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3.8
174 Reviews (174)
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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
3.7
Value
4.3
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.7
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6833 yards
Slope 119
Rating 71.3

Course Details

Year Built 1991
Golf Season Year round
Architect Bob Putman (1991)

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

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Reviews

3.8
174 Reviews (174)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 15
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 7
This course/club is great for:
Locals 18
Walkers 14
Beginners 10
This Course's Location is:
Near the Airport 14
Convenient to the City 13
Worth the Drive 13

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Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Usually in better conditions

I have golfed this course a handful of times and I have had positive reviews. This time was the exception but it had to do with the recent rain and the fact that the geeens were punched. Overall, the course has a good layout with lots of trees. The bunkers are more like cement pits and the water hazards add to the challenge. I golf here because it's a bargain.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Response from on 03/30/2018:
Hello, thank you for taking the time to review our course, Madera Municipal Golf Course, and for the 3 stars. We are sorry to see that the course may not have been in the best shape when you played and your feedback is appreciated. It looks like you had a friendly experience with our staff and that your round was a great value for you, so we hope this improved your overall experience with us. Thank you for your choosing our course, in the Madera, California area, and we look forward to seeing you again soon.
Played On
Reviews 2
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 Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Fun Time

All three of of us enjoyed the course. The fairways and greens were in good condition. the only thing I wasn't happy about is golf now didn't give mi my promo code that was earned.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Simply great golf course

I have a handful of courses closer to me but I continue to drive over to Madera Municiple Golf Course to play. It's by far the best value golf in Central California. The course is always in good/great condition and the price is unbeatable. Unmatched value. Summary of today's round:

Arrived early to hit range balls before round. Due to rain and wet conditions, Driving Range was closed. No problem, the gentlemen at the desk told me I could start my round early. Again, due to wet conditions it was walking only. I was told back 9 would allow for cart on path only and I could pick up the cart after 9. Again, no problem as I actually looked forward to the walk. I was the only person out on the course and had a great front 9. Fairways had standing water but there were places to place ball for clean shots. Fairways are starting to get green and the rain the last 3 days will only help. Tee boxes were good too. Greens are firm. Even high approaches barely leave divots. They hold shots... just firm.

Picked up my cart to start #10. Another great 9 and saw a few others out enjoying the wide open course. Weather scared the others away. All around another great day at this course. I didn't stop in today, but the bar/restaraunt is fantastic. Nice workers, great service, and good food. Can't wait to return to Madera soon.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 111
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
San Francisco Advisor
Top 50 Contributor
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

2-19-18

Sand has been spread out in the bunkers leaving anything from a thin layer on hard pan to actual inches of playable sand depending on the individual bunker. It is nice to see the continued efforts to improve.
The greens were firm and quick with little to no damage.
Some green is starting to break through in fairway areas.

Pace was horrendous - 5 hours because of the group we were behind. Every hole in front of them was empty (we could see four empty holes at one point) and every hole behind us was packed with people waiting and angry. Yes it was cold and very windy but a marshal was VERY needed.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 02/21/2018:
Hello, thank you for taking the time to review us, Madera Municipal Golf Course, in the Madera County area. We're very sorry to hear you may not have had the best recent customer experience with us due to the pace of play, and we greatly appreciate your feedback regarding the marshal so we may work towards any necessary improvements. We also appreciate your dedication to playing our course over the years and hope we can continue to provide you with a valuable golf experience. Thank you for golfing with us, and we hope to see you again soon.
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice Course for any Golfer

Fairways are green, Wide and Straight. Greens are green and not too fast. Would play his course anytime.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 02/13/2018:
Hello Andy, thank you for taking the time to review our course, Madera Municipal Golf Course, and for the 3 stars. We hope that you enjoyed playing our golf course and that you will see improvements in the course conditions the next time you are with us. It looks like you had a smooth round and a friendly experience with our staff, so we are glad to see that. Thank you for recommending our golf course, in the Madera, California area, and we look forward to seeing you again soon.
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 01/29/2018:
Hello, thank you for sharing your review, We truly appreciate your positive feedback regarding the course greens and will be sure to pass it along to our team. we're glad you received a good value for your round and had a fun time at Madera Municipal Golf Course. We hope to welcome you back for an enjoyable experience on the course in the near future.
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Surprisingly Nice

Overall a very nice course. Lots of trees that make it look very nice and really don't come much into play. Some rough areas if you to the either side especially difficult in areas where the dirt is compact. Greens are in excellent shape. I am coming back for sure.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great shape

The course was in great shape. Greens are rolling real nice. Fun day

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Look out for regulars

I played this course with my young son. After playing the front nine we decided to let a threesome behind us playthrough. While waiting for them to tee off an older couple drove up in front of us. I let them know that we had yet to tee off. They said it was taking too long and that they were going to play in front of us as well. I said no they continue to do so anyway. I left the golf shop now they did nothing about it. Afterwards he told me he knew who it was. they were regulars.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Response from on 01/05/2018:
Hello, thank you for taking the time to review us, Madera Municipal Golf Course, in the Madera, California area. We're very sorry to hear you may not have had the best recent customer experience with us due to the pace of play, and we greatly appreciate your feedback. We may work towards any necessary improvements. We also appreciate your dedication to playing our course over the years and hope we can continue to provide you with a valuable golf experience. Thank you for golfing with us, and we hope to see you again soon.
Played On
Reviews 111
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
San Francisco Advisor
Top 50 Contributor
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

NYEve round

Quick update

Bunkers have been worked and have a thin firm layer of sand/dirt - very playable
Most of course is dormant
Off fairway is bare as usual
Greens are very nice - quick smooth firm

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 01/04/2018:
Hello, thank you for taking the time to review our course, Madera Municipal Golf Course, and for the 3 stars. We hope that you enjoyed playing our golf course and that you will see improvements in the course conditions the next time you are with us. It looks like you had a smooth round and a friendly experience with our staff, so we are glad to see that. Thank you for recommending our golf course, in the Madera County area, and we look forward to seeing you again soon.
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Another good round in Madera

Third time playing here in the last few weeks. Course in very good condition. Great value.

Only complaint would be the scheduling. Backed up a bit then the group in front of us somehow was a FIVEsome.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
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 Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Madera Municipal

The grounds crew do an excellent job. Fairways are in good condition and the greens are in excellent condition. This course is keep in excellent condition year round.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very good experience in Madera

Course is in great condition. Fairways are mowed down and rough is controlled. Greens are near perfect. Pace was a bit slow but feedback from my group made me believe it was an odd day and usually not backed up.

Overall a very good day. Will be playing Madera GC often.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

THE STAFF WAS VERY FRIENDLY AN UNDERSTANDING

VERY GREAT COURSE TO PLAY AT. ALWAYS A GOOD TIME PLAYING HERE. ALSO WE GOT A FLAT AND WERE GONNA BE LATE FOR OUR TEE TIME AND THE STAFF WAS VERY UNDERSTANDING AND HELPFUL AND LET'S US STILL PLAY WHEN WE GOT THERE AND HOUR LATER. THANK YOU GUYS!!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

great place to play for just starting out at least.

Nice course good layout driving range could use help but the greens are in great shape cart was good no complaints here.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great value!

Staff is wonderful. Greens in good shape. Pace was good.

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