Three-word review: Worth the wait! Long-winded review: Wow! What a difference a week makes. Last Sunday, I was slated to play the highly touted Journey at Pechanga course for the first time. However, the weather was so ugly when I showed up, that I decided to cancel my tee time and play Summerly instead. I... Continue Reading →
Course Review: The Links at Summerly
Well, if you read yesterday’s post, you are probably expecting to see a course review for Journey at Pechanga here. Things don’t always go as planned. I got up this morning, eager to get out to Temecula and finally tee it up on that highly regarded course. I was excited to be taking advantage of... Continue Reading →
Crossing a Couple More Off My List
So, the life of the Golf Nomad is not always so glamourous. Sometimes you have to dig through some coal before you get to the diamonds. That’s what today’s story is all about. Tomorrow is my marquee round for the weekend. I usually don’t play on Sundays during NFL season, but my team (Atlanta, 6-0... Continue Reading →
Different Strokes for Different Folks
If yesterday’s golf adventure was a college art project, it would have been entitled “A Study in Contrast.” It was another interesting day out on the links in the Inland Empire with two vastly different courses played. But I had a lot of fun during both rounds, which just proves the fact there’s many ways... Continue Reading →
Course Review: California Oaks Golf Course
This Murrieta course used to be called The Colony and was a par-65 “executive” layout at one time. However, they updated the course and stretched it into a “regulation” par-70 track. And somewhere along the way, they decided to rename it California Oaks. I played out here this morning and it was my first time... Continue Reading →
Course Review: Moreno Valley Ranch Golf Club
Note: This course was closed for several years, but was reopened in 2020 with a new name of Rancho Del Sol Golf Club. It is now only 18 holes, comprised of what used to be the Valley and Mountain nines. Read the full updated review here. It’s been quite a few years since I last... Continue Reading →
Pro-Quality Courses at Prorated Prices
With the three-day Labor Day weekend, I wanted to play somewhere interesting. However, having just got back from a big trip recently, I didn’t want to drive too far or stay the night anywhere. Just head out on Saturday morning, play 36 somewhere nice and then head back home to enjoy all of Sunday and... Continue Reading →
Course Review: The Country Club at Soboba Springs
A friend and I played here yesterday morning for the first time in many years. We used to play out here a lot back in the day. Even though it’s a long drive, it used to be one of the best deals in SoCal. The prices were great and the course was relatively easy to... Continue Reading →
Christmas in May, La Quinta Style
Last week, a deal popped up on Underpar.com that I couldn’t pass up. $89 for a round at any of the five public PGA West/La Quinta Resort courses AND a free same-day replay round. The deal also included a $15 meal voucher and an additional replay ticket that was good for a 2-for-1 green fee... Continue Reading →
GK Saturday in Indio
Yesterday, the latest Greenskeeper.org “casual” golf outing was held at Eagle Falls Golf Course in Indio, CA. Several times throughout the year, they organize these group events for fellow GKers to get together for some good times and good golf. Though I’ve been a member of the site for many years, I’ve really gotten more... Continue Reading →
