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About

Holes 18
Type Municipal/Public
Style Parkland
Par 72
Length 6363 yards
Slope 126
Rating 70.4

Course Details

Year Built 1922
Fairways Bermuda/Rye Grass
Greens Bent/Poa Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Jim Summers

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $16 - $22
GPS Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Food & Beverage
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4.0
293 Reviews (293)
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Reviews 16
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Nice January day at Bidwell Park

Came off the hill in Truckee to play a little. Bidwell was just the ticket. Overcast 60 degree day, no wind. Greens were excellent, pace was good even though the course was busy, good food at the turn, very nice staff. Not terribly difficult but a nice place to spend a winter Saturday. Thanks!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Poor weather
Used cart

Rainy/Wet Day at Bidwell...

Played in the rain this time, which made the pace of play outstanding because there was no one on the course. I gave the pace of play 5 stars for this round, but normally the pace of play at Bidwell is 2 stars as it normally will take about 5 hrs to play a round. The course was in great shape for how wet the conditions were, and the greens were in possibly the best shape I've seen them. Even with all of the recent rain they were very consistent and not too slow. Seems like the new management is making some good changes.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Always fun

We got matched up with a great couple of guys ,enjoyed playing and having fun with them and the course was great as always , I'll be returning soon

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

A course to challenge you

Ok the weather wasn't the best but any day golfing is a good day. The greeens were ultra hard. Hit too many greens and never found ball marks. For being in a drought, the rest of the course was in good shape. You have your tight holes, and holes you wonder what the designer was thinking. (The green on number 4 comes to mind.) In the end, this course gets me out of my comfort zone.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart

Course needs updating

Very slow play, 3.75 hours front 9. Tee off at 12:30 pm
stopped at 5:05 pm dark 13 holes. Cart paths dirt and
gavel, man working tracker on cart paths for the rain
coming. One small bridge for the back 9.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

good times

My local course. Is in good shape with all the new tee box repairs. Greens in great shape and always a good deal on drinks.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 34
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Beware the greens

Very fun course. Generous fairways, but second shot could be blocked to green by big oaks on slight dogleg. Get that tee shot to the correct side of the fairway. The greens are where the fun starts. Very firm and fast, but true. I feel they were very deceptive, being new to them. Pay attention and by the back 9 you might get a good feel for them.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Course10 Staff2

My partner and I had a great time on this well manicured course. We experienced nature at its
finest, taking time to view the almost tame deer, and folks sunning by the riverside. Although the greens had been aerated they were fairly true.
Only problem was with the staff refusing to allow my partner to have his own cart. We are both lung cancer survivors and have a difficult time keeping pace with other golfers. The staff would not alter their policy for he or I. And they seemed a bit cold. My partner is 77 and I am 65. I still recommend this course to all.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 26
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Surprisingly Nice condition

With the drought in CA I expected the course to be dry, brown and hard. It was really nice, soft and green. Great condition

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Great day

Course was in great shape, timing was perfect played 3:45, no complaints.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

WOW !

We expected 100 degrees and average course conditions for this time of year but cloud cover made it a little humid and 10 degrees cooler. Course played like May and finished playing in 3 hours without rushing, Wow !

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Praise for Bidwell GC management.

Vastly improved course & clubhouse. The food at the turn was prompt and prepared well - Trebone!
The Pro-shop was stocked with some everyhting we needed and some great deals.
The course was in the best condition I've ever seen and I have been playing there for over 20 years.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Great course, nice setting

The course was in good condition and the greens were excellent. Pace of play was great, finishing in four hours. Beautiful, historic setting in Bidwell Park. Deer were everywhere.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The course was in pretty good shape

We had no wait got out a few minutes early. Tee boxes were in good shape and the greens too. Overall it was a good . Food prices were good but alittle high on there beer prices

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

bidwell gc

wildlife carts were clean greens were nice the weather was good too.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun course

Price is right. They now serve alcohol so the 19th just got much better.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

bidwell GC

nice area wildlife and good grass good cart's great views .

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 40
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Paired with a good golfnow couple

A warm sunny day in Chico
A friend and I played Bidwell Park a couple months ago, and we were told they would be selling beer in a month...... but not yet. The course was in good shape, pro shop friendly and couple we were grouped with were enjoyable.
Tried to get a fountain drink at the turn, but the regulars get served before walk ins regardless how long you wait. I can see a need for a better service method, once beer is available.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Pretty views

Very disappointed using GOLF NOW. PAID FOR a TEE TIME But was BUMPED TWICE and DID NOT start until OVER 20 minutes LATER. 4 Other WALK ONs paid Same Price WITHOUT GOLF NOW FEES. WHAT GOOD IS IT to pay GOLF NOW FEES for a Tee Time if THAT TIME IS NOT " HONORED " VERY BAD EXPERIENCE !!

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Love the course!

Great fun friendly but challenging course...good group of regulars and friendly staff. Great deals at the course and online! Cant beat the hot deals at golf now!

over and out!

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