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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 2
Skill Intermediate
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

One of my top 3 course

The course was in excellent condition like always.The staff in the Pro Shop was very friendly and remembered me from previous rounds which makes the whole experience worth coming back again and again.Thanks for another day on the links, Steve

Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Beautiful foothill course

We arrived a little early and were allowed to tee off before our tee time. Interesting layout, helps if you have played here before as there are a few blind shots. Good condition however, a few rough spots on some greens, some soggy areas in a a couple of fairways. Overall a enjoyable round.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

need more BALL WASHERS and GARBAGE CANS

course overall much better than last experience
goose droppings was NOT as bad on fairways or greens
I would like to see BALL WASHERS on the tee boxes
course has only 2 and 0 on the back nine.
also very few garbage cans on the course,
lastly having a staff member or even the course marshall take the time to blow debrie off the greens might speed the play up.
overall a pretty good experience

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
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

Not much flat here!

Course was in good shape considering the drought and the heat. Fairways were excellent as were all but a couple greens. I like La Contenta and always consider it an option as an away round.

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

Very nice layout

The course was in good condition. The weather was good. Enjoyed the round very much.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

No Contenta!

Course design has a lot of potential. Love the different elevation changes as it reminds me of courses in Virginia. Due to the extreme drought, the course is dry as it should be; however, the greens were for the most part not very good. Many of the pins were located where it was very wet making putting difficult to judge the speed. There were plenty of other locations on every green where it was very dry. Would have been nice to for to place the pin in those areas. The staff were very nice and the pace of play was very good.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Big Bang for the Buck.

First time played here and I was impressed. Challenging for me but enjoyed playing it.Fairways were in good condition. Greens was good except for ball marks that I have to repair. I would play here again given the chance.

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

Good value

Friendly, attentive staff. Played on Father's Day, so course was somewhat busy The greens needed some tending, but overall course was in good shape. Pond areas needed skimming. Would recommend this golf course to friends and have done so, as this in not my first time playing. Will be back!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Hilly challange

We were greeted by name, got off promptly, got around quickly, and the course was in excellent condition. This is a hidden gem!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Nice course but not the additional fee

The course was nice but $10 extra for the cart fee just for someone to hangout with while you play is little bit too much.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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

Mother's Day Golf

Great day, great fun. I will play it again and recommend to friends.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 119
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

La Contenta

THe golf course was in very good shape except for the greens. It seems as though they have some kind of a fungus. All else was quite good.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Played On
Reviews 46
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Nice hilly course

Good times had at the course,the ONLY
complaint was some people were like the
Walking Dead...spike marks on the greens.
The course makes you "think" as some holes
are uphill and others downhill.Greens were fast
but fair...need to spin it to stay on.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Alan Hale La Contenta golf course

It was a great day at La Contenta courses in a very very good shape it is worth the price it is worth the money the greens are excellent they take very good care of them it gives you a challenge because they are undulating they have a little adversity to them but they are a great course people up there are very friendly I've enjoyed playing there a number time

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great day at LaContenta

Weather was great, staff friendly and helpful. The course was in good shape except for a few bad spots on the greens, but the pins were kept away from the bad areas. The biggest negative is the cart paths. In very bad condition. It isn't a good idea to go to the paths as the grass is much better to drive on.

The course is very unique with unusual and fun holes. Not your typical up and back for certain. Great fun for our group, and since I was the one who picked the course, made me look good!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 44
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Wonderful Time

Benn playing this course for 30 years! Just love it.Staff and conditions are very nice. Got paired with two gentlemen who were not really golfers, but enjoyed the game and tried their best. Very nice guys.

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

value course

the course was was in very good shape, true greens except for the goose droppings on the fairways!

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

1st outing of 2014

Played 18 holes at La Contenta with 3 friends from Bay Area. Weather was perfect for early April, 64 degrees w/ slight breeze. Had a great breakfast, hit some balls and did some putting. T off at 11:34 am. A little of everything on this course. Some water, not too much, trees, nice homes, challenging approach shots, overall fairly level with some rolling hills. Great experience, will play again soon.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This course is in great shape.

This course is a great value. It is a great course that let's you use every club in your bag. If you have never played this course, do yourself a favor and do. You will love it and you will be back again and again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

The course was in fantastic condition

I had a great time! After the recent rains, the course was in fantastic shape! The locals probably don't want others to know this.
The greens were fast and held an approach shot. The fairways were in great shape, not dry or soggy. In a few months, this course will be back to being dry and hard in most places.
The foursome in front of us played quick enough not to slow down our twosome. We had nobody behind us to rush things.
Afterwards, the bar even had Guiness!

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