Castle Creek Country Club

I'm probably spoiled since I live, and play the courses, in the La Quinta area which fairways are all like carpet even during the summer. So, I'm always amazed at the pretty ratty condition of the SD courses I play. Castle Creek's fairways are pretty crummy, condition wise, but you can't beat the fun factor and good value. The back 9 is more challenging than the front 9. Overall, an enjoyable 18 holes; and The Gopher Hole is nice, with a killer view of the course.

Good mix of holes, fun to play now and then, usually over priced for over all condition, bunkers are hard with rocks in them , making it a joke at times.

Fun to play there.....

this course has consistently fallen downhill the past 5 years. No marshalls out on the course, combined with the cheaper rates, and you routinely see "golfers" drive their carts all the way up to the green, or around it - no respect for the "no carts" boundaries. And it might take an act of god for these same "golfers" to actually repair a divot (so some greens are pretty rough)....But hey - if no one is around to enforce it.... Fairways have little to no grass left. I think they went as far as to paint the fairways for the illusion that grass exists. The rough has turned into nothing but weeds. The staff in the pro shop are comatose, good luck on them looking up from their book to say "hi" or "thanks". Snack bar is closed 75% of the time, so you have to go into the inside bar for food or drink at the turn - which will take 1/2 hour as those people are nearly as comatose as the pro shop staff. It's a shame - this used to be a really nice, under-the-radar place to play golf.

Course is improving if continued in the direction going, course will really be great all summer.

Water will be the key.

The maintaining of the fairways is very much improving to include reasonable rough without being extremely difficult.

Very basic, but the price is right. Not a difficult course, but a few tough holes, especially one very long par 5. No driving range and no on-course beverage service. On this day (Saturday?) the snack bar between the front-9 and back-9 was closed (at least in the afternoon - I teed off at 1:20). The good news is that the clubhouse bar and food service are quite good - I especially enjoy the large variety of micro-brew beers. I'd play here again, just because it's low-keyed, relaxing atmosphere.

I was first off on Saturday morning (6:00) and I had to wait for the sprinklers on the greens to stop for the first 5 holes. Other than that, the course was fine. Greens were an A+, fairways B- , tight fairways on a lot of holes. Hitting the fairway is a must. I recommend this course although it's a one and done for me.

Wonderful staff. Good course. Hot deals is the way to go.

Course was challenging but enjoyable.

I've been playing this course for over 5 years. I've seen it every shape and condition prone to courses in my area. One thing is certain. It's always been fun and memorable! It's not expensive, it's in a beautiful location, it's close to home, the staff is always friendly and it's not a "gimme" course. One of the best values in San Diego County!

Course is in good shape to play. The fairways are playable, but due to the drought conditions, some areas were brown - just make sure you don't land your ball there. Greens are good and so are the tee boxes. This course is a good place to practice your game and for the price - it is a very good value.

Fairways were in bad shape. Greens were nice. Need to get rid of ucilptice trees. The leaves are very acidic and kill grass. Had fun and played 2 rounds. Had breakfast and the customer service in the restaurant was not so good. Over all a C-.

Course fairly flat, fairways a little rough with drought conditions for this area. Greens were in nice shape, with a few par 4 holes under 300 yards from the white tees. Holes #10, 11, &12 are very close together, (watch out for wayward shots). Back nine more interesting then front. Good walking course. We had a nice time, plan on returning.

Easy to play and still some holes that will make you work!

I played with 2 young fellows. They both could hit the ball forever although the one fellow was an exceptionally good player who drove a couple of the par 4's and made eagle! The course itself had a very interesting selection of holes. Too bad the fairways are in such rough shape (no grass). The greens were good though and I certainly wasn't complaining for my $26 green fee. I'd like to have another shot at the course because I had a tough time trying to figure out the greens (speed and break) and that cost me at least 6 or 7 strokes. I'll wait though until the fairways improve. Overall though it was a FUN day!

The course is in better shape after the rains. There is more grass in the fairways, but still pretty bare in a lot of places. Should be more areas marked as under repair. Pace of play is always slow and there never seems to be a marshal or "player assistance" to move things along. There is no understanding of course etiquette for playing through and the slow players have the nerve to get mad when you go around them. It should not take 3 hours to play 9 holes.

Last time (several months ago) the course was too crowded... three or four groups waiting at the tees. This time the starter was doing his job. Well spaced, minimal waiting, people were playing ready golf. Glad we went. We will be back.

Poor condition, pace of play and starter.

Paid $34 for Saturday Morning. Great price for a par 72 course. Greens were OK, fairways pretty bare but looked good as they were painted green... Sand was inconsistent, some good some hardpan... I should know I found a lot of them. Overall good value considering the drought conditions....

Fairways playable if use winter rules. Greens good shape, tee boxes average minus. Holes 10 thru 12 very difficult if you do not hit the ball long and straight....toughest run of 3 holes in San Diego County that I have seen among 40-50 courses. Bunkers need work.

I was able to get two rounds in thanks to the special unlimited play and lunch deal. I am definitely coming back. The fairways are a hard and dry but overall I had a great time. I picked a good time to play and it wasn't crowded considering it was a holiday. The deal was outstanding on the holiday. Also recommend the Gopher Burger special for $10 more. Great deal!