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River Oaks Golf Club

201 Lee Rd, Nicolaus, CA 95659, United States
(530) 656-2182
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A view over the water from River Oaks Golf Club
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A view of a green at River Oaks Golf Club
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A view of the 4th green at River Oaks Golf Club River Oaks GC
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A view from fairway #5 at River Oaks Golf Club River Oaks GC

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Holes 18
Par 71
Length 6467 yds
Rating 70.9
Slope 125
Type Public
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Driving Range
Pitching & Chipping Area
Putting Green

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Metal Spikes
Walking Allowed
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

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Bar
Grill

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Year Built 2000
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4.3
4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 35 reviews
94.3%
Recommend
35
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  • 1 Stars
  • Conditions
    4.3
  • Value
    4.5
  • Layout
    4.4
  • Friendliness
    4.5
  • Pace
    4.3
  • Amenities
    3.8
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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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Golfers Often Mention

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 13
Patio Dining 8
Watching the Game 7
Course Challenges:
Bunkers 27
Water Hazards 26
Undulating Greens 13
Best For:
Locals 26
Seniors 25
Walkers 25
Location is:
Worth the Drive 23
Near the Airport 6

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Golfer Reviews

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NKM2210
Reviews 41
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 3.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 4.0
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salengyel
Reviews 27
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 3.0
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u0000004827195
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Greens

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

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Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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u050357997
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
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.

Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 2.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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aeyon7511
Reviews 35
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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SlicerB
T O P 1000
Reviews 83
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

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.

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Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 1.0
Difficulty 3.0
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emilyteevan
Reviews 8
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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jon4180878
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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jon4180878
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Excellent round

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

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
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Anonymous
T O P 250
Reviews 152
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

GREAT FOURSOME

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

Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 3.0
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ninerrebel
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 3.0
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emilyteevan
Reviews 8
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
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u000005585393
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
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

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 1.0
Amenities 4.0
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Elden1
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Fun course

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

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 3.0
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u000005138166
Review 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Twice a year
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
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frankinyc
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
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skwonlee1
Reviews 34
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Nice little gem

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

First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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gdbrews
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
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!

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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Allen7521853
Reviews 31
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Coved round on the road

Having played here several times I can tell you the course is in good shape with greens very slow but smooth. No rakes-divot mix-water on course. There was a portosan on the 6th hole.

This course is not tricked up and it shows you what you need to put the ball in play. Blue tees at 6k with some fairways rolling out.

If your looking for a round that you can make a couple of birdies and a couple of doubles come on down.

Would play again in 2 weeks- if the price comes down.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 2.0
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skwonlee1
Reviews 34
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Difficulty 3.0
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