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Value
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Friendliness
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Pace
4.1
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3.0
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Style Links
Par 72
Length 7012 yards
Slope 142
Rating 74.1

The Links at Summerly borders Lake Elsinore, southern California's largest natural lake. The Ortega Mountains and the Cleveland Natural Forest are also the golf course's neighbors. Although it feels nicely secluded, the Links are conveniently just minutes from Temecula. The design tumbles across a rolling terrain that is accented with 3 miles of Scottish-style burns. The natural mounding was deftly incorporated throughout the golf course. The rugged landscape, reminiscent of courses in the British Isles, gives it the look and feel of a traditional links layout. It is a formidable test that features heavily undulated fairways and an abundance of kidney-shaped bunkers. Although there are some tricky holes, each one was designed to offer several different playing strategies. Thought and imagination are required, but you will also have to use every club in your back to navigate the twists and turns of the Links at Summerly.

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Course Details

Year Built 2008
Architect Cal Olson (2008)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

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2.8
1463 Reviews (1463)

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Reviews 115
Skill Advanced
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2.0
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Previously Played

False five star ratings

If you wonder why this course is rated over 3 stars it’s because the same person, probably the owner? keeps putting five star reviews and good comments, don’t be fooled by them. This course is no more than 2 stars the fairways are terrible the hardest thing about the course is trying to find a patch of grass in the middle of them. The greens have big dead spots along with dirt patches all over them, my cart was filthy dirty never cleaned before I used it that’s inexcusable! The only good part about this course is the aprons and fringe around the greens very nice and the tees are beautiful.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

So much potential

I remember when this course was new it was really nice. The last 8 years it’s gone downhill. This year it seems to be a little better. Tee boxes are all very nice. Fairways are getting better. It still lots of dirt. Greens are ok but have a lot of patches of crab grass. Clubhouse is nice but opens late and closes early. Driving range has no grass, mats only. Would love to see this place back to where it used to be.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Perfect day

Weather was perfect today. Course conditions are getting better. My husband and I are very happy to have this course close to home. We always enjoy playing here. Pro shop guys are always so friendly. Fairways are tough, happy to see this place is improving.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played

Fairways and Greens in poor condition

I use to really enjoy this course, Not now. Most greens have clumpy grass mixed in with regular green, making putts roll untrue, and bouncy. Fairways in poor condition, mostly because of the lack of grass. Almost every drive landed on dirt not grass, even though I was in middle of fairway. No sand in most bunkers. On a positive note, most tee boxes were in great shape, level with nice grass. Take that know-how and apply it to greens and fairways, and this course could be awesome.

Who ever posted the 5 star reviews, must be an owner or employee of the course, trying to manipulate the review results.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Extremely poor condition!

The course must be getting ready to close beck they certainly aren’t putting in effort into maintaining it!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 77
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Fun and challenging

Played here this morning, shot a 78. Staff are always welcoming, food is a 10/10.. This course very challenging. You must play smart or you will lose balls. 2nd shots are tough with tight lies as fairways need some work. Still a ton of fun at an unbeatable value. Will be back in a day or two.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played

No Clue how this course has 3 stars!

I’ve shot this course three times now and honestly I’m a bit dumbfounded how this has a little over a 3 star rating. 15 out of 18 holes have a majority of dirt and gravel for 90% of the fairways. The greens are atrocious as well, large patches of dirt and random patches of crabgrass all over the place. I would NOT recommend anyone go to this course unless they put a lot more money and effort into Maintainance.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 77
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Awesome

Course is playing best it has in years. Grab food at the turn you won’t be disappointed.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
2.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 77
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Fun, challenging

Great links layout. Challenging and always a good time.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 102
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Poor
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 77
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Best value

So much fun at such great value. Love playing this course. Tough layout. Course needs some work but still playable and a lot of fun. Restaurant food is second to none. Staff always welcoming. Will be back this week.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 77
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Fun and challenging

This course is always fun and constantly presents challenging shots. It’s been hot and the course is far from perfect. Still very enjoyable. You will have a lot of tight lies. Food at the restaurant is amazing. I highly recommend this course for the fun, challenging play as well as the great value.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Getting Worse

Played the course a few months back and it was pretty decent, ie decent fairways, greens were good, etc. This go around was completely different. Fairways were pretty much all dirt, greens all had potholes of dirt, dirt dirt dirt. I understand that it's been hot and we're in a drought, but if the course is going to be this much dirt, just call it a desert course and redo the landscaping.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Really good bang for the buck

Would definitely recommend this course. Great layout. Friendly staff. Good pace of play. Just lacking water like everyone else. Doing the best they can given the circumstances. Greens aren’t bad. Just the fairways.

Still a really fun course and great experience!

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 33
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 77
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Fun and Unique

This course gives you a true links experience. Tees, greens, approaches are all in good shape. Some of the fairways need some work. This is a challenging course and overall a great place to play at an excellent value.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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