Castle Oaks Golf Club
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Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
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Black | 71 | 6739 yards | 72.3 | 128 |
Blue | 71 | 6356 yards | 70.6 | 125 |
White | 71 | 5948 yards | 68.6 | 122 |
White (W) | 72 | 5948 yards | 74.9 | 124 |
Gold | 71 | 5447 yards | 66.2 | 119 |
Gold (W) | 72 | 5447 yards | 72.2 | 119 |
Red (W) | 72 | 5015 yards | 69.7 | 113 |
Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
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Black M: 72.5/132 | 577 | 215 | 420 | 370 | 529 | 369 | 424 | 195 | 394 | 3493 | 416 | 173 | 355 | 535 | 342 | 410 | 155 | 422 | 438 | 3246 | 6739 |
Blue M: 70.6/128 W: 76.4/135 | 554 | 178 | 400 | 352 | 500 | 355 | 402 | 181 | 373 | 3295 | 387 | 157 | 332 | 521 | 321 | 382 | 145 | 400 | 416 | 3061 | 6356 |
Blue/White M: 69.9/126 W: 75.3/131 | 537 | 158 | 380 | 352 | 500 | 355 | 385 | 167 | 373 | 3207 | 361 | 157 | 332 | 521 | 321 | 342 | 145 | 374 | 395 | 2948 | 6155 |
White M: 68.8/125 W: 74.3/128 | 537 | 158 | 380 | 337 | 479 | 339 | 385 | 167 | 355 | 3137 | 361 | 124 | 313 | 488 | 304 | 342 | 110 | 374 | 395 | 2811 | 5948 |
Gold M: 66.6/114 W: 71.4/122 | 495 | 131 | 347 | 322 | 437 | 308 | 350 | 145 | 325 | 2860 | 331 | 99 | 290 | 459 | 270 | 316 | 103 | 350 | 369 | 2587 | 5447 |
Red M: 64.7/108 W: 69.2/116 | 452 | 121 | 319 | 286 | 410 | 279 | 324 | 125 | 293 | 2609 | 300 | 76 | 253 | 424 | 243 | 292 | 94 | 400 | 324 | 2406 | 5015 |
Handicap | 3 | 7 | 5 | 15 | 9 | 17 | 1 | 13 | 11 | 4 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 16 | 6 | 2 | |||
Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
Handicap (W) | 1 | 11 | 7 | 15 | 5 | 13 | 3 | 17 | 9 | 8 | 18 | 14 | 6 | 12 | 10 | 16 | 2 | 4 |
Course Details
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Golf Advisor: Top Courses in California (2015 #16)
Reviews
Reviewer Photos
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“Mulligans” Photo submitted by StevieDVD on 05/06/2023
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Photo submitted by linz4ucla on 09/13/2022
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#18 Photo submitted by linz4ucla on 09/13/2022
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Photo submitted by u000004367964 on 06/26/2022
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at #12 tee Photo submitted by 3sevens on 01/22/2022
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Photo submitted by gzweigle on 04/18/2021
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Hole 1 Photo submitted by u4114979 on 04/10/2021
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10th tee box Photo submitted by u314161183678 on 02/22/2021
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Photo submitted by Gremlingolfer on 08/01/2019
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1st hole tee shot Photo submitted by Gremlingolfer on 08/01/2019
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Photo submitted by Gremlingolfer on 08/01/2019
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Photo submitted by GREGCGOLFER on 03/19/2019
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Sure beats snow! Photo submitted by tahoerider1 on 02/25/2019
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1st Tee, water on the left and OB on the right Photo submitted by Cops1998 on 07/28/2018
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A little deferred maintenance, the sign got hot and buckled so you can't use the ball washer Photo submitted by Cops1998 on 07/28/2018
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Water to the left, short and to the right Photo submitted by Cops1998 on 07/28/2018
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Several wide fairways will hills to cause the ball to run Photo submitted by Cops1998 on 07/28/2018
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Most of the greens are kidney shaped, designed perpendicular to the fairway, so you don't want to go long, but plenty of run left/right Photo submitted by Cops1998 on 07/28/2018
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Castle Oaks comes from the old castle-looking build seen from the 16th fairway, that was the 1st juvenile detention facility in CA built in the the early 1900s. It was closed in the 1970s. Photo submitted by Cops1998 on 07/28/2018
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18th at sunset Photo submitted by snowboardin1 on 05/23/2013
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Can see a fox if you look closely. Photo submitted by snowboardin1 on 05/23/2013
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.
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!
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!
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,
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
Castle Oaks
Great afternoon playing 18. Not a crowed day so pace was perfect. Will keep playing this course.
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!
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!
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!
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!
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.
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!
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?
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.
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.
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.
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!