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Value
4.1
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.0
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4.5
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4.5
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About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Style Links/Parkland
Par 71
Length 6547 yards
Slope 127
Rating 71.5
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Empire Ranch Golf Club
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Course Details

Year Built 2002
Fairways Rye Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Brad Bell (2002) Kevin Ramsey (2002) David Dale (2002)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No

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4.3
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Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Tee time changed

I play here regularly and book through Golf Now most of the time. Today my tee time at the course was different than what time I booked through GN. Only a 10 minute difference but it's a matter of principle. Course blamed GN not sure who GN will blame? Let's get it right!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Response from on 06/05/2017:
Thank you for your review! We apologize that their was a mix up with your tee time. There must have been some kind of connection error during your booking and the time must not have communicated to our tee sheet properly. We appreciate your patience with us and we look forward to having you back soon!
Played On
Reviews 30
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Tough coarse

Tough coarse one in going to play again!!! Everything was great out there except pace of play!!!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Response from on 05/17/2017:
Great! We're glad that you enjoyed the challenge of our, but we apologize that the pace of play wasn't quick enough. We appreciate your feedback and can't wait to have you back soon!
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Empire Ranch golf

I always enjoy Empire..! The course was in great shape and just as tricky as I remembered..!! I'll be back... SOON..!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Response from on 03/21/2017:
Fantastic! We're thrilled that you enjoyed our course conditions as well as the challenge our course presented. We can't wait to have you back at Empire Ranch for another great day!
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

In great shape

The greens were perfect. Rolled great & were fast. No spike or balls marks.

Even with all of the rain, the greens are great. Fairways & tee boxes were all mowed perfectly.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 03/06/2017:
Outstanding! We're thrilled that you enjoyed our course conditions despite all of the rain. We hope to have you back soon for your next round!
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Beautiful Course

It was a challenging course. We had golfed the first 9 holes the week earlier it was wet but enjoyed the course. With all the rain northern Ca received in the last months the course was slow because of cart path only. We plan to play the course again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 02/16/2017:
Awesome! We're glad that you enjoyed the challenge our course presented. We have had a lot of rain recently, so we appreciate your patience with the slow play due to our cart path only restriction. We can't wait to have you back once the course is a bit drier, so you can fully enjoy your round at Empire Ranch!
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A little wet but still fun

For the money one of the best courses you can play in the the Sacramento area. Our most recent round was a little soggy but still vey enjoyable. The conditions were what I would expect this time of year with the amount of rain we have gotten recently. All in all it was a fantastic day of golf. I can't wait for the course to dry out a bit and hit it again.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Response from on 02/13/2017:
Awesome! We're thrilled that you enjoyed your round with us even though the conditions were a little soggy. We have had a ton of rain the past couple of weeks so hopefully when it stops the course will be back in prime condition. We're glad that you had a great time though and we can't wait to have you back once it dries up a bit!
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great time!

Great day despite cart path only due to rain. 1st time the driving range was closed for maintenance till 11am. So no chance to warm up. Other than that it's always a pleasure to play Empire Ranch. Best draining course in Sacramento to play in wet weather.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 12/18/2016:
Thanks for your feedback! We're glad that you enjoyed your round with us even with the weather as it was. Come back soon!
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart

Fast greens, maintained course

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 12/12/2016:
Thanks for your review! We're thrilled that you enjoyed your experience with us and we hope to have you back soon!
Played On
Reviews 40
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
California Advisor
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Fantastic course

This was my first time here and I did not know the course layout. It was easy to figure after a few holes.

The course was in great condition, the greens are well kept. I like the large open fairways and with very few trees to deal with. There is not a lot of water hazards, but there are some.

The only thing that I didn't care for was the hardness of the bunker sand. I was in a few bunkers and the sand thickness is too thin, you hit dirt under the sand.

I had a fun enjoyable round of golf here and I recommend this course.

It has a lot of ups and downs, a lot of doglegs, and a lot of bunkers.

The scenery is beautiful too.

One thing I would like to recommend to the club, please get rubber tees on the mats at the driving range. I cannot practice my driving on those rubber mats without a tee. Or let us hit off of the grass.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 12/05/2016:
Thanks for your feedback! We're glad that you enjoyed your first time with us at Empire Ranch. We're happy that you enjoyed our course conditions and our scenery. We apologize that you did not like the bunkers. We appreciate your feedback on our mats at the driving range and we will make sure to address this issue. We can't wait to see you back soon for your next round!
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Empire Ranch

A hidden gem out in Folsom.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 11/20/2016:
Thank you so much! We're so glad you enjoyed our course. Make sure to tell all your friends about the "hidden gem" that is Empire Ranch!
Played On
Reviews 26
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

Very Good Conditions

Greens were good, consistent, traps were in bad shape, but we had a couple inches of rain couple days before. Course was dry considering the rain amount.

They charger us $37 a player, I booked $29 but didn't notice until after

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 10/20/2016:
Thanks for your review! We're glad you enjoyed our course and hope to see you back soon!
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

one of the best

always enjoy playing empire GREAT course. condition

and staff!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 10/20/2016:
Thank you so much for the 5 star review! We're thrilled that you enjoyed our course as well as our staff. We look forward to having you back soon!
Played On
Reviews 29
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

STAFF AND COURSE VERY GOOD

From the check in guy to the starters,very helpful and friendly,played here for 1st time and had good time.The course was well maintained.Course was full of fair bunkers,water and hazards,but too many.will return

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
e0e14a52-8312-5696-9ce3-342f1ec3a7f1
Commented on 09/28/2016

Thank you for your review! We are thrilled that you enjoyed your round at Empire Ranch. We are pleased that you enjoyed our course conditions as well as our staff. We look forward to having you back for your next round!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun course

Greens a bit choppy from aeriation completed a couple weeks ago but not bad. Fairways not bad but a few water logged areas to avoid.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
e0e14a52-8312-5696-9ce3-342f1ec3a7f1
Commented on 09/26/2016

Thank you for your review! We are glad that you enjoyed your experience at Empire Ranch. We hope to see you back soon for your next round!

Played On
Reviews 94
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
California Advisor
Top 500 Contributor
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Wonderful Back Nine

The back nine is a wonderful setting. Lots of semi blind shots to keep things interesting, and a few par 4 that are worth the drive. First Par 5 on back is fantastic, as is one on the front that both play long at appx 580 yards and hard to reach in two. the other two are reachable. Lay up to pitching distance feels like a putt on all of them. Nice design on back, front is good too just a little more in front of you. This course is attackable in all aspects. Fun to play and not overly demanding off the tee, but enough bang for buck to get 4 stars. Greens were aerated two weeks prior so were slower and bumpier but we expected that and base no value rating on that whatsoever as the greens look like they will be fine soon and can get faster. They will offer the courses defense when they do speed up. Course is due for a re-rating as the numbers on the handicaps holes are deceiving. I would change a few of them, and as an advanced scratch golfer, take my word for it. Some really nice golf holes out here without being overly challenging but just as fun. The views of surrounding homes in and around Folsom are fantastic. Drive out there is moderate, just another hour or less and you are in Tahoe...

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
e0e14a52-8312-5696-9ce3-342f1ec3a7f1
Commented on 09/23/2016

Thank you for your review! We are pleased that you enjoyed your round at Empire Ranch. We are glad that you enjoyed our back nine as well as our views. We hope to see you back soon for your next round with us!

Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Slow play

This will explain how slow it was. I called a friend who also was playing empire ranch and we were waiting to tee off on 6 and he was on 10. We met up at the 18th green as we were still waiting to tee off on 10. We were told there was a group of older gentlemen 5 groups ahead and one was sight impaired. At one point on hole 7 there were 4 groups there. Shame on empire ranch for allowing this to happen.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
e0e14a52-8312-5696-9ce3-342f1ec3a7f1
Commented on 09/07/2016

Thank you for your review! We apologize that you did not enjoy your experience at Empire Ranch. Please email us at emeraldranchgolf@outlook.com so we can further discuss your experience. Thank you again and we hope to see you back for your next round with us!

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great local course!

I do wish the marshals would work harder at encouraging pace of play here. They were busy, because of the great deal $29 including "lunch', but waiting on every shot on a Wednesday afternoon is frustrating..... The course is in quite good condition, it's nice to see they are conserving water in our drought, though ugly brown spots, they are not in any way where you should be hitting your ball. :)

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
e0e14a52-8312-5696-9ce3-342f1ec3a7f1
Commented on 08/14/2016

Thanks for your review! We are glad you enjoyed your round with us. We apologize for the pace of play and will work on rectifying this in the future. Thanks again and we hope to see you back soon at Empire Ranch!

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Staff

Very Helpful staff, food was great took advantage of the weekday lunch deal. Golf course is very user friendly and in great condition. Other reviews regarding staff were not evident.

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
e0e14a52-8312-5696-9ce3-342f1ec3a7f1
Commented on 08/14/2016

Thank you for your review! We are glad you enjoyed our course and staff. We hope to see you back soon for another round at Empire Ranch!

Played On
Reviews 49
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Good Course

The course is in good condition. I thought the holes were fair and a good golfer can score well.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
e0e14a52-8312-5696-9ce3-342f1ec3a7f1
Commented on 07/28/2016

chemgeek911-

Thank you for choosing to play with us and for taking the time to send us your feedback! We appreciate the kind words and are looking forward to your next round with us!

Best Regards,

Empire Ranch GC Mgmt

Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

First time!

First time playing Empire Ranch and throughly enjoyed the course. Nice challenging layout that's not too difficult and had enough risk/rewards to keep it interesting. I will be back.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
e0e14a52-8312-5696-9ce3-342f1ec3a7f1
Commented on 07/28/2016

arrogantone -

Thank you for playing with us and for taking the time to send us your personal feedback of your time out on the course! We are pleased to hear how much you enjoyed your round and are looking forward to your next here with us!! Until then, take care!

Best Wishes,

Empire Ranch GC Mgmt

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