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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
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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)
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4
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 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 91
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a year
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Decent course

Course was well kept, greens were nice. Shadow Lakes has been going through some restructuring for a while so I took that into account. The 9 holes that were open were pretty good.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fast greens

The greens are very fast. When I booked the 18 holes no where did it say we would lay the 9 holes twice.

Would play the course again.

Kind of a high price for a nine hole course.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

the couse was nice shape but told that it was only a nine hole course. It was not mentioned when I was booking it. we thought it was an 18 hole course. Between you and them shoulg figure that out. had to play the same 9 holes. But a nice 9hole course

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Always pleasant

Beautiful day and as always staff was pleasant and professional. Fun day with my son

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Great considering the sto4ms we have had

I played the course afte4 oneof the storms, and i saw the condition the course was in. They have done a great job cl3aning up.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 31
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Chopped up.

Use to be a 18 hole course. Reduced to 9 holes now. Fairways in good condition. Sand traps were excellent. Greens were good. Rest of course quite overgrown. Sad state of affairs for golf courses in California.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
5.0
Conditions Excellent
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Shadow Lakes

The course is in good shape. The greens are excellent. Pace of play was slow but I’m thinking this was due to the holiday. I was booked for 11:10 but didn’t tee off until 11:30. Also the reservation was with a cart but all carts were out so I carried my bag and walked. The course would benefit from having more carts. Another note the driving range is nice. Lots of targets and yardage markers.

Fun course… I’ll be back!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 9
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great hole setup but horrible conditions

Not sure if it’s just “winter” or what but the greens, fairways, and bunkers are absolute doo doo at the moment. Should be cheaper to play here.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 26
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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