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3.8
344 Reviews (344)
5 Stars
78
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
3.3
Amenities
3.2
87.6%
Recommend this course
280 out of 344 reviews
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3.8
20 Reviews (20)
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5
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
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2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.7
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.2
StaffFriendliness
4.3
90.0%
Recommend this course
18 out of 20 reviews
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3.8
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5
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
5
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2
1 Stars
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Conditions
3.8
Value
3.7
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.2
StaffFriendliness
4.3
90.0%
Recommend this course
18 out of 20 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
344 Reviews (344)

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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Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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GOOD FOR THE PRICE

IF YOU DON'T HAVE A (GPS) THE YARDAGE MARKERS, AT TIMES CAN BE HARD TO FIND.THE FIRST HOLE IS VERY UP HILL,ADD AT LEAST ONE TO TWO MORE CLUB LENGTHS ON YOUR APPROCH SHOT,SHORT COULD VERY UGLY.TRUST MEEEEE

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

The hits and misses

OK, this is a good course. A little challenging in some spots, but overall, I like it. I don't play it a lot because of the heat during the summer months. But when I have, it's been a good experience.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 63
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor

The staff was less than friendly in the pro shop.

When i arrived to check in the person behind the counter treated me like I was a bother. We had to wait up tp 25 minutes on the tee box for our tee time even though the previous foursome were off the #1 green. Later on we caught up to he foursome that suddenly became a fivesome. This was on a Friday afternoon and when we questioned the Marshall his comment was they are scratch players. We waited for them all day long. I don't plan on playing at Shadow Lakes for a long time.

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser

Course condition affects rating

I have ventured the 1 hour drive to Shadow Lakes many times to enjoy the value through GolfNow but my last visit has me on hold until I hear from someone that the conditions have improved. The course has easy, moderate and difficult holes but adding unnecessarily to the challenge were the patches of grass found throughout the fairways. If you visit their website they make a point of their "greatly improved playing surfaces" but that is not what I found. Adding the 5+ hour round and wind made the day less enjoyable, mind you it was still great being on a golf course. For now I will continue past Vasco Road and head down to Diablo Grande for better conditions, it is worth the additional 15 minutes of drive time from Newark.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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