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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
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4 Stars
8
3 Stars
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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 31
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Slow pace of play

Pace of play extremely slow, nearly 5 hours on a Wednesday afternoon.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 51
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun fun fun

Made a tee time on Monday. We were paired up with another 2 some. Course is in great shape. Greens were rolling true. I just want to thank everyone at shadow lakes golf course for getting it back to 18 holes!! I already booked a time for next Monday!!⛳️⛳️

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 30
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fslow round

Shadow Lakes recently re-open to an 18 hole course which is the good news. The bad , courses not mark very well for distances or yardages. Staff was not overly friendly and it took five hours to play around. No Marshalls, clubhouse does not answer the phone when you call. Courses in good condition and it is a good layout.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 94
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
California Advisor
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Mesmerizing Views Of Mount Diablo

The ups and downs at this course are interesting. The smallest green is the 190 par 3 14th over water hazard with water right too. It’s probably the easiest/flattest green on the course if you manage to hit a good tee shot that must be long and straight.

. ..Tbis hole will open as will 8 others completing this 18 hole track that has had its closures and now reopening after seeing what 9 holes Played twice and a range looked like…

Some pin positions will give you Vertigo. A few approaches will roll back if you dont play to middle when front pins.

It’s a very interesting track interwoven between hills, lakes, and lateral hazards with uphill and downhill shotmaking required and slope knowledge especially on 18.

Go get some. It’ll be 18 next week.

I’m sure the homeowners surrounding the property are going to benefit from this re opening…

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Don’t book on golf now

If you book on golf now it won’t be on their tee sheet. They don’t use golf now. Call direct to course to book.

Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Friendly staff but…

I can see this “could” be a great course. I wasn’t aware the course is being renovated and they loop mixture of holes to produce a 9/18. I’ll check back when it’s complete and update my review. For those whole use a tracking watch, you’ll have to guess which hole you’re playing if you never played before.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 20-24
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 15
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Shadow is back!!!

Course is getting back to its previous glory....and all 18 holes will be back this fall.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Major re-construction

Very poor due to major construction, play front 9 twice as a result. No thi g on the web site indicated the poor conditions etc.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course under repairs

Only 9 holes playable, and parts are difficult to navigate. Should be nice to play when renovations are completed.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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