Is Black Mountain still in bad shape?

I am playing Boulder City Muni tommorrow. I will report in and let everyone know the condition of the course. I wanted to know if anyone has played Black Mountain recently since the disgruntled ex-landscaper there that ruined all the greens. I heard from a shareholder there that it was back up and in good shape but I wanted to get a second opinion. Last time I played there was right after he ruined the course and the greens were like concrete. Any info would be helpful. Thanks.

Rorry to hear about the greens at Blk Mtn. I've probably played there ten times or so and it's always been in decent shape. Decent, but not great. Always thought it was ovberpriced by at least $25-30 for tourists. If my local buddy didn't get me on for cheap, I'd be down in Boulder City where you're going.

Good Luck!
Ric at Joes

Thanks for the update. When was the most recent time you were there?

I played Boulder Muni. It was in good shape even though it had a few reseeding areas and a few spots that were turning brown. The greens were fast and the wheather was beautiful.

I haven't played Blk Mtn in a couple of years, so I couldn't say anything about present condition. I always thought it was a decent course, but it always seemed like a muni trying to be more than it really was. Pricing would indicate this. If a tourista takes their rack rate and adds about $20 to it, they can play any number of "resort" facilities across town. If it was priced like BC muni, I'd have no problem with it. Speaking of BC, I don't think I've ever seen it in bad shape and I've played there at least 30 times. You've got to remember not to compare it to most courses in town that have big name designers and maintenace budgets that are 4-5 times as much as BC. It's a muni, so don't expect it to look as good as Shadow Creek! It's good for what it is.

Good Luck!
Ric at Joes

Conditioning. Funny thing. What Americans think is horrid "conditioning" would be great playing conditions in much of the world. Golf got itself in trouble for, among other reasons, a fixation with wall-to-wall green, which in turn has chemical, water, design and playability costs and detriments associated with it. Golf courses are also living, breathing things, so a patch of something here or a spot of something there doesn't really mean anything. Add in winter ...

Now endemic conditioning problems, largely stemming from bad design and build conditions as much as budget and know-how, that's something else. The places where things always are shaky. That's the stuff of which to take note.

I played CordeValle on Monday. In January it looks and plays nothing like it does when the tour shows as summer is going away. That it wasn't wall-to-wall showroom green meant nothing more than it wasn't wall-to-wall showroom green; no place outside a temperate-to-tropical climatic zone should even try to be. It was a thing of beauty nonetheless.

I played black mountain today. All I can say is that was a waste of $35. Greens were in terrible condition and the whole course was 80%
brown. I wont be back for atleast a year.

If I lived in Vegas I'd play most of my golf at Paiute. They have e-blasts for locals starting at 50 bucks. And you spent 35 for BM?

I have never played Paiute, is it nice?
Yes I paid 35 for BM and I wouldnt go back unless it was free.

It's crap. That's why I'd play most of my golf there. lol

Top drawer, Kensington.

If I lived in LV, Blk Mtn wouldn't even be on my radar. In fact, as much as I tout Boulder City for cheap golf, you wouldn't see me out there very often. Why oder a Big Mac meal deal when you can get prime rib for two bucks more! There are so many good courses to play at great local rates that munis shouldn't enter your mind. As Ken said Paiute is great with three courses and Primm Valley down south gives you two more excellent options. This economy spews out deals right and left.

Good Luck!
Ric at Joes