For $170 a round, I would expect near tournament conditions. Torrey Pines was able to do it, when I lived there a while back.
A fair argument, if that's what most players were paying. But given the heavy slant towards city golfers who pay $61 weekends and $47 weekdays the average greens fee being paid at Harding is much lower.
I like Harding, but to me the price is right only if you're getting the city rate. I can get the Northern California Counties rate but even that is still pricey compared to other local options.