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DeBell Golf Club Awarded Worth the Green Fee 2017 for Los Angeles County

WTGF DeBell Golf Club 2017 - Los Angeles County

DeBell Golf Club Awarded Worth the Green Fee 2017 for Los Angeles County

Greenskeeper.Org "Know Before You Go®"
Greenskeeper.Org “Know Before You Go®”

Congratulations to DeBell Golf Club winning our Worth the Green Fee 2017 Award for Los Angeles 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
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

rgm2525
Posted: 12/31/17 5:46p
Member Since: Jan 24, 2005
From: chatsworth

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DeBell Golf Club Burbank California GK Review Guru Visit - Hole 6
DeBell Golf Club Burbank California GK Review Guru Visit – Hole 6

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DeBell Golf Club Burbank California GK Review Guru Visit - Hole 3
DeBell Golf Club Burbank California GK Review Guru Visit – Hole 3

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Golf Playing Conditions 6.49 GOOD
Golf Playing Conditions 6.49 GOOD

Played 12-28-17 walking for $22, teeing off at 6:40 and finishing at 9:30 as a threesome. Greens for the most part were in good shape, some had some issues around the edges but most rolled pretty smooth with medium/fast speed. They were a little firmer on the back side but still held good shots. Fairways were starting to look a little thin but there were still decent lies. Rough was not to long with a few bare areas. Didn’t go into any bunkers but from watching playing partners some seemed to be a little thin while others seemed to have an ample amount of sand. Tee boxes were okay, some being lush while others were thin. Winter conditions seem to be setting in, but overall course is still in descent shape.

Worth the Green Fee 2017

Find out about our other regional awardees.  Click HERE.

Greenskeeper.Org Awards Top Golf Courses Worth the Green Fee 2017
Greenskeeper.Org Awards Top Golf Courses Worth the Green Fee 2017

 

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Rams Hill Golf Club Awarded Best Playing Conditions 2017 San Diego County

Best Playing Conditions 2017 Rams Hill Golf Course - San Diego County

Greenskeeper.Org Awards Rams Hill Golf Club – San Diego County’s Best Playing Conditions 2017

Greenskeeper.Org "Know Before You Go®"
Greenskeeper.Org “Know Before You Go®”

Congratulations to Rams Hill Golf Club for winning Best Playing Conditions 2017 for San Diego 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
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.  

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Rams Hill Golf Club Borrego Springs California GK Review Guru Visit
Rams Hill Golf Club Borrego Springs California GK Review Guru Visit

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Rams Hill Golf Club Borrego Springs California GK Review Guru Visit
Rams Hill Golf Club Borrego Springs California GK Review Guru Visit

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#Recent Golf Course Review

abbacat
Posted: 01/10/18 8:40a
Member Since: May 27, 2013
From: Trabuco Canyon

Golf Playing Conditions 9.48 IMMACULATE
Golf Playing Conditions 9.48 IMMACULATE

I joined in the GK fun on 1-7-18. This was my fourth time to Rams Hill and it still surprises me to see this beautiful oasis out in what seems to be the middle of nowhere. From the lady who greeted me at the entrance gate, to the staff at bag drop, pro shop, restaurant and starter, everyone was very friendly and efficient. After a nice breakfast on the patio, we headed out for some warm up. The range is one of the best. It’s completely green, has plenty of targets and is stocked with ProV1 balls.

The course was in its usual fabulous condition. The fairways and rough are lush and emerald green, the bunker sand soft and deep, and the greens smooth and fast. The layout is a lot fun. I played from the red tees which is make the course pretty short at 4900+ yards but no less challenging with the many sloping fairways, bunkers and false fronts. The 18th is one of the toughest finishing holes I’ve played. A decent score still eludes me on that one so I will look forward to returning for another try.

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
Greenskeeper.org Awards Best Playing Conditions 2017

 

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The Club at Sunrise Awarded Worth the Green Fee 2017 for Southern Nevada

WTGF The Club at Sunrise 2017 - Southern Nevada

The Club at Sunrise Awarded Worth the Green Fee 2017 for Southern Nevada

Greenskeeper.Org "Know Before You Go®"
Greenskeeper.Org “Know Before You Go®”

Congratulations to The Club at Sunrise winning our Worth the Green Fee 2017 Award for Southern Nevada.

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
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

stepn811
Posted: 12/06/17 5:14p
Member Since: Feb 9, 2007
From: Las Vegas

Played 12.6.17 8;45 AM start, in a group of 12 players.

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The Club at Sunrise Golf Course Review Las Vegas Nevada - Hole 14 view from fairway
The Club at Sunrise Golf Course Review Las Vegas Nevada – Hole 14 view from fairway

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The Club at Sunrise Hole 1
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Golf Playing Conditions 6.75 GOOD
Golf Playing Conditions 6.75 GOOD

The course recently re-opened after a renovation. I never played the old course previously called “Desert Rose” but several in our group had and give the new course rave reviews in comparison. This course in a Links Styled track, with undulating greens and tiers. There is a flood control drainage ditch which runs thru the entire course from hole 1 – 18. The “ditch” runs along the right side of every hole. off the tee, many holes appear to have quite narrow landing area in the fairway.

One of the guys in my group hit a straight as a string drive off the tee on 7 which landed in the middle of the fairway. We watched his ball roll to the right , off the fairway and down to “the ditch”. Therefore the tip of all tips for this course. DO NOT GO RIGHT! Even if your ball doesn’t find the actual water , the 4 inch rough and severe slope will create an awkward lie with the ball well below or above your feet on a drastic angle. A resident golfer here told me ” You have to remember they designed it as a flood control basin FIRST and golf course SECOND.” Which means the entire course slopes toward the drainage ditch. The ruff that borders the right side of the fairways is probably 3-5 inches thick in spots . Surely an effort designed to help balls stay on the course and out of “the ditch.”

Additional Thoughts

There are a couple of what I call ‘goofy’ or cartoon holes but all in all, the course was in fantastic shape. The guys in our group all said they had never seen the greens in such great shape. They were FAST ! And like many links courses, the greens were a formidable defense if you were out of position. I’m not a huge fan of links courses but I rather enjoyed this track once I realized that a 3 iron off the tee on most holes was sufficient to leave about a 150 yard 2nd. Great Value ! $25 round and that came with a $10 voucher for lunch afterward!
Club at Sunrise Las Vegas Nevada GK Coupon Golf Tee Time Special
Club at Sunrise Las Vegas Nevada GK Coupon Golf Tee Time Special

Worth the Green Fee 2017

Find out about our other regional awardees.  Click HERE.

Greenskeeper.Org Awards Top Golf Courses Worth the Green Fee 2017
Greenskeeper.Org Awards Top Golf Courses Worth the Green Fee 2017
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Greenskeeper.Org Honored For the Good of the Game 2017 Award by CGCOA

For the Good of the Game Award 2017

Greenskeeper Honored by the California Golf Course Owners Association

On November 8, 2017, Greenskeeper.org and it’s founder John Hakim (aka JohnnyGK) were recognized for their efforts to help improve the Game of Golf by the California Golf Course Owners Association (CGCOA).

Award Consideration Criteria

For the Good of the Game Award is presented to an individual/s who has worked tirelessly as an advocate for a program, initiative or cause that will help shape the future of golf in a positive way.
Award criteria includes:

  • Individual has volunteered time for a worthy golf-related cause, and always in a highly professional manner.
  • Has developed literature or program material that helps communicate the mission, purpose and/or cause in an effective and concise manner.
  • Has reached out to others encouraging them to support the cause because it is good and/or imperative to the future of the game.
  • This award is considered an “open” award and can be presented to CGCOA members and/or non-members.
Greenskeeper.Org Awarded For the Good of the Game Award 2017 by the CGCOA
Greenskeeper.Org Awarded For the Good of the Game Award 2017 by the CGCOA

Greenskeeper.Org & JohnnyGK Recognized

Greenskeeper.org is continuously connecting avid golfers with golf courses to drive more rounds and increase enthusiasm for the game.   Greenskeeper.org is considered the “Gold Standard” resource helping golfers decide where to play golf by providing not only golf course maintenance alerts but also informational, relevant, genuine golf course reviews. It is an essential marketing tool for hundreds of golf courses over the years interested in reaching golfers inexpensively and effectively through its marketing partnerships.

A Champion For The Golf Course Industry

Greenskeeper.org has stood steadfast for over 15 years in the name of healthy business practices for the golf course industry. Its goal is to work closely with golf courses to create/strengthen direct relationships with avid golfers that translate into measurable results.  From its very popular website to its successful GK Coupons, GK Gurus, Social Media Support, E-Mail Marketing and GK Plays Outings, Greenskeeper.org is dedicated building positive relationship with golfers and golf courses. If you are not already a supporter of Greenskeeper.org, please do so by contacting John Hakim golf@greenskeeper.org (805) 807-5945 and join the cause of helping the game of golf.