Mountain Vista GC - Santa Rosa
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4.4
748 Reviews (748)
5 Stars
410
4 Stars
264
3 Stars
41
2 Stars
14
1 Stars
19
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.3
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.1
92.7%
Recommend this course
694 out of 748 reviews
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4.6
25 Reviews (25)
5 Stars
16
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.8
Value
4.5
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.6
100.0%
Recommend this course
25 out of 25 reviews
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4.6
31 Reviews (31)
5 Stars
19
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.5
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.5
96.8%
Recommend this course
30 out of 31 reviews
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Course Highlights
This desert course consistently impresses with pristine fairways, fast true-rolling greens, and a layout that blends accessible and challenging holes. Friendly staff, quality practice facilities, and strong value make it a compelling choice for repeat visits.

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Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 6720 yards
Slope 127
Rating 72.1
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Course Details

Year Built 1992
Golf Season Closed: September 26 - October 23
Architect Billy Casper (1992) Greg Nash (1992)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Catering

Available Facilities

Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities

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Reviews

4.4
748 Reviews (748)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 14
Patio Dining 12
Brunch 7
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 35
Water Hazards 26
Undulating Greens 24
This course/club is great for:
Locals 31
Seniors 30
Advanced Golfers 16
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 34
Worth the Drive 15
At a Resort 14

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Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing

No Replay!

As soon as we let the pro shop know that we had made reservations for a replay, they started up with excuses about not being able to play the second round at their other golf course due to cart issues. At the moment we did not make a big deal about the situation as we wanted to have a good day and play well at their first course. As we finished our first round, they picked up our carts at our car and again the excuses started about a replay. We ended up finding out by asking the real reason they were having issues that this has been going on since December! We went to their other golf course and spoke with the so called gentleman at the front desk. They all looked at us as if we were privileged to have played their golf course. They seemed unbothered and stoic to our request of being able to play their golf course because that is the reason why we drove an hour and a half out to their facility to play two rounds for $99. They harped on us that we had a good deal compared to the rack rate as we looked at them and laughed as they were trying to feed us a white herring. Of course they talked about the fine writing of “availability” On the Underpar reservation. We play in the Palm Springs area, a handful of times a year for these replays and have never ever had a situation like this especially with the pompous attitude that they had at the pro shop. They seemed numb about the situation and couldn’t care less of us as patrons. There is no indication on their website that there is a great chance that we will not be able to replay on their other track. The course was nice but not for $99. We paid to play two rounds and we only got in one round and they did not offer us any kind of free vouchers for another round, considering we were not able to play the second round because of their lack of responsibility and taking care of their carts by making certain that either they had enough or they were able to charge them. I highly recommend that you Seek another course that is going to honor the replay round and treat you with respect. These people did not give a care!

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing

No Replay!

As soon as we let the pro shop know that we had made reservations for a replay, they started up with excuses about not being able to play the second round at their other golf course due to cart issues. At the moment we did not make a big deal about the situation as we wanted to have a good day and play well at their first course. As we finished our first round, they picked up our carts at our car and again the excuses started about a replay. We ended up finding out by asking the real reason they were having issues that this has been going on since December! We went to their other golf course and spoke with the so called gentleman at the front desk. They all looked at us as if we were privileged to have played their golf course. They seemed unbothered and stoic to our request of being able to play their golf course because that is the reason why we drove an hour and a half out to their facility to play two rounds for $99. They harped on us that we had a good deal compared to the rack rate as we looked at them and laughed as they were trying to feed us a white herring. Of course they talked about the fine writing of “availability” On the Underpar reservation. We play in the Palm Springs area, a handful of times a year for these replays and have never ever had a situation like this especially with the pompous attitude that they had at the pro shop. They seemed numb about the situation and couldn’t care less of us as patrons. There is no indication on their website that there is a great chance that we will not be able to replay on their other track. The course was nice but not for $99. We paid to play two rounds and we only got in one round and they did not offer us any kind of free vouchers for another round, considering we were not able to play the second round because of their lack of responsibility and taking care of their carts by making certain that either they had enough or they were able to charge them. I highly recommend that you Seek another course that is going to honor the replay round and treat you with respect. These people did not give a care!

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great for all levels of experience

I played with my wife and 2 other singles. There is a forward tee (whites) that was perfect for my wife who doesn't hit a long ball. The back 2 tees worked for the rest of us. Conditions were excellent, and the greens were very fair. Loved it!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

amazing day at golf

Played with my son and my 15 year old grandson, both who outdrive me by a mile.

The course is in great condition and the pace is good in the afternno when most members ned their rounds.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 17
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Bronze tees mistake on yardage - Santa Rosa

I select the tees to play from based on looking at the yardage on the par 3"s. The #3 hole shows 89 yards on the card but the actual yardage was 122 on my GPS. The other holes were close enough but this was way off. I was disappointed on the back nine when the course marshal drove up to our group and dis-respecting me by initiating loud conversation with our playing partners just before I hit off the tee. Beware club cleaning was done before we putted out and a tip is expected. These are 3 areas for improvement.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 25
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 57
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 114
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked

Nice course for early season golf.

Cart path only with carts so a lot off walking

Slow play so completed 15 holes

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
First Time Playing

Course was closed

I drove 30 minutes to play your course and it was CLOSED!!! Now I have a bill over $130.00 I have to get refunded. How do I do that?

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 55
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Santa Rosa

Staff was friendly and accommodating. The course was in great condition. The pace of play was VERY slow with older players having some difficulty given it was cart path only. This allowed us to only finish 15 holes due to darkness. A bit frustrating however we would still recommend this course.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Great track

Cart path only due to over seed. Hiwnever course was great. Will be fantastic in two weeks. Go play

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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