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4.3
650 Reviews (650)
5 Stars
279
4 Stars
285
3 Stars
58
2 Stars
19
1 Stars
9
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.0
91.3%
Recommend this course
602 out of 650 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.5
25 Reviews (25)
5 Stars
15
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.3
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.2
96.0%
Recommend this course
24 out of 25 reviews
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4.3
66 Reviews (66)
5 Stars
33
4 Stars
24
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.3
93.9%
Recommend this course
62 out of 66 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Style Links/Parkland
Par 71
Length 6668 yards
Slope 127
Rating 71.5
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Empire Ranch Golf Club
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Course Details

Year Built 2002
Fairways Rye Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Brad Bell (2002) Kevin Ramsey (2002) David Dale (2002)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

Reviews

4.3
650 Reviews (650)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 10
Patio Dining 8
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 18
Elevation Changes 13
Water Hazards 11
This course/club is great for:
Locals 19
Seniors 11
Advanced Golfers 10
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 15
In the 'Burbs 15
Worth the Drive 12

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Reviews 35
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Better condition than most courses in the area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Windy weather
Used cart

Course is in great condition, need marshalls

Course is in great condition. I frequently play there and is the best I have seen it. Normally there is a back-up on a few holes, but yesterday was really bad. Marshall needed to be more visible to speed up play and keep people from riding carts near the green. Too bad some players don't know golf etiquette.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 45
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 108
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Empire Ranch is in great shape

This is my home course; they have a great men’s club not directly associated with the course. The course is in excellent condition fairways were great greens were good, etc. Pace of play was very good; Very strong winds today so wasn’t as fun as it normally would be but still a good day on the golf course. Staff is extremely friendly.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

A truly wonderful 18!!

This was one of the best days we played a truly wonderful 18!!

It was my father's 74 birthday and we shared a wonderful experience.

Quite challenging although enjoyable and fun!!

We shall revisit in the future for sure.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course in great shape.

Have not played the course in a few years, but it was in great shape. Greens were fantastic and pace if play was perfect. Look forward to playing again soon.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 32
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Course

Course is in great shape. Wide fairway and greens. Fairway are in great condition and greens rolled true. It was our 1st time playing so there were a few holes we didn’t know the ideal spot to hit. It’s a must-play course and would play again. They offered a replay option but we weren’t able to utilize it as the course was pretty full this day. Overall, great course and layout. One of the nicer course in the Sacramento region.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 45
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 45
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 68
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

course is in good shape

Empire Ranch always seems to be busy. But I was pleasantly surprised that course was in great shape and pace of play was good. I always look forward to the view from the 18th tee and the challenge it provides.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Beautiful Course

It was a tough day in the wind. Pace was really good and the course was in great shape

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Starter was rude and so was the assistant manager

The starter was rude and is rude every time I play there. I play there 2 to 3 times a week and felt like him and the assistant manager don’t care for the business of me and a few people I play with. We all play there a lot and have spent a lot of money there over the years. I think the assistant manager should be demoted and the starter should be fired. I’m not saying I won’t play there again but I’m thinking about playing elsewhere more often, especially on Monday which is my day off every week.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 154
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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