Well folks, I just got back from Rustic, what a great layout! I showed up, hit 30 balls and hooked up with another single. I started out walking but hopped on his wagon so we could bypass a dawdling foursome. It is an immensely walkable course, even at 90 and sunny. The schlep to the 10th tee being the only drudgery. Great variety - particularly the par 3s, amazing green complexes and so many ways to hit your approaches. The greens were very receptive, but I played a lot of low draws and cuts into the par fours and let them run out...a nice change from my parkland course at home! Dramatic bunkering for sure...a joy to look at as it fits into the landscape beautifully.
Best part: $30 - 3.25 hours...conditions were spotty in a few fairways where aerification was underway, greens were verticut but rolled true and quick enough. Simply put, the best golf value of my life! Well done Mr. Hanse and Mr. Shackelford...thinking Santa Anita, Malibu or maybe popping up to Ojai for a twilighter on Sunday. I will call to see if my pro can pull off Riviera for Sunday pm but I am guessing a single on a weekend is unlikely.
Thanks to all for your input.