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4.2
673 Reviews (673)
5 Stars
290
4 Stars
289
3 Stars
68
2 Stars
13
1 Stars
13
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.0
92.4%
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623 out of 673 reviews
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4.2
43 Reviews (43)
5 Stars
19
4 Stars
15
3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.7
90.7%
Recommend this course
39 out of 43 reviews
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4.2
108 Reviews (108)
5 Stars
46
4 Stars
45
3 Stars
14
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
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Conditions
3.9
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.5
93.5%
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101 out of 108 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 71
Length 6739 yards
Slope 128
Rating 72.3
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Castle Oaks Golf Course
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Course Details

Year Built 1994
Golf Season Year round
Architect Brad Benz (1994) Ross Forbes (1994)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

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

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Bar, Snacks, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in California (2015 #16)

Reviews

4.2
673 Reviews (673)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 17
Brunch 7
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 26
Bunkers 25
Forced Carries 19
This course/club is great for:
Locals 25
Advanced Golfers 20
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 15
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 34
In the 'Burbs 6

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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Previously Played

Never ever play on Fridays

Some kind of skins event on Fridays and you can not play through even as a single. Not bad if you like 3+ hours for 9 holes. Greens are pretty good and rolling well, tee boxes and fairways average right now.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 32
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Course Is In Great Shape!

Fun day on the links! Arrived early and enjoyed a delicious deli sandwich in the snack bar. The guy that checked us in in the pro shop was friendly & cordial. Enjoyed our round of golf - course was in great shape considering it was winter. Can't wait to play again!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Hidden Gem

Every time I visit my family in Stockton and Galt I drive to this course in Ione. It is so peaceful and the pace of play is fantastic. The greens are very approachable and they have tee boxes for all handicaps. If u don’t mind a quick drive off the main highways it is definitely worth it. Love this course!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Single Guy

The rate came as a nice surprise that morning so I checked with my wife & got green lighted. The course is about a 45 minute drive & is a nice rural cruise. Once there I was greeted in the pro shop by Bob, a nice guy & I was early so got a range token to warm up. He said the course was very quiet that day so I could pick my spot. The front side I followed a twosome that was following a family group so I took my time at each hole & hit a few extra shots from the tees, fairways & around greens, The pace was still very good & so did not have to wait for them to clear. Also the course is pretty well spaced & the cart is a must. On the back nine the course came wide open as both groups in front of me only played nine so I was able to play it in a very short time as I played one ball. It was a beautiful afternoon & though some of the greens were a bit bald in spots the price relative to other courses was outstanding,

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 32
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Pace of Play Great During the Week, on Weekend Not So Much!

We played on a Tuesday as a twosome - course was fairly open - only had to wait a few holes until a slower threesome let us play through. Course was in great shape for a fall day! Really enjoyed the varying scenery and challenge that each hole provides. Only potential negative is that there are a lot of homes located adjacent to some of the fairways, and definitely come into play.
We also played here the previous Saturday, and pace of play was very slow. Lots of groups on the course, every hole was backed up, carts were due in at 5:00PM so we did not get to finish the last two holes. Going forward, we decided we would only play this course again on a weekday!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
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 12
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 11/07/2023

Hi, dniacaris1. We would love to hear more about your 4-star experience on our course. Please tell us what we can do to earn that last star, and thanks for golfing at Castle Oaks Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Not what it used to be

Not sure why staff acts like there doing you a favor but that’s impression you get. Very unlikely they will ever let you out early even if course is empty. Not sure how that helps pace of play.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 11/09/2023

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us, u314159775443. We are going to pass on your feedback to the team. Thanks for visiting Castle Oaks Golf Club, and we hope to see you again in the future.

Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Course, But Horribly Slow

I love Castle Oak Golf Course. Without question it is one of my favorite places to play. The conditions are usually terrific and the lay-out is spectacular. I would love to play this course every day. But when we played it recently, it took us 5 1/2 hours to complete the round. On two holes there were six foursomes waiting to play. When a marshal was called to help, nothing seemed to move any faster. This led to people becoming frustrated and heated over the wait time, and I thought that there may actually be real altercations on the course. It certainly ruined the otherwise perfect day. I'll return to Castle Oaks any time, and I hope that the excruciatingly slow play was just an anomaly.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 11/09/2023

Thanks so much for the great review, u3950732. We look forward to welcoming you back to our course soon. Thanks for choosing Castle Oaks Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Castle Oaks

Course was in very nice condition and pace of play for weekend round was excellent! Course is forgiving, yet challenging. Best to play from blue or black tips due to relatively short yardage course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 11/08/2023

Thank you for taking the time to review us, rivers6sum. Your feedback is valuable, and we look forward to delivering you excellent service again soon. Castle Oaks Golf Club thanks you!

Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Castle Oaks

Great afternoon playing 18. Not a crowed day so pace was perfect. Will keep playing this course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 11/08/2023

Thanks so much for your wonderful review, bdenise50. We are thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed your time with us. Please visit again soon. Thanks for choosing Castle Oaks Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 10/23/2023

Hello davidrosegolf. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave an excellent rating! We really appreciate your business. Please let us know what we can do for you in the future to earn that last star and thanks for choosing Castle Oaks Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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Commented on 10/23/2023

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Castle Oaks Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

First time play

Heard of this course long time ago but finally get a chance to try it. Staffs were very friendly and It was nice able to tee up with another gentleman who is a regular player at Castle Oak. Overall the course condition was good but greens are a bit bumpy and have lots of divots spots. I did my part to repair as much as I can see because I believe if you take care of the course, the course will take care of your game. I will definitely be back in the near future to play again since now I knew the layout of this course!

Conditions Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
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Commented on 10/23/2023

Thanks so much for the great review, 0WMXP85HW9hXizQ07w71. We look forward to welcoming you back to our course soon. Thanks for choosing Castle Oaks Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 10/17/2023

Hi, jgunther. We would love to hear more about your positive experience on our course. Please contact us to share with us your favorite part of your experience. Thanks for golfing at Castle Oaks Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 23
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

What Wind?

Yes it was a windy day for golf but better than doing yard work! I was striking the ball well this day but my putter let me down. Maybe it was the greens were a little bumpy? No excuses darned! Always a joy but a challenging course especially on a windy day as a senior having to swing a bit faster?

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 10/23/2023

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 Castle Oaks Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Don't Go to Castle Oaks

For the third time in the last few months, I had to play behind five somes. This time was even worse. We were put out as a twosome, 20 minutes early behind club cronies playing a skins game. We were behind two 5 somes and two foursomes so nowhere to go.
I complained as I had before and said if you don't want outsiders playing here don't offer tee times. I will not be back. Too bad because it is a fun drive and tricky course. Too bad they don't care about the general public and kowtow to the local cliques.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 10/10/2023

Hello, u000003484167. Thank you for reviewing the course. We would like to apologize for your recent experience.

We're sorry to hear you were less than satisfied during your round. We pride ourselves on our providing great service and the high-quality standards we maintain.

We would like to make things right. Please reach out to our management team at the pro shop.

We hope to hear from you soon.

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