River Oaks GC
A view over the water from River Oaks Golf Club
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4.3
777 Reviews (777)
5 Stars
274
4 Stars
361
3 Stars
97
2 Stars
30
1 Stars
15
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.4
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.9
94.7%
Recommend this course
704 out of 777 reviews
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4.2
18 Reviews (18)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.3
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.3
94.4%
Recommend this course
17 out of 18 reviews
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4.3
47 Reviews (47)
5 Stars
20
4 Stars
22
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.4
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.4
97.9%
Recommend this course
46 out of 47 reviews
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Course Highlights
River Oaks consistently delivers well-maintained fairways, smooth greens, and a thoughtfully designed layout that rewards smart target selection. Friendly staff and a reliably quick pace of play make this a strong value for golfers in the area.

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Holes 18
Type Public
Par 71
Length 6467 yards
Slope 125
Rating 70.9
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Course Details

Year Built 2000
Greens Blue Grass

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill

Available Facilities

Clubhouse
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Reviews

4.3
777 Reviews (777)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 13
Patio Dining 8
Watching the Game 7
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 27
Water Hazards 26
Undulating Greens 13
This course/club is great for:
Locals 26
Seniors 25
Walkers 25
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 23
Near the Airport 6

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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
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Decent track

A pretty flat and uninteresting layout but well kept and the greens were in outstanding condition. I’d play again if I was in the area of Nicolaus but probably wouldn’t recommend making a special trip to check it out.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 41
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 27
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens

Greens are very receptive. Went to play 18. Played 36. Overall a very good day.. Bunkers could use some sand.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Decent course, but not worth the rising prices.

River Oaks plays as a decent cheaper course, but their prices don’t reflect that. It’s too bad because we enjoy it as an easier home course, but the prices prohibit us from playing often, apart from occasional deals. If we’re looking to spend $40-$50 on a round, we’ll go play one of the nicer courses in Lincoln or Roseville.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 35
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 81
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

HOT, BUT GOOD

Although the prices have been raised since reopening after the Covid shutdown, the course is in the best condition it's been in years.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent round

Course was in great shape. Greens were fast and in great shape. 5 pars and 2 birdies! Excellent day of golf.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Played On
Reviews 152
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

GREAT FOURSOME

MET UP WITH FELLOW SACRAMENTO WEEKEND DRIVER MEMBERS AND HAD A GREAT TIME. LOTS OF LAUGHS AND GREAT GOLF.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 14
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 Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Just okay

The booking was difficult as I am a senior & played with my son. Required 2 separate bookings. The course changed our tee time after I booked, to a less convenient time. The course was crowded & very slow, no marshalls seen to help speed play. Overall disappointing

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Fun course

Great course with a good mixture of long and short holes . I will keep playing this course!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 34
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Nice little gem

Out in the middle of nowhere is he little gem of a course. Very enjoyable.

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

Hidden gem

Every time I play this course I like it more and more! Starting with check in, the staff is welcoming and friendly. The course is fun and challenging with left and right dogleg holes, water on a few holes, and more than enough bunkers! The greens rolled fast and true. A fun course to play that will definitely challenge you. We finished in 3 hours! We plan to play again in the next week! Keep up the good work!

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