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3.8
343 Reviews (343)
5 Stars
77
4 Stars
159
3 Stars
66
2 Stars
26
1 Stars
15
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.8
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
3.4
Amenities
3.2
87.3%
Recommend this course
279 out of 343 reviews
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3.7
19 Reviews (19)
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.7
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.2
StaffFriendliness
4.3
89.5%
Recommend this course
17 out of 19 reviews
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3.7
19 Reviews (19)
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
5
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2
1 Stars
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Conditions
3.8
Value
3.7
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.2
StaffFriendliness
4.3
89.5%
Recommend this course
17 out of 19 reviews
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Course Highlights
Shadow Lake's distinctive layout with elevation changes and real sand bunkers consistently earns high praise from returning golfers. Cool-weather conditions have the greens playing crisp and fast, with fairways looking tight and green.

About

Holes 9
Type Public
Par 35
Length 3211 yards
Slope 126
Rating 35.1

Shadow Lakes Golf Club sprawls across rolling hills with Mount Diablo looming in the background. Dramatic elevation changes characterize the course, providing both challenges and scenic views of the East Bay Area. The undulations of the terrain range from subtle to dramatic and helped to determine the strategic placement of the sharply sculpted bunkers, of which there are many. The design of the golf course blends seamlessly with the existing landscape with swaths of native grasses outlining each hole and natural rocky outcroppings coming into play throughout. The course incorporates links-style characteristics as well as a variety of different challenges including water hazards and deep rough. One particularly memorable water hole is the par-4 16th. This is Shadow Lakes Golf Club's signature hole that features an island green that slopes in front, back into the water.

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Course Details

Year Built 2001
Fairways Rye/Hybrid Bermuda
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Gary Baird

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker No
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Yes
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Collared or golf type shirts required; No blue jeans, no cut-offs; Ladies appropriate golf attire. No Tank Tops

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities
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Reviews

3.8
343 Reviews (343)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 40
Watching the Game 25
Patio Dining 18
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 55
Water Hazards 47
Bunkers 44
This course/club is great for:
Locals 46
Advanced Golfers 34
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 22
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 37
In the 'Burbs 33
Convenient to the City 22

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Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Amazing track

Beautiful course, location, layout, the greens are the biggest defense, they’re fast, and very undulating, but they were great! The peninsula tee box and greens on the back 9 were all fantastic too!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 38
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Slow pace of play alowed lots of time to look at views

Not real bad today in spite of gusty winds. Others said it's windy here every afternoon.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 46
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 190
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This course has great features

Greens are bumpy and fast not a good combination some roll pretty good though. Everything else is great.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

If you like tough greens

Like playing a course that not only requires course management due to tee to green layout of every hole but greens that require determining breaks and speed to be successful this is the place.

Conditions Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Shadow Lakes

Every hole requires player to be able to manage shot and decision where you want to play your next shot from tee to green.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Excellent Conditions and Challenging Layout

Had a great time at Shadow Lake yesterday! The fairways and greens are in excellent shape, and the layout with its elevation changes makes for a challenging and enjoyable round. Already looking forward to my next visit!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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

Love the layout

The main thing I like about this course is the layout. There are several holes unlike any others on the courses I play. Second is that the bunkers have real sand in them- another unique feature in Ncal (I'm looking at you Chardonnay). The greens were in good shape, not too fast and not too slow. There were a few putts that were knocked off line by bumps but I would have to say they were pretty good. . Now the bad news - the tees and the fairways are a little iffy. Although there is water on the course clearly watering is difficult for them. I know courses have to choose where they spend their money and this is a low priority for them. Clubhouse is pretty informal- no food service that I could see. The price I paid is unusually low because I used a tee off discount on a deal time. Normally, much more expensive.

I'll return at some point I'm sure.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 30
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Just ok

Losing some of its shine.Course clearly not in as good of shape as it’s reopening.Tee boxes are in fair shape at best.While we were playing they began punching and Sanding greens in front of our group.No previous notice from pro shop.kind of disappointing

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

packed course

played 14 holes only

started 1pm to 5 pm

golf course packed

will not do that again

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 28
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Currently in grrreat shape since the cold weather has begun. Greens crisp, fast, and look beautiful. Fairways look great and tight and green.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
3.0
Previously Played

Not taken care of

Once a beautiful course nice lay out good views.

Played yesterday fair ways are painted. Like playing in concrete. No drink cart. Limited club house. For $72 green fees not worth it I could see $30 for a course they don’t maintain. Disappointed use to love the course. Was happy when reopened. Now may never play again.

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