Lives
Sacramento, CA
Handicap
15-19
Age
55-64
Gender
Male
Skill
Intermediate
Plays
Once a week

About

After giving up basketball due to age restrictions, I took up golf. After six years of trying different ideas about swing and position, I switched to one-length clubs. Like the idea and my game is improving; better consistency.

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4.1
4.1
Total 21 Reviews

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21 Reviews
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
13
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Recommended Courses
19
Not Recommended Courses
2
Helpful Votes Count
8
Not Helpful Votes Count
1
First Review
06/27/2016
Last Review
11/30/2022

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The Golf Club at Copper Valley

Played On 11/30/2022
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Very scenic

On 11/30/22, I enjoyed my first round a Copper Valley (CV) with a buddy. The course was in good condition with many positive and only a few negatives. The course is located in beautiful rolling hills and with the fall colors in play the day was a visual delight.

The positives included several clean restrooms peppered around the course, well maintained fairways and greens (which were fast), and tee boxes were in good shape for the most part. Also, the cart navigation was cool and included radio with Country music.

The course has many slopes to play, so you can use some good course management and hit left and watch the ball come down and hit a mound or side of the fairway and then roll into the fairway.

Several elevated tee boxes make for interesting shots.

The negatives were several sand traps that needed maintenance. I wondered why most were in great shape but some were neglected. Maybe some follow-up my management on the grounds crew?

In the winter, the course uses a shotgun start process after 10am to avoid frost delays. The downside was that we got a little backed up at times. Also, after we rounded the 18th and went to the 1st tee, the GPS said we had exceeded our round, but I think it is a setting in the GPS they can turn off to accommodate shotgun starts (not everyone starts at 1 and finishes on 18).

Overall a great experience. I am looking forward to returning.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging

Dry Creek Ranch Golf Course

Played On 12/31/2021
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart

Dry Creek GC has maintenance opportunities

On New Year's Eve, a buddy and I played Dry Creek GC in Gault. It was a cold, wet, and foggy day. The range was closed due to flooding. The putting green was open and in good shape.
The first tee box was in ok condition but did need maintenance (as others do - see photos).
The fairways showed a lack of maintenance. They had not been mowed for several weeks and had broken branches, twigs, etc., cluttering the course.
While the course is named Dry Creek, it wasn't - which is good. This year had been dry so it is good to see the rain and resulting water in the creeks and lakes.
The course has two new bridges, is well constructed, and looks great (see photos). Well done!
The greens show disrepair. The fungus has hit most of them, so putting was a challenge in most instances (see photos).
The cart paths also need maintenance (see photo). I had difficulty staying dry and mud-free while driving the cart.
After the round, we hit the cafe and bar. The food and beverage were good (see photo). The live fireplace is a nice touch.
Overall, I like the track. However, there are many maintenance issues to address. I look forward to returning after repairs.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate

Nakoma Golf Resort - Dragon Course

Played On 07/28/2021
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Average with possibilities

A buddy and I played the Dragon and we walked away perplexed. The fee was $100, but it played more like $45. The carts were old and damaged. Our battery ran out on the 16 tee box. The seats were worn and flat. The tee boxes and greens need maintenance. Lots of sand on the greens due to wear/tear. Fairways were in decent shape. The clubhouse/bar area was nice but I’ll equipped. No cart girl. All the said, the scenery was fantastic. Plenty of elevation changes. Could use more markers for first time players. I would go back if it were less expensive and maintenance was kept up.

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

Plumas Lake Golf & Country Club

Played On 07/02/2021
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Like Plumas Lak GC

I have been golfing at Plumas Lake GC for over four years. Lately, the course had fallen into disrepair. Recently, a new course management company took over. Thank you!! The rough has been mowed, trees trimmed, sprinklers turned on, and the greens are in very good shape. I like the course because it is remote and away from city noise. There is enough to make it a challenge with trees, water, and a few hills. Overall, I like the course and highly recommend it. Also, after the round, I had a chicken wrap with a beer, and they were terrific.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

River Oaks Golf Club

Played On 04/23/2021
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice renovations

My buddy and I have been playing River Oaks GC for several years. This is the first time back in several months. The course seems to be well maintained, and I saw several newer commercial mowers in use. The course is located near orchards (almonds?) and is always pleasantly quiet. The greens were in great shape as were the fairways. The rough was mowed so you didn't lose a ball if you are not stripping down the middle. The staff is pleasant. The restaurant was great for a snack after 18 holes (I had the quesadilla). Very much enjoyed the rounds, looking forward to next time.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate

Silver Oak Golf Course

Played On 09/15/2019
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Cool elevation changes

Driving S/B on 395 to Carson City,, I saw a fairway at the base of a mountain, so I decided to check it out. I am very glad that I did.

Pros:
-Nice elevation changes between the front and back 9
-Fairways and tee boxes in good shape
-Most of the ball washers at the tee boxes were in good order
-Restrooms were clean
-Rough and areas off the fairway were in good shape, allowing me to find mis-hits
-Beautiful track & nice scenery
Cons:
-While the ball washers were in place, many had a stale odor so they could be cleaned and changed

I will come back and play again on my next trip to Nevada. I enjoyed it and so will you.

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

Wailea Golf Club - Old Blue Course

Played On 08/12/2019
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Beautiful track

While on a week vacation I booked a round of golf at the Walker Blue Course. I was paired up with a senior couple who reside on the course (house for $3.5M).
I easily made my 10 am tee time, but was disappointed there was no driving range for warming up. That was the only negative comment for my experience.
The greens are interesting and were difficult to read. The locals say putting towards the mountain is slow while towards the ocean is fast.
The tee boxes are clean. The fairways were clean and well maintained. The second cut was not too long; no lost balls.
The bunkers are not too deep and well maintained. I had no difficulty getting out.
All around there were beautiful scenery of mountains ocean and large flowering trees. Absolutely beautiful - unlike my score.
Great course and will highly recommend it to anyone.

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

River Oaks Golf Club

Played On 08/02/2019
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Hidden Gem

I recently received a Golf Moose coupon for River Oaks GC, in Nicholas, CA. I was unfamiliar with the location until I met a buddy at River Oaks GC to play a round. About 35 minutes n of Sacramento in acres of orchards. The day was quiet and pleasant.
The clubhouse is the restaurant, they keep it simple.We grabbed an electric cart and went to the range, a small simple area to warm up before teeing off. We also tried the putting green, which was not fast.
After a small wait, we hit the 1st tee. We had a slow foursome in front of us, and a group in front of them so it was going to be a long day (which was fine because I had plenty of cigars and beverages).
During the round, I was struck by the quiet pleasant feel of the track. Plenty of tress, not too many.. Some water, not too much. I did enjoy a few blind tee shots, which made you think about how to consider the 2nd shot (which to me is fun).
Overall, my buddy and I agreed that we enjoyed the round and would return. As a side, we ordered a beer and a sandwich afterward, which was tasty and well priced.

See you next time, River Oaks GC.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 08/07/2019

Thank you for taking the time to give us some great feedback! We appreciate you checking us out and look forward to your return. We will continue to work hard to make sure your next experience is better than the last. We will strive to get our hidden gem in the shape it should be.

-River Oaks Golf Club

Sunridge Golf Club

Played On 07/13/2019
4.0
First Time Playing

Beautiful views with deferred maintenance

While visiting Reno over.a weekend, I wanted to try a few of the local courses so I tried Sunridge in Carson City. When you drive up the the “clubhouse” it is apparent that the course was not well funded. I tried to not let that bother me as the surround views looked nice. I paired my $30 fee jumped into my cart and headed toward the 1st tee.

I noticed the cart attached ball washer was empty, the plastic display sign at the top of the windshield was cracked and brown (almost fell off), and the cart could have used a bath. As I drove from hole to hole, I noticed the same deferred maintenance at the tee boxes, cart paths, and rough. Perhaps the course manger should assign maintenance staff to trip the weeks along the cart path, maintain the tee boxes, and mow the rough? Also, the “sand traps” didn’t it appear to have much sand, but plenty of small gravel. And the traps I checked had not been maintained in awhile. Hummmm...

Otherwise, looking at the broader view of the course, it was nice. As you can see from the pics, there are some wide fairways, nice greens, and cool elevation changes. NOTE: high handicap golfer need to bring extra balls.

So ,would I return? Probably if the deferred maintenance was addressed.

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

The Links At Bodega Harbour

Played On 04/19/2019
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great coupon value

I played this course one year ago, saw a coupon and decided to give it another try. I was not disappointed. Tee time at 10am, the fog was starting to break, and around noon it was clear for a few hours. By the 17th, the fog rolled back in. That said, the weather helped to make it a memorable experience. The tee boxes were clean and in good shape. The greens were in good shape; it would be nice if the groundkeepers would remove the fences around the holes :) The greens are more tricky than they first appear. The elevation changes are fun and challenging. Overall, a great experience. My only complaint (ok I'm whining) was that I lost a few balls "in plain sight" due to the rough; recently mowed and leftover grass made it difficult to find balls just off the fairways. Looking forward to another visit!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 04/24/2019:
Thank you for playing The Links at Bodega Harbour again! We're thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed the weather, course conditions, and layout. Thanks for sharing these great photos as well! Come back soon. Be sure to follow us on social media for the latest course news and specials.

Castle Oaks Golf Club

Played On 07/27/2018
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

What water?

I heard about Castle Oaks GC years ago, so I decided to give it a try with a Buddy. The weather was supposed to top out at 91 degrees, so we got a 9 am tee time and it was already 77. We were stuck behind two foursomes that ran slow, so it killed our pace of play. I did not see any Marshals.
The golf shop staff were friendly and helpful. The facility was clean and neat (but a little cluttered). The carts do not have GPS so bring your own. The tee boxes could use some attention, perhaps maintenance is done on Mondays?
The course was fun to play, with many wide fairways and plenty of course undulation to cause some ball roll. If you do go wide right/left and OB, many areas have thorny-bushes so just forget about it.
Many of the greens appeared to need maintenance. Not sure when they roll them, but clean-up is in order. They appeared to run true, not a lot of surprises.
Several holes, including #18 have water. From the tee boxes, you may not see how far the water extends, so you may want to take the cart out to get a visual before teeing off.
Overall, I found castle Oaks GC a fun course and will return.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 08/27/2018

Thank you for the great feedback and 4 star rating. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Napa Golf Course at Kennedy Park

Played On 12/01/2017
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked

Golf on a budget

Living close to Napa, I remember hearing about the Napa Golf Course (formerly Kennedy Park). I had the morning off so I gave it a try. A GolfNow coupon for $10 didn't have any influence on my decision.
The course is located on a fairly square property off of the Napa/Vallejo HW. When I arrived I visited the Pro Shop and was pleasantly greeted by a happy young man. He pulled up my reservation and asked me if I wanted a bucket of balls; I did. He also told me about sales on apparel.
I went to the range. The golf machine dispensed dirty balls (may need some maintenance). The condition of the balls had a minor impact on my practice session :) I tried the practice green where you can putt and chip. The green and chipping area is well maintained.
Talking with a few locals, the course has gone through a ownership change; for the better. I noticed areas of the course that suffer from poor drainage; several large muddy areas.
I walked the course to get an idea of the landscape. A few of the holes have a water element. Several holes have blind corners (dog-leg left/right). The majority of fairways and tee boxes are in good - very good shape. Several fairways suffer from poor drainage. Hole nine is so bad the tee box was moved near the ProShop to avoid mud. The greens are in good shape and the fairways and greens were being maintained during my round.
Overall, the Napa Golf Course was a pleasure, knowing it is a work in progress. I brought my own cigars, water and Whiskey, so I did not use the services of the cart-guy.
I liked the pace of play and course layout. I am looking forward to playing the course again.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Grizzly Ranch Golf Club

Played On 07/30/2017
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Fantastic Course

I heard that Grizzly Ranch had a beautiful course; I heard correctly. The course is built around a housing community of what appears to be vacation homes. The staff were friendly and the pro shop was clean and orderly. The carts were clean but lacked ice in the ice chest. They had no GPS so bring your own. The range was manicured, clean, and well-maintained. The fairways, rough, and greens were in great shape. The course architect provides scenic views from almost any location. Overall, I think this is a 5 star course. Looking forward to going back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Dayton Valley Golf Club

Played On 05/30/2017
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Reno Carson Golf - Dayton Valley Golf Club

Looking for uncharted courses in the Reno Sparks area, I came across the Dayton Valley Golf Club. The course is about 30 south of Reno on US 395. The golf shop manager was friendly and helpful, answering all the "newbie" questions. The carts are gas engine and do not have GPS, so bring your own. I found the course to be well maintained, with fast smooth greens. The rough is cut low, making it a little easier to find a mis-hit. The sand traps are a little neglected, so stay out if possible. Also, note that there is water on about 9 holes. The water containers were missing, so bring your own.
Overall, the course was a terrific value. I would play it again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Toiyabe Golf Club

Played On 05/29/2017
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Reno Carson Golf - Toiyabe Golf Club

The course was a pleasant treat. I have tried the courses int eh Reno Sparks area, but decided to take a trip south on US 395. To my surprise I came across the Toiyabe Golf Club in Washoe City, 20 minutes south of Reno. As you can see from the pictures, the course has plenty of undulation, beautiful vistas, and is well maintained. The course superintendent and crew are doing a great job with maintenance. The staff at the golf shop were friendly and helpful. There are a few elevated tee boxes when makes you think "course management" given the 5k foot elevation. There is a restroom about halfway through the front and back nine.
The greens see to be spongy; I saw only a few divots. The greens are well maintained and feel like carpet; not fast and smooth.

Overall, I was very pleased with the experience, and I think you will be too.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Falcon Ridge Golf Club

Played On 05/21/2017
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

No Whiners Tournament - Falcon Ridge

Playing in the No Whiners Golf Tournament, we started on hole 14. What can I say; Falcon Ridge GC is a fantastic course. the course is well maintained, with rough areas clean and neat. It is high desert so expect some heat in the summer. The elevation of Mesquite NV is about 1600 feet, but some tee locations take you to about 2k. The staff was friendly. There are a few holes with water, which makes the course much more pleasant to play. It does lack a range, so come already warmed up. If you are ok with swinging into nets, go for it.
Overall, I was very pleased with the experience and am looking forward to my next round at Falcon Ridge GC in Mesquite NV.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Wolf Creek Golf Club

Played On 05/20/2017
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

No Whiners Tournament - Wolf Creek GC

Wolf Creek GC, Enough said. This course always appears in the top 25 of public courses in the nation. The problem - after you play Wolf Creek, everything else will seem vanilla. The course is in impeccable shape, the views are breathtaking; the perfect match between Mother Nature and an intelligent course architect. The greens were smooth, hard, and fast. A few holes have blind shots to make you think about course management. Some of the elevated tee boxes make you think about distance (too short or long and you have trouble).
Overall it is the most fantastic course I have ever played. I enjoyed it and you will too.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging

Wolf Run Golf Club

Played On 03/21/2017
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Windy Winter Wolf Run

I played this round in mid March 2017. Recent rains and heavy snow in the mountains mad emergency think I was in for a bust; not a chance. thanks to the terrific work of the course superintendent and staff, the course was in amazing shape (given the weather conditions). I have played here before ad enjoyed the course. This time, not too many players to content with, so I played 18 in 3.5 hours. Last time it took over 5.
I really like the elevation changes of tee boxes and greens, and the staff are doing a great job of clearing out the old shrubs, looking very nice.
The staff were helpful and friendly. no complaints for $34 with cart at 2pm. Looking forward to next time.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging

Wildcreek Golf Course

Played On 03/20/2017
3.0
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Rough greens Wildcreek GC

I played Wildcreek GC this time in mid March. They experienced heavy rains and lots of snow (see the pics). A few things of note.
1) The greens were not maintained very well.
2) The OB areas could use some clean-up
3) Many areas of the fairways were in need of attention.

My perception - "we need to hire a course superintendent, please apply." I played several other courses this week, and they were in good to great shape. while I enjoyed the elevation changes from hole to hole, I was disappointed in the course maintenance. Maybe a management change or lack of supervision issue, but the course is in need of someone who cares about the game.

Good luck.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Cimarron GC Palm Springs

The fairways and tee boxes were is very good shape. The OB and areas between appear to be in deep of attention. The views around the green, looking at the mountains, was very pleasant. I did not bring my clubs, so they let me rent a set of beat-up Warrior clubs. Probably won't do that again.
The undulation of the fairways and greens made it a fun challenge.
My only real complaint was the pace of play; SLOW. Several senior 4-somes were ahead of me. It would have been better for the plays to be spread out more.
Next time Palm Springs, I might give it a whirl, with my own clubs.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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