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Alisal Guest Ranch and Resort
About Alisal Guest Ranch and Resort
Get a taste of an Old West dude ranch with the comforts of a golf resort at the Alisal Guest Ranch and Resort. This 10,000-acre ranch is tucked into the Santa Ynez Valley 30 minutes north of Santa Barbara. It is home to 50 miles of riding trails, a 100-acre spring-fed lake, two courses, tennis courts, pool, spa and fine dining. Just minutes away are more than 75 vineyards/wineries and the Danish village of Solvang.Facts
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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.
Nice Course
Nice venue, very picturesque! I’ll play again when I’m in the area.
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