Posted on February 14, 2020February 19, 2020 by Vic Flores

2019 Best Playing Condition for Southern California — Desert Willow Golf Resort

BPC-Desert Willow GR - Best Playing Conditions - SoCal 2019

Best Playing Conditions Award 2019 by GreensKeeper.org

This year GreensKeeper.org awards Cascata Best Playing Conditions 2019 for the Southern Nevada.

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 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.

The rating system used on Greenskeeper.org is in part created by superintendents. GreensKeeper.org’s trademark and creed, “Know Before You Go”®, centers on communicating these current playing conditions.

How Awards Winners Are Determined

Golf Course reviews and ratings submitted by our 78,000+ 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 #GolfCourseReview

Firecliff

rgm2525
Posted: 12/17/19 7:32p
Member Since: Jan 24, 2005
From: chatsworth

Played 12-9-19 with Nick, Gary, and Pedro teeing off just after noon and finishing in a little over four hours.

Tee boxes were level and lush and in great condition. Fairways were very green and lush with great lies and decent roll out. Rough was very lush and thick, 3-4 inches and a club grabber. Bunkers had good quality sand in them and were well groomed. Greens were in great shape rolling true at medium/fast pace and semi-soft.

Very fun semi-challenging course with a great risk/reward finishing hole heading back into the clubhouse. Definitely one of the better conditioned courses in the valley right now.

Mountain View

sd3bs
Posted: 09/09/19 5:59p
Member Since: Jul 21, 2005
From: Temecula, CA

Early morning 4.5 hour round on a well conditioned course. Staff is top notch as well as the facilities and carts.

The tee boxes were all very level with great coverage. The fairways were in excellent shape with fantastic coverage. The rough was a few inches in length and was frustrating to hit shots from (I hit many from it). The bunkers were the best I’ve had to play from that I can ever remember. The greens were a little dry and the holes were dried out pretty badly and not fair to the golfers. There was very few ball marks on them but somebody in front of our group was dragging their feet on every green.

The course is in great shape and I definitely recommend a round or two. Great day at Desert Willow.

GreensKeeper.org Awards Best Playing Conditions 2019

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.

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.

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.

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.”

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 5 — Indian Wells Golf Resort (CELEBRITY) Indian Wells California – Hole 5

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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 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 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 23, 2018November 16, 2019 by Vic Flores

Rams Hill Golf Club Awarded Best Playing Condtions 2017 for Southern California

Best Playing Conditions 2017 Rams Hill Golf Club - Southern California

Greenskeeper.Org Awards Rams Hill Golf Club – Southern California’s Best Playing Conditions 2017

Congratulations to Rams Hill Golf Club for winning Best Playing Conditions 2017 for Southern California.

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.

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

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#Recent Golf Course Review

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

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.

Posted on January 18, 2018November 16, 2019 by Vic Flores

Goose Creek Golf Club Awarded Worth the Green Fee 2017 for Southern California

WTGF Goose Creek Golf Club 2017 - Southern California

Goose Creek Golf Club Awarded Worth the Green Fee 2017 for Southern California

Congratulations to Goose Creek Golf Club winning our Worth the Green Fee 2017 Award for Southern California.

“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

xcamman
Posted: 01/10/18 2:01p
Member Since: Dec 6, 2002
From: Valencia, CA

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Goose Creek Golf Club Mira Loma California GK Review Guru Visit - Looking back on Hole 18 from Green — Goose Creek Golf Club Mira Loma California GK Review Guru Visit – Looking back on Hole 18 from Green

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Played this morning at 6:50 with three other friends. Goose is one of my favorite courses but was wondering how it would play after the last two days of rain. All considering, the course drains out pretty well.

There was some water in the bunkers, but moved my ball a club length. In the two bunkers I was in shots had a little too much bounce with my wedge on the wet sand. I bogeyed both holes. Not their fault, mine. They let us us drive the carts on the fairways so, apparently they didn’t think it was that wet. Greens were great considering winter conditions right now.

We played in under four hours. The course is a ways from my stomping grounds, but always a joy to play.

Worth the Green Fee 2017

Find out about our other regional awardees. Click HERE.

Posted on January 26, 2017November 16, 2019 by Vic Flores

Winner #2016 @RamsHillGolf #Golf #BestPlayingConditions #SouthernCalifornia

Congratulations to Rams Hill Golf Club for 2016 Winner Best Playing Conditions for Southern California.

Rams Hill Golf Club 2016 Winner Best Playing Conditions for Southern California

This year we have expanded our awards to 11 regions! @GreenskeeperOrg Winner #2016 @RamsHillGolf #Golf #BestPlayingConditions #SouthernCalifornia #Breaking

We’ve waited all year for the results , and the results are in. Greenskeeper.org proudly presents it’s Best Playing Conditions Awards for 2016.

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 2016.”

Rams Hill Golf Club

bsparks1961

Posted: 01/16/17 7:14a
Member Since: Aug 21, 2010
From: Lake Forest

Finally got out to play this highly regarded and suggested course. WOW! Easily in my personal top 3 public course I have ever played. from a course condition, it probably is in the top 2.

We have seen the Golfweek note saying Rams Hill is the 3rd best public course in California behind only Pebble and Spyglass, well we have played both of those within the last year, and course condition-wise, it is FAR superior to Pebble. Put things into perspective, there are so many reviews already, I can only say as a first timer I was blown away.

Tee to green there is simply nothing out of place. This course is a MUST play. Suck it up and make the drive. For me from Lake Forest it took us 2 hours and 35 mins. to get there and it is a really nice drive to just chill out and enjoy. I would rate this in the 9.8 to 9.9 area….only reason not to give a 10 was “lack of GPS” and “no mayo on the club sandwich.”

Hey Golf Digest – this course absolutely deserves to be in the Top 100 US public courses list for 2017 and TOP course list in California.

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Rams Hill Golf Club Borrego Springs California

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2016 Best Playing Conditions for Southern California - Rams Hill Golf Club — 2016 Best Playing Conditions for Southern California – Rams Hill Golf Club

aakes90278
Posted: 01/10/17 5:29p
Member Since: Dec 28, 2002
From: redondo beach

Okay call me crazy, I have heard all the great things said about Rams Hill so I thought I would decide for myself. I made the 3 hour drive with 2 others yesterday in pouring rain to play here.

The weather reported that the rain would be light and would stop at 9:45 am so I made a 10:20 tee time. We arrived at 9:45 and the rain stopped at 10:10.

This place is golf heaven in the desert! Conditions were near perfect other than the winds that picked up on the back nine. Greens were 10-11 speed, tee boxes immaculate, fairways perfect, sand was great, and the course is a real gem. We bought the $150 twosome special and they charged our 3rd only $80 which was great. The round came with $15 credit vouchers for food so we stayed for lunch before driving home. It was a long day but was a real joy for us all.

Thanks to all the GK’ers for the spot on reviews. We will be back soon!

Why Did We Expand the Regions?

It’s simple. Greenskeeper.org has been growing. We expanded the number of regions because golfers like you have reported about golf course conditions of the golf courses you play. In short golfers come to us if they want informative, relevant golf course reviews and it’s all due to your, our GK Community’s, diligence. You let us know your experiences and well if we hear about it everyone else does too.

Why so Many Regions?

Golf is an experience and every experience is unique. Different golf courses offer different experiences. What we look for in golf course reviews offers a little insight into every golf course we play. Not just one point of view but many, and by providing many different points of view you get a clearer picture of what each golf course has to offer. To that end we felt it necessary to provide regions with their own highlighted golf course. Local players can enjoy the fact there is a great facility they can play just around their corner. Golfers looking to experience new golf courses can play these and experience first-hand these unique golf experiences. Put simply, we allow not just your high-end. daily fee courses to shine but the local municipal as well. They all deserve a fair shot and they all deserve to shine.

Look for additional Golf Course highlights from our Best Playing Conditions for 2016.