Posted on February 5, 2018January 13, 2018 by Vic Flores

Journey at Pechanga Awarded Best Playing Conditions 2017 Inland Empire

Best Playing Conditions 2017 Journey at Pechanga - Inland Empire

Greenskeeper.Org Awards Journey at Pechanga- Inland Empires’s Best Playing Conditions 2017

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.

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#Recent Golf Course Review

putt4dough
Posted: 01/02/18 10:35a
Member Since: Dec 28, 2003
From: Walnut

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.

Posted on January 29, 2018November 16, 2019 by Vic Flores

Mission Club Awarded Worth the Green Fee 2017 for Santa Barbara County

WTGF The Mission Club 2017 - Santa Barbara County

Mission Club Awarded Worth the Green Fee 2017 for Santa Barbara County

Congratulations to Mission Club winning our Worth the Green Fee 2017 Award for Santa Barbara 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.

#Recent Golf Course Review

Hogan
Posted: 05/30/17 4:37p
Member Since: Oct 21, 2006
From: Temecula

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MIssion Club Lompoc California Hole 4 Tee Box View

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Played 5/26. First out, a real treat; course in very good shape. All the rains really helped. greens are tricky to read, especially anything coming in from the sides towards the hole. It plays with more break than your eyes see. If you miss, keep everything under the hole if possible. Chipping and pitching from the sides is challenging, greens are bigger than they look, and being closer to the ocean, the ball does not carry like it does inland. Consider taking a longer club on some approach shots, especially since many greens slope pretty good from front to back, with some false fronts.

Course is now open to the public, but, call ahead; lots of member groups, outings etc. just to be on the safe side. Owned by the same gentlemen who bought La Purisima, a good choice to play, if in the area, stay healthy, drive safely,

Worth the Green Fee 2017

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Posted on January 28, 2018November 16, 2019 by Vic Flores

Trump National Golf Club Awarded Best Playing Conditions 2017 for Los Angeles County

Best Playing Conditions 2017 Trump National Golf Club - Los Angeles County

Greenskeeper.Org Awards Trump National Golf Club – Los Angeles County’s Best Playing Conditions 2017

Congratulations to Trump National Golf Club for winning Best Playing Conditions 2017 for Los Angeles County.

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.

#Recent Golf Course Review

rgm2525
Posted: 07/06/17 9:15a
Member Since: Jan 24, 2005
From: chatsworth

Played 7-3-17 on a Teeoff deal for $90 playing as a foursome teeing off at 11:10 and finishing at 3:50.

Tee boxes were in really good shape, level and lush. Fairways were very nice and lush with descent roll out and the ball sitting up nicely. Rough was very healthy and thick, 2-3 inches in most areas with some areas being a little longer. Was in two green-side bunkers that had very nice white sand. Greens were in good shape rolling medium pace and fairly smooth.

Overall course was in really good shape. Rack rate is a little steep here but if you can find a deal it is worth playing.

Best Playing Conditions 2017

Click HERE for our cornerstone article presenting Awards to the Best Playing Conditions 2017.

Posted on January 24, 2018November 16, 2019 by Vic Flores

Mt. Woodson Golf Club Awarded Worth the Green Fee 2017 for San Diego County

WTGF Mt Woodson Golf Club 2017 - San Diego County

Mt. Woodson Golf Club Awarded Worth the Green Fee 2017 for San Diego County

Congratulations to Mt. Woodson Golf Club winning our Worth the Green Fee 2017 Award for San Diego County.

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.

#Recent Golf Course Review

abbacat
Posted: 10/04/17 9:40a
Member Since: May 27, 2013
From: Trabuco Canyon

I played yesterday joined by rudyclub. I used the birthday deal of $12 cart fee. The guys in the pro shop were so friendly and it was no problem that I had forgotten to bring the printed voucher with me. This was my third time playing here and it was, without any doubt, the best conditions I’ve ever seen here. The fairways were lush with hardly any brown spots. There were quite a few divots along the way but none that affected my lies. The tee boxes were not all level and had lots of divots but again, no problem. I was in two bunkers. One was very damp but both had plenty of sand. The greens were awesome. They were so soft that ball marks were really deep but it seemed the players before us did a good job of repairing theirs because I found very few other than my own to fix. The greens are challenging with some hard to see breaks and a good medium fast speed. This is such a fun course. It’s short but definitely challenging with its target style layout. That, combined with the beautiful scenery, has made Mt. Woodson a favorite. If it was closer I’d play it a lot more often. Highly recommended .

Worth the Green Fee 2017

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Posted on January 22, 2018November 16, 2019 by Vic Flores

Eagle Falls Golf Course Awarded Worth the Green Fee 2017 for Palm Springs Region

WTGF Eagle Falls 2017 - Palm Springs Region

Eagle Falls Golf Course Awarded Worth the Green Fee 2017 for Palm Springs Region

Congratulations to Eagle Falls Golf Course winning our Worth the Green Fee 2017 Award for Palm Springs Region.

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.

#Recent Golf Course Review

xazntigerx
Posted: 01/09/18 8:49p
Member Since: Oct 21, 2007
From: Dublin, Ohio

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Eagle Falls Golf Course Indio California GK Review Guru Visit Hole 18

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Eagle Falls Golf Course Indio California GK Review Guru Visit Hole 14

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Played here 1/8/18 on a relatively cool cloudy day. Few sprinkles dropped on us but not enough to effect our golf. What can I say about Eagle Falls? Its one of my favorite course in the area and I am always pleased with the experience here. It has great layout and conditions are always in top notch condition. Bunkers could be little better but I’m really being picky here since I’ve gotten to play at Mission Hills Country club and their sand.

Customer service by the cart guys could use little improvement but not bad enough to deter you from coming to the course. These guys seem to want to be anywhere else but here. Pro-shop guys were cordial so no issues there. This is one of the course I always look forward to visiting and it never disappoint. Hopefully I’ll get another opportunity in the future.

Worth the Green Fee 2017

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Posted on January 21, 2018November 16, 2019 by Vic Flores

Quail Lodge Golf Club Awarded Best Playing Conditions 2017 Central California

Best Playing Conditions 2017 Quail Lodge & Golf Club - Central California

Greenskeeper.Org Awards Quail Lodge Golf Club – Central California’s Best Playing Conditions 2017

Congratulations to Quail Lodge Golf Club for winning Best Playing Conditions 2017 for Central California.

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.

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Quail Lodge & Golf Club Carmel, CA. Hole 1

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Quail Lodge & Golf Club Carmel CA. Hole 7 view of green complex

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#Recent Golf Course Review

ecjaye949
Posted: 07/04/17 5:07p
Member Since: Mar 31, 2009
From: Mission Viejo, CA

Played 6/29 @ 810 am as a 2 some. POP 4 hrs, there was nobody out there (semi-private).

All grass range, no fee for balls. You could beat balls all day long. Nice short game area and putting green, did I say they were in perfect condition? By far the best conditioned course I’ve ever played, from tee box to fairways to greens 9.5/10. Greens were absolutely perfect , I mean perfect. Every put would roll so pure. If you did miss, it was all on you. Felt bad taken divots from the fairways they were that good. One thing you need is a laser range finder, all they have is 100, 150, 200 markers , that’s it.

Had a stay and play package with 2 free rounds of golf, great deal. Played Pebble later that day, great warm up course and in way better condition.

Best Playing Conditions 2017

Click HERE for our cornerstone article presenting Awards to the Best Playing Conditions 2017.

Posted on January 20, 2018November 16, 2019 by Vic Flores

Rancho Solano Golf Club Awarded Worth the Green Fee 2017 for Northern California

WTGF Rancho Solano 2017 - Northern California

Rancho Solano Golf Club Awarded Worth the Green Fee 2017 for Northern California

Congratulations to Rancho Solano Golf Club winning our Worth the Green Fee 2017 Award for Northern California.

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.

#Recent Golf Course Review

BGarcelon
Posted: 07/28/17 8:58a
Member Since: May 15, 2015
From: Walnut Creek

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Rancho Solano Golf Course Fairfield California Hole 7 GK Guru Visit

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Rancho Solano Golf Course Fairfield California Hole 2 GK Guru Visit

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I played Rancho Solano with Johnny GK & CIT on 7/20. Part of a 36 hole day up in Fairfield.

We tee’d off promptly at 7:15AM, weather was perfect in the high 60’s with just a hint of a breeze.

Rancho Solano is tucked into the hills between Fairfield and the Green Valley area. It’s about a 5 min drive off Interstate 80 which makes it very accessible to anyone headed to Sacramento or San Francisco from the Valley, and only 20 minutes from the 680/24/4 corridor.

The course was in great shape, from the tees thru the greens. From the blue tees the course runs around 6500yds. You don’t need to be long off the tee to score here.

The fairways are very accessible and fair, with some mild to aggressive doglegs.

Once you get to the greens the game changes. The greens are very large with many contours, ridges, and tiers. The pin placement for the day made for some challenging putts. Your short game will make or break you here.

I really enjoy this course and the unique challenge of the green complex’s.

Worth the Green Fee 2017

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Posted on January 19, 2018November 16, 2019 by Vic Flores

La Purisima Golf Course Awarded Best Playing Conditions 2017 Santa Barbara County

Best Playing Conditions 2017 La Purisima Golf Course - Santa Barbara County

Greenskeeper.Org Awards La Purisima Golf Course – Santa Barbara County’s Best Playing Conditions 2017

Congratulations to La Purisima Golf Course for winning Best Playing Conditions 2017 for Santa Barbara County.

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.

#Recent Golf Course Review

rgm2525
Posted: 01/06/18 8:57p
Member Since: Jan 24, 2005
From: chatsworth

Played 1-6-18 first out as a single playing in a little under 2 1/2 hours. With nobody in front of me, nobody behind me, and no maintenance people around it felt like I had my own private golf course. Course conditions haven’t changed much since last time I played here. Rough my have been cut down a little lower, and greens were a little softer, but everything else was in the same good shape.

stamiam
Posted: 11/18/17 1:03p
Member Since: Apr 26, 2003
From: Santa Monica, CA

One of the best and most challenging courses in CA. The course is in a beautiful area with rolling hills and trees if you hit your shots offline. The course looks benign but it is very tough. While the fairways and greens are in excellent shape, the rough is bumpy, can be very tough and is inconsistent. You are at the mercy of your lies when you miss the fairway. A couple tee boxes could be fixed – mostly uneven, but this is minor to me, overall they are OK. The wind almost always picks up in the afternoon making the course more of a challenge. The sand traps sometimes are firm and there are a lot of high lips so it depends where you are in the trap as to difficulty.

The 15th hole can be played safely by hitting it straight, but the hole would play better if they cleaned up (it is bare, bumpy, dusty and with a lot of burrowing animal holes) the area left of the bunkers on left side of fairway and allow a good shot in that direction.

Other than that the course is a gem. Usually only crowded (and still mildly) on the weekends. Great people work there and it is a hidden gem.

Best Playing Conditions 2017

Click HERE for our cornerstone article presenting Awards to the Best Playing Conditions 2017.