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3.2
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Pace
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Amenities
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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)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 32
Patio Dining 21
Brunch 17
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 58
Forced Carries 38
Water Hazards 36
This course/club is great for:
Locals 36
Advanced Golfers 26
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 21
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 25
Convenient to the City 19
In the 'Burbs 16

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Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Just Don't

By far.. the worse kept course I've ever stepped foot on in my life. Just don't waste your money until they have some time for upkeep.. and it is a long ways out.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 159
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Commented on 06/18/2019

You must be an owner of the course, it's in horrible condition

Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

So much potential

Staff is very friendly and professional.

Patio, bar, carts, and view from restaurant area are fantastic! Sad to see such a beautiful venue without grass on the fairways

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Making a comeback

I first played this course after it first opened about 11 years ago. I came back to it after finding a ln unbelievable deal on Golf Now. The course wasn’t in the peak condition that I remembered it in. Apparently between the drought and a few changes in ownership in the past few years have been tough on the course. I spoke with the course manager Michael, who was very friendly and helpful. He told us the course was on the comeback with some new people in charge. The greens were in good condition. The fairways were a little sparse, but playable. Nothing that was too out of the question for a links style course.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Worse course I’ve played

I payed 34 bucks for a hot now deal for an afternoon tee time on a Saturday... I wouldn’t even pay ten bucks for a twilight round here during the week... This place won’t last long

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Super disappointed

The course was completely dead. If you don’t know the lay out you have no idea where to play off the tee. I don’t think I played off one grass fairway. The green grass on the course was the greens and even those had duck turds all over them. This course is extremely over priced and in even worse condition. There’s a course in San Diego that plays for 10 bucks at twilight that’s in better shape than this.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 115
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played

Bad to worse

Seems like things are getting worse here looks like nothing is being done to make the course any better now the greens are getting bad also.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

Tee box to Fairway Dirt

That's all there is, no grass on tee box and fairways but dirt and small rocks.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Links course

I loved this links course, the greens are great, if a little tricky, also sand traps and tee off areas. Clubhouse, bar, pro shop and staff all excellent. Grass on the fairways is dorment in places so it looks a bit brown or burnt but that’s not so unusual for a links, with time and some watering it will come back to 5 star condition. Its still a challenging and fun course and if you get lucky your ball can run on great.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 159
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 159
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

WHAO!

Too many large bare areas on fairway. Greens need a lot of help........

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 159
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Bad shape underconstruction

The course was in bad shape no grass seems like its under construction. They should close it down instead of charging a fee when the course is in bad shape

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 159
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Real Links golf!

Nestled in the foothills, this piece of property where The Links at Summerly reside, appears underground, as the whole course sits at eye level making it difficult to see landing spots on the rolling fairways, a charming links characteristic. I felt as though I was playing Carnoustie, it was very uniquely European.

I really enjoyed the type of golf that I got to play. It’s different than any other course I’ve played in the area, a fun challenge. The course layout is great, the conditions will only improve, it’s January after all, the grass is Bermuda, which is dormant this time of year. As the year progresses, and the conditions improve, this is going to be a gem, highly recommended, and very easy to get to from San Diego or Los Angeles:

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Brown and beat up

Beat up course. Very tight fair ways lots of shots off dirt no water in the ponds Sand Taps are all rock the size of golf balls . compared to pics on golf now that Advertise the course. Night and day difference Wow!

Won’t be back !

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Mmmmmm

Course was really bad... greens were okay, other then that course has gone back done....:/ sad to see it go backwards again...

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 159
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 159
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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