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Conditions
4.2
Value
4.1
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.0
93.7%
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674 out of 728 reviews
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4.4
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4.4
Value
4.1
Layout
4.5
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4.0
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.3
86.7%
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4.5
35 Reviews (35)
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4.3
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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

Available Facilities

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4.3
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Reviews 16
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Hits on all cylindars

Good, creative layout. Fantastic greens. Friendly staff. Decent rate. Tough to be a golf experience like this one. Might be a tad pricey for some, but is a good value given the high quality of the course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

my round at empire ranch

we played in the afternoon and the pace of play was great. we finished in 3 1/2 hrs. the coarse was in ok shape considering the drought the greens were in good shape

Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Another great day at Empire Ranch.

Course was in great shape, staff was awesome as usual, a little slow on the front nine behind a foursome but they let us play thru on the turn and smooth sailing to the end.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Nice course

We were a 2 some then paired up with 2 very nice gentlemen. The course was in great condition
We played in 4 hours.
The course has several very challenging holes but is fun to play.
Overall a very nice experience.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great greens

I played this course many times would recommend it to anybody great value ! 18 is the bomb !!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Not again....

The course is not to bad. In great shape for the horrible drought going on right now in this part of the country. The greens are in great shape, but when you have golfers in t-shirts, yes t-shirts and jean shorts playing you can bet they aren't going to fix ball marks or do anything else to take care of the course. The greens are covered in old ball marks. At times my ball jumped around from them when I was putting. Pace....awful! Played the front nine in an hour and a half, back nine in 2.5 hours. Staff is somewhat friendly, but you can tell it's more about packing the course full of golfers, and not the kind of golfers you hope to attract, then providing a quality round with quality service. I won't be back.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 08/25/2015

The ball marks are really bad and it doesn't help that maintenance mows the greens without attempting to fix the marks first.

Empire Ranch did aerify on 8/19/15 so perhaps the greens will be in better shape in September.

Played On
Reviews 48
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

nice layout

Empire was in great shape, especially the rough and greens. very little ground under repair, Starter very customer oriented. Got me on a half hour earlier.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great even in the drought!

I found a hot deal for 17$ and would have paid more. The course is fast, but still green. The greens were smooth and quick, and played more true than most courses in the area. They have it set up so you aren't trampling the rough in your cart and can still drive in fairways. They've cut back watering which I like to see! My one recommendation is where a big hat and sunscreen, not much shade up there!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

The Hills at Empire

Set in the beginning of the foothills, the course turns and winds thru canyons and valleys. Now surrounded by homes but lots of cattail wetlands and water. Accuracy is a must. Get wide and ball is lost. Many holes turn around corners and fairway is blocked. Follow the yardage posts to be safe. Elevated tee boxes frequent, especially the 18th!! WOW! 195yds of pure terror! Lot of side hill lies but fairways and greens kept pristine.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Not worth $60

Course is in good shape. Greens are fast, grass is mown... However, given the golf your can play in Sacramento/Roseville/Rocklin, Empire Ranch is a monumental waste of money for $60. I would never recommend someone play this over Dark Horse, the Ridge, Woodcreek, Diamond Oaks, or many other options in the area. For half the cost, those are a much better value.

Conditions Excellent
Value Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Great weekday course

Played fast with no one in front or back all afternoon on a Wednesday,,,,great Golf Now bargain price. Course in great shape.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Very Comfortable and High Quality

I play this course about twice a month, more in the summer and have done so for about a year and half. While not a member or yearly subscriber, the entire staff treat me as if I am. Never had a single negative incident. The quality of the course is excellent, particularly given the number of rounds played on it. I normally play as a single and have been paired with others except for one time late in the day. And never had a problem getting a start time with an hour and a half of when when i wanted. The course equipment is well maintained, carts are clean and prepped.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Course if good, but greens still recovering for aerating

Course was in good condition. Greens need at least another week to recover from recent aeration. There were not many true rolls.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun course

Make sure you know where the hazards are. Wind can make a club or two difference on some holes. 18 plays pretty true to yardage despite the downhill green. Take at least an extra club if you have headwind or if it's getting late and the air is heavy. Greens are fast if they are in good condition.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great day if golf

Nice course , great conditions facility was clean pro shop was stocked with all kinds of goodies ......

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

This course is a good intermediate course with flat front nine and hilley back nine.

The fairways were hard and rolling well. The grass was being cut while we were there. The greens were very fast but not consistant. Some greens rolled at about 11 and others were about an 8. Made it hard to get the speed down. The sand traps were not very good. Some needed sand.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fastest greens ever!

Despite the recent very wet weather this course was in good condition and the greens were amazing. It was a pleasure to play it as it is so well maintained and marshaled .

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

In Good shape dispite rain the previous day

Even with a little rain, the course was in good shape.
The wind was blowing, making it more challeging.
Greens were slick, great track. The Green fees are a little steep at 65.00. Not a Championship course

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Walked

course was in good shape considering it rained the night before.

Had good day of golf didn't like the fact no break on price to walk the course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Walked

Outstanding

Arrived at course Pros Shop Staff very friendly, courteous, and proffesional. Starter and Marshall helpful. Course condtion throughout very good. Turkey Sandwich at the turn "perfect". Course was very busy however 3hrs 49 minutes and 19 seconds not that I was timing the pace of play ??? Will return
Had a great day

Tom Del Torre

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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