Poplar Creek Golf Course
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Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
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Black | 70 | 6042 yards | 70.1 | 117 |
Gold | 70 | 5645 yards | 67.8 | 115 |
Gold (W) | 71 | 5645 yards | 73.1 | 120 |
Silver | 70 | 5220 yards | 65.7 | 111 |
Silver (W) | 71 | 5220 yards | 70.8 | 116 |
Yellow (W) | 71 | 4768 yards | 67.8 | 112 |
Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
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Black M: 69.7/115 | 519 | 421 | 205 | 403 | 173 | 286 | 202 | 308 | 471 | 2988 | 455 | 321 | 209 | 407 | 537 | 158 | 475 | 137 | 382 | 3081 | 6069 |
Gold M: 67.6/112 W: 72.4/121 | 493 | 397 | 175 | 374 | 159 | 259 | 171 | 266 | 455 | 2749 | 421 | 287 | 175 | 374 | 503 | 126 | 460 | 127 | 352 | 2825 | 5574 |
Silver M: 65.3/109 W: 70.0/117 | 465 | 370 | 142 | 365 | 135 | 237 | 160 | 255 | 448 | 2577 | 391 | 259 | 153 | 326 | 494 | 111 | 425 | 104 | 316 | 2579 | 5156 |
Yellow M: 63.1/99 W: 67.3/112 | 446 | 341 | 115 | 340 | 96 | 229 | 142 | 234 | 405 | 2348 | 368 | 227 | 130 | 316 | 469 | 84 | 386 | 79 | 286 | 2345 | 4693 |
Handicap | 11 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 17 | 7 | 13 | 15 | 2 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 4 | |||
Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
Handicap (W) | 5 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 13 | 17 | 11 | 15 | 7 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 6 |
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I purchased the round as a hot deal on golfnow so I'm not too upset about this but the course really doesn't seem to care about pace of play or customer experience if you're not a regular. It's just not a concern in the pro shop for random singles like me. They let my group tee off early while I was grabbing a beer in the restaurant so I didn't tee off at my time and instead got stuck behind a 4some of elderly women and men who were extremely slow (presumably why my first group went before them) which is normal on a Wednesday afternoon I guess, but on the second hole they split into two twosomes, and didn't me play through. There were zero marshalls on the course to help with situations like these. After waiting for 10-15 min on each shot I knew that this was going to be the worst slog ever, but I wasn't mad because I assumed they could offer a rain check and I could comeback another time when it wasn't so slow, so after the 5th hole I told the pro shop about the situation. They just stared at me blankly and said it's "not their policy" to offer rainchecks and that rounds will take 4-4.5 hours. Fine guys. I get it's a business but I know a 5 hour round when I see it. It would have been so easy to just give me a spot later in the week. This course and management do a lot for junior golf in the area and I know they're not complete jerks, but this wasn't how I expected the day to turn out, so I abandoned the round to go play at a different course.
The greens looked good though. Rolled better than I remember in the past. The restaurant and beer selection are decent too. Just don't expect the staff to care much about your experience if you're a single golfer who carries your clubs. I know people don't read course reviews for these stories but I had to share. You're better off playing Metropolitan in San Leandro for the same price. And they will treat you better.
Horrendous father-son golfing experience!
Today (Sunday) I took a chance with this course, eager to share the time with my 10 year old and to kindle his interest in the game. I brought my push cart to make the walk easier.
As soon as I tee off, a staff member stopped us to enforce a rule that demanded that we rent a cart since my 10 year was only walking with me; not playing. They charge us $35 for the cart even though the twilight green fees was only $39.
My son did his best to help me scramble to dismantle my push cart, take it back to my car, pay for a cart and catch up with my group on the next hole.
We carry on with our round, and get to the 14th tee around 4pm, with hopes of finishing the round before the sunset (around 5pm).
That's when the same staff member drives up in a cart, this time demanding that we return the cart by 4:30pm no matter which hole we are on.
Faced with the prospect of making the trek back from the furthest hole at 4:30pm, I chose to end our round right there, sparing my son and myself further indignity.
This experience of forcing us to use their cart, even though we had a push cart ourselves, and then to push us off the course early, justifies the course's dismal reputation (even though in a prime location).
Hope future visitors are more aware and would not have to put up with such harsh behavior.
As for my 10 year old, I owe him better golf outings so that this is not the father-son golf memory that stands out.
Great restaurant, okay course
Poplar Creek is a typical Bay Area muni. It struggles with conditions during the drought and its routing is solid but nothing spectacular. Its selling point is convenience off the highway and being near the airport. The restaurant called Par 3 is probably its strongest asset. There's lots of TVs to watch the big game and patio dining on a nice day. The menu is much more upscale and varied than a traditional muni 19th hole. If you're going to play here, make a tee time before 11 a.m. The afternoon the winds start to howl off the bay, making life difficult on the course.
Warm day brings good scores
The most challenging putting greens in the area. Cut to precision for weeks. So bring your putting game. The carry is respectable. Lots of great risk reward holes on the front nine....
Nice course - extremely walkable
This is a good course to walk and play. While it is generally flat with fairly straightforward fairways, they are often tree-lined and challenging. Often, there is a cross wind that can make play even more challenging, and there are a few water hazards along the way.
The pace of play is very good.
One of the best kept Munis around
The people at Poplar keep the course in great conditions. It's not Harding or Pasatiempo "great" but its not $200-300 either - it's $39 at weekday primetime to walk. Greens are consistent and smooth. Fairways are clean and maintained. Easy, open layout but that wind makes it tougher in the afternoons. Holes 2, 18, 16, 13, 3 and 11 are no slouches. And everyone at the course and the restaurant is fantastically accommodating. Go out and have a great time on and off the course at Poplar Creek without blowing through your entire quarter's golf budget in one go.
Geese Poop Problems
Too much Geese Poop, and I don’t think the GC management is doing anything to improve it.
GOOD OLE Poplar!
Poplar creek is a great course if you haven't played in a while or what ever skill level your playing. Good condition fairways and greens, friendly staff. Not too long great for walking! APastor