No. 83 Pelican Hill Golf Club Ocean South Newport Beach, CA
Some lovely ocean views from a few holes.
December 20, 2018. 68.0/119. Score 91
In 2018 my husband Jim retired from corporate life and we settled in the heart of the low country of South Carolina. Golf has been a large part of our recreational lives since moving to Florida in 1998. Settling into retirement proved a challenge and thus was born my quest to golf the top 100 public golf courses in the United States. We were able to fit in eight courses before COVID threw a wrench in the works. Happily we are back on the road this summer (2021) and the quest continues…
Beautiful setting. Many side hill, up hill and down hill shots. Greens were very good but VERY tough to read and fast. Target golf, fore caddie essential. One of best pro shops for women’s clothing. Accommodations (bungalow) - 5 star.
December 18, 2018 69.3/124 Score 86
No. 5 Shadow Creek Las Vegas, NV
Best golf experience hands down! VIP treatment starting with limo transportation to and from the course. Fazio course plunked down in the middle of the dessert. A beautiful, green man-made oasis. Spectacular condition, greens rolled 11 on the stimpmeter, caddie Scott was the best. Warm up and practice area was very nice. Quite challenging, the forward or regulation tees were 6626 yards! Old fashioned, period clubhouse. We were treated as if it was our private club, everyone knew who we were, catered to our every need. Only negative was that we had to leave!
Unranked Reflection Bay Lake Las Vegas NV
A side course off Spicers Quest. Beautiful vistas of the surrounding mountains and man made lake. Overall course conditions were very good considering it was the winter season. Greens were a tad bumpy, green side collars were scrappy, bunkers were thin. Biggest negative — net only practice area. The club house and pro shop were very weak.
December 16, 2018 70.1/129 Score 88