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Lewis Greer
Gilbert
2012-07-31
Member (cart not included), played on Tuesday, July 2012 at 10am
I've been a member at Western Skies for seven months, and my timing for discovering this track must have been perfect. New owners took over about two months after I joined, and they are working very hard to get the course into great shape. The improvements since I joined are obvious, but in about six more months -- maybe a little longer -- this is going to be one fine little place to play.
The info in the "course bio" is a little outdated, too. According to the Arizona Golf Association, the rating/slope from the back tees is 70.6/123 and 68.3/114 from the middle.
There are a couple of challenging holes: 4, 8, and 12, and several pretty easy holes. The worst thing about the course at the moment is the condition of the bunkers and some of the rough areas. All of that is being addressed, and I expect to "uncheck" Condition of the Course as a Con in the not-too-distant-future.
The staff at Western Skies, both in the shop and in Mulligan's Grill, is friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive. In fact, the staff is the primary reason I joined when I did, because back then the course needed a lot of attention. But I knew it was going to get it, and it did.
Anyone who is "local" and can join would be well advised to do so. It is clearly one of the best bargains in the game, assuming you can play four or five times a month. I don't know about the rates otherwise, but I assume they are fair, and there are always bargains available online.
Bottom line for me: a nice little track with a great staff and a great future.
Would travel: 10-20 Miles
Bottom line: I would play again, Ranks with the best in this price level
Member (cart not included), played on Tuesday, July 2012 at 10am
I've been a member at Western Skies for seven months, and my timing for discovering this track must have been perfect. New owners took over about two months after I joined, and they are working very hard to get the course into great shape. The improvements since I joined are obvious, but in about six more months -- maybe a little longer -- this is going to be one fine little place to play. The info in the "course bio" is a little outdated, too. According to the Arizona Golf Association, the rating/slope from the back tees is 70.6/123 and 68.3/114 from the middle. There are a couple of challenging holes: 4, 8, and 12, and several pretty easy holes. The worst thing about the course at the moment is the condition of the bunkers and some of the rough areas. All of that is being addressed, and I expect to "uncheck" Condition of the Course as a Con in the not-too-distant-future. The staff at Western Skies, both in the shop and in Mulligan's Grill, is friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive. In fact, the staff is the primary reason I joined when I did, because back then the course needed a lot of attention. But I knew it was going to get it, and it did. Anyone who is "local" and can join would be well advised to do so. It is clearly one of the best bargains in the game, assuming you can play four or five times a month. I don't know about the rates otherwise, but I assume they are fair, and there are always bargains available online. Bottom line for me: a nice little track with a great staff and a great future.