Review Date
November 25, 2008

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 3 of 5

Reviewed by: tmballistic, Shoots in the 80s

Summary:
The other reviews do a nice job of describing the course, except for two things: 1) in addition to being hard and fast, the greens are very large and have a TON of undulation that will really test your chipping and putting. You need to really be able to control you ball; and 2) I think you'd be foolish to try to walk this course...not so much because of elevation, but there are some serious distances between holes.

This is a fine course and a fun layout, but if you can hit the ball reasonably straight, the difficulty in the course is around the greens.

In the winter months, you can play on Mon or Tues for $62 with cart, or before 9am Wed and Thurs for the same price.

Customer Service:
I was very impressed with the staff - very friendly and helpful.

Review Date
May 11, 2006

Overall Rating
 3 of 5

Value Rating
 3 of 5

Visitors rate this review
5.00 of 5, 2 votes

Reviewed by: mnoga, Shoots in the 70s

Summary:
Very intimidating course. Hard/fast greens that roll very true. Beautiful setting and secluded feeling. Fairly generous landing areas, but many tee shots require a forced carry over 50 to
100 yards of "jungle". Numerous uphill and downhill approach shots to rock hard greens requires tour caliber ball striking; otherwise birdies and pars are unobtainable. Several holes are either unfair or need lots of local knowledge. Fairways and greens were under stress indicating that there may be a maintenance issue. Course is not really walkable, although you can try Monday thru Thursday. I was told this was 1st course designed by architect John Harbottle III. Don't know if that is a true statement, but clearly from a playability standpoint this course has serious flaws. On the other hand, if you want to identify someone who is ready to play on any one of the major tours, then send them to the back tees at Cinnabar Hills and let them have at it.

Customer Service:
Good, definitely above average for a Public course.

Similar Courses Played:
Poppy Ridge, Coyote Creek, Pasatiempo, Poppy Hills, Spyglass, Spanish Bay, Pebble Beach, Cypress Point, San Juan Oaks.

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