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As the previous reviewer said, it's only 6600 from the tips, but I've never seen all the back tees tipped out, so it's probably closer to 6300. But it's not the length that will get you here. These greens have some serious slope to them. I know we're not talking about Augusta or Oakmont here, but this is definitely a course where it helps to have played the course several times and know what spots on each green you need to hit it to if you want to have a good run at birdie. Put it this way: I hit 14/18 GIR on Monday and had ONE somewhat flat putt, and that wasn't until #18. Luckily, it's slow Bermuda grass, or else most greens would be a three-putt waiting to happen.
Most all the holes have some good character to them, the rates are very reasonable, staff is friendly enough, lots of trees to provide shade in the summer, some of the best (if not the best) twilight specials in town, and the course is always in at least above-average condition. That is saying something for a muni.
My only complaints:
- Don't come here during peak days and times. It's a guaranteed 5+ hour round. I know that's typical muni golf, but the rangers sitting on their hands not doing anything adds to the irritation.
- They should take a cue from Papago's renovation plan and remove several dozen trees. There's too many unsightly dead pines and eucalyptus. Plus, even if all the dead/dying trees were removed, there would still be plenty of trees for both scenery/shade and strategic purposes.
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