The Vineyard at Escondido

Played today and the conditions , other than the greens were poor. Lots of dead grass and then mud in the fairways. Rough was not maintained and bunkers were mud. Interesting layout and nice setting around the area. Seems like they over water in some areas and poor drainage through the course.

Thoughts on the Vineyards:

- The carts need some TLC. All the carts I saw had ripped seat cushions and mine had a broken USB charger. Also carts have no windscreen - would've been nice as it was windy and my hat kept getting blown off

- The bunkers need some work and fresh sand. Needed to fluff my lie to have a proper lie in the bunkers which was heavy with dirt and packed sand.

- Interesting that they have THREE putting greens but none of them allow chipping practice. Odd.

- The cart girl was regularly seen which was great.

- No ball washers on course...a remnant COVID decision that should be overturned.

- The greens were a bit confoudning....some were slow, others were slower. Judging speed was challenging

-Generally the course was in really good shape

I was given a cart that was literally falling apart. It had mechanical as well as cosmetic issues like the seats being ripped and cracked. When the cart wouldn't move, it was explained to me that I needed to reach down and manually move the brake petal toward the seat every time I wanted to accelerate. I wasn't offered a new cart. I was just told I had to deal with their "aging" fleet of carts. It is unacceptable for any course to let their customers use carts in this condition. It was annoying and borderline unsafe. This course is always packed and they clearly have the resources to purchase new carts.

Three some in front of us were late, so starter sent out single. We teed off 5 minutes late, but had no wait until hole #10. (played front 9 in less than 2 hrs)

Course conditions were good. Weather was warm & humid with lots of knats flying around.

Snackbar attendant was helpful.

Overall a good day.

Nice place..first time playing there front 9 was a little easy. But does get alittle challenging after the front 9. Will be coming back to try it again.

Very good greens, ok fairways, poor bunkers, friendly staff, no Bev cart Monday thruThursday

We had a great time playing. Course was in good condition. Pace of play was smooth. Greens and fairways were good as well.

Cons: No ball washers, No yardage markers, No GPS on carts.

Probably why the value was fair.

This was probably not the weather to play this course again. Hot and steamy on this course breeds gnats that find every open orifice and fly in. Hard to concentrate on your next shot when a bug just flew up your nose or bounced off your eyeball. Love the course, don't get me wrong, but certain times of the year the bugs rule and that makes this course miserable to play.

They gave us a cart from 15-20 yr old golf cart that has a chassis broken. We have to struggle turning the steering on this bumpy, clunky sounding ride.

The course is well kept for the price of a 3:30 time , greens roll nice, plush enough fairways. Yet after you are done with hole 3 expect to wait 15-20 per hole at the tee box. I think they book groups too closely together, it took 5 hours to finish. This wasn’t my first time this has happened. My only complaint with the course.

Range, staff, course all great.

They stop serving food early was my only issue.

The course is in excellent condition for this time of the year, especially as "HOT" as it has been inland lately.

Pace of play was good (ready golf), tee boxes, fairways & greens well manicured.

Staff in pro shop nice, helpful and professional.

I highly recommend this course and I will be back soon!

This facility has great practice areas. 3 practice greens and large lighted range. If you live in the area, check with the pro shop for deals on unlimited range balls and discounted rounds. The course is in good condition. Its challenging with multiple water hazard and trees on the front and elevation changes on the back 9. I am 68 and walked the course. The Poh Greens were in great shape, very receptive. I only wish golfers would fix their ball divits.

If you look you will see this course is currently rated at 82.6%, putting it on par with La Quinta Mountain Course, a perennial top 100 courses you can play in the US. This course should be somewhere in the 70% range. Greens are slow and inconsistent and very bumpy. Understandable because this course gets so much play. Some great holes and views on the back 9. Fairly challenging course. Course is extremely popular just dont expect too much. The stretch between 4 5 and 9 which all play adjacent to each other is a nightmare for a course like this. Players in all different fairways, which can get a little dangerous. Average course but the price is right.