Posted on September 20, 2019September 17, 2019 by Vic Flores

Golf Course Review Morro Bay Golf Course Morro Bay California

Morro Bay Golf Course

Golf Course Review Morro Bay Golf Course Morro Bay California

Reviewed by: Nickesquire, Cambria, CA

Walked the Blacks (6360/70.8/119) in 4H, 45M with Dale, Lonnie and Gary mid day for $32. Partly cloudy, breezy and around 70 made for nice golfing conditions. However, we played behind the foursome from hell. Sharing rental clubs, 2 looked like beginners and 2 looked like they had never played before. They were off to such a slow start that the Marshall told them to start playing best ball halfway up the first fairway.

Their group had already hit roughly a dozen shots and were still barely 200 yards from the tee? 3+ consecutive whiffs were not uncommon. By the 5th tee group members were hitting extra tee shots after their first few attempts went less than 20 yards.

Multiple players quit behind them after the first 6 holes took 2 hours. After two in our group left after 9, they finally waived us through on 14 fairway with holes 15-18 wide open. So they were at least 4 holes behind by that point, because a foursome teed off right in front of them.

We had completed our round and were driving away when they were on 17 green? It seemed like a lot longer than a 4H, 45M round. Glad I was walking and pacing things at least somewhat. It would have been really irritating riding between shots and waiting even longer. The Marshall talked to them twice, without much improvement. Whatever happened to start on the driving range, then play par 3 courses, then move up to executive courses and only when you can at least hit the ball consistently, graduate to a regulation course? Collectively they had no business on a regulation golf course.

The Review

The kikuyu tees were mostly lush, Good overall, but most of the par 3’s were chewed up with divots.

The kikuyu fairways were lush and maintained high, not much roll on these fairways.

The mostly kikuyu rough was lush, not high but thick. It would quickly kill your shots, very little roll, one bounce and stop.

There are only a few sand traps on the course. Was not in any, but they looked okay.

The smallish poa annua greens putted medium speed and were smooth. Some of the softest greens I have putted on in awhile, actually backed up several irons on these greens.

No GPS on the basic carts, small driving range that is shorter clubs only. Customer service was excellent, quick efficient check in, friendly starter who was later the Marshall. Usually no drink cart here.

Additional Thoughts

While there are some shorter holes to start, this is a deceptively long course because of the hills, usual 1-2 club ocean breeze and the kikuyu. Two par 3’s from the Blacks that today were playing 238 and 243 to back pins. I frequently use almost every club in my bag on this course.

Recommended.

Posted on June 15, 2019June 5, 2019 by Vic Flores

Golf Course Review Morro Bay Golf Course Morro Bay California

Morro Bay Golf Course

Golf Course Review Morro Bay Golf Course Morro Bay California

Reviewed by: 24hourgolf, Monterey Park
Played yesterday.

First off and done in 2.5 hours (glad of that, it was packed when we finished). Played under cloudy skies (and no wind) which cleared up after 9, allowing one to see the beautiful Morro Bay views.

This is a course I could play many times during the week, if I lived in the area. Truly a beautiful layout and superbly maintained.

The Review

Tee boxes were spotless. Fairways were mowed, clean and provided great lies and roll, all round. Rough was not tall/penal and was playable. Greens were perfect and after reading the previous review and following the instructions, I had an enjoyable round of golf.

It is like playing 2 different courses (IMO).

The front 9 is above the clubhouse, with elevation changes and the back 9 is across the road and below the clubhouse and much flatter from tee to green.

Customer service was excellent at all levels.

They are even running a special every day (including weekends) for $13 after 3 PM. With the long days and no doubt sunny skies in the afternoon, this would be a great play. And don’t be afraid of the huge wild turkeys (the ones with 2 legs) that roam the property. And when I say huge, I mean huge.

Final Thought

Highly recommended when in the area.

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Posted on May 26, 2019May 22, 2019 by Vic Flores

Golf Course Review Morro Bay Golf Course Morro Bay California

Morro Bay Golf Course

Golf Course Review Morro Bay Golf Course Morro Bay California

Reviewed by: mnielson, Cambria CA
Played Morro Bay in our annual Eclectic Tournament.

A little drizzle to begin, then a beautiful day until the winds came up. But the course, as usual, was in excellent condition. If you have not played this course, the challenge are the greens. Up and downs are not common but three putts are. If you are above the hole on most greens, you’ve made a great first putt to two putt. There is no water and only three bunkers, so tee to green is not a problem, although it plays longer since the grass allows almost no roll after landing.

I belong to this club as it’s one of my favorite courses anywhere.

Posted on March 1, 2018February 21, 2018 by Vic Flores

Recent Golf Course Review Morro Bay Golf Course Morro Bay California

Morro Bay Golf Course

Morro Bay, CA

Reviewed by: Nickesquire, Rancho Mirage, CA

Walked the Blues (6083/69.6/116) in 4H with Vince in breezy conditions in the 50’s. $32 to walk, tough walking course with all the hills. We occasionally waited on the walking 2some in front of us but things moved well overall.

You do not expect a hilly course less than a mile from the beach. This layout would remind you much more of a mountain course than a beach course. Not tight, the tree lined fairways are constantly up down hills, some severely up/down.

The tees were mostly decent, mowed down and well maintained.

Both the fairways and rough had good coverage. More winter thin than lush, but they both played decently.

There are only a few sand traps on the course. Was not in any, but they looked decent walking by, few foot prints.

The smallish greens putted nice. Medium fast, smooth and held approach shots well. No large tiers or mounds, these greens are old school… but there are few straight putts and anything above the hole and you are in trouble on numerous greens. Really liked the greens, saw the lines well.

The par 71 layout is a plus. Three par 5’s, four par 3’s, with all the par 3’s playing downhill, so the yardages are deceptive. Some doglegs, a couple of blind tees shots. The area around the greens is mowed down like a links course, so everything from a putter to a lob wedge may be a viable option from 15 yards off most greens. Customer service was good, checked in and right out to the 1st tee. No drink cart, Marshall out patrolling but just seemed to glance on his way by. I would definitely play here again, very fun course. Recommended.