While the front side is lush, tree surrounded, and picturesque, the back is not. Many of the holes run around the outer perimeter of the property, which is acres of barren dirt. The hole designs are fine, yet the atmosphere is not up to par with the tranquil front. Your round closes with 472 and 473-yard par 4's. Long bombs are necessary off the tees.
Trees line the fairways with no fairway bunkers to work around.
The pressure comes on the long iron approach into greens that are protected by multiple bunkers. Length and accuracy are key to these final two. If you find that perfect combination, you'll likely pick up a couple strokes on your buddies. Francisco Grande offers a long and challenging course that is fun to play. Being a long hitter, I thoroughly enjoyed being forced to hit a club other than a wedge into a par 4.