Bidwell Park Golf Course

Fairways were a bit sparse in spots. Greens in excellent conditions. Very interesting course layout. Will definitely return.

The slow play put a damper on the day. Tough to find any rhythm we you are waiting on every tee box. Did not finish the round as it took over 3 hours to play the front nine. gave up after 12.
This could be a really nice course with a little care.

Bidwell fairways are in horrible shape. For as much as it costs to play this course, they should replant the fairways. It looks like there is a fungus that has killed the grass. The company that manages Bidwell does not care because it is the only public course in Chico. Until members and guests stop playing there nothing is going to change.

Staff most friendly, fairways need a lot of TLC, greens are good

The grass around the greens was too high and the greens were too dry and very hard.

The clubhouse was nice and staff very helpful the fairways are quite rough uneven grass an in need of TLC greens we’re punched a few weeks ago so there healing

Aerated greens but a lower rate balanced it out. Fairways still need tlc.

The fairways are in terrible condition. Very little grass and lots of bare spots. Temporary greens that have been like that for months. Greens keeper is not doing their job. Slow play for a weekday and no Marshall. Chico needs another golf couse.

The course was in decent shape for the time of year the greens were in really good shape

The good news is that the greens on holes number 6 (a par 4) and 12 ( a par 3) has gone through wonderful makeovers. I believe it has now been well over 6 weeks since completion. Unfortunately, the winter’s temperature and constant changes may have delayed the re-opening of these greens. So, there are still very small, lumpy-bumpy, temporary greens in place, about 50 yards in front each of these holes. Accept for number 18, the other greens were in very good condition. And the overall course appearance looked appealing and well-trimmed. You really would have to come and play this park setting course, with it’s migrating geese, wild ducks, deer, and occasional flocks of turkey inhabitants, to find out why it is still considered a “hidden gem.”

I like the layout of this course but it is annoying to hit a shot in the middle of the fairway to find it on bare ground or in the midst of 5 different types of grass that you have to figure out how to play the next shot. Greens have improved greatly over the past few years, especially for as much play as it gets. Marshalls do not keep groups on a steady pace of play.

Glad to see Cary path my only restrictions lifted !
It’ll be better once all the greens are playable
Necessary rebuilding greens are part of the game

Bidwell golf course is an pretty course to play , but needs some serious work with the fairways . Could be the lack of water from the summer but seems like your constantly hitting off thin dead grass or dirt . The greens are in good condition , but a bit too slow for my preference. A side note bring water with you because they don’t provide anything on the course. No beverage cart or anything . Overall the course is still enjoyable , but for the price they charge it’s not the best bang for your buck .