Recreation Park 18 Golf Course

Started the round at 12:50pm and ended at 3:40pm (3 hours 50 minutes) thought pace of play was slow at first during the first three holes but picked up after that. Also helped that the group in front of us left at hole 16. Conditions were good! Some greens were rolling fast and some were slow, but not too bad. Fairways aren’t as smooth as skylinks in Long Beach so when I hit a low shot it doesn’t roll as far 😅

The forward tees are not much closer than white tees. If you are a short hitter, the course plays long.

Pro shop was contacted by the golfer behind us for the slow play of the group, 2 groups ahead of us. They tee'd off as they should, but by the 3rd hole, they were behind a full hole! The Marshall came out advised us of slow play and when told about his group of friends, he was visibly flustered, but did nothing. He didn't go and talk to them, he did nothing. 3 hours for 9 holes at this course is too long, so we left.

There were few greens needed some work and same for some bunkers, too. Pace was a little slow but manageable.

Great pace of play for Sunday morning. Finished in 4 hours.

I enjoy playing here often. Pace of play can be slow. The starter doesnt seem to understand or appreciate the need for the tee time intervals. He will arbitrarily get people to tee off just after the fairway is clear. This leads to backups on the ensuing holes. Many Times I have shown up early to get some practice in only to be rushed onto the teebox ten to twenty minutes before our scheduled teetime. This results in having to wait on the next holes. JUST PLAIN STUPID!!!

Ball marks do more damage as the greens are still in recovery. Pace depends on more so on the people in front of you as opposed to the course layout.

Course always runs early on tee times. Greens are healing nicely from punching on 10/2. No temp greens as previously reviewed course is playing standard.

This course is well manitained, is well organized, and is a fun place to play. Its fairly wide open fairways with target greens makes it a good challenge. Recreation Park has Several practice areas for chipping and putting and a range. Staff is super friendly too!

A discount for punch green and construction would be nice.