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Jim Roache
Mission Viejo
2011-07-06
$46 (cart included), played on Wednesday, June 2011 at 2pm
I've played ATGC from the beginning and have enjoyed seeing the course mature. Driving over Avery into the parking lot is like going into a new and totaly relaxed atomsphere where the hassels of the day disappear behind you. While the fairways on #1 thru #5 forgiving, don't get too laxed as there is significant challenge for even the scratch player on the balance. This is no hum-drum muni-like course with the back and forth parallel par 4's. Its needle threading precison, followed by canjons and crevaces, with challenging, undulating greens and strategically placed bunkers and water that temp your best shot at every turn of the course. The untouched, natural terraine is a real treat by today's standards and one should not pass up the opportunity to play Arroyo Trabuco, especially finishing at sunset during the summer months. Afterwards, see John in the lounge for the "Best Lemon Martini on Earth."
Would travel: 30-60 Miles, Vacation Worthy
Bottom line: I would play again, Better than average course for the area
Layout, Price, No Houses on Course, Staff, Pro Shop
$46 (cart included), played on Wednesday, June 2011 at 2pm
I've played ATGC from the beginning and have enjoyed seeing the course mature. Driving over Avery into the parking lot is like going into a new and totaly relaxed atomsphere where the hassels of the day disappear behind you. While the fairways on #1 thru #5 forgiving, don't get too laxed as there is significant challenge for even the scratch player on the balance. This is no hum-drum muni-like course with the back and forth parallel par 4's. Its needle threading precison, followed by canjons and crevaces, with challenging, undulating greens and strategically placed bunkers and water that temp your best shot at every turn of the course. The untouched, natural terraine is a real treat by today's standards and one should not pass up the opportunity to play Arroyo Trabuco, especially finishing at sunset during the summer months. Afterwards, see John in the lounge for the "Best Lemon Martini on Earth."