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4.2
742 Reviews (742)
5 Stars
320
4 Stars
323
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
92.8%
Recommend this course
687 out of 742 reviews
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4.0
16 Reviews (16)
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.2
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.7
93.8%
Recommend this course
15 out of 16 reviews
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4.3
41 Reviews (41)
5 Stars
18
4 Stars
19
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.2
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.5
92.7%
Recommend this course
38 out of 41 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
742 Reviews (742)

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 38
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

In good condition

Greens are in very good condition. Fairways are good too. Just some patchiness in some of the rough around the greens.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

First time here, definitely will be back!

Had a great time playing this course. Starting with the friendly staff, going to the driving range, moving to the putting green and then to the first tee, everything was great. And the burger dog at the turn was excellent.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
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 280
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 38
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Overall in good condition

For the most part, the course is playing pretty well. Greens are in pretty good shape. They just started cutting down the rough yesterday. The only bad thing is that there are patchy areas around the collar of the greens. Hopefully those spots grow back soon.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

JUST OK

My first play here and it's meh. Nothing wrong with the course per se, it just isn't for me, with the routing through so many houses. Rough was extremely long which made finding balls difficult and affected the pace of play. No GPS in carts or markers in the fairway so you were on your own. Greens in great shape but semi slow although most putts were fair. Strange practice facility layout as well but suffices. Guess this is what $75 gets you these days

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
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 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 28
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Great Course

Considering the recent wet weather, the course was in great shape. Of course, a lot of the traps had water, but that was to be expected. The greens were a little hard but generally excellent shape. Surprisingly good pace of play. The shop staff were super helpful and courteous. The bar seemed to close a little early but we got the last round of beers...

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

First time playing the course

Enjoyed the course. This course was pretty much wide open, giving the golfer chances for fair recovery shots from wayward drives. If you're hitting it straight, you'll do well. (that's pretty obvious, duh), but this statement is not without serious consideration. Greens were fair and consistent.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 226
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 100 Contributor
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Hole #18

Tough finishing hole with elevated tee to small green with undulation. No Marshall to keep slow golfers moving under 5 hrs.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Challenging Course

Had a great round. Morgan in the Pro Shot, excellent service

Conditions Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 9
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Love the course but saturated due to rain

Cart part only. Bunkers were in bad condition but they’ve have lots of rain and only a few days to dry out. Greens are in great condition and rolling about 9.5. Rest of course was really wet but playable.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Break in the rain

This is one of the best places to play after lots of rain - it drains exceptionally well and the greens were in great shape. We really enjoyed the first good weather day in last 2 weeks.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Would give it 5 stars and it’s not their fault that it was a little muddy. Had record rain fall. Love the layout and considering the rain amounts it actually drained pretty good. Haven’t played here in a few years but plan on coming back soon. Let it dry out a bit first.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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