Santa Barbara Golf Club tee times

What golfers love

Golfers tell us that the course offers generous fairways and fast and true greens, providing a good challenge. Many golfers appreciate the beautiful vistas and views of the mountains, which enhance the overall experience. The restaurant on the premises receives positive feedback for its great food and reasonable pricing. Additionally, the course manager, Randy, is commended for his hospitality. Golfers feel that the course is in excellent shape, particularly the greens, and some have been playing here for several decades and note that it is the best they've seen it. Despite some concerns about pace of play and the absence of a marshall, overall, the staff is regarded as friendly and the value for money is rated as good. The facility is generally considered to be of good quality. In terms of difficulty, the course is perceived as moderate.

Good to know

Golfers tell us that there are several areas where the golf course can improve. One of the main issues was poor communication from the Pro Shop, leading to some players having to play the front nine twice because of aeration, which slowed down play considerably. The attendant at the Pro Shop was also reported to be rude and unhelpful. Another area where improvement is needed is pace of play. Several players reported that the pace of play was slow, with one suggesting that the course should reduce the number of rounds by at least 15%. Others mentioned the lack of a ranger on the course and the need for better monitoring to ensure a steady pace of play. Course conditions were generally rated as fair to good, with some burnt grass and dirt patches on the fairways. The sand was also described as more like dirt, and there were several blind shots with no GPS. Staff quality and friendliness varied, with some players reporting poor customer service, while others praised the course manager for his hospitality. Value for money was rated as average to good, with some players feeling that the course was overpriced for what it offered. Facility quality was rated as mostly good, with some players finding the course to be a very average or poor municipal course. Finally, while some players enjoyed the course layout and beautiful vistas, others found it too easy or lacking in challenge, with a couple of par 3s considered to be too short. Overall, the golf course could benefit from improving communication, pace of play, course conditions, and customer service.