Lives
Elk Grove and Sacramento
Handicap
5-9
Age
65+
Gender
Male
Skill
Intermediate
Plays
A few times a week

Review Statistics

Average Rating

4.4
4.4
Total 172 Reviews

Rating Breakdown

172 Reviews
5 Stars
105
4 Stars
40
3 Stars
20
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
4
Recommended Courses
160
Not Recommended Courses
12
Helpful Votes Count
13
Not Helpful Votes Count
1
First Review
06/25/2014
Last Review
02/29/2024

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Elkhorn Country Club

Played On 02/21/2024
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Wet spots due to recent storm.

Perfect weather in the high 60’s but some wet spots due to recent heavy rainfall. Pace was excellent since there’s only handful of players on the course. We played a round anyway because we want to play here at least once a week to keep our body healthy. This is the only way we can exercise at this age.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average

Elkhorn Country Club

Played On 02/08/2024
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Wet course.

The whole course was wet after the storm the previous days. Quit after 12 holes. Almost unplayable. Not just cart path only but most of the fairways are soaked. Shoes were completely soaked.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Perfect weather and fast pace.

Greens made good improvements but carts upholstery torn off but not repaired. Cart paths have huge potholes and fairways are bumpy. The pace of the play has improved a great deal since the last time, thanks to the marshals running the course constantly. No more eating on the tee boxes or shouting from unruly undeserving players. Thanks to Swenson golf management and please keep it up. We go to the golf course to enjoy the golf game and not to have a picnic or beer drinking party. If I want to have a picnic, I go to a park and, if I want to get drunk, I go to a bar.

The course was well maintained and taken a. good care. Keep up the good work. Finished the 18 holes in 3:05 hours for our twosome. When we were younger, we used to compete 18 holes in 2:20 hours. Totally enjoyed today.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 11/15/2023

Thanks so much for your wonderful review, DrDavid2. We are thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed your time with us. Please visit again soon. Thanks for choosing Swenson Golf at Swenson Park Golf Course!

Elkhorn Country Club

Played On 11/02/2023
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Perfect day for the game, resulting in 3 birdies.

I haven’t had 3 birdies in a very very long time time, probably going back to the late 90’s. I was a lot younger and the golf game was something special game for some people. I set my personal record in the under par only in Hawaii, a long time ago. Today I hit a single score for the first time in about 15 years. Perfect weather in the high 70’s with a little breeze, blue sky and most of all, the best course condition at the Elkhorn, thanks to the professional maintenance crew that worked hard to keep the course pristine for a company tournament. We were the last lucky group just a couple of holes ahead of them. Fairways were perfect, ponds were clean and no duck refuses on the greens that are fast and, for the first time, they set the holes on the right places for me, not tricky or ‘nasty’ places. Thanks to the course management. There were good choices of drinks and snacks. And again, I got 3 birdies! Thanks Elkhorn and the GolfNow, keep up your good work.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average

Alta Sierra Country Club

Played On 10/19/2023
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Horrible pace of the play.

The day started with a triple AAA and then started going downhill at the 2nd as two unethical and inconsiderate old couple (who looked to be still 10 years younger than me) decided to drag on. Very very slowly they would go up to the tee boxes, several practice swings slowly and then hit towards left or right , sometimes the ball disappeared into the woods or grass. Looking for the ball for what seems to us an eternity. By the time we reached the fourth hole, we were behind the schedule by 45 minutes, and their front group putted out some minutes earlier. When we agonized for over 5hrs. 29 minutes, we realized that it was the longest 72 pars, riding a cart, in our 29 years of playing golf.
It was sad to see some ridiculous person didn’t have any sports manners or at least some human decency rather than being such selfish. The perfect weather, one of the most well designed course configurations, beautiful scenery and the fantastic professional services were all ruined by just one couple whose intention or interest in the game are gravely questionable. I will wait to play there until I can read several wonderful reviews posted. I feel with the pro shop staff who have been doing just wonderful job to assist the golfers.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average

Elkhorn Country Club

Played On 10/18/2023
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 50 Contributor
Previously Played

Perfect weather, responsive staff, on and off the course.

Playing condition is superb with perfect weather, helpful staff and the considerate players. I wouldn’t hesitate vote this course, at least for me, The Golf Course of 2023 in San Joaquin/ Delta Valley area. Reasons. 1. Most enjoyable. 2. Most helpful (probably The only helpful staff who cares about the players in the area). 3. Relatively well-maintained course. 4. Distance to the course and, easy to play for us, seniors. ( I would hesitate recommend this course who hits lower than 72’s because they will not only be frustrated but also disruptive to other players.)
As in any case, there are some areas for improvement that’ll help the playing more enjoyable.
1. Better management of watering. 2. Repair some d cart path potholes in fairways and the rough. 3. Improve the F&B service/dining. 4. Clean the restrooms and stock up the supplies. 4. Better directions for tee boxes, especially for later holes. 5. Yardage signs.

The Elkhorn is becoming our home course, beating the courses that we have been members for years in Northern California for years.

Let’s keep the Elkhorn as The Best Golf Course in San Joaquin.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good

Elkhorn Country Club

Played On 09/20/2023
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Beautiful late summer afternoon golfing.

Perfect weather with the temperature in mid70’s and the best pace of the play made our game enjoyable. The friendly pro shop staff was quite considerate and efficient in making the necessary adjustments when we walked into the pro shop without much time to spare. We were a minute late for our tee time because I fell asleep while waiting our tee time. Due to miscalculation of the expected travel time from our home to the course, we got there earlier and instead of trying to play early, I decided to take a short nap but overslept.

The greens had some residual sand and the holes from last week’s aeration and very slow. The fairways were cleaned, sand bunkers needed more sand. The pace of the play was excellent. We finished the game in just shy of 3 hours.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average

Castle Oaks Golf Club

Played On 09/06/2023
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played

Rude pro shop staff.

Following the skins game was a horrible experience I have had ever. 2 fivesome groups dragged the pace and the marshals could care less. The pro shop staff was quite bossy and even rude. He seemed to be annoyed by Golf Now customers.
The greens were fast some holes and then slowed at others. Some damaged greens were not repaired. Water ponds and lakes stinky, spreading strong orders. Ducks roaming around freely on the fairways and even on some greens. There was no evidence of taking care of the greens, cart paths and fairways. No maintenance crews anywhere to be seen. Such a beautiful weather and the course were spoiled so badly on one day. Too bad!!!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 09/12/2023

Hi, DrDavid2! Thank you so much for leaving us with your feedback. We value our customer experience, so your review is important to us. Please know the current conditions are by no means the standard we strive to achieve. We will continue to work towards a 5-star experience and we hope to see you back!

Apple Mountain Golf Resort

Played On 08/07/2023
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Perfect weather in the 90’s and beautiful scenery.

Starting at 1pm the pace was great and the scenery was beautiful and the the staff seemed to know what they were doing. The only problem was the lack of some snacks and beverage due to the power outage which was not really the golf course’s fault.
Fairways well maintained, greens were were cleaned. Greens were super fast and undulating so missed 3-4 birdy chances. Because most of the fairways are sloped so the carts were not allowed that made us very difficult to get to the second shots. Although we like to course, we cannot play here as often as we would like to, especially we are middle 80’s and not easy to walk up the hills.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair

Castle Oaks Golf Club

Played On 08/03/2023
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Beautiful weather and friendly staff made the golfing more enjoyable again.

Thanks to the considerate staff we were allowed to start early. I respect the staff insistence on playing at my appointed time but sometimes it would be better to let the players start a little early when there are absolutely no players within 15-20 minutes before and after the designated time. Some course staff just insist on keeping the appointed time regardless of the situation and then jam packing the players. That kind of practice is very inefficient and unproductive.
I’m glad that the Castle Oaks golf course management allows the pro shop staff the flexibility to make the adjustments of the starting time for the players. It’s a little thing like that which brings back the players to course.

Fairways and tee boxes were clean and the greens were fast and honest. Sand bunkers had good amount of sand. The scenery is outstanding, perfectly planted trees above each tee boxes. It appears that the Castle Oaks golf has made 1000% improvements since I played there some five years ago. Thanks to your efforts.

The only bad thing is the Water hazards, ponds and waterways, stinking terribly due unclean stale water and duck discharges. They need to be cleaned and put in some chemicals.
For now we plan to play at the Castle Oaks at least once a week until the summer weather becomes unbearable for us.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 08/09/2023

Thank you for taking the time to review us, DrDavid2. Your feedback is valuable, and we look forward to delivering you excellent service again soon. Castle Oaks Golf Club thanks you!

2.0
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Previously Played

Suddenly blocked the entrance way due to fresh pavement.

Utterly disgrace to the management of the course for not notifying in advance of the paving of the driveway way from the main road to the bag drop that is about a quarter mile. We were instructed to drive around and park on the rocky overflow parking lot. We could have our car axle broken on the rock (not some pebbles but baseball sized rocks) covered parking lot and then had to a shuttle cart to take us to the pro shop. Wasted good 15 minutes. This is outrageous. I have read several bad reviews on the management’s treatment of the players ( their income sources) but this one just hit the ceiling. They are not only indifferent to their customers but also lack the basic marketing and professionalism.

The course layout is nothing short of superb and the greens were honestly fastest which I like the most. Scenery is super with a lot of variety of trees and wild flowers and wildlife.

This is definitely one of the challenging championship courses that meet the USGA criteria. The management needs some customer relationships training and be more friendly and be professional. We’ll watch closely to see what or if they make some improvements in customer relationships before returning to this course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 07/01/2023

DrDavid2, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. Our General Manager, David Williams, welcomes the opportunity to discuss your concerns personally. Please call him directly at 530-888-7888 ext. 613. Thank you.

Morgan Creek Golf and Country Club

Played On 06/20/2023
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Big improvement in a couple of years.

The last time we played here was just before the COVID 19 pandemic when the course was in horrible conditions all over. It was a great surprise to see how the course has changed for good. Fairways were well taken care of, greens are fast and honest although there were some damaged spots and the bunkers made some good improvements. They still need real sand in the bunkers. Ponds and lakes need to be cleaned and some of them still stink. The carts seem to be newer and clean. Not much merchandise in the pro shop to help the business. Restaurant facility and the beverage cart are needed.

Anyway we enjoyed a great time and set our play record for 2:51 hours at this course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Friendly staff and responsive marshal.

Perfect weather, friendly staff, and good manners of the players made the game very enjoyable. The management has been making some great improvements over the last several months and the results started showing. The rough areas are still tough to play but the fairways made the most improvement and the greens too. Fast greens are the great improvement. Bunkers need some more work though. Tee boxes need some leveling and need to install some yard markers in the fairways.

This course is becoming more and more enjoyable and coming up to be competitive with some well known courses in the area. Keep up the good work!! Thanks.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 06/06/2023

DrDavid2, thank you for your kind words! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another 5-star experience. Thanks for choosing Swenson Golf at Swenson Park Golf Course.

Rio Vista Golf Club

Played On 05/10/2023
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Windy and needs some good repair.

As always the Rio Vista course had plenty of wind to slow me down. It was not as bad as before pandemic. There were several potholes and sinkholes in the fairway that were quite rocking to drive the cart on. They were agonizing, even hurting my back. The wind picked up its velocity quite a bit. Pace of the play was great because of the wind, they’re just a few players on the course.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average

Dayton Valley Golf Club

Played On 04/27/2023
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Very tricky fairways and super slow greens.

The course appears to be in a downhill course if not already hitting the bottom mostly due to mediocre management. Ten years ago or so, Dayton Valley was one of the premier courses in the area and I didn’t mind driving long distance driving from my house to play there and other courses. The staff was friendly and very courteous. Recently , it started getting bad and now it’s really bad.. The current owner may be a good person and may like the game but he was not very friendly nor helpful to us. He was quite sarcastic when I asked him if there was some discount for a lady’s shirt since I was buying another shirt , referring that I had bought several shirts in the past from them and got some discount. He said that nowadays everything was expensive and even complained that his home electricity bill for this month was $300. It’s totally irrelevant. I bought two shirts but decided never buy anything from them again and even not coming back to play here. The course was poorly maintained and needed some repair work anyway overall. Sorry to see that this beautiful course is not being kept well.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 05/09/2023

Hi, Dr David. Thank you so much for your feedback. We are glad you had enjoyed your time at Dayton Valley Country Club and pride ourselves on delivering the best experience possible. We hope to see you again soon!

Rio Vista Golf Club

Played On 04/19/2023
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

120% improvement.

Perfect weather in the mid-70’s with little breeze made the game to be the most enjoyable in a long time while. The management made a great improvement in years. They showed their willingness to do good business now.

Tee boxes have new color markers and cleaner than before.
Fairways have been worked on and they are almost to the pre-COVID-19 era. Need yard markers still.
Bunkers. They made the greatest improvements here 200%. Almost enough sand to make it playable.
Ponds still stinking some but endurable.
Greens. This is where they still need to improve. Must have punched recently which is okay but there are still few places where they need to do some patchwork. Greens are not fast enough due to sanding and punching.
Our cart died at 17th green but we managed to pull it out and maneuvered to finish the round.

Pro shop has enough merchandise and the new staff members were super friendly and courteous with professional attitude. We didn’t miss the old grumpy staff member who were quite bossy and annoying.

We will definitely play more here and even bring some friends.

Kudos to the managers and the maintenance staff for your good work. Please keep it up.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
1.0
Top 50 Contributor
Previously Played

Reviewer “PastorGary” doesn’t say the truth.

Whoever is the reviewer “PastorGary” is not saying the truth. The course hasn’t been “coming along nicely “ nor “making great improvement “ and so forth. The course is in shambles if not is totally ruined beyond repair in fact. Please do not mislead the people if you are truly a pastor as you claim to be. We went there twice since March of this year, hoping to see if the course has improved any but turned around with such a disappointment after only one look at the course. It was certainly getting worse and worse. Don’t believe any review that is saying the course is improving. Sorry but the players should have the right to have correct information about a course.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor

River Oaks Golf Club

Played On 02/08/2023
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Slow pace of the play but friendly players.

Perfect weather but very frustrating pace of the play, probably due to frost delay. No player assistance or pace. Good sand bunkers and fairways except a few wet spots. There is no restaurant where you can enjoy the post play relaxation and fellowship. No adequate indoor seating place but good outdoor seating which is acceptable. Players are super friendly to one another. Configurations of the course are really downsides where you can see almost all 9 holes at same spots. Greens are fast at some holes and very slow at the other holes. Quite erratic.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor

Emerald Lakes Golf Course

Played On 01/24/2023
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

SEVEN STAR review.

This gem of a 9 hole executive course deserves a 7 star review today. Perfect weather in the low 60’s , clear blue sky, well manicured greens and the fairways. Super friendly and courteous pro shop staff made a day great for us. He is courteous and has efficiency in the player/pace management by letting us start 20 minutes earlier than our tee time. There are some places where the staff just insist the players wait until the designated starting time, even if there’s absolutely no players in sight on the course for only 5-10 minutes early.
Sand bunkers had enough sand even after the severe rain and storm the last several weeks and the greens are very clean and fast enough. The only thing that might matter is the portable washroom that has been in need of improvement. Tree management in the fairways was well done. The ponds and lakes can use a little more cleaning. Same with some refreshment facility.
I still think this course has a lot of potential to make it a 18 hole championship course. There is enough land space there. Thanks for keeping the coin an excellent condition and thanks to GolfNow for making this course known to the public.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 01/28/2023

Thank you for your review. We will pass along your positive experience to our team at Emerald Lakes Golf Course. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Emerald Lakes Golf Course

Played On 12/15/2022
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Fantastic day for a practice 9 hole round and still a good workout day.

Beautiful winter day for a round of golf in the mid-50’s weather. Lots of sunshine and clean course. Greens and fairways are well maintained and the water fountains shooting up toward the sky. I wish the course was a 18-hole championship course. There’s enough land for that. They built a multi million dollar casino right along the freeway. Why not a nice and healthy sports complex? Elk Grove city is losing a good revenue generating opportunity. I wish I were not 85 but 75 years old so that I can participate in the city planning. Well, thanks Emerald Lake golf for keeping the golf course great and kudos to GolfNow.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 12/19/2022

Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing Emerald Lakes Golf Course.

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