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Thomas Klabunde
Rio Rico
2013-04-13
$31 (cart not included), played on Wednesday, April 2013 at 10am
This is a classic Robert Trent Jones, Sr. design that was neglected to the point of rock bottom conditions. New management is in place that seems to grasp the diamond in the rough this course is and is taking steps to restore conditioning. It is a classic RTJ layout in a very lovely setting, no development on the course except golf course facilities. It was still early spring for that elevation and I expect after it warms up a bit that the course will begin to recover nicely with the maintenance attention it is receiving. I would recommend playing it both to support the recovery and to appreciate one of the great designers in the game.
Would travel: 0-10 Miles, Not Vacation Worthy
Bottom line: I would play again, Bargain priced based on quality and competitive area pricing, Worse than average course for the area
Layout, Price, Ambiance, No Houses on Course, Pace of Play
$31 (cart not included), played on Wednesday, April 2013 at 10am
This is a classic Robert Trent Jones, Sr. design that was neglected to the point of rock bottom conditions. New management is in place that seems to grasp the diamond in the rough this course is and is taking steps to restore conditioning. It is a classic RTJ layout in a very lovely setting, no development on the course except golf course facilities. It was still early spring for that elevation and I expect after it warms up a bit that the course will begin to recover nicely with the maintenance attention it is receiving. I would recommend playing it both to support the recovery and to appreciate one of the great designers in the game.