Cresta Verde Golf Club

Ouch... This review hurts to post but I have to do it. I had previously reviewed this course at 4 stars but today's experience removed any positive feelings I once had for this course.

It started when we reserved it via Golfnow.com. There was absolutely no indication of anything being done to the course and we paid the going rate for the area for a comparable course. A day before I get an email from Golfnow saying the green will be punched... But we weren't too worried. However, what they DIDN'T say is that the entire front 9 was closed and we would have to play the back twice to get in 18.

The guy at the front, I believe his name is Lauren, is one of the most unfriendly people I have met. He made customers wait nearly 15 minutes while he finished a phone call never acknowledging their presence, was not the slightest bit apologetic about the front being closed or being on the phone so long and then proceeded to yell at my new-to-golf friend who unwittingly brought his clubs into the clubhouse. He epitomized what people have come to recognize as the unmatched lack of hospitality in golf. I feel as if he would have been just as happy if every person just walked out and left without playing.

And the course... oh my... I don't believe my view is merely just being skewed by the lack of customer service but it is falling apart. The driving range is not taken care of at all any more. No flags, unmowed, no yardages... Just a field.

The carts are on their last legs, barely able to even climb the hills (#10 and #27 barely limp along) and the course is overall in a state of decline... at least the 9 holes we saw twice. The tee boxes are so hard it is difficult to even put a tee in the ground and there are zero bunkers now, as they are all empty and filled with grass now.

It is really sad since I used to enjoy going here as my now edited review would indicate. As my son said when we left, I doubt I will ever be back.

Beyond terrible condition
They booked it so tight front nine took 3 hours we quit after nine the 10th hole was back up 4 groups completely ridiculous
Never again even if it was free

The course was good and well kept. Issue first thing in the morning was with personnel. Trying to charge us a no show fee for us using the golf now app for the first time ever even though our group was there. Then saying its the most busy day of the year and we'll slow pace of play with 5. The 5 of us was slowed down by the 3 some that was in front of us. Just baloney the crap they said. Course great personnel (front dest) bad.

This course is fun to play but the fairways are not good on some holes. The greens are all good though. There is a premium on course management rather than distance.

This was my first time playing this course and I was extremely surprised on how nice the layout was. I understand why some players might give it a low rating due to the conditions of the homes and some course offerings, but overall I found CV to be really enjoyable. I am definitely coming back to play again. Big shoutout to the greenskeepers - all the greens were in excellent condition.

Haven't played here for over a year and decided to take advantage of an online special. They appear to be making improvements... greens were good, fairways were cut, rough was not too "rough". Need to improve on keeping restrooms cleaned and stocked inside, and check on the outhouses on the course.......they are disgusting.

First time here at CV, loved it, will def be back! The first thing that I want to mention is the staff. Wow! Lauren you are amazing! You made us feel welcomed and special, especially for our first time visit.
The whole staff was super friendly, from the management, kitchen staff, to the groundskeepers, everyone was lovely.
The course itself was very well maintained, a few hiccups here and there but that’s part of the game.
Collectively we had a great round, we enjoyed the layout and the challenges throughout the course.
Thank you again for the wonderful first time experience.