Detailed description of Sierra Star Golf Club
Sierra Star Golf Club, is a Resort, 18 hole golf course located in Mammoth Lakes, California,
Sierra Star Golf Course first opened for play in 1999, The par-70 course was designed by Cal Olson.
At 8,000 feet above sea level, Sierra Star Golf Course is the highest golf course in California, allowing you to add yards to your drive. And with snow-capped peaks in every direction, winding mountain streams, lush wildflowers, fairways lined with Jeffrey pines and towering red firs and the occasional white-tailed deer � you would be hard pressed to find a more stunning golf course anywhere.
The topography consists of gentle rolling hills, tree-lined fairways. The elevation varies from the highest hole at 8,050 feet and the lowest hole at 7,897 feet.
Black tees: 6,708 yards, Course rating 71.0 slope rating 133.
Blue tees: 5,980 yards.
White tees: 5,430 yards; Course rating 65.6 slope rating 116.
Red tees: 4,912 yards.
$56 (cart included), played on Friday, June 2013 at noon
The course is in very good condition this year, with no bare spots like last year. Pace of play was the best this year compared to other years. The young staff members are not as knowledgable or friendly as in past years.
Member (cart included), played on Wednesday, July 2011 at 2pm
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$66 (cart included), played on Saturday, June 2011 at noon
Considering there was 6 feet of snow on the course 60 days earlier, it was in remarkable condition. You can't beat the scenery anywhere. Better hit it straight as the course is narrow and built through the forest.
$101 (cart included), played on Tuesday, July 2010 at 8am
This course is truly amazing; I played with one of my sons. Mike told me to be sure and bring my clubs. At $125, the course was well worth the money. The staff and attendants very helpful, starter said enjoy the play and take time to enjoy views, pictures are recommended, I was sorry I did not bring my camera. Tee box and green photos would be worthy of most living room walls. Sierra Star is one of the best course values I have ever enjoyed, would play again, in fact will try to arrange a date for all my sons and I to enjoy next spring. The food and beverage service was appreciated, try the bratwurst if you are so inclined. Use of the driving range is encouraged, just to get your swing and tempo down, you may find your playing longer in the thinner air. At 66 years young, a few drives were just short of 300 yards, very nice for an old goat like me.
$76 (cart included), played on Tuesday, August 2010 at 10am
It well worth lugging my clubs up to Mammoth to play this gem. The first green was in rough shape but after that it was great. With the wind, elevation changes, layout and elevation, it makes for a challenging round. The staff in the pro shop was helpful and I'd recommend to anyone there during the summer "off season".
Member (cart included), played on Sunday, July 2009 at 8am
Great friendly staff, especially the pro. Challenging layout, great condition.
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$66 (cart included), played on Wednesday, August 2012 at 2pm
I love playing this course. The greens and fairways are usually impeccable. The views cannot be beat and the wildlife is amazing. Watch for the bears near the "chip shot". Scared the crap out of me!