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Golf Course Review Links at Summerly Lake Elsinore California

The Links at Summerly

Golf Course Review Links at Summerly Lake Elsinore California

Reviewed by: weber, coto de caza
I checked the weather when I woke at 4am and the forecast was 20-30 mph winds with gusts to 40+. I was going to bail, but decided to drive out and play anyway. To my surprise, the winds weren’t that bad, maybe 15 mph.

Michael in the pro shop was fantastic. He welcomed us and made us feel he really appreciated our patronage. He talked about the recent improvements and the plan they have to further improve the course and make it a positive customer experience. You could tell this guy actually cares !

While there are still many issues with conditioning, I could see a big improvement from the last time I played here. Lots of new sod has been placed on several fairways. Still many areas which need attention, but the effort is apparent. Rough: what rough ! Once off the fairway, it is just hard pan/dirt. Many of the bunkers are just terrible, some reflect they are trying! The greens were the most frustrating. They really need to be rolled, as the ball kind of “wiggles” its way towards the hole, does not keep its line at all. Speed was inconsistent.

I have never been a huge fan of links courses, but I enjoy the change. I can see the potential. I just hope they follow through and continue to improve the course, because it is so different from what I normally play, and could be a fun track once they achieve their goal. I applaud their efforts and enthusiasm. Thank you Michael for being just a great host !

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Recent Golf Course Review Links at Summerly Lake Elsinore California

The Links at Summerly

Lake Elsinore, CA

Reviewed by: gary00, san clemente
Played February 19 (2/19) using Underpar $49 Two-some on a blustery cool am cruising around for a Pace of Play (POP) of 3:40 even with a pretty steady stream of golfers leaving the 1st tee.

Starting with the Worst

Golf Playing Conditions 5.71 GOOD
Golf Playing Conditions 5.71 GOOD

Bunkers have a real abundance of rocks and pebbles.  They look groomed but are generally thin.  Good for shots from the fairway type but not so much for green-side.

Fairways are dormant and most have OK cover which is better toward the center and sketchy on the perimeters.  There are some bare areas on 3-4 of the holes for the most part had OK lies except maybe 5-6 times from the fairway.

There is no rough fairways are flanked by bare/sandy soil which at times can amplify marginal shots as they roll into more trouble like the many burms that populate the course.
Played the whites (6281 on the card and a little shorter in reality) tees level with OK cover.

Now for the Best

Greens firm generally smooth medium fast rolling well but harder to read than I remembered not being here for about 4 months. Greens are the best feature most are large with opportunity for variable pin placements and with the slope and subtle contours.  Today add the wind we faced some extra challenges and were totally out of our depth on those down wind putts toward front pin placements.  That ball just ran forever!

Friendly staff easy check in.  Very casual; go to 1st tee with no starter,  Everyone just kind of fell into line to get going. Beverage cart came around 3-4 times during the round.

The course does reflect that effort has been extended to make improvements and according to staff more is on the way. The layout is good and entertaining.  There are still has some rough spots but is worth the occasional play.