Mountain Vista GC - Santa Rosa
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4.5
769 Reviews (769)
5 Stars
427
4 Stars
267
3 Stars
42
2 Stars
14
1 Stars
19
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.4
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.2
93.1%
Recommend this course
715 out of 769 reviews
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4.7
32 Reviews (32)
5 Stars
23
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.6
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.5
100.0%
Recommend this course
32 out of 32 reviews
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4.7
49 Reviews (49)
5 Stars
34
4 Stars
13
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.6
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.5
98.0%
Recommend this course
48 out of 49 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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Mountain Vista Golf Club - Santa Rosa
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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

4.5
769 Reviews (769)

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 9
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Santa Rosa does it again

Very good day at Santa Rosa. Simple amenities with friendly staff. Course was in real good condition and much better than some of the courses we have played on our trip. Will make sure this course is added to our rotation for any of our future trips.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
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
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 30
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good track for the money

This course won't beat you up but you need to go to tips to get a real challenge. It would be great if there was a set of tees between the 6100 gold and 6750 tips, a combination gold/black would up the playability for mid handicappers. Practice facilities are outstanding and greens are hard and fast but as with most mid price course in the desert, bunkers are to be avoided, clay mostly and some had water in them from the irrigation system. Staff are more interested in servicing their members than the public but if your looking for a warm up session and a game with out the after golf drinks, this is a good course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This course is beautiful.

I have played this course twice and have enjoyed it both times. The staff is great and very friendly. The layout is

challenging, but not to difficult which makes the round enjoyable.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 209
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
California Advisor
Top 50 Contributor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked

Fun Track

This is the most difficult, longest, or glitziest course you'll ever play, but is a fun play. Most holes are straight away and not real long. Water comes into play on several and houses line most fairways, but were not a real concern. Course was in great shape from tee to green, putting surfaces rolled true and tended to be a little on the quick side. All in all, a fun play and a good value. Would definitely play again, especially at the price paid.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Wish it could improve

We were with really good people although it was very slow I had my son and they wouldn't give him a discount ok course wish it could improve.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 27
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

super all around

I enjoyed and everything in golfing was top notch, except no beverage cart on a shot gun which was full., lost money.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Immaculate condition

The Mountain Vista courses are two of our favorites in the Palm Springs area. Always perfectly manicured, our only issue on this round was it was a bit slow and we waited on numerous tee boxes. It was a 4 hour and 35 minute round where we usually play in four hours if not held up but other than that a great day.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Zog
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Near perfect round

Great course...good layout, great shape, played fast with no delays. Houses can come into play but Fairways are pretty wide regardless.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Some of the best conditions in the desert!

I've been fortunate enough to play many courses in the desert, both public and private. This course, in my opinion, as far as conditions, rivals the best. Good greens, lush fairways, and pace of play was great. Super value for the money!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

You want to golf this one!

Really enjoyed every aspect of this course. Well maintained with excellent fairways and greens. Definitely one of my favourite tracks.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Wonderful afternoon.

Golf course is always in immaculate condition. Played in under 4 1/2 hours at leisurely pace. It is always one of our stops when in the desert! The Penners

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The course was in great shape even after heavy rain 2 days earlier.

Have played the Santa Rosa course many times over the past several years. This year we played three times and were very pleased with the course and the people we dealt with. Highly recommend it!!;

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 32
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great course for older players

This course had generous landing areas. The greens where surrounded by traps.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 100
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 85
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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