Posted on January 12, 2019January 6, 2019 by Vic Flores

WINNER Journey at Pechanga #BestPlayingConditions 2018 – Inland Empire

Congratulations to Journey at Pechanga for Winner of 2018 Best Playing Conditions for the Inland Empire.

Congratulations to all the great golf courses out there that won Best Playing Conditions for their Region. Haven’t thought of playing there? Consider this a wake up call and give their golf course a try.

Journey at Pechanga 2018 Winner Best Playing Conditions for Inland Empire

Greenskeeper.Org presents the winner for 2018 Best Playing Conditions in the Inland Empire to Journey at Pechanga.

We’ve waited all year for the results, and the results are in. Greenskeeper.org proudly presents it’s Best Playing Conditions Awards for 2018.

Not to be confused with our other award “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. These golf courses distinguish themselves by providing consistent, exceptional playing conditions.

The job of the superintendent is the life blood of the golf course industry 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.

Greenskeeper.org’s registered 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. Greenskeeper.org views it’s Best Playing Conditions Awards as it’s highest honors.

Want to treat yourself to some choice conditions? Want and experience you can remember? Consider playing at one of these great golf courses in your area.

Click HERE for our previous article: “Best Playing Conditions for 2017.”

Journey at Pechanga

mpisarski01
Posted: 12/17/18 1:02p
Member Since: Feb 11, 2012
From: Costa Mesa
D.O.P- 12/16/18
TEE TIME- 8:10
WEATHER – 40°
POP- 4HR 50MIN

Decided to head out to Pechanga for a little golf and gambling. We bought the Underpar deal which includes 2 people for $200 and a bounce back certificate. I kinda knew in the back of my head that there would be a frost delay due to the very cold overnight temperatures. Right when we walked in at 7:30 there was a sign stating that there was indeed a frost delay. The clubhouse staff let us know that we had about an hour or so before they could open the range. We decided to eat at the restaurant and the breakfast was spectacular. About thirty minutes after arriving the staff came around and let everyone know that they were going to start teeing off in 10 minuets. The only issue we had was instead of a shotgun they just teed off in order so we still ended up teeing off 1 hour after our tee time.

The Review

Course is in fantastic shape right with the exception of some Ground Under Repair (GUR) on 2,7,16,18 which are Cart Path Only (CPO) they looked to have suffered some storm damage and they had laid new Sod down already. Other than those minor issues all fairways were near perfect with consistent roll and fluffy lies. The Rough was very nasty which makes for 3 rounds in a row where balls were easily lost in the 3-5 inch rough, I will have nightmares about this for weeks. Greens were running about a 12 on the scale and were mostly firm. The par three’s seemed to be little softer than others which was a good thing. Tee’s need to be moved but they all were well spaced and provided a level hitting surface. I did notice that each hole had 2-3 Super Lush tee boxes that maybe they are using for a tournament. These boxes were twice as nice as what they were using so it was a little confusing. I was not in any sand but per my playing partners it was fantastic.

Overall this place is a lot of fun and usually has fantastic conditions. Staff is super friendly even with the craziness of a frost delay and 5hr Pace of Play (POP.) I will gladly come back anytime. Even if you pay rack rate I think its still worth it.

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Hole 6 Copper Tees GK Plays Journey at Pechanga

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Posted on January 11, 2019January 6, 2019 by Vic Flores

WINNER Indian Wells Golf Resort #BestPlayingConditions 2018 – Palm Springs

Indian Wells Golf Resort Best Playing Conditions 2018 - Palm Springs Region

Congratulations to Indian Wells Golf Resort for Winner of 2018 Best Playing Conditions for the Palm Springs Area.

Indian Wells Golf Resort 2018 Winner Best Playing Conditions for Palm Springs Region

Greenskeeper.Org presents the winner for 2018 Best Playing Conditions in the Palm Springs Region to Indian Wells Golf Resort.

We’ve waited all year for the results, and the results are in. Greenskeeper.org proudly presents it’s Best Playing Conditions Awards for 2018.

Want to treat yourself to some choice conditions? Want and experience you can remember? Consider playing at one of these great golf courses in your area.

Click HERE for our previous article: “Best Playing Conditions for 2017.”

Indian Wells Golf Resort CELEBRITY

sd3bs
Posted: 09/10/18 6:01p
Member Since: Jul 21, 2005
From: Temecula, CA

Played here for the first time in a very well run tournament. The facility is top notch from the lot to the course. The staff does an excellent job and seems to enjoy doing it. The tee boxes were all very level with a couple being slightly thin and shaggy. The fairways are nearly perfect with total coverage tee to green. The rough was not too long on most holes – but long enough to keep shots in play and short enough to make good contact. The sand traps were well maintained and filled with plenty of quality sand. The greens were pretty large and in great condition with hardly a mark. The greens were holding shots pretty well and not as slow as other area courses I’ve played this time of year. The grounds crew does a wonderful job with this place. I’m looking forward to my next visit here and definitely recommend a round or two or three here!!

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Indian Wells Golf Resort (CELEBRITY) Indian Wells California - Hole 3 Approach — Indian Wells Golf Resort (CELEBRITY) Indian Wells California – Hole 3 Approach

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Indian Wells Golf Resort (CELEBRITY) Indian Wells California Hole 18

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Indian Wells Golf Resort PLAYERS

sparky14
Posted: 09/18/18 6:19p
Member Since: Mar 26, 2003
From: San Clemente

Indian Wells is quickly becoming one of my favorites. Even with the surprise Verti-cut happening today, but fortunately I only had to play on 3 holes that way.

Staff is awesome – got me out 2 hours early as I was ahead of schedule. Went out as single, starter told me there were 3 foursomes ahead and that I should go to #4 or #5 to start. I went to #5 just ahead of the first foursome, and didn’t see another golfer.

Verti-cut is probably done now, so my conditions report is meaningless. Count on immaculate conditions after October maintenance.

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Indian Wells Golf Resort PLAYERS Indian Wells California - Hole 6 Fairway View — Indian Wells Golf Resort PLAYERS Indian Wells California – Hole 6 Fairway View

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Indian Wells Golf Resort (PLAYERS) Indian Wells, California. Hole 17 Green-side

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Posted on January 10, 2019January 6, 2019 by Vic Flores

WINNER Rams Hill Golf Club #BestPlayingConditions 2018 – San Diego County

Congratulations to Rams Hill Golf Club Winner of 2018 Best Playing Conditions for San Diego County.

Rams Hill Golf Club 2018 Winner Best Playing Conditions for San Diego County

Greenskeeper.Org presents the winner for 2018 Best Playing Conditions in San Diego to Rams Hill Golf Club.

We’ve waited all year for the results, and the results are in. Greenskeeper.org proudly presents it’s Best Playing Conditions Awards for 2018.

Want to treat yourself to some choice conditions? Want and experience you can remember? Consider playing at one of these great golf courses in your area.

Click HERE for our previous article: “Best Playing Conditions for 2017.”

Rams Hill Golf Club

weber2323
Posted: 12/27/18 2:21p
Member Since: Apr 2, 2006
From: San Diego, CA

Teed off yesterday at about 7:30ish and only saw a 2 someone and we let a single out ahead of us and really had no one else around us the entire time. Finished a little less than 4 hours and asked the starter about going back out and we were able to get out in 15 minutes. Caught a few groups on the back so we finished as the sun had set over the mountains so we finished just in the nick of time. We got 36 holes in for $80 which is a ridiculous if you ask me.

Course conditions were very solid all around and very consistent with all the reviews from the GK outing. Greens are fantastic. They rolled really well and held shots well. Even though my putting stats were terrible I thought the speed of the greens were very fair.

Fairways were outstanding. They are about as good as you can get. Generous room in the fairway and divots were filled in. I don’t recall any blemishes in the fairways at all.

Rough had some thickness to it. It couldn’t be taken too lightly. I had a couple sitting down on me and I wasn’t able to catch the ball cleanly.

Traps were consistent and ample sand in them.

Played the back tee boxes and they were all outstanding as well. Didn’t notice much differences on the other tee boxes as well.

Staff is top notch all around. The guys in our group like it so much they are already planning another one. Definitely worth playing right now.

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Rams Hill Golf Club Borrego Springs California Hole 12

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Rams Hill Golf Club Borrego Springs California Hole 2

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Posted on January 9, 2019January 6, 2019 by Vic Flores

WINNER Indian Wells Golf Resort #BestPlayingConditions 2018 – Southern California

Congratulations to Indian Wells Golf Resort Winner of 2018 Best Playing Conditions for Southern California.

Indian Wells Golf Resort 2018 Winner Best Playing Conditions for Southern California

Greenskeeper.Org presents the winner for 2018 Best Playing Conditions in Southern California to Indian Wells Golf Resort.

We’ve waited all year for the results, and the results are in. Greenskeeper.org proudly presents it’s Best Playing Conditions Awards for 2018.

Want to treat yourself to some choice conditions? Want and experience you can remember? Consider playing at one of these great golf courses in your area.

Click HERE for our previous article: “Best Playing Conditions for 2017.”

Indian Wells Golf Resort CELEBRITY

sd3bs
Posted: 09/10/18 6:01p
Member Since: Jul 21, 2005
From: Temecula, CA

Played here for the first time in a very well run tournament. The facility is top notch from the lot to the course. The staff does an excellent job and seems to enjoy doing it.

The tee boxes were all very level with a couple being slightly thin and shaggy. The fairways are nearly perfect with total coverage tee to green. The rough was not too long on most holes – but long enough to keep shots in play and short enough to make good contact. The sand traps were well maintained and filled with plenty of quality sand. The greens were pretty large and in great condition with hardly a mark. The greens were holding shots pretty well and not as slow as other area courses I’ve played this time of year. The grounds crew does a wonderful job with this place.

I’m looking forward to my next visit here and definitely recommend a round or two or three here!!

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Indian Wells Golf Resort PLAYERS

sparky14
Posted: 09/18/18 6:19p
Member Since: Mar 26, 2003
From: San Clemente

Indian Wells is quickly becoming one of my favorites. Even with the surprise Verti-cut happening today, but fortunately I only had to play on 3 holes that way.

Verti-cut is probably done now, so my conditions report is meaningless. Count on immaculate conditions after October maintenance.

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Indian Wells Golf Resort (PLAYERS) Indian Wells, California. Hole 14 Green-side looking out on Fairway of 14

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Indian Wells Golf Resort (PLAYERS) Indian Wells, California. Hole 9

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Posted on January 8, 2019January 4, 2019 by Vic Flores

BREAKING: Greenskeeper.Org Awards Top Golf Courses Best Playing Conditions 2018

2018 Best Playing Conditions by Greenskeeper.Org

Greenskeeper.Org Awards Best Playing Conditions 2018

It’s HERE! Greenskeeper.org presents it’s Best Golf Playing Conditions Awards for 2018.

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 72,000+ Greenskeeper.org community are tabulated over 12 months. Winners are determined for each area.

We divide awards into 11 sections — San Diego County, Palm Springs, Inland Empire, Orange County, Los Angeles County, Ventura County, Santa Barbara County, Central California, Northern California and Southern Nevada.

Greenskeeper.Org Awarded For the Good of the Game Award 2017 by the CGCOA

We provide the list below in no particular order. This is done on purpose. Any golf course that provides outstanding conditions in their region should not overshadow other golf courses simply because of their location. For most avid golfers, the playing experience is what matters. Knowing where to play in your area is important.

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.

And Now our Winners for Best Playing Conditions for 2018 (in no particular order). . .

Click on images below to visit their Golf Course Home Page on Greenskeeper.Org.

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