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4.2
743 Reviews (743)
5 Stars
320
4 Stars
324
3 Stars
64
2 Stars
24
1 Stars
11
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.1
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.1
92.9%
Recommend this course
688 out of 743 reviews
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4.0
17 Reviews (17)
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.2
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.6
94.1%
Recommend this course
16 out of 17 reviews
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4.3
40 Reviews (40)
5 Stars
17
4 Stars
19
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.2
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.5
92.5%
Recommend this course
37 out of 40 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

Clubhouse
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Reviews

4.2
743 Reviews (743)

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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Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Really enjoyed this course

Our whole group enjoyed the course and now we’re looking for tee times there first.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Beautiful Tuesday afternoon following weekend rain.

The course was in great shape. There were a couple fairway soft spots due to rain and some standing water in a couple bunkers which I expected. The greens were soft on approach but rolled quickly likely due to the wind. Kudos to the greens keepers and fellow golfers for using sand when appropriate and fixing those divots.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
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 Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 86
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Soft

It’s in pretty good shape tee to green but as usual overwatered. I hit a 3 wood to 18, it hit the right side of the hump and rolled two feet after a 1” deep divot. That’s to wet.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Course

Played in the morning, walked 18. Course conditions were good. Bunkers are in much better condition than earlier in the year. Definitely my go to course in the area. Will be coming back again and again. Only thing that needs improvement is the driving range, very mediocre and mats need to be replaced. Wish it had Top Flight technology, that would be great

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Lack of Marshals

The course needs more Marshals. The pace of play was very slow due to a very drunk foursome in front of the group in front of us. Eventually the group in front of us was able to play thru but now the slow group is in front of us. We called once but no marshal was sent out. Little over 5hrs to play 18 holes. Ridiculous

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

OK but needs work

It has looked better in years past. Greens in good shape but rough around the greens burned. Bunkers need a complete overhaul- matted sand an some weeds growing on bunkers..

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Empire Ranch-Labor Day Weekend

I've played this course several times. I enjoyed playing as it's always been well maintained and a fun course to play.

Although this time, the course was in the worst shape I have ever experienced. It was extremely wet and many of the fairways were torn-up due to the amount of water. The cart was skidding and got stuck in over-water fairways several times during the round. Another sure sign the course is not being well maintained was unsightly crabgrass in many of the fairways and shoulder areas. The tee boxes had divots, greens were slow and pocked with ball marks that were un-repaired.

Hopefully, management does something to address these issues, or they could be pushing customers to look for greener pastures. I hope not.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great bang for your buck

The staff was very friendly and informative the course was in great shape and the pace of play was the best I’ve experienced in a good while if I remember correctly playied it in a 4some in just under four hours.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 21
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very good condition

Overall, the course was in great shape. Rough was cut low and weeds had been cut back extensively allowing wayward balls to be found easier (playing partner was a bit wild, lol). Pace of play is very slow at the course because no marshals police the pace, which is unfortunate. Some twosomes and a foursome in front of us were playing very slow (20 minutes a hole in some cases).

Clubhouse kitchen is average at best, and the course should have the kitchen phone number posted after 7 and 8 so that people can call in orders without slowing pace of play even more.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 39
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Been awhile

The last time I played here was around 2006?. I always enjoyed the course, fun layout, some homes play much longer due to wind directions. Overall had a great time, played with someone who was from my hometown and about the same age so 18 holes of reminiscing. :)

Tee boxes were in good shape, fairways were a day overdue for a haircut so played longer and most greens rolled nicely. A little inconsistent in speed and the break are very subtle. 2-3 homes had a few interesting pin placements. Played in bout 4 hours so no complaints, I remember it being slow on the weekends. I would definitely come back and look forward to the next round.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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