Looking for Feedback on Canyon Creek CC & Prestonwood CC

[schmatt]

I've recently been considering joining a club to have access to nicer facilities and good practice area. I also figured this would be a good way to get my family involved in golf and tennis. I have young kids, so acceptance of them participating in the sports by the membership is important too. I figure as much as I spend on golf, it's not a whole lot more to have access to a club. I have a fairly limited budget, so the higher initiation dues clubs are a no go for me. These two clubs are pretty much about 5 - 10 minutes away from my house, which is a must to really get a lot of use out of them, especially by my family. I'm a single digit handicap, currently high single digits, but fluctuate down to low single digits. I would want there to be other players at the club that are in this range too. Since I will not know anyone at the club, I'll pretty much be looking for others to play with. I really don't want to be stuck playing with complete duffers (this was the case for my round at Canyon Creek).

 

My impression of Canyon Creek was that is was very family friendly. However, I was pretty unimpressed with the course and the practice facilities. However, the course would be adequate to be a challenge. It seems like a generally friendly environment too.

 

Prestonwood looked like they did not have quite as many facilities (tennis and pool) as Canyon Creek. However, the renovations that ClubCorp is doing looks like the clubhouse will by much nicer. The creeks golf course seems like it is more of a focus and nicer as well. I haven't played the creeks course, but have played the hills course. It was a decent course, but did have some quirky holes. That's not really a deal breaker though. I know with my available budget, that's what I have access too. It did look like a fairly tight course, which is what I think I need to really test my game and improve. Also, with the renovations they are doing, I can get a pretty good deal for joining.

 

Any insight into these clubs would be very helpful.

[edub72]

Golf course alone Id pick canyon creek 100%. Both PW courses have quirky holes IMO

[sompin2do]

Haven't played Canyon Creek but have played both Prestonwood courses and agree with edub on the quirky holes at both. Been a few years since playing the creeks but remember the driving range being a bit narrow with a fairway on the right catching the strays. Personally I preferred the hills course.

[schmatt]

I've played the hills for a tournament and Canyon Creek last week. I thought Canyon Creek was not as good overall. Yes, the hills had some quirky holes, but the overall golf course seemed better. My view of the creeks, without playing it, was that it was fairly tight and tree lined with not very many houses surrounding the course. Also, no crossing streets when going from hole to hole. Either way, I think I would be OK with the courses. Neither of the clubs were bad enough to completely cross them off the list.

So Prestonwood is currently renovating their driving range to increase the hitting bays and shift the aimpoint further away from the 7th hole. Plus they are adding a bunch of trees to help block it out as well. They are also adding another short game green/area. They are also shifting the 1st tee box and the 9th green over to accommodate this. Since these areas are currently under renovation, along with the back patio area, this is where the better deal for joining comes in. They say that the renovations will be complete in October.

Anyway, does anybody have any idea about how these clubs compare for the other amenities and activities for the family?

[Zeverson]

I'm a CCCC member. Feel free to pm me. I have both pros and cons of the club.

[frequency]

I've been a member at PWCC for about a month now. So far I like it, but agree on the quirky holes. still have not figured out a good way to play #10 at the Hills...

[frequency]

figured out #10, 6i off the tee leaves a good distance for the approach shot