Roddy Ranch Golf Club

This course is just in horrible condition. They told me they put in Bermuda grass in the driving range to save money in water? Ummm how about you have people hitting into dirt??? Your driving range is downhill so do you think distance markers or grass matter?

The course itself is just bad. Ground under repair everywhere, wild bore tearing up the course and literally no grass in all the important spots...the fairway. greens were ehhh, whatever. Too many ball marks, but that's on the golfer.

It's almost getting to the point where 25 for 18 on golf now isn't worth it. I'd like to play on some grass you know? The drought is killing this course for sure. Might have to give this one a break until spring and see if we get some rain this winter.

There was confusion who was to tee off first and who with .

Greens quick and true fairways surprisingly green given the draught conditions.

Even with the drought, the staff has kept the course well maintained. The greens definitely were tighter and ran way fast. Otherwise, another good day of golfing. Pace of play was 5 hours, and for some reason, I think a majority of us got caught at the tail end of a tournament or large group play

Roddy is doing it right by concentrating its watering to the tees, fairways and greens ONLY. It's brown but we are in a drought. Tee boxes were good, fairways were ok, and greens were VERY GOOD. They held an rolled true.

Having carts stay on paths only was not a positive experience, especially in the heat. Overall, a good experience but will not return until carts are allowed off paths.

A great course when the wind isn't blowing too hard. Challenging, but playable for all levels. Greens are very fast! Course was pretty dry, but that's understandable given the current drought. Bunkers could use a little more sand. The worst part of the round was the cart-path only rule. It really slows down play and doesn't make sense given the very dry fairways. A 90 degree rule would have been much nicer.

Course is not as good as it has been in the past. They have gone to cart path only due to the drought fairways are browning. Greens are not consistent at all. To be fair Roddy Ranch will be back to playing conditions when the rain comes. Play early to avoid the heat and wind. Course is still a challenge and a bargain when booking through Golfnow.

Unfortunately the drought (and CA's new drought rules/allotments) have hit Roddy pretty hard. However, the parts of the fairways that should be frequented were green enough.....and the greens were
in great shape (fast, true, and approach shots holding well). Also, was surprised when told "cart path only" due to protecting the fairways' browned portions......as the temp was 100 degrees the entire round. But, plenty of drinking water and wet towels provided and pace was fast anyway (as no one wanted to be in the sun too long). Despite feeling light-headed by 14 holes, just enough breeze to make it bearable. The rate was great and so was the challenge.

100 degree day, cart path only due to dry brown fairways ??? Was to hot to walk !!! Water fairways or close. Wonderful course, greens good and fast,cold water at watering stations on course big plus. Some of the ball wash stations were dry,full them. Staff was friendly, fountain drinks $3.00 for a large come on they cost you no more then a dime each if that. Golfnow.com online price outstanding.

This course keeps going down hill every year since it was built. When the economy was stronger, they commanded a higher rate and the Golfnow deals were a bit more, but worth it. These days they cram as many people on all at once (small tournaments, golfnow customers, frequent player membership cardholders, etc.) The marshalls give you a head nod as if they are doing their jobs, but just cruise around. The sand bunkers are frequently hard caked mud. If you are a decent golfer, that likes speedy play, there are other courses in the area that are challenging, with friendlier staff.

Bunkers were compacted dirt, no driving range.
They had "Brown is the new Green" campaign signs everywhere which is like saying 56K dial up is the new high speed. Water conservation I get it but not watering fairways is pretty bad. It was really dissapointing that they have this campaign about brown is the new green but yet you drive by the driving range and the sprinklers were going from the time I got there until the time I left which by the way 5 hour round is not the ideal pace of play. Greens were in very nice shape. First time playing this course that I've heard some good things but definitely the last time I will be making the drive out there.

Greens very nice, I was disappointed with how bad all of the sand bunkers are. And no driving range

Roddy is a great course with a good staff. The problem is consistently slow play. Management of the course over books (7 minute tee time separation) and marshalls are ineffective. Over the past year, I have not been able to complete a round - week days or weekend - in less than 5 hours. Often I have to leave the course before my round is finished.

Management may be generating revenues, but customers are not getting a satisfactory return for their payment.

Greens were great! The rest of the course is suffering from the drought. Layout is pretty fair for all players. Some blind shots. Bunkers could use some sand and attention. Pleasant staff.

great staff, excellant course conditions, come on over and play RODDY RANCH

Please put sand in bunkers, they're always hard pan

It was so windy i have to take 3 extra clubs to get to the green but it was fan

This course was refreshing in my mind, considering I have played a new course in years ! The layout was pretty good ( some blind shots ), course condition was good, and the wind well lets just say it made its appearance. Hitting a driver into the wind on a 200+ par 3 was interesting ( made bogey ), but overall had fun !

It was warm and very breezy when I showed up to play on a friday afternoon. Joined three other golfers for a pleasant round of golf. The combination of elevation changes and wind made this a very challenging day. Very enjoyable, I would recommend this course to average or better players.

Roddy Ranch works hard for your golf $$$ but fails to impress. The challenging design is made harder by strong winds that often work the steppes of this track on the north side of Mt Diablo as it transitions to the Delta lowlands..

Many of the fairways sport bald or burnt out spots (GUR) and the bankers have pebbles mixed into the "sand" making the play out of then more dicey then a normal bunker.

The 5 hr 20 minute round was not worth it on a Sunday afternoon with winds howling.