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462 Reviews (462)
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
2.5
Value
1.9
Layout
3.1
Friendliness
1.9
Pace
3.0
Amenities
2.8
39.1%
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About

Holes 18
Type Public/Municipal
Par 70
Length 6042 yards
Slope 117
Rating 70.1

Course Details

Year Built 1933
Fairways Rye Grass
Greens Rye Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Stephen Halsey (1933)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $25 - $34
Clubs Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

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

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code No Cutoffs or Tanktops

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

Reviews

1.9
462 Reviews (462)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 27
Brunch 10
Watching the Game 10
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 25
Bunkers 21
Forced Carries 7
This course/club is great for:
Walkers 43
Locals 38
Beginners 25
This Course's Location is:
Near the Airport 42
Convenient to the City 40
Near Local Attractions 6

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Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Walked

Good condition and putting green are great

it's a typical flat fairways type municipal GC, nice maintained fairways and not too crowded on weekdays.
overall good course to play and convenient location

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Twice a year
2.0

Wife's first time golfing ruined by teaching pro

Decided to take my wife here for her first time ever golfing. We were both so excited to introduce her to the game. Long story short, the teaching pro here ruined our experience and the only reason for the extra star was that the rest of the staff were very understanding and apologized on behalf of this person.

On to what happened...

10 minutes into what started off as a great day on the range, the golf pro drives right up to us (with his mask only half on by the way) and tells us that I'm not allowed to give her tips... Instead that I should go to the next stall and just hit balls. He even had the gall to say that I was "disrespecting golf teaching professionals" referring to himself.

It didn't help that (1) we saw other groups doing the SAME thing down on the other side of the range during our time there and (2) this was said to a person of color. Not saying this is a racial incident, but it's certainly not a good look when you're talking to the only people of color on the range and holding what seems like a double standard.

When we do end up getting her lessons, it will absolutely not be here with this golf pro.

Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Best Value in the bay

Poplar is a really great value golf course. Course is well maintained for a public course and priced very cheap for what you get.

Pros:
Open layout so you never lose balls

Good putting area/driving range

Well maintained

Cons:

Pace of play is exceptionally slow. They put groups of 4-5 out every 7 mins which backs up the course substantially. Can take 5 hrs to play

Tons of geese/geese crap all over the course

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

I’ll be back soon!

This course was in great shape for if you take in the amount of players that filled the course the day I played. The greens were in great shape although some tee boxes were not correctly marked for yardage. The layout is great for hitting a mix of shots as there are challenging holes of different lengths worth different hazards. The marshals definitely were on top of the pace of play and constantly reminded those who were moving slower. Hole 17 and 18 is near a gun range so if gun fire bothers you steer clear. This a great course to test your skills it’s also right off the freeway and is easily accessible. Will be returning soon!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course for beginners

Nice flat course, very forgiving. Not much hazard. Afternoon play ended with beautiful sunset. A bit windy today though.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Walked
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played

Anyone notice how the starters have gotten rude? They think they are club bouncers

I've played here many times - decent practice track; gets way to crowed at times. The biggest issue I have is the attitude. During this pandemic restart seems like its a challenge to get tee times - I get it, everyone is golfing (social distancing outside).
I brought my kid there to walk the course with me to get some exercise, as I've done here MANY times. Puppet for the mgr comes out onto the course and tells me he can't walk with me - although every time I"m there that is the case with others and many times myself. I explain that he doesn't want to play. I offer to pay for his round even though he's not playing and our group has only 3 people playing. Unfortunately it didn't happen. . I tried to reason and find a solution in the pro shop but this guy wasn't hearing it - he was enjoying himself too much. He should stop acting like a club bouncer. BTW - he could've used some exercise himself. Next time he can walk with me.. lol

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Home course

Really well maintained fairways and greens. Bunkers are also well kept even without raking. The course is flat and ideal for walkers. It is also fairly easy but there are challenges with ponds and creeks on holes 2,3,11, and 14. The 18th is a beautiful finish with a pond on the right and multi level green. Best time to play is the early morning hours- zero wind, fellow golfers are experienced and know the rules of etiquette. Also the bar and restaurant have a great menu and good service

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 38
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Walked

Solid Muni. Good overall shape. Greens were in very good shape, smooth,fast and true. Friendly staff. Very windy in the late afternoon.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Poplar creek

Great course in really good condition. Good amenities friendly staff

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0

Ah yes, the course I've played more than any other!

Simply the best cheap muni course around. Flat, minimal OB, fast pace due to it being really easy. Course moves, players love it because you can usually finish in under 4 hours and without losing a ball. If someone put together a system that could calculate quality of greens relative to cost, this would be right at the top. Best muni greens around, and you might shoot your record round here. Love Poplar.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Previously Played

Great course

Could not find reservation when checking in which was paid as a hot deal on GolfNow. Was charged the standard rate and tee time was an HOUR later than planned since that’s when they “could get us in.” Played here many times with no hiccups but today wasn’t one of them. Just be careful when booking.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 40
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Walked

Windy fun

Course is in relatively good shape. Often windy especially in the afternoon. fun grip it and rip it downwind. Challenging club selection into the headwind. Fair test with some easy holes and some difficult.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Walked

flat track

nice flat track where the conditions are above average. fairways and tee boxes are full of grass and trimmed nicely. putting greens are large with slight undulation however the speed is inconsistent. their putting green is much faster than on the course. tee times are busy but the players here keep up with the pace. this course can get difficult when the winds pick up. you can definitely overpower the course if your driver swing is on point.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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