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River Course at Alisal
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The River Course at Alisal enjoys a scenic backdrop provided by the foothills of the beautiful Santa Ynez Mountains. Stands of mature live oaks, native sycamores, and elderberry trees sway against the vivid hues of the mountains. Though scenery abounds, don't get too distracted because the golf course demands a fair amount of attention. It's a challenging but not punishing layout that features a variety of hazards that will reward length and accuracy. Seemingly wide fairways are bordered by mounding and the large greens have subtle but tricky undulations. One of the toughest holes is the par-4 seventh, which has a challenge waiting for you everywhere you look. A beautiful vineyard runs the length of the hole on one side and on the other, there is a lake that runs all the way up to the green.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 72 | 6830 yards | 72.7 | 125 |
| Blue | 72 | 6451 yards | 70.9 | 121 |
| White | 72 | 6099 yards | 69.5 | 118 |
| White (W) | 72 | 6099 yards | 75.7 | 132 |
| Red (W) | 72 | 5710 yards | 73.8 | 128 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold M: 73.0/128 W: 80.2/139 | 570 | 385 | 420 | 227 | 580 | 396 | 437 | 357 | 173 | 3545 | 428 | 538 | 147 | 393 | 521 | 353 | 398 | 128 | 451 | 3357 | 6902 |
| Blue M: 70.9/123 W: 77.7/134 | 558 | 366 | 398 | 201 | 560 | 376 | 405 | 332 | 151 | 3347 | 408 | 524 | 135 | 357 | 494 | 331 | 369 | 115 | 373 | 3106 | 6453 |
| White M: 69.4/119 W: 75.7/130 | 524 | 350 | 380 | 182 | 550 | 356 | 396 | 311 | 131 | 3180 | 398 | 464 | 125 | 340 | 481 | 313 | 358 | 95 | 354 | 2928 | 6108 |
| Red M: 67.3/114 W: 73.2/125 | 458 | 336 | 367 | 136 | 511 | 338 | 377 | 299 | 123 | 2945 | 381 | 450 | 108 | 323 | 471 | 251 | 343 | 80 | 309 | 2716 | 5661 |
| Handicap | 13 | 11 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 15 | 17 | 2 | 14 | 18 | 8 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 16 | 12 | |||
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 7 | 9 | 5 | 15 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 13 | 17 | 2 | 10 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 14 | 6 | 18 | 12 |
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Aerated Greens
They had punched the greens a day earlier. Would have been nice to know somehow on the GolfNow app that that was the case.
Alisal #2
Hadn't played the River Course for many years. It was fun, not in the best shape, and not the hardest layout. Greens were great. Conditions overall were above average.
Nice course
Played on a Wednesday. Not much wind, about 80 degrees. Greens were great. New sand in bunkers caused a few plugged/fried egg situations. Fairways and rough were good but there are lots of animal holes and mounds throughout. At one point, my group was behind a foursome of golfers who also had wives/girlfriends on carts so there were three carts ahead of us and they were very slow. They dropped after 9 holes so the back 9 was ideal.
Great Day!
Course was in great shape! No complaints, not too many people on the course, and the greens were great!
River Course at the Alisal
I got a Hot Deal on GolfNow including a cart. I was able to start about 15 minutes early at 11:25 since there weren't many players due to the 85-90 degree temperature. I didn't have anyone in front of me until the last hole. The course is in excellent shape. The refurbished tee boxes are firm, level, and a really great way to start each hole. The greens hold approach shots very well from fairways that provide a nice, even lie. The greens are consistently smooth for putting.
Best Course in Area
I always enjoy playing at this course. The staff is amazing from start to finish. Collin really make you feel like you're going to have a great outing. His knowledge about golf and the course is very valuable. I'm definitely making this course my very favorite in the general vicinity.
Decent Value and Layout
Course is very convenient if you are visiting the Solvang area. Pro Shop staff was friendly, not a lot of staff elsewhere to help with clubs or directions. Course layout is solid, one bad hole with a tree in front of the green - 2nd par 5 on front. Fairways were bare in spots and oversaturated. Greens did not have a lot of undulation but in good condition albeit a bit slow. Pace was good although we got lucky as the groups behind us were very slow, finsih8ng a lose to an hour behind as we were eating lunch, Restaurant is very good, patio seating for sure.
Nice course
Beautiful course, reasonable rate, no one was out there when we went so it was peaceful and relaxing
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