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3.8
796 Reviews (796)
5 Stars
228
4 Stars
422
3 Stars
100
2 Stars
29
1 Stars
17
Conditions
3.5
Value
4.0
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.8
81.8%
Recommend this course
705 out of 796 reviews
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4.0
22 Reviews (22)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.0
Layout
3.9
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.5
81.8%
Recommend this course
18 out of 22 reviews
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3.6
45 Reviews (45)
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
17
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
9
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.7
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.3
73.3%
Recommend this course
33 out of 45 reviews
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Course Highlights
The course layout earns consistent praise for its generously wide fairways and fun, fair design that keeps rounds moving at a smooth pace. Exceptionally friendly staff and strong overall value make this a course worth returning to repeatedly.

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Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6767 yards
Slope 125
Rating 71.7
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Mather Golf Course
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Course Details

Year Built 1959
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Jack Fleming (1959)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $11 - $20
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

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

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed Yes
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Food & Beverage
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Reviews

3.8
796 Reviews (796)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 17
Patio Dining 9
Watching the Game 7
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 18
Plays Long 17
Thick Rough 9
This course/club is great for:
Locals 25
Walkers 19
Seniors 14
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 21
In the 'Burbs 11
Worth the Drive 8

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Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Brisk Saturday Round

Cool day but perfect golf weather. Course was a little spongy from the recent rains, but the green were rolling really fast. Loved it. Great round, love all the elevation changes. Beautiful day.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

great shape

the greens are very nice and pretty quick and the fairways were in good shape no weeds lots of wildlife

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good fun local course

Tough greens to read but fun to play

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Open fairways

Great course. Big open fairways. Didn't lose any balls. We booked the hot deal which was a great value. The regular prices are pretty expensive. Overall had a great day.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great old military course

Course was in very nice shape. In prior years the fairways would have many dry patches, but not now. Also love all the air force touches like naming the carts, tee boxes, etc after military aircraft. Nice pro shop, all around great day.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

great greens

best kept greens in the area

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good conditions

Course is in really good shape. Was playing a little longer since it was early morning and not much roll. Rough was deep in some areas. Greens were on the slower side but rolling good. Watch out for the bunkers. They were damp but plugged deep a lot in the middle areas, but upper parts of the bunker watch out for some spots with little sand and hard must below the surface so can give your wrist a jolt.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Repair your ball marks

The clientele at this course have an aversion to repairing ball marks. I found myself repairing 3-4 marks per green. There were an excessive number of unrepaired marks.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 81
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

GOOD VALUE

If this course was not 35 miles from my home, I would definitely play it more often. I normally play during the week and the commute across Sacramento at peak travel times is a nightmare. Having played on Sunday, the travel was not a problem.

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

Nice time

Joined 3 some playing from blue tees making course a bit long for old duffer like me. Secondary rough around greens made chipping difficult but a good learning experience. Making new friends (typical at Mather) a fun afternoon.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Good Course with Fast Greens

Tee to green, this course is not difficult. Wide fairways allow for some mis-hits.

The greens are very, very quick.....at least 13 on the stimp.

Overall, a nice course but I think a bit pricey for a county owned course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course.

Had a great day at the course. First time ever going would recommend it to anybody yet that I know of that golf the greens are great the fairways were good too. Definitely plan on going back. I've been coughing about every other week. But for some reason it doesn't give you that option to tell you that.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Like-able course, long par 4's a challenge

The course is not challenging, other than longish par 4's. Fairways wide. When I played, greens were in good shape. Bunkers were wet and clay-ey...very challenging to hit out! I've played this course many times. Played in just over 4 hours.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course

Nice course, greens well maintained

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Love the layout and.staff was amazing

Other than a little extra grass laying around this course is in top shape. What a wonderful experience.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

old school golf course

course is fairly flat nice to walk good variety in hole design. good challenge greens were firm and the rough about 5 to 6" long now i need to go back hope its in the same shape thanks mather for a fun day. greens could have been cut a little closer kind of slow and bumpy

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

Always fun.

Interesting layout is always challenging . Length can be tough even from white tees. Silver tees available for higher handicappers. Greens are excellent, fast. Staff are friendly and helpful. If you haven't played the course you are missing a good one nearby.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

No

Pace of the game to slow 4 hours only finish 14 holes that bad

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Always enjoy this course!

ITS just a great layout, friendly to everyone! I would
play it any chance I get. I bring all my friends
there through Golf Now.com

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Poor weather
Used cart

Fun course but super windy day

Fun course and got a great deal on golf now for 16 with cart! Really windy on this day, a day that i would have par'd every hole or shot 1-2 under if the wind wasn't so intense. A couple shots could have used another club because of the wind. All in all a fun and challenging day almost links like with the wind. Greens are in great shape and roll true, you really have to bring your draws and fades at this course or it can be extremely tough, look on golf now for great deals.....

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