Category: Course Review

Introduction You won’t find Whispering Pines Golf Club in any major city. In fact, it is about 30 minutes from the nearest interstate and over an hour and a half from downtown Houston. Sitting just outside Trinity, Texas though you will find the top-rated golf course in Texas. This...

Introduction The Mountain Course at La Quinta Club and Resort is one of 5 courses that you can play (PGA West Stadium, Nicklaus Tournament, and La Quinta Resorts, Dunes Course). Built in 1981, it was designed by the legendary Pete Dye. It stretches 6732 yards along or near the...

Introduction The Hills Country Club has two courses, both located in Lakeway, Texas, a suburb of Austin, near Lake Travis. They have the original Signature course where the main clubhouse is, and they have the newer Flintrock Falls course. Flintrock Falls was designed by Jack Nicklaus and Jack Nicklaus...

Introduction Indian Wells Country Club is located in the great Palm Desert Area, and like the name says, in Indian Wells, California. There is a total of 36 holes, and we will be reviewing the Cove course today (click here for the classic course review). Indian Wells Country Club...

Introduction Located in the Palm Desert of California lies Indian Wells Country Club in Indian Wells. The original Bob Hope Classic started here and called Indian Wells Country Club home for more than 40 years. With 36 total holes of golf, there are two good course options. Both run...

Introduction Morgan Run Club and Resort is located in Rancho Sante Fe, California, less than 5 miles from the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club. With 27 holes, there is plenty of golf to go around. Formally known as the Whispering Palms Country Club, it was built in 1965 and designed...

Introduction Southern Trace Country Club is located in southern part of Shreveport, La. Ranked consistently in the top 15 golf courses in the state, it was designed by Arthur Hills and was built in 1988. Spreading out over 7,015, with a slope of 139 and a rating of 74.4,...

Introduction Shadowridge Golf Club is a private golf club located in Vista, California near Carlsbad. It was built and designed in 1981 exclusively by David Rainville. Situated in a housing development, it snakes its way out and then back in on each 9. Stretching 7,002 yards from the back...

Introduction The Aviara Golf Club and Resort is located in Carlsbad, California and most notably known for hosting the LPGA Kia Classic. The Kia Classic is a perfect tournament the week before the ANA Inspiration, played at the Mission Hills Country Club Dinah Shore Course. Built in 1991, and...

Introduction The Omni La Costa Resort sits in Carlsbad California, just north of San Diego. It has two courses, the Champions course and the Legends course. We opted to just play the Champions course due to time constraints and the fact that it used to host the PGA tournament...