Bennett Valley Golf Course

Not the best drainage but great price excellent except for the water to much rain lately so unless you like playing in mud wait until it’s dried out then best course in Santa Rosa probably 2nd best in Sonoma County price wise staff wise course set up pace of play can be a little slow but who’s in a hurry when your not working

Past experience, pace of play was awful - 5 hour rounds. This past Saturday, the pace was good. Many walkers, but got in a 4 hour round - which is a bit high, but much better than 5 hours.

It was a very cool day - so weather may have played a factor - but it was better.

Course layout is good as always. Conditions are good.

Not a fan of the surprise $2 per round that is tacked on when you checkin. BUILD this into the course fee please.

I'm an advanced beginner and play from the forward tees. The course is the perfect length for me and is appropriately challenging. I've played here several times and the course is always in good condition. One of my favorites!

Greens recently aerated. Getting better but still dimpled and sanding.
The staff scheduled large group of 8 for 1 tee time in front of us vs splitting them into 2 separate tee times. This was annoying because they slowed the pace a lot. Groups larger than 4 should not be allowed
Also, the group behind us had 2 small kids and a dog riding around with them in the cart. 6 people and a dog on 1 cart. I was worried about the kids running around and getting hit by a ball. I would think a huge liability issue for the golf course.

The greens have been punched the day before I was not notified played the front nine twice because they were punching the back and it was terrible

Fast green and a decent layout. Tee boxes need to be flattened and fairways are getting very dry. But good price.

Enjoyed a beautiful day with friends. Finished the front nine in under 2 hours, caught up with a few groups on the back nine but still played in about 4 hours

This course is in great shape. There are some bare spots in fairways (due to drought/water restrictions). But the greens are hard, fast and true. The bunkers are well taken care of (plenty of sand and well-groomed). I would give the course a higher rating overall, but there is currently no food/beverage at the course. I believe that will change in the next few weeks when the new management company re-opens the restaurant, bar and snack shop (as well as on-course cart service). Until then, be prepared to bring your own food/drink.