The Links at Lakehouse

The group ahead of us was extremely slow. The average drive in the group was about 150 yards and refused to let us play through. Our tee time was 940 on the 22nd of Jan fyi midweek not crowded and three holes open ahead of us.

Also the course was very difficult. Greens had areas that were punched or missing large sections of grass. The bunkers are very hard no sand and lots of rocks. I will have to replace my lob wedge after the bunker on 9.

I don’t think this course is a good value for the price.

Friendly staff, course conditions 7.5/10. Most fairways were in good shape. Only one fairway was pretty rough, and one green that I recall. We walked the course which was a bit challenging in itself as there a few decent hills to climb. This doesn’t take away from the course however. Some holes were moderately challenging while others provided relief. I paid for the cheaper rate as it was at an odd hour, however after playing the course, the more expensive rate would still have been a good deal. Overall very impressed with this course. Will definitely be returning.

I played Saint Marks/Lakehouse many many times over the years… It’s a average Muni with very nice facilities that have been upgraded over time… Clubhouse food are really good… But, the course is very average of more important. The grades are in Horrible shape!!! About 2/3 of the greens have major fungus dry areas and it’s almost unputtable… Frequently we were moving the ball to areas that were not burned out dirt. They charged $85 to walk and I would probably not come back out until I hear that the greens are a lot better… Sounds like they need a new greenskeeper.

A semi-busy Sunday, pace was good. No hold ups during the round. Fairways in good condition overall, no so the greens - more work need to restore surfaces.And the sand in the bunkers was wet everywhere, more like playing dirt.

greens have a disease, mudding places on fairways from uneven watering, t boxes beat up

I have played this course over 10 times now, and it is in one of the more fun parts of San Marcos. With great views, friendly staff, and a great range/club house this course feels like a country club at the entrance. However, once you leave the first hole, you notice a significant drop off in quality of the course. With other golf courses in the area having the same price of admission, and one of them being one of the best courses in the San Diego, I think the Links at the Lakehouse needs to revisit their pricing model, or use the additional money they have been charging to fix the greens.

Fairways ib bad shape only 2 greens were in good shape not recommended this to no one and not playing it again

When I checked in the worker in the pro shop warned me that the greens were not in good condition, and that they had been getting a lot of complaints... he was right. Absolutely the worst greens I have ever played. I am shocked that there would not be some sort of notice when booking. Seems very unethical to let people book rounds and then let them know when they check in that greens are terrible. We tried to make the best of it, and enjoy the layout, but I will not be back.

The pic that I included is not nearly as bad as some others... I just happened to have my phone out for that one. Outs would just turn at right angles... punched greens are easier to putt on than some of these greens.

The course was in terrible shape

Greens ruddy not taken care of

Lots of puddles throughout the course.

Paying holiday rates was so disappointing.

Never again

I will call the manager also for a credit

This course is in amazing shape for it being off-season. Great facilities. I will be back.

I’ve played here a bunch and it’s a shame to see that every time I play here the course is seemingly in worse condition. There’s no question that the course has always struggled with drainage and irrigation but my word you would think this would be the first thing they fixed after the new management. Greens were the worst I had ever seen them, looked like they were all sick with a disease that put dead spots and divots and sand around the cups. Would love to see them fix these issues, then I’ll come back. The clubhouse, restaurant, and snack shop are awesome! A bit over priced in my opinion but there is a great vibe.

I've played this course many times and thought I was getting a great deal through the Golf Now "Hot Deals" but ended up disappointed in the condition of the fairways and the greens. There seems to be drainage issues and many muddy spots on the greens with zero grass