy day, felt like it took forever especially waiting on every tee (2 groups deep every hole of the back), but still finished in 4:10. Weird.
Course is in great winter condition. Some tee boxes need to be leveled but all playable. Fairways have fully grown in and lush. Rough (also re-seeded) was about 1-3 inches, depending on the hole. Bunkers are getting new sand and all were pretty fluffy. Greens were firm and as fast as I have seen them.
Another beautiful Vegas day on my home course. Course is very playable and worth a look.
Golf Course Review Spanos Park Golf Club Stockton California
Reviewed by: michaelko, Elk Grove, CA Played Fri 11/9, 10am tee time. Very calm and warm day. 4:15 pace as a foursome.
The Review
Wow. Course is in fantastic shape.
I play a lot of private golf, and this course is in country club shape.
Greens lightning fast, about 11.5. True, and firm, but hold well struck shots. Interesting green complexes. The whole course is in great shape. For public play, it’s well taken care of. Bunkers could be raked better, but the sand is consistent throughout. Links style course that is vulnerable when there is no wind, like today.
