5800 The Crossings Drive, Carlsbad, California, 92008
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jeff warner
Carlsbad
2011-07-27
$51 (cart included), played on Sunday, July 2011 at noon
I live close and play this course all the time. If you are local and a member of the Crossings Club, the rates are unbelievably reasonable for such a quality course only 3 years old with spectacular Pacific Ocean views and GPS in the carts. Even if not, the regular rates are not outrageous (like La Costa or Aviara).
A lot of people complain about the greens on this golf course but I think they are just big babies. yeah there is mounding, multiple tiers, and undulations; but the greens are massive - if you don't want to have a double-breaker from a different tier than the hole, then hit a better shot. What do you expect when your approach shot is still 60 feet from the hole? If the greens were flatter and smaller then you'd probably be in the bunker or rough with that same approach. Also it doesn't hurt if you actually learn how to read greens.
As some others have mentioned, there are some quirky holes. If you're one of those guys that just absolutely hates a golf course because they have a par 4 that you can't hit driver on, then stay away. Personally, I feel every good golf course should have one nice par 4 like this. I mean, what, the other 9 par 4's plus the 4 par 5's don't give you enough time to stroke your new R11?
Would travel: 30-60 Miles, Vacation Worthy
Bottom line: I would play again, Better than average course for the area, Ranks with the best in this price level, Fair priced based on quality and competitive area pricing
Layout, Price, Ambiance, No Houses on Course, Clubhouse
$51 (cart included), played on Sunday, July 2011 at noon
I live close and play this course all the time. If you are local and a member of the Crossings Club, the rates are unbelievably reasonable for such a quality course only 3 years old with spectacular Pacific Ocean views and GPS in the carts. Even if not, the regular rates are not outrageous (like La Costa or Aviara). A lot of people complain about the greens on this golf course but I think they are just big babies. yeah there is mounding, multiple tiers, and undulations; but the greens are massive - if you don't want to have a double-breaker from a different tier than the hole, then hit a better shot. What do you expect when your approach shot is still 60 feet from the hole? If the greens were flatter and smaller then you'd probably be in the bunker or rough with that same approach. Also it doesn't hurt if you actually learn how to read greens. As some others have mentioned, there are some quirky holes. If you're one of those guys that just absolutely hates a golf course because they have a par 4 that you can't hit driver on, then stay away. Personally, I feel every good golf course should have one nice par 4 like this. I mean, what, the other 9 par 4's plus the 4 par 5's don't give you enough time to stroke your new R11?