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4.3
738 Reviews (738)
5 Stars
318
4 Stars
322
3 Stars
63
2 Stars
24
1 Stars
11
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.1
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.1
92.9%
Recommend this course
683 out of 738 reviews
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4.0
13 Reviews (13)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.0
Layout
4.0
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.6
92.3%
Recommend this course
12 out of 13 reviews
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4.3
39 Reviews (39)
5 Stars
18
4 Stars
18
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.1
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.4
92.3%
Recommend this course
36 out of 39 reviews
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Course Highlights
Empire Ranch delivers a fun, well-maintained layout with fast greens and recently refreshed bunkers that consistently impress Folsom-area golfers. Friendly staff and strong value make this a reliable choice for average golfers seeking a genuinely enjoyable round.

About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Style Links/Parkland
Par 71
Length 6547 yards
Slope 127
Rating 71.5
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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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Reviews

4.3
738 Reviews (738)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 10
Patio Dining 8
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 18
Elevation Changes 13
Water Hazards 11
This course/club is great for:
Locals 19
Seniors 11
Advanced Golfers 10
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 15
In the 'Burbs 15
Worth the Drive 12

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Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Super fast greens, get your 3 putt on!

Course in very good shape, greens way too fast for the avg guy everyone in our group had at least 4 3 putts each! Greens are very large, above the hole was almost a certain 10 footer for par coming back! Nice variety of golf holes, long and short. Not a fan of the 18th, really a 3.5 par 3 hole.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Best course I've played this winter.

Being a 20 handicap, i found this course to be both challenging and entertaining. For the time of year, this course was in very good condition. Will definitely play again soon.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Drying out.

The course is drying out. Actually got roll out of drives. Greens are in great shape. I wish they would flip the front and back, hate finishing on a par 3.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 01/23/2013

Good point, hate ending on a par 3, anti-climactic!

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Decent

Greens were in good, shape-soft but quick. Considering all of the rain we have been having, fairways were decent, but the "cart path only" rule really slowed play - 5 hours to play, lots of waiting. If I played again, I would walk it.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

late in year

It was near end of Dec. so the course was understandably not in mid season condition. The back 9 is the much more interesting of the 2.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

This course is wide open and very forgiving.

I like Empire Ranch. It has wide open fairways but it does have it's challenges with many bunkers and water hazards. It does have good elevation changes as well. Enjoy!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Challenging for all levels

Although the course was still damp from rain the previous evening, the greens were firm and fast. Some soggy spots in the fairways and sand traps, but manageable.

Overall, easy way to book a tee time.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Great course...

Great course. Good condition, good price, would definately recommend.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

solid challenge, fun round

the course was a little soggy with bunkers full of water all over the place but i understand that's hard to avoid. it did not detract from a fun, challenging round.

greens were in absolutely great shape as was most of the course. some tee boxes could do with a groom.

always a fun place to play and that tee shot on 18 is great to look forward to...

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Course treatment

Being an average golfer, our foursome felt rushed through most of the course. We were Warned 4 times to hurry. Nt used to that type treatment. Has never happened B/4.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Great course for golfers of all abilities.

My wife has just started golfing and she had a blast. She was able to tee off on each hole and she only picked up her ball on 3 of the 12 holes we played.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser

LAYOUT OF COURSE IS GOOD.

"TRUTH" -NO COURSE (PLAY) MANAGEMENT.
I had the experience on this day where there were (2) groups in front of me who were alternating (back & forth with 3-4 players in each group) players, playing (2) balls.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser

Slow play

I spent 5 1/2 hrs playing this course on a weekday afternoon. The pro shop failed to state that there was a very slow tourney in front of us. I sent an email re: my experience to the course but I have received no response. They seam eager to take your $$ but then they're done with you.

Conditions Excellent
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

very nice course and nice people

We showed up a day earlier than our tee time as there was an error in booking on our part. but the pro was very accomodating and got us out right away. The course was in very good shape and the price was well worth it. The course is very forgiving and not what your looking for if want a challenging experience but it is a great place to play for a relaxing round of golf.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

This course is well maintained

I played this course on October 15, 2012 for the very first time. While i enjoyed playing here, a high school tournament that was being played slowed down the round in a big way. I wish the course officials had managed it better as the high schoolers were very slow in play.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

A Good Course, but Pricey

We played on a 7:30 shotgun that went off before a tournament in the afternoon. As a result, we only had to pay $35 w/cart, so that was a good bargain. The course normally charges over $50 for a Friday morning round - a price I'm just not willing to pay.

It's a well-designed track (just like other Brad Bell designed courses Teal Bend, Turkey Creek, and Yocha De He) and in great shape, but with so many other courses in the area, you would hope for fees to be a bit lower. I get it though; a course needs to make a profit in order to stay open. Sadly, even a well-designed course in great shape won't get me to drop more than $45 on a Friday morning. There are just too many other courses of equal quality in the area that charge less.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
5.0
Verified Purchaser

A Great Deal for $39

Hadn't played Empire Ranch this year but have several times in the past. Course conditions, grren, fairways, rough were as good as I've ever seen.

Great Friday late morning deal. Played as a 3-some in 4 hours.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Course has remained in great condition throughout the Hot summer

Exceptional value, especially after 3pm. The greens are rolling true and the rough is challenging, especially around the greens. Only downside, beverage cart usually not out after 3.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
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