Review Date
February 20, 2009

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Reviewed by: mrubery, Shoots in the 80s

Summary:
Great experience. Definitely a thinking mans course. Hit a lot of irons off the tee for position. If you haven't played it before and do not have someone with you that has, invest in a yardage book as course is not well marked other than the 150yd stakes. Take time to look at the scenery. Don't make the mistake of forgetting a camera as I did if only for hole # 15. Make sure you play that hole from the tips, trust me. Be prepared to get a little muddy. Lost 7 balls total. Accuracy off tee is key. Only need driver on about 6 or 7 holes. Don't pee on a centipede. Overall rate this #2 in top courses I've played. Only Pebble Beach beats it.

Customer Service:
Very friendly and accomodating. Agree with other posters regarding beverage cart gal. Did not see them once. BYOB.

Similar Courses Played:
Aviara in San Diego, Pebble Bch, Mill Valley Muni (because of the mudd)

Review Date
January 23, 2008

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Reviewed by: bennysupreme, Shoots in the 90s

Summary:
hardest course i've ever played lost 18 balls, i played with 3 other guy (lost 3 dozen each), i even lost ball i knew was in the fairway (rained alot the week before) if you do not hit the fairway take out another ball, jungle lines most of fairways. must play smart.

Customer Service:
great gave me a military discount which help for as much golf as i played in 10 days i was there

Review Date
May 27, 2007

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Reviewed by: Eugene Cheng, Shoots in the 80s

Summary:
The course is very shot-rewarding but I dont think it is that challenging as it advertised. Maybe it's because the course layout fits my eyes. It requires accurate tee-shots and good approaches because there are 11 ravines through 18 holes. Kowning the carry and rolls for you clubs are crucial. But most holes play down hill and wind is not a big factor (on the day I played). I played the gold-tee which is 67xx yards but in reality it is about only 64xx yards. Shoot 85/92/83 in 3 rounds, lost 7 balls. The scenary itself worth the green fee. Some bunkers are harder than concrete, though.

Customer Service:
The starter and pro shop folks are friendly. Didn't see any cart gal/guy in 3 rounds.

Similar Courses Played:
Mt. Woodsen CC in San Diego, California.

Review Date
November 1, 2006

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

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Reviewed by: donn666, Scratch Golfer

Summary:
I played extremely conservatively, which is needed here, and was 2-under through 16 holes. Then the two hardest holes on the course (at least from the tips) ate me up for a Jean Van de Velde-like finish of bogey-double bogey. Hit it straight, but not necessarily too far, and you can do well on this course. Hit if off cent just a little here and there and . . . you will need at least 15 balls to play with. I randomly looked in scrub brush 20 feet below a tee box while we aiting and found 7 balls in two minutes. My playing partner found 10. Lots of elevation changes, sidehill lies and huge (three-putt caliber) greens make this a challenge. Oh, and don't forget about the wind, rain, plugged lies, and distracting beautiful scenery. The 18th hole is the toughest 18th, by far, I have ever played. If i did not get so greedy to make up for my bogey on 17, I could have parred the hole. If you know anyone who has parred 18 from any tee, you give them a pat on the back and a beer.

Customer Service:
So-so. Not many visit by the cart girl. However, our cart broke down on 15th tee (the furthest point away from the clubhouse on the course) and we had a cart in 10 minutes.

Similar Courses Played:
Hawaii golf is great, and this is the most challenging.

Review Date
June 8, 2006

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Reviewed by: lefty_dan, Shoots in the 70s

Summary:
One of the best course I've ever played. Difficult but fair. Alot of elevation change, club selection and distance control a must. Played in the middle of August, high humidity but not unbearable. Lush vegetation borders almost all the fairways, definately like playing in a jungle. Not alot of yardage markers on sprinkler heads because there is not a great need for watering due to almost daily tropical showers. Fun course even if you shot poorly.

Customer Service:
The starter at the first tee, Dexter, is great. He'll give you alot of course knowledge and on how to play the course.