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Ray Winkowski
San Diego
2011-02-07
$26 (cart not included), played on Sunday, February 2011 at 6am
All attention goes to Torrey Pines while Balboa is the city's step child which has seen continued increased fees with decreased quality. It is a shame because Balboa has been and can be a great course. City leaders saw the amount of rounds being played at Balboa and they thought simplily increase the cost per round would result in an increase in revenue. I would bet that the plan hasn't worked because the only thing I have seen from increased price is a decrease in course quality and a decrease in the number of rounds being played.
Would travel: 10-20 Miles, Not Vacation Worthy
Bottom line: I would play again, Better courses for less nearby
$26 (cart not included), played on Sunday, February 2011 at 6am
All attention goes to Torrey Pines while Balboa is the city's step child which has seen continued increased fees with decreased quality. It is a shame because Balboa has been and can be a great course. City leaders saw the amount of rounds being played at Balboa and they thought simplily increase the cost per round would result in an increase in revenue. I would bet that the plan hasn't worked because the only thing I have seen from increased price is a decrease in course quality and a decrease in the number of rounds being played.