Brian Oar - Fairways+Greens
Brian Oar - Fairways+Greens
Brian Oar - Fairways+Greens
Overview
Aviara, part of an upscale Hyatt resort, has held the LPGA's JTBC Classic (formerly the Kia Classic) for the past nine years. The only Arnold Palmer design in the area, this resort course meanders through rolling hillsides and is landscaped with native Southern California wildflowers.
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Awards
Best in State: Ranked inside the top 30, 1995. Ranked 31st, 2013-'14.
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Ratings from our panel of 1,900 course-ranking panelists
100 GREATEST/BEST IN STATE SCORES
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Reviews
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“an early spring visit showed very thin and dirty turf conditions and complicated green complexes that were well out of character with the rather pedestrian layout. 440 yard par 5s with tee shots that take blind 30 degree turns aren't fun, they're just sort of annoying and Aviara has several holes that are frustrating in that way. It has a hotel/resort affiliation and the golf presentation feels like it."
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“A beautiful fun Arnold Palmer course that has done a great job of making you feel like you are playing a golf course in a botanical garden."
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“A beautiful fun Arnold Palmer course that has done a great job of making you feel like you are playing a golf course in a botanical garden."
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“Beautiful subdivision golf course with hills and dales. Par 3’s the highlight."
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“A nice renovation with a quality layout. One of the more challenging layouts in the San Diego area. Good layout variety with pleasure views of ocean, waterfalls, and native flora. A must visit in the area."
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“The golf course was beautiful from the views of the surroundings to the detail that was placed on how it was manicured. The fairways and greens were true in the roll, but they were slow and not very firm. It remained fun in its different looks especially on the par 3s. Ranging in uphill and downhill shots as well as green sizes. However, I didn't notice much difference in par 4 greens. The course also didn't require you to work the ball one way or the other, but the view off the tee would set up for either ball flight even though it would trick the eye to think you needed to work it one way or the other. It showed good options and variety, but it scored lower overall because green shapes and approaches were similar on most holes with only a hand full of different or unique obstacles. I think the course has a much greater potential if kept firmer and faster."
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“Beautiful water features and colorful flowers and trees enhance to a challenging Arnold Palmer design"
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“This Arnold Palmer designed layout is part of the Park Hyatt Aviara Resort. It is a well-manicured setting along a coastal lagoon. The course has several ravines which require carries. In addition, it has a number of man-made water features which come into play. Like many Arnold Palmer courses, numerous bunkers provide shot making challenges. The rolling hills, lush features and natural wildflowers enhance the playing experience. The generally wide fairways allow the golfer to hit away. The second shots are generally into ample greens. The relatively large greens with subtle undulations provide an opportunity to score well. Several holes provide unique challenges. The first par 3, hole 3 which is well manicured, is relatively short but is mostly surrounded by water and requires a very accurate tee shot the entire length of the hole. To reach the hole, a long drive is required with an accurate second shot between a long bunker and water. The beautiful green surrounds make this an idyllic finishing hole. Overall, the setting provides a fun round of golf enhanced by the beautiful surroundings."
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“Arnold Palmer, 1991 Located in North San Diego near Carlsbad, Ca. This upscale resort course is associate with the Park Hyatt Aviara and very scenic with beautiful par 3’s that include waterfalls and ponds and native wildflowers. The course is kept in excellent condition. It traverses thru hillsides and ravines and is situated adjacent to the Batiquitos Lagoon"
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“Beautiful layout, rolling hills, very nice par 3's. Green complexes are very large and fairways are wide."
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