Review Date
August 13, 2009

Overall Rating
 1 of 5

Value Rating
 2 of 5

Reviewed by: LMarine, Shoots in the 70s

Summary:
While the course is immaculately maintained and a treasure to play, the greens ruin the experience. As you've heard from the Seniors who played their US Open there in 2008, they hated how the greens were kept. The greens-keeper obviously tries to satisfy his big ego by keeping the greens as fast as possible. Were he a better greens-keepr he would have the talent to match the speed of the green to their designs. on most any green on any of the 3 courses, you can drop a ball next to any pin position and watch it roll away 10-20 feet. No exaggeration. On some greens you can putt up to a hole in the middle of the green and watch it roll back 10 yards into the fairway (or water).

I don't recommend these courses solely on how poor of a job the greens-keeper does at finding the right speed to match the green's designs and contours. He might just as well put some clown mouths and windmills out on the greens. It's a shame, too, because the rest of the course is great. I think the greens-keeper does a disservice to this fine club and leaves players with a bad attitude towards the club in general. No good putt shall go unpunished.

Customer Service:
Excellent service as you would expect from a world class resort. They all seem to know that you expect top notch responses to your needs and inquiries and meet that expectation.

Similar Courses Played:
several Troon courses
Fairbanks Ranch
Del Mar Country Club

Review Date
August 9, 2005

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 3 of 5

Reviewed by: silkrower, Shoots in the 70s

Summary:
Not as challenging as expected...I played both the east and west courses. Although pristine and well manicured, these courses didn't offer much terrain change and twists. For being so incredibly prestigious, I guess I was expecting so much more.

Customer Service:
Very good!

Similar Courses Played:
putting green was nice, along with the practice facility.