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| - This is a beautiful golf course, designed by one of my favorites, Ted Robinson. Some of the notable courses he has designed are Sahalee, Rhodes Ranch in Las Vegas, Tuscany in Henderson, and Temecula Inn in California. Almost all of his designs have an abundance of water, and Ocotillo is no different. Throughout the course, ponds, streams, waterfalls, and fountains make this a very unusual desert course.
It makes for very interesting golf, and if you have a tendency to stray off line, very difficult. There are three nine hole courses that depending on the day, are combined for 18 holes. All are very playable if the correct tees are selected, and range from red - 5100 to gold - 6700.
The course is in great condition, and managed by Troon Golf. They do a very good job, and keep the course in very good to excellent condition. There is a driving range, and above average practice facilities. It might be noted that the course is surrounded by homes, but they are very out of the way, and a player doesn't have to worry about hitting into them. Pace of play varies, depending of course on what kind of group you have in front of you. Usually you can finish between four and five hours, and usually there is a marshall on the course.
Bernard's is also very nice, and is a great place to relax after 18 holes. They have a snack bar, full bar, and full service restaurant, so you have a wide range of choices. The service is fast, friendly and efficient.
The only downside was that several of the persons working in the pro shop were not very outgoing - very business like, but not very social.
However, all in all, a great experience, and I will make this one of my favorite courses in the valley.
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