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Re-introducing our #FlatJohnny Project
COVID-19 Doesn’t Mean I Can’t Think About Golf
Download the PDF file below. We have updated our #FlatJohnny with optional “Hot Dog” Putter and COVID-19 M95 face mask to encourage social distancing. Decorate #FlatJohnny in whatever wacky golf get up YOU can come up with and take a few action shots of #FlatJohnny doing his part to Shelter-in-Place or out and about practicing Social Distancing, Hand Washing and other safety measures. Then share these photos on any social media using the hashtags #FlatJohnny #Greenskeeperorg.
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Best Playing Conditions Award 2019 by GreensKeeper.org
This year GreensKeeper.org awards Cascata Best Playing Conditions 2019 for the Southern Nevada.
Not to be confused with “Worth the Green Fee,” “Best Playing Conditions” is awarded to golf courses open to the public listed on Greenskeeper.org that stand out above the rest with our site users at providing consistently the best greens, fairways, rough, tee boxes and bunkers around.
The job of the superintendent is the life blood of the golf course and most important contributing factor to enjoying a golf experience. A golf course is a living, breathing organism whose health is constantly in flux. It takes enormous dedication, resources and expertise by a superintendent and their staff to provide excellent turf conditions.
The rating system used on Greenskeeper.org is in part created by superintendents. GreensKeeper.org’s trademark and creed, “Know Before You Go”®, centers on communicating these current playing conditions.
How Awards Winners Are Determined
Golf Course reviews and ratings submitted by our 78,000+ Greenskeeper.org community are tabulated over 12 months. Winners are determined for each area.
We divide awards into 11 sections — Inland Empire, Los Angeles County, Orange County, Palm Springs Area, San Diego County, Santa Barbara County, Ventura County, Southern California, Central California, Northern California and Southern Nevada.
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Greenskeeper.Org Awarded For the Good of the Game Award 2017 by the CGCOA
John_T Posted: 08/27/19 6:34p Member Since: Jul 5, 2011 From: Las Vegas Cascata was fantastic!
Golf Playing Conditions 9.78 IMMACULATE
I was fortunate to play this course on 8/23. I have heard about the course and how great it was. My expectations were high and I did my best to try and temper them. I was afraid the hype would taint my opinion and that the course would not live up to expectation.
Finally arriving at the gate to the course, the exclusiveness of the course was apparent. Access granted at the private gate and we drove to the clubhouse. Car was valeted and clubs disappeared to be loaded on our cart. A host escorted us to the locker room which passed a stream that runs from the top of a mountain behind the driving range and right through the middle of the clubhouse. Pretty Cool! Arriving in the locker room, my name was printed on my personal storage space was a nice touch.
After changing shoes we headed off to the restaurant and enjoyed the eggs Benedict. Good recommendation.
Now let me talk about the trip to the golf cart. This was so cool. Carts were downstairs, inside the clubhouse. Bags were loaded, staff was there to help, and our caddie was there waiting. Once we got settled, we drove to the range. The coolest part of this was the automatic doors that opened to expose such a great view of the putting green, range with the waterfall backdrop, and the mountain scene behind that.
After meeting the caddie and warming up, we headed to the course. This was a fun course with elevated tee boxes, uphill and downhill holes since the course is on a mountain. I’ve never had a caddie before and don’t much like the idea of another set of eyes on my game, but Quincy was a big help. It was good to have his input on where to hit, but just as good for his keen ability to help find my ball when I didn’t stay on the fairway. The greens were challenging and on a few holes, there was no way I would even get close to the cup since reading them was so difficult. If I could execute Quincy’s direction, I’d be good, but knowing and doing don’t always match up.
This was a great experience. Was is able to knock my favorite course from the top spot…No. But it is a solid number 2, and if you were to throw in all of the extras in the experience, it would take top spot. Such a fun day.
GreensKeeper.org Awards Best Playing Conditions 2019
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Golf Loyalty Program through LA City Parks & Recration
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You may have seen this advertised at your local city course here in Los Angeles. LA City Golf presents their revamped Player Card. It’s not just a reservation or discount card, it’s now a golf loyalty program.
We are not only blessed with some of the best weather for golf but now you can play for FREE provided you get your Player Card and take advantage of the savings. Even the most cost-conscience golfer can play regularly at these great courses with the re-vamped Player Card from LA City Golf and get FREE Golf through their loyalty program.
How it works
It’s simple.
With the roll-out of their new reservation system, LA City Golf presents their golf loyalty program with the LA City Player Card. Register your Player Card for $25/year. You can obtain a Player Card at any LA City Golf Course or by calling 818-291-9980. (Click HERE for additional information.) For every $1 you spend on tee times at all participating LA City Courses you get a point. Get enough points and you can redeem these points for FREE Golf after 10AM Weekdays and it’s good for 18 months.
If you’re like me you live next to more than one of LA City’s Golf Courses. It pays to play local. Play courses like Rancho Park, Wilson, Harding, Encino, Balboa, Hansen Dam and Woodley Lakes to name a few. Show your Player Card to the starter and qualify for points you can redeem later for FREE golf.
And who doesn’t like FREE golf?
The Analysis
Just over 10 rounds playing regulation courses and the card pays for itself for the year. Play 9 hole courses it pays for itself in a little over a 15 rounds of golf. Seniors can take advantage of the deal. Regular Joes like you and me can take advantage of the deal. It’s available to every golfer in LA City and surrounding areas.
Not Just FREE Golf
LA Golf Loyalty Card
As a Player Club member your Twilight rates are extended an hour early. You can book 9 days in advance (general public can book only 7 days in advance. Player Club is available at all of Los Angeles City Golf Courses.
Rancho Park Golf Course – Host to a few PGA, LPGA and Champion Tour Events, Host of the LA Open, 24th Amateur Public Links Championship (USGA)
Wilson Golf Course (Griffith Park) – Host to the LA Open (1937-1939)
Harding Golf Course (Griffith Park) – Host to the LA Open (1937-1939)
Encino Golf Course (Sepulveda Golf Complex) – Part of a sprawling Golf Complex in the middle of the Valley. Some Great golf and value.
Balboa Golf Course (Sepulveda Golf Complex) – Part of a sprawling Golf Complex in the middle of the Valley. Some Great golf and value.
Hansen Dam Golf Course
Woodly Lakes Golf Course – Located opposite the Sepulveda Golf Complex; it’s range was recently revamped.
Harbor Park Golf Course (9 Hole) – Golf this regulation 9 Hole Course with some of the best conditions for LA City Courses.
Roosevelt Golf course (9 Hole) – in the Heart of Griffith Park
Penmar Golf Course (9 Hole) – Close to the Santa Monica Airport and a great landing emergency landing area. Just ask Harrison Ford.
Rancho Park Par 3
Los Feliz Par 3
LA City is excited to offer this program to golfers to prove that it pays to play LA. That’s a lot of golf and for the modest investment of only $25 yearly. Seniors can take advantage of these specials and even deeper discounts.
Editor’s Note
Check it out. Click HERE for additional information at the LA City Golf Course website. Just remember you heard it here from Greenskeeper.Org. Check out local maintenance schedules and aeration alerts here at Greenskeeper.org in addition to the latest golf course reviews of your favorite courses. Know Before You Go (r) with Greenskeeper.Org. Click HERE to view our website.
Greenskeeper.Org Awards Journey at Pechanga- Inland Empires’s Best Playing Conditions 2017
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Congratulations to Journey at Pechanga for winning Best Playing Conditions 2017 for the Inland Empire.
Not to be confused with “Worth the Green Fee,” “Best Playing Conditions” is awarded to golf courses open to the public listed on Greenskeeper.org that stand out above the rest with our site users at providing consistently the best greens, fairways, rough, tee boxes and bunkers around.
The job of the superintendent is the life blood of the golf course industry and most important contributing factor to enjoying a golf experience. It takes enormous dedication, resources and expertise by a superintendent and their staff to provide excellent turf conditions. A golf course is a living, breathing organism whose health is constantly in flux. Greenskeeper.org’s trademark and creed, “Know Before You Go”®, centers on communicating these current playing conditions. The rating system used on Greenskeeper.org is in part created by superintendents.
How Awards Winners Are Determined
Golf Course reviews and ratings submitted by our 70,000+ Greenskeeper.org community are tabulated over 12 months. Winners are determined for each area.
We divide awards into 11 sections — Inland Empire, Los Angeles County, Orange County, Palm Springs Area, San Diego County, Santa Barbara County, Ventura County, Southern California, Central California, Northern California and Southern Nevada.
Greenskeeper.Org Awarded For the Good of the Game Award 2017 by the CGCOA
Editor’s Note: Johnny GK and Greenskeeper.Org has been recognized by the California Golf Course Owners Association as Good for the Game of Golf in 2017. Shows you that both golfers and golf course operators understand the benefit of working with Greenskeeper.Org. We are the RESOURCE where avid and casual golfers come to make their decision where to play their next round. “Know Before You Go”® with Greenskeeper.Org. You’ll be glad you did.
#Recent Golf Course Review
putt4dough Posted: 01/02/18 10:35a Member Since: Dec 28, 2003 From: Walnut
Playing Conditions 9.16 IMMACULATE
I started my New Year’s Day here. I had a 8 A.M. tee time, but had a frost delay for about 30 min., after the delay was lifted, we where given the opportunity to go to the range and practice area. They have one of the best short game and practice area, that I’ve used.
Now to the game. The tee boxes have been one of the best I have played on in a long time. They are large firm and flat, with minimal, to not damage. The fairways are large and spacious, not too many trees to hit into. But there are so gorgeous and majestic views from some of the back 9 tee locations, so there are forced carry to reach the fairways. It is a must to play the proper tee locations, I played white, which was good for me. The fairways are firm flat and have some lushness to it. The rough was cut down, so it was easy to play through those lies.
The bunkers are placed on many of the holes, which adds to the beauty of this course. The sand was a bit firm, not fluffy, but playable. The greens rolled really fast, I mean really fast, but true. the greens also have some angulation, you need to read before striking your putt. If you are above the hole, be careful, because a miss 1st put may give you and additional 2 or 3 putts to finish. I saw more putts, barely tapped, run 8-10 feet passed, because of the angulation. A couple of hole had pin placements right on the edge of the slope.
Overall the course is in super condition, it has great views and character throughout the layout of the track. It should be a must play for your Bucket List for 2018.
Best Playing Conditions 2017
Click HERE for our cornerstone article presenting Awards to the Best Playing Conditions 2017.
Greenskeeper.org Awards Best Playing Conditions 2017
Soule Park Golf Course Awarded Worth the Green Fee 2017 for Ventura County
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Congratulations to Soule Park Golf Course winning our Worth the Green Fee 2017 Award for Ventura County.
“Worth the Green Fee” is awarded to golf courses open to the public listed on Greenskeeper.org that stand out above the rest with our site users at providing a consistent, quality golf experience at an outstanding price.
Let’s face it, golf can be expensive. It doesn’t have to be. All you have to know is where to play to get your best value and that’s something Greenskeeper.org excels. In addition to helping golfers decide where to play their next round of golf based on reviews, ratings, and maintenance alerts, we’ve recently introduced our GK Coupons service to extend their deals directly to our golfers.
How Awards Winners Are Determined
Golf Course reviews and ratings submitted by our 70,000+ Greenskeeper.org community are tabulated over 12 months. Winners are determined for each area.
We divide awards into 11 sections — Inland Empire, Los Angeles County, Orange County, Palm Springs Area, San Diego County, Santa Barbara County, Ventura County, Southern California, Central California, Northern California and Southern Nevada.
Greenskeeper.Org Awarded For the Good of the Game Award 2017 by the CGCOA
Editor’s Note: Johnny GK and Greenskeeper.Org has been recognized by the California Golf Course Owners Association as Good for the Game of Golf in 2017. Shows you that both golfers and golf course operators understand the benefit of working with Greenskeeper.Org. We are the RESOURCE where avid and casual golfers come to make their decision where to play their next round. “Know Before You Go”® with Greenskeeper.Org. You’ll be glad you did.
#Recent Golf Course Review
GDR23 Posted: 12/04/17 6:56p Member Since: Mar 21, 2006 From: Thousand Oaks
Out this afternoon 12/4/2018 walking the orange tees joined by my buddy Mack and his buddy Brian and a nice single. We teed off at 11:50am 10 minutes early and finished at 4:20pm for a POP of 4 hrs 30 minutes–we played the front in 2 hrs and then had a 3 group back-up on #10 tee. Weather was beautiful maybe 1 club wind and around 70 degrees at tee off. Paid the walking twilight rate of $19.00 which considering how nice and lush the course is might be one of the best deals in Ventura County.
Golf Playing Conditions 7.29 GREAT
Soule Park should be commended on current conditions–very lush and green fairways with very little problem areas. Rated 8/10.
Greens looking and rolling beautiful. Very little to no ball marks, holding very softly on approaches and actually rolling medium to fast. In great shape. Rated 8/10.
Tees mostly level and lush–rated 7.5/10
Was not in any bunkers but they looked to be raked and in good shape.
Rough generally lush and green and in good shape. Rated 8/10.
I just love this course–especially for the rates they charge. New management is really keeping it up nicely for the start of December. Recommended.
Worth the Green Fee 2017
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Greenskeeper.Org Awards Top Golf Courses Worth the Green Fee 2017
Greenskeeper.Org Awards Pelican Hill Golf Club – Orange County’s Best Playing Conditions 2017
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Congratulations to Pelican Hill Golf Club for winning Best Playing Conditions 2017 for Orange County.
Not to be confused with “Worth the Green Fee,” “Best Playing Conditions” is awarded to golf courses open to the public listed on Greenskeeper.org that stand out above the rest with our site users at providing consistently the best greens, fairways, rough, tee boxes and bunkers around.
The job of the superintendent is the life blood of the golf course industry and most important contributing factor to enjoying a golf experience. It takes enormous dedication, resources and expertise by a superintendent and their staff to provide excellent turf conditions. A golf course is a living, breathing organism whose health is constantly in flux. Greenskeeper.org’s trademark and creed, “Know Before You Go”®, centers on communicating these current playing conditions. The rating system used on Greenskeeper.org is in part created by superintendents.
How Awards Winners Are Determined
Golf Course reviews and ratings submitted by our 70,000+ Greenskeeper.org community are tabulated over 12 months. Winners are determined for each area.
We divide awards into 11 sections — Inland Empire, Los Angeles County, Orange County, Palm Springs Area, San Diego County, Santa Barbara County, Ventura County, Southern California, Central California, Northern California and Southern Nevada.
Greenskeeper.Org Awarded For the Good of the Game Award 2017 by the CGCOA
Editor’s Note: Johnny GK and Greenskeeper.Org has been recognized by the California Golf Course Owners Association as Good for the Game of Golf in 2017. Shows you that both golfers and golf course operators understand the benefit of working with Greenskeeper.Org. We are the RESOURCE where avid and casual golfers come to make their decision where to play their next round. “Know Before You Go”® with Greenskeeper.Org. You’ll be glad you did.
#Recent Golf Course Review
North Course
aakes90278 Posted: 07/31/17 5:27a Member Since: Dec 28, 2002 From: redondo beach
Golf Playing Conditions 7.65 GREAT
Played here on 7/28/17 with a 3:35 tee time. The twilight rate was $180 and we teed off right on time. I don’t get a chance to play here very often due to the rates but when I do I love it.
The course is just visually beautiful and the layout is tons of fun. We finished in four hours with very little waiting. There are many holes that require carry off the tee but the fairways are wide enough that it is not as intimidating as you might think. If you can get off the tee consistently then you can score well. The course conditions as you might expect were very good although I did fix quite a few ball marks and the greens were slower than usual but still putted well.
Overall, the course was 7 out of 10 but I am not sure paying the rack rate of $330 is for everyone. I get it though, the property is in a multi-billion dollar area with views everywhere and the homes in the several million so it fits the needs of this affluent community. However my pocketbook just can’t handle this sort of luxury too often.
Treat yourself to a twilight round if you get a chance! Other than price, this place rates high on my favorites list. After our round we went to the bar for drinks and food. We found the food just average though which was surprising considering the clientele. The SCGA has outings here for $160 which I think is a pretty good deal and you are guaranteed to finish.
South Course
ggonzales Posted: 04/19/17 10:35a Member Since: Mar 13, 2003 From: Anaheim
Golf Playing Conditions 7.50 GREAT
Played in a charity event on Monday morning 4/17, shotgun start scramble format. This is a top notch facility in customer service and the location of the course. Driving range was mats only and the putting green was on the small side with a putting contest going on, there are putting greens on the first tee but were under maintenance. Played the South from the blue markers and the course played tough.
Tee boxes were a little on the long side, Fairways were still dormant but had good coverage, rough is up a little and need to keep an eye on your ball because it settles down out of sight. Greens were very receptive and rolled true. Lots of subtle breaks and elevation changes on the green complexes. Club selection is tricky due to the change in wind direction and uphill and downhill shots.
Course would be a tough walk. Bring your camera because each hole has great views. Pace of Play (POP) was 5 1/2 hours due to the tournament.
Best Playing Conditions 2017
Click HERE for our cornerstone article presenting Awards to the Best Playing Conditions 2017.
Greenskeeper.org Awards Best Playing Conditions 2017
Goose Creek Golf Club Awarded Worth the Green Fee 2017 for the Inland Empire
Greenskeeper.Org “Know Before You Go®”
Congratulations to Goose Creek Golf Club winning our Worth the Green Fee 2017 Award for Inland Empire.
“Worth the Green Fee” is awarded to golf courses open to the public listed on Greenskeeper.org that stand out above the rest with our site users at providing a consistent, quality golf experience at an outstanding price.
Let’s face it, golf can be expensive. It doesn’t have to be. All you have to know is where to play to get your best value and that’s something Greenskeeper.org excels. In addition to helping golfers decide where to play their next round of golf based on reviews, ratings, and maintenance alerts, we’ve recently introduced our GK Coupons service to extend their deals directly to our golfers.
How Awards Winners Are Determined
Golf Course reviews and ratings submitted by our 70,000+ Greenskeeper.org community are tabulated over 12 months. Winners are determined for each area.
We divide awards into 11 sections — Inland Empire, Los Angeles County, Orange County, Palm Springs Area, San Diego County, Santa Barbara County, Ventura County, Southern California, Central California, Northern California and Southern Nevada.
Greenskeeper.Org Awarded For the Good of the Game Award 2017 by the CGCOA
Editor’s Note: Johnny GK and Greenskeeper.Org has been recognized by the California Golf Course Owners Association as Good for the Game of Golf in 2017. Shows you that both golfers and golf course operators understand the benefit of working with Greenskeeper.Org. We are the RESOURCE where avid and casual golfers come to make their decision where to play their next round. “Know Before You Go”® with Greenskeeper.Org. You’ll be glad you did.
#Recent Golf Course Review
xcamman Posted: 01/10/18 2:01p Member Since: Dec 6, 2002 From: Valencia, CA
Goose Creek Golf Club Mira Loma California GK Review Guru Visit – Hole 18 view from Tee Box
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Golf Playing Conditions 7.43 GREAT
Played this morning at 6:50 with three other friends. Goose is one of my favorite courses but was wondering how it would play after the last two days of rain. All considering, the course drains out pretty well.
There was some water in the bunkers, but moved my ball a club length. In the two bunkers I was in shots had a little too much bounce with my wedge on the wet sand. I bogeyed both holes. Not their fault, mine. They let us us drive the carts on the fairways so, apparently they didn’t think it was that wet. Greens were great considering winter conditions right now.
We played in under four hours. The course is a ways from my stomping grounds, but always a joy to play.
Worth the Green Fee 2017
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Greenskeeper.Org Awards Top Golf Courses Worth the Green Fee 2017
