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Wes Kenney
Firestone
2017-05-15
$51 (cart included), played on Wednesday, May 2017 at 2:10 PM
Played on a late Wednesday afternoon. The AM had been somewhat threatening weather wise so the course was practically empty. Pace of play was supposed to be 4:30, we played in four hours. Saddleback is a fun track, still without many houses nearby so the views of the Colorado Rockies, particularly Long's Peak are magnificent. For so early in the season, the course was in excellent shape. The price with cart was very reasonable and the round included range balls. Water comes into play quite a bit, a par three on the front nine that essentially is an island green, and a short par 4 on the back nine that is a great risk reward hole. Wind was not a factor on this day, but could very easily cause a severe impact on your round even when a light breeze is blowing. Hadn't played this course in quite a few years so was delighted not only with the course, but chuckled at the hole descriptions in the complimentary course guide. I will play again this summer.
Would travel: 30-60 Miles, Not Vacation Worthy
Bottom line: I would play again, Better than average course for the area, Bargain priced based on quality and competitive area pricing, Ranks with the best in this price level
$51 (cart included), played on Wednesday, May 2017 at 2:10 PM
Played on a late Wednesday afternoon. The AM had been somewhat threatening weather wise so the course was practically empty. Pace of play was supposed to be 4:30, we played in four hours. Saddleback is a fun track, still without many houses nearby so the views of the Colorado Rockies, particularly Long's Peak are magnificent. For so early in the season, the course was in excellent shape. The price with cart was very reasonable and the round included range balls. Water comes into play quite a bit, a par three on the front nine that essentially is an island green, and a short par 4 on the back nine that is a great risk reward hole. Wind was not a factor on this day, but could very easily cause a severe impact on your round even when a light breeze is blowing. Hadn't played this course in quite a few years so was delighted not only with the course, but chuckled at the hole descriptions in the complimentary course guide. I will play again this summer.