Lives
El Cerrito, CA
Handicap
10-14
Skill
Intermediate
Plays
Once a week

Review Statistics

Average Rating

3.6
3.6
Total 9 Reviews

Rating Breakdown

9 Reviews
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Recommended Courses
8
Not Recommended Courses
1
Helpful Votes Count
0
Not Helpful Votes Count
0
First Review
04/15/2014
Last Review
04/15/2024

Reviews Map

Reviews

3.6
Advanced Filters
Overall Rating
Course Difficulty
First time playing this course
Recommended
Review has
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Good Value

Paired up with another single who knew the course and was of great help. The greens were quick and tricky, the rough was high, and the fairways were in average condition. They get a lot of play so don't expect pristine conditions. Overall it was a nice track in moderate condition with fast breaking greens. Nice experience.

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

The Metropolitan Golf Links

Played On 01/15/2018
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

We played this course on a holiday (MLK Jr Day) and it was fairly crowded but the foursome in front of us was a hole behind all day until the marshall talked to them on hole #15. The course was wet and the greens were fast. We paid a holiday green fee ($52) and this course is not worth that price but I do like the layout.

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

Deer Ridge Golf Club

Played On 09/05/2015
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Aeration Special

A minor aeration in the past few days caused the greens to be bumpy and slow from the sand. Normally these greens are quick with lots of break. Some of the fairways were just weeds with lots of bare patches probably caused by the drought. I like the layout and it can get windy out here. Sand traps were firm. Play it in about two weeks and the greens will be much improved. Can't complain about a $15 green fee.

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

The Metropolitan Golf Links

Played On 02/12/2015
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

The Old Tony Lema

This course has been around for quite some time, they just changed the name and improved the greens. There are some carries over water and it can get windy here, right next to the Oakland Airport. They get lots of senior play and pace of play could be better. All in all it's a fun course and i would recommend it, especially if you can get a discount price, $40 during the week is to high.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Default User Avatar
Commented on 03/05/2015

Metro is the old Lew Galbraith course. Tony Lema is now Monarch Bay.

Shadow Lakes Club

Played On 01/29/2015
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Nice Layout But Needs Some Work

The course receives plenty of play and we played 18 holes in about 4 hours. The fairways could use some grass and because of this your drives roll out a long ways, firm dirt. They did not offer flags for handicapped players and our cart broke down on the 11th hole. The bunkers have very little sand. It's a nice layout with firm greens that have lots of break in them. We paid $22.50 per player on a weekday and the value was good.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Well kept Golf Course

This 27 hole course is the home of NCGA. Has several sets of tees for all skill levels, some water, several bunkers and can get windy. The greens are normally pristine and they keep the course in great condition all year. You will not be disappointed with any of the nines.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate

Roddy Ranch Golf Club

Played On 05/01/2014
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Course At A Reasonable Rate

The course was in very good condition. The winds can kick up out here and you can get in trouble if you're off the fairways in the native grass areas. There are several sets of tees that can make this as challenging as you would like. I would play it again!

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

Foxtail Golf Club - North Course

Played On 04/22/2014
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Water and Wind

Foxtail North has recently been aerated. Normally a fast course the greens and fairways played very slow. It was extremely windy with a few challenging holes into the wind that you have to carry the water, fortunately there are bail out areas. They get lots of senior play during the week and pace of play is poor because most walk. Overall, this is a basic muni course that gets lots of play.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate

Hiddenbrooke Golf Club

Played On 04/14/2014
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Course Analysis

Hiddenbrooke's greens were aerated on 3/17/14 and are in perfect condition, have seen them faster. The tee boxes could use some work as do some of the bunkers. This is a great layout and the course is challenging for all levels of golfers. There are lots of divots in the fairways so lies can be dicey. The bar/grill closes at 5PM as well as the pro shop.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Now Reading