Los Angeles County Golf Course Reviews
Robinson Ranch, Mountain Golf Course Review
Santa Clarita, CA
72.1 rating; 133 slope |
Robinson Ranch Scorecard from the longest tees, as of the date of last review
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Robinson Ranch, Mountain Course Summary: One of two courses once at this golfing establishment, the Mountain course was the easier of the duo, but not by much. Like its name implies, there were several hilly holes, but Ted Robinson did a good job of using the elevation changes to his advantage. The greens were about as fast and difficult to putt as any around, and provided the true challenge on this short course. HOWEVER, note that a few years back the Robinson Ranch golf courses changed ownership (and names) and were consolidated into three nines. Some of the original holes may exist, but I have not been back to review any of the holes at this complex since. See the best golf holes on this public golf course reviewed below: NOTE: THIS COURSE'S FRONT NINE IS NOW THE MOUNTAIN NINE AT THE 27 HOLE SAND VALLEY COMPLEX. HOWEVER, THAT HAS NOT YET BEEN PLAYED / REVIEWED.
Robinson Ranch, Mountain Course Hole 2: Strongly downhill from tee to green, this hole plays shorter than the yardage. Off the tee, the real danger is going too far, either left into bunkers or hazard, or right into a little outcropping of desert. The green is angled, but fairly accessible.
Robinson Ranch, Mountain Course Hole 2: Strongly downhill from tee to green, this hole plays shorter than the yardage. Off the tee, the real danger is going too far, either left into bunkers or hazard, or right into a little outcropping of desert. The green is angled, but fairly accessible.
Robinson Ranch, Mountain Course Hole 3: This strong par four features a tough drive with a bunker and lake to the right and a large Oak tree to the left of the fairway. The second shot must cross the lake (not really in play for most decent approaches) to a green with bunkers on either side.
Robinson Ranch, Mountain Course Hole 5: This is a very tight driving hole and most golfers will need to consider something less than driver as a big hit can roll into the dry creek bed. The green is then set between two trees, so accuracy is a must throughout this good par four.
Robinson Ranch, Mountain Course Hole 8 (left): Although very short, this par 4 can be driven if there is a strong tail wind. However, if attempted and failed, the player will find themselves down a canyon, on a hillside or in a series of pot bunkers leaving a 50-yard, uphill, blind approach. When the wind is going the other direction (in the player's face) it becomes very tight and the landing area feels very small. The green, like most on this course, is very difficult to putt.
Robinson Ranch, Mountain Course Hole 11: This par four has a visually difficult drive. Although it only takes a mid iron to find the plateau fairway, the drive is like trying to hit a green. Anything hit poorly will cost a hazard stroke or leave a difficult approach to the downhill green, which is surrounded by trouble, both of a sandy nature and the penalty stroke kind.
Robinson Ranch, Mountain Course Hole 13: The drive on this par five is straightforward, but if the long hitter wants to challenge the bunker on the left, the reward will be another 50 yards of roll down the hill, making reaching the green (way downhill) possible. The punishment for hitting spraying the big drive, however, will be a hazard stroke. For the normal golfer, discretion is prized and this can be played as a three shot hole with little trouble.
Robinson Ranch, Mountain Course Hole 15: This downhill par four has a fairly wide-open drive, but the second shot must be played between two trees that stand guardian to the green. Thus, the golfer must recognize importance of good position from the tee in order to leave an easier approach.
Robinson Ranch, Mountain Course Hole 18: The finishing golf hole is a good chance for birdie as it is a reachable par five. However, the drive must be hit straight as the fairway is tight with OB the entire length of the right side. The golfer's final approach is downhill with a round lake sitting in front of the green and a waterfall to the right. The lay-up will leave a short iron to the green, from a downhill lie, but the aggressive shot to hit the green in two must be perfect.
