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4.4
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3.6
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 71
Length 6425 yards
Slope 129
Rating 69.9

Nestled in the heart of California Gold Country, La Contenta Golf Course wanders through the foothills of the Sierras. Being surrounded by beautiful mountains, the course feels peacefully secluded and enjoys stunning views, yet it is conveniently just a short drive from Sacramento and the San Joaquin Valley. The layout sprawls across a diverse terrain that ranges from lush valleys to grassy meadows. With the up-and-down of the golf course, accuracy is a necessity, especially with large water features coming into play on a few holes. There are also strategically placed bunkers to contend with. One particularly memorable hole is the par-3 13th. This scenic hole tumbles down from a dramatic elevated tee. La Contenta Golf Course has been one of northern California's most popular public courses for more than three decades.

Course Details

Year Built 1973
Fairways Rye grass
Greens Rye grass
Golf Season year round
Architect Richard Bigler

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
GPS Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

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

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Snacks, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities
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4.0
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Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
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5.0
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Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Super Course

While I have played this course for many years it is far enough from home to make it a special trip. The course is in very good condition with the exception of rather wet fairways. The greens were fast an smooth. My score would have been much better if I had been able to read the greens better and handle the speed. You don't want to be above the hole!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful course

Well maintained! Fast greens that aren't choppy like other courses in the tri-valley. Friendly staff and the course plays fast. Week days you'll get some great spacing between groups. Weekends are still well paced. Don't have to wait around between holes. One of the hidden gems in Northern California. Love this course!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great time

My wife and I played Sunday. The pace of play was a bit slow, but other than that, no complaints. Fairways, Greens, and Tee Boxes were all in great shape. Enjoyed getting out of the Valley heat for some foothill golf! We will be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice changed

I played at la Contenta yesterday the course is in great shape, there were a few changes on the woman tee box and a few more fairways were open so we can drive to our ball, that make it easy for seniors and more women friendly. The staffs are very friendly, it's a fun day.

I will go back again soon.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

slow play

3 5somes ahead of our 4 some. Had to wait for one more staff player to show up before we were allowed to tee off. over 3 hours for 9 holes. Quit playing on 15th hole and went home after 4.5 hours.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 05/22/2017:
Hello Ronald, thank you for taking the time to write a review about our course, we appreciate your feedback. We are sorry to hear about the subpar pace of play, we will pass your feedback onto the appropriate department. Thank you for your business and we hope to see you again soon.
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Not an easy course. That's what makes it so great.

Four-stars across the board, except for no breakfast served.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Perfect weather
Used cart

The course is looking much better.

I'm impressed with the improvement in the course condition however I don't expect it will remain so if you continue to allow the carts to drive up to and around the green as has been the case in recent years. Not sure of the new owners policy but several friends I have invited to play the course will no longer join me at La Contenta when we experience a slow down in play and then view sixsomes and fivesomes on the course. One last thing. Removing the available water containers on the course was not a wise or even a healthy move.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

I have played golf there every Sunday for the last 12 years @ $ 32.00. we have a standing tee time at first light. They have a new management company now and they raised the rate to $50.00 because they say that it is a prime tee time, so unfortunately I will not be going up there any more.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 04/06/2017:
Hello dirtyharry1, thank you taking the time to write a review about our course. Thank you for your business and we hope to see you again soon.
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

The challenge pf a wet course

With all the rain, I understand that the course will play harder. The problem we had today was the greens were not mowed. I realize that they were sanded two weeks ago. However the greens were mowed last week and were playable. The fairway ruffs were extremely long and for the average golfer, they were extremely hard to hit out of. I'm sure as the weather warms up, these conditions will improve.

My understanding there will be some improvement to the course with the new management. Look forward to playing again.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 04/05/2017:
Hello John, thank you for taking the time to write a review about our course. We are sorry for the course conditions, but we are glad you enjoyed our layout and found our staff friendly. Thank you for your business and we hope to see you again soon.
Played On
Reviews 2
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Just Okay

The course has several trick holes and there no flat lies anywhere on the course, that includes the tee boxes.

The pro shop staff are border line rude!

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Response from on 04/03/2017:
Hi Mathew, Thanks for taking the time to review our course. We regret to hear that our staff in the pro shop wasn't accommodating and friendly. This is not the type of service we strive to provide at La Contenta Golf Course. Your feedback has ben escalated to the proper departments. We are glad to see the pace of play was rated highly. Thanks for playing La Contenta Golf Course and we hope you give us another chance soon.
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Very Good Experience

Played a Sunday afternoon round. Pace was great: only encountered one twosome ahead of me, and they let me play through (2:45 round). Course is in really good shape, especially considering all of the rain that we have had this winter. 3 or 4 greens had recently been aerated, but all others were running true/fast. Nice mix of holes with both fades and draws required off of the tee on different holes. Will definitely return.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The fairway is drying out well and carts are now being aloud on some holes, 90 degree rule applies. Mowers were working 17&18 yesterday which have been really soggy overall the course is looking great.

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
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

very wet

course was in incredable shape for very wet conditions.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 05/19/2017:
Hey Bob, thank you for taking the time to review our course and rate your experience. We are sorry to hear the course was very wet but happy to hear the conditions were still in great shape! We hope you had a great round overall and we cannot wait to have you back again here at La Contenta Golf Course, have a great day!
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Really soggy

After all the rain balls plug and disappear. Cart path only 17 and 18 lot of standing water

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