The golf course itself is stunning—beautifully maintained and a great place to play if you’re an experienced golfer. However, my experience was marred by an unwelcoming atmosphere and unclear expectations for pace of play.
I booked a 7 AM tee time to celebrate my 76-year-old uncle’s birthday, joined by my cousin, who’s an experienced golfer, and myself, a beginner. The check-in process was smooth, and the staff at the counter were professional and courteous.
Our group of three reached the 9th hole in about 2.5 hours, which we thought was reasonable given our skill levels and my uncle’s age. Unfortunately, we were approached by a course marshal who informed us we were behind the expected 3-hour pace.
Additionally, other golfers made condescending remarks about our speed, which felt unnecessary and unwelcoming. There were no posted rules or guidelines about pace of play at booking or on the course, and a disclaimer for new or slower players would have been helpful.
The experience left me feeling embarrassed and discouraged as a beginner. The lecture on “unwritten golf etiquette” was particularly disheartening and made me question whether I’d want to play again. If this is the typical crowd at this course, it may not be the best fit for casual or less experienced golfers.
On a positive note, the staff member at the counter was exceptional. He handled our concerns professionally, offering a partial refund and waiving the fee for my uncle, which we greatly appreciated.
Recommendation: If you’re a beginner or playing with someone who moves more slowly, consider booking an afternoon tee time when the course may be less crowded and intense. Mornings seem to attract faster, more competitive players.
Clearer communication about pace expectations at booking would greatly improve the experience...
Read moreSad to say the shorter balding man in the pro shop simply should not be customer interfacing. I have been staying here in the resort, each experience with him is an angry face and an attitude to match. I used to be in the PGA, rarely in a lifetime of golf have I continuously walked in and felt like an inconvenience, and unwelcome. He is consistent, even other guests told me the same today. To top it off, after paying and getting my cart...the man running the carts and tee literally would not give me the golf cart key until it was tee time. Strangest thing ever as the other folks had their key. I couldn't take it with my clubs to the range, practice greens or to get drinks before the round.
The course looks very pretty. The fairways don't have a consistent base, inevitably you end up in a low spot with grass around you or no grass at all. The rough and bunkers are no better. The greens are great and the layout is great. It is an attractive fun course to play.
I would say if you don't care about feeling welcome and don't mind rougher conditions to the green, it would be a fun day. I won't be back though, there are better experiences to be had with my...
Read moreIs anyone else perplexed on collared shirts on the range? This is the only place that may or may not tell you about collared shirts on the range when your not playing a round, we just want to use the golf range but have to dress like I’m playing 18? I live here in this community and extremely confused as to what to do, what they say depends on who is working, one employee says no one says yes, not worth the frustration, disrespect and confusion don’t waste your money here there are tons of courses around that don’t have the disrespect and lack integrity, Laughlin ranch doesn’t have this lame rule and yes we know collared shirts when playing 18…it’s a joke to think you have to dress to impress to work on drills at a golf range. Thanks but no thanks I will play and use the facilities of a course that has the integrity to not convolute what may or may not be true. Whats even worse??? Look at the people on the range there, 50 percent are not wearing collared shirts not worth the stress or the disrespect from Mojave golf course thank god I didn’t pay all of that money to be a member it’s the biggest rip off in the...
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