The Golf Club at Terra Lago (North)
Golf Course Review Golf Club at Terra Lago NORTH Indio California
Reviewed by: HmtGolfGuy, Hemet, CA
Played the 20th with the small group, paired up with Ron, Larry and Nick. Good company as always!
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The Review
Conditions overall were excellent. Fairways were a little tight at times but always had a good lie. Rough was short, at times the only way to be sure you weren’t in the fairway was the difference in color. Go past the rough and it’s natural desert in most places – avoid if at all possible.
Tees were good, par 3’s showed some divot wear but the tees are being moved regularly so not a problem finding a good spot.
Greens were great – hard to hold on touch shots but full struck short irons stopped quickly. Rolled beautifully at medium/fast speed. They’re good-sized with lots of undulations/levels so bring your “A” game for chipping/pitching/lag putting.
Bunkers – given how much time I spend in them, I should have taken a lounge chair, shovel and bucket and planned on building sand castles. Coverage was good but I never got a feel for the heavy sand and they gave me fits all day. I’d grade them about a “B+” overall but my bunker game was an “D-” which may be affecting my ratings.
Course employees were all very pleasant, weather was fantastic for mid-December.
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Final Thought
While this course is often overlooked amongst the bevy of quality desert courses, it should get a LOT more love based on the conditions and layout. Very nice mix of shorter/longer holes, enough elevation change to make you think and adjust, challenging greens & great conditions – what more can you ask for? Add in a price point that’s better than a lot in the area and this becomes a “hidden gem”. HIGHLY recommended!
