Saddle Creek GC
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4.3
246 Reviews (246)
5 Stars
136
4 Stars
73
3 Stars
23
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
7
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.0
Layout
4.8
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.4
89.5%
Recommend this course
218 out of 246 reviews
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4.7
9 Reviews (9)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.3
Layout
4.9
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.8
100.0%
Recommend this course
9 out of 9 reviews
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4.4
28 Reviews (28)
5 Stars
14
4 Stars
12
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.0
Layout
4.9
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.5
92.9%
Recommend this course
26 out of 28 reviews
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Course Highlights
Copper Valley's course layout consistently earns top marks, with open fairways, well-maintained greens, and scenic views that reward every skill level. Friendly staff and smooth pace of play make each round a reliably enjoyable outing.

About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private/Resort
Par 72
Length 6803 yards
Slope 138
Rating 73.1

Formerly known as Saddle Creek Golf Club.

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Course Details

Year Built 1996
Greens Zoysia turf target
Golf Season Year round. High season: March - Oct
Architect Carter Morrish (1996) Roy Bechtol (1996)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

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

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Appropriate golf attire

Food & Beverage

Restaurant, Beverage Carts

Lodging

Lodging Available

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities

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4.3
246 Reviews (246)
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Reviews 6
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Awesome!!

Beautiful layout and great fun to play. Excellent condition.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Diamond in the rough

Worth the drive. Course was in great shape. Greens were excellent speed and consistent. Awesome views. Friendly staff. Weather cooperated. Perfect day of golf.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Used cart

Greens still sandy after several weeks + Extra charge to ride single

The greens are still sandy after several weeks.

The course if also charging extra if you want to ride single in the golf cart. This extra charge and the condition of the greens is not listed or mentioned in their booking site or in Teeoff.com

The previous week their charged me $25 to ride single, this week $15.

Most courses at not charging extra to ride single because of covid.

Last week they said they are having issues with their golf cart batteries and did not have enough.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Rude staff at Copper Valley, over charged for use of golf cart

I was charged an extra $25 to for a single cart rider. When I mentioned that the website did not say anything about incremental charge for a single cart rider I was told by the Shop Manager that the website does not have to say anything and that I don't have to play if I don't want to pay the extra charge.

While I understand that courses may have different rules, first these extra charges should be spelled out in the booking websites. And the Manager does not have to be rude about it.

Also, the green have been punched recently and the website did not said anything about that either.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Friday afternoon golf

I absolutely love this course. Very beautiful and great shape. The greens had just been punched and sanded, but other than that, great course and great shape

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 61
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

A DIFFERENT VIEW OF THE VISTAS FROM EVERY HOLE

Never in my wildest dream did I have so much fun losing brand new $7.50 golf balls (Honma TW-X) is what I play $89.00 per dozen. Donated 6 of them to feed the fish, on various holes. I could play this course every day, but definitely with a 15 pack of Pinnacles.

I love a challenging course, and Copper Valley is like having a bag of popcorn, watching a darn good movie with the wife, and a bottle of $250.00 champagne. As a 15 handicap, I would probably play from the gold tees next time. My little 225 yd drive from the white tees, made me realize, I need to eat more beans!! However, I'll be back soon, when the fairways get nice and firm, and 20 yds of roll is in my favor..... Wonderful staff too!!

I dare you to find a course in better condition, from tee to green. Yes, they do have 110 ft greens, with tons of undulation. Well worth my 3 hr and 15 min drive from Rohnert Park, CA.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
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 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 29
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great layout and staff

I live in the gold country and the level of service exceeds any of the other golf courses in the area. Course and greens were in excellent shape.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course format

Because of the time of year they are starting everyone at the same time at different hole locations (tourney style). Course and greens were in great condition where as some of the tee boxes were a little rough. Overall a great course, can’t wait to go back in the spring when it’s warmer!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Stay away not worth the price

Terrible staff from the pro shop to the Marshals, even the bartender was uninterested in customer service. Course condition is going downhill fast. Greens were still growing back from being punched about a month ago, and there was still a fair amount of sand on the surface. Proshop threatened to ban my 4 some and was very rude because our cart had a low battery and they sent a message for us to drive it back to the shop. Could have easily been resolved by sending out a replacement to swap out while we finished our round. Will not be back not worth the $100 tee time.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

1/2” of sand on greens

Greens were heavy sanded no notice of sanding greens when I made reservations

Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

One of my favorites

Highly recommend! If you’ve never played here it’s a must. Nice little downtown area to eat at afterwards.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
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