Posted on April 24, 2018April 18, 2018 by Vic Flores

Golf Course Review Mojave Resort Golf Club Laughlin Nevada

Mojave Resort Golf Club

Laughlin, NV

Reviewed by: roarksown1, Playa del Rey

Was out in Laughlin this past weekend for a work-related tournament at Mojave Resort. I was looking forward to playing this course again after having played this same event last year for the first time, and the course did not disappoint.

We started on the back nine for the sake of the tournament, but that routing is plenty fun as well. Both nines have a lot of fun, challenging holes to test your game. There are carries over water, strategic tee shots and grip it & rip it opportunities as well. Not a ton of elevation to worry about, but their bunkers are very prominent with a lot of mounding around them, and also on the greens. But yeah, really fun layout.

Conditions for the middle of the desert are very good. Fairways look great with that in consideration, and the rough is even more dense, but there are a lot of areas to get in trouble and lose balls into the desert waste. But on the fairways, you’ll find yourself with plenty of nice lies, with the occasional thin one here or there.

Greens were really great. Ball marks at a very minimum, running fast and very tricky. We had the toughest pin placements set up for the scramble tournament so it was quite challenging to read them, but our team did a pretty good job of it, taking second place overall at 6-under. Pretty tough with their speed and firmness to hold shots on the greens though as I learned a few times. Line drives going to run forever.

Tee boxes were fine, not great but nothing too awful, either. Bunkers seemed to be in good working condition, but we didn’t find any as the best shot between the four of us, so that was good. We had cart service as well many times, however I don’t know if that’s standard or was done extra since this was quite a big tournament.

My only regret, once again, is playing a scramble, which is good fun, but I really want to play this course on my own just to test myself and see how I would do. Maybe if I come back next year, or on another trip out there, going to try and get that done. Recommend it for sure.

Posted on April 23, 2018April 18, 2018 by Vic Flores

Recent Golf Course Review Rustic Canyon Golf Course Moorpark California

Rustic Canyon Golf Course

Moorpark, CA

Reviewed by: GDR23, Thousand Oaks

Out this afternoon 4/16/2018 walking the Blues joined by my buddy Brian paying their mid day walking rate of $29.00. Pace of Play (POP) was 3 hrs 50 minutes. Weather was laughable (thought I would chance the forecast as it called for wind around here yesterday and it was fairly calm)–we had a 30mph + hurricane swirling wind for all of the back nine and most of the front nine–it was a fun first 13 holes and the last 5 holes were crazy–hitting 4 woods into number 14 and 16 for our second shots and barely getting them to the fringe even after smoked drives–hats blowing off, etc.–LOL.

The greens were quick and firm and rolling beautiful–you need to be spinning the ball here or hitting high trajectory irons. More and more poa creeping into them but still in great shape. Rated 8/10

The tees are in very good shape. Level and lush–rated 8/10.

Fairways are 50/50 lush to thin. Rated 6/10. They are playable–you do get a ton of roll still if you hit the ball low.

Greenside rough is in very good shape–lush and thicker. Rated 8/10

The rough lining most fairways is very poor, dry and hardpan in places. Rated 5/10

Rustic is fun to play even with the crazy wind conditions today.

Posted on April 22, 2018April 18, 2018 by Vic Flores

Golf Course Review Eagle Glen Golf Club Corona California

Eagle Glen Golf Club

Corona, CA

Reviewed by: dconnally, Mission Viejo, CA

Played in a GK Cup match with AndrewZ28 on Sunday, 4/15/18. His recent review is very informative and hits all the major points. (Click HERE to view our previous reviews.)Day started warm and sunny, but clouds and wind rolled in just after noon and the afternoon was cooler and blustery. First tee was slammed and we started 25 minutes late, then overall pace was 4:40. We didn’t feel pushed by the group behind, but endemic poor shots resulted in not catching the group ahead.

Greens were generally good with some scattered thin areas, but mostly receptive. All greens had scattered old and newer marks. Downhill putts toward the east, away from the hills, could be terrifyingly fast. Fairways were thin and tight and very firm, and more often than not a solid drive would not be rewarded with a good lie. Rough along fairways was short, dry and pretty benign; around the greens it could be a little bushier. Tees were OK, but most par-3s didn’t have divot mix containers. I was in one bunker – greenside #10 had only a thin sand layer over a packed base.

A rumored marshal was never seen. The divot mix refill rack at the 10th green was empty, as it has been every time I play here. All holes had lots of unfilled divots in fairways and rough. Cart girl came around a few times. The golf shop had noticeably less merchandise than on my last visit. A new trailer snack bar has been placed on the 2nd/11th tees, providing convenience but also increasing noise on those nearby tees.

I enjoy the layout at EG and conditions here are generally good. Today I seemed to find every slopey lie and uneven stance, but that was mostly due to poor ball-striking. Still recommended.

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Eagle Glen Golf Club Corona California. Hole 4 View From Tee Box

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Eagle Glen Golf Club Corona California. Hole 11

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Posted on April 21, 2018April 18, 2018 by Vic Flores

Golf Course Review Los Serranos Country Club (SOUTH) Chino Hills California

Los Serranos Country Club (South)

Chino Hills, CA

Reviewed by: sparky14, San Clemente
Heads up – Los Serranos South was aerated, probably 7-10 days ago.

I was shocked upon looking at my spreadsheet to see that I haven’t been out here in almost 10 years, as I liked both of these courses. Just a little far to get here. The 5am drive from San Clemente to LS was easy, but coming back from LS to Irvine at 9:30 am took me 90+ minutes.

Outside of the aerated greens, LS South is in good shape. Fairways are plush and not too tight. Rough is hit and miss. Tee boxes were nice. I was not aware of the green aeration, so that was disappointing. They are still bumpy, but not so bad as to make me regret coming here. I am sure in 2-3 weeks they will be nice.

I still enjoy these courses. Even though I’ve played the south a half a dozen times, I still get surprised by the par 74 and the sheer length of this course. Bombs away – there’s lots of room to miss, but you’ll get some tree trouble coming back.

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Hole 9 Los Serranos Country Club Golf Tee Time Special

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Posted on April 20, 2018April 18, 2018 by Vic Flores

Recent Golf Course Review Mile Square Golf Club CLASSIC Fountain Valley California

Mile Square Golf Club (Classic)

Fountain Valley, CA

Reviewed by: chevelle, Norco

Played Tues April 17th at 7am, check in fast and friendly, no one in front of us so we got out 8 minutes early.

This course was closed last week when we played The Players so I wasn’t sure what to expect from the greens, I must say they were in much better shape than I expected.

The tee boxes were level, fairways nice, rough a little longer and being wet made it penal, bunkers sand was OK, and greens had small holes, a touch of sand you would have to clean the ball, but rolled very well, another week or 2 and they will be real nice, we were a walking three-some with no one in front of us and a riding four-some behind us that did not catch us.

Pace of Play (POP) was 3 hours,26 minutes, almost finished too soon for lunch.

Posted on April 19, 2018April 17, 2018 by Vic Flores

Recent Golf Course Review Rancho San Marcos Golf Course Santa Barbara California

Rancho San Marcos Golf Course

Santa Barbara, CA

Reviewed by: JohnnyGK, Thousand Oaks

Just posted some beautiful photos of our GK Review Guru round at Rancho San Marcos Sunday, April 15th. Was super fun day and I thank everyone that could make it!

Last year was the comeback year for Rancho San Marcos after almost a decade of drought in the region. This year, great conditions remain.

Greens were smooth, holding shots and medium/fast. Fairways lush, firm and providing good lies. Rough, lush with the first cut only a couple inches and not much of a penalty to be in. However hit a shot into the native areas bordering the rough and good luck finding it. Bunkers contains clean white sand, were thin at times yet fairly maintained. Tee boxes were lush with a mix of grasses and in good shape.

What brings me back to Rancho San Marcos is the layout and location above all else. It’s secluded and gorgeous. You’re up in Santa Ynez mountains nestled into a valley next to Lake Cachuma. As you drive up Highway 154 through a small section of the Los Padres National Forest, the views and surrounding beauty really set the stage for your round. The layout features, 7 Par 4’s, 6 Par 3’s and 5 Par 5’s – which I love. Lots of risk/reward strategy.

Before and after the round, the western themed plantation style facilities combined with a super friendly staff complete the day. I just missed the last call for diner on Sunday, which was 2:30pm that day, a bit bummed about that as I love their tri-tip sandwich. Next time!

Give yourself time before your round as the practice facilities are excellent and relaxing.

Highly recommended.

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Rancho San Marcos Golf Course Santa Barbara California Hole 1 Par 5

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Rancho San Marcos Golf Course Santa Barbara California Hole 12 Par 5

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Posted on April 18, 2018April 16, 2018 by Vic Flores

Recent Golf Course Review PGA WEST Nicklaus Tournament Course La Quinta California

PGA WEST (Nicklaus Tournament Course)

La Quinta, CA

Reviewed by: zeppelin51423, manhattan beach

Played my favorite track in the desert for maybe the 5-6th time in the last 12 months Sunday, 4/15. We were the 5th group out and played in 3.5 hours (2some) and the course was in fantastic conditioning.

The dormant rough is starting to green up a bit so the contrast from the fairways to rough was nothing like back in December-February, but I want to say the course was in about as good of shape as I’ve ever seen it. The fairways were excellent and great to hit from. Tee boxes were great. Sand was a mixed bag but most green side bunkers were solid. The greens were superb. Firm & med/fast. You had to be careful when above the hole as they were rolling out fairly quick. I though the greens were in perfect condition considering you could see that summer Bermuda starting to creep in.

All in all, I expected maybe a slight drop off from when I played on the heels of the career builders event but not in any way was there a drop off in conditions.

Can’t wait to get back!

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PGA WEST Nicklaus Tournament La Quinta California Hole 10

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PGA WEST Nicklaus Tournament La Quinta California Hole 9

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Posted on April 17, 2018April 12, 2018 by Vic Flores

Recent Golf Course Review Shadow Hills Golf Club SOUTH Indio California

Shadow Hills Golf Club (South)

Indio, CA

Reviewed by: Nickesquire, Rancho Mirage, CA

Rode the Blues (6467/71.5/130) on a GN “Hot Deal” with Hillary in 3.5 hours. The weather was clear, breezy and in the mid 90’s.

First time I had played here in almost 5 years. Most holes are lined on both sides with nice track homes. Tight in places layout that offers a good variety of holes. More than average amount of sand and water features adds to the difficulty.

The tees were excellent, lush and nicely maintained.

The fairways were mostly lush and many were near immaculate. A few were thinner and showing signs of the recent heat wave.

The rough is a mixture of grasses and 95% is maintained low. Not very penal in most places except for the designated ornamental patches of wild grass that they grow high that is an almost sure lost ball.

The sand traps were near perfect. Nice, thick, excellent quality white sand.

The back nine greens were very good, firm and medium fast. The front had several greens that were browned and not in as good of shape.

Troon facility, complementary balls on the all grass driving range comes with your daily fee. This is a good course, everything about it is above average, the layout, the condition, the customer service etc. However, it just does not stand out in an area that has many excellent courses within 10-15 miles.

Recommended.

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