River Oaks Golf Club

Hadn't played this course probably in 10 years. Remembered a couple of the holes but that didn't help. Hard to find yardage markers was the only problem, (going to get a GPS unit soon), as the course was in very good condition. Greens were excellent, sand traps could use a little more sand and the fairways were very good, just a few wet spots. Has a little bit of everything, water, sand traps, drop off areas and blind shots. Had two holes that we had to look at the scorecard to see where it went. A course that is worth playing for anyone. We picked a perfect day to play, New Years Day, no one out there and the weather was cold for the first few holes and the sun came out and we had the course to ourselves, almost. Like the course and will play it again.

fairway grass is really long like the rough only. cant really tell if there is any fairway for all 18 holes. greens are good

Course is very flat an unimaginative. Fast course to play and players are very willing to let you play through.

Greens are in good condition, fairways are muddy and they lack grass. I have played this course over 50 times, due to resent rain, this is the worst condition I have ever seen at this course.

Greens are in great shape, fairways are fair to poor as are the tee boxes. Pace of play was very good, a sub-four hour round.
Layout a bit frantic, holes very close together.
Overall not a bad day of golf, especially for
the wintertime.
Would return, just not too often.

This course could be fun but the maintenance was terrible. No difference between the rough and the fairway and the grass was really patchy. The greens were decent although a little slow.

Due to cool overcast weather and still very wet from a storm a couple of weeks ago, the course played very long for drives and second shots on par 5's.

My sons and I went to play a round and it was a very slow process the whole day. Groups were behind on the first box which set the tone for the whole day we were going for 18 but after 2.50 hours for the front nine we decided not to endure it any longer. The management gave me a rain check so that was very nice of them. I will go back to play again but not on the holiday schedule they have. I do enjoy this course it plays to my style of game. It is well kept for most part a starter would have helped on this day to keep things going every hole there were 2 to 3 foursomes.

Fun to play and usually not real busy... Greens are much better than I have seen in the past... Tee Boxes need Improvement... New sand was being put in the traps, very nice to hit out of now...

You're out in the sticks, near Feather River, off Hwy 99, just past the 99/70 split to Marysville. If you like valley golf, then this is your place.

Peaceful, serene, open, not too hard, not too soft. 69/126 from blues and measuring 6,005 yards. GPS didn't square with course yardage markers (i.e., plays longer). Good architecture, but they got rid all the lakes but one, that I can remember.

Didn't lose a single ball all day, even though struggling to get off the tee. Two pars going out and one par and one birdie coming in. Nothing else to brag about except several "should have made" putts that didn't go in for bogey or better. :-)

Yes. Tee boxes shaggy, but level. Greens slow. Course wet, but no standing water.

Closer to Sacramento than Plumas Lake (real nice course too).

Play it. You sure to like it. Good value and pace of play.

Enjoy!2

Could do with a haircut but excellent all considered

Overall, the course is maintained adequately. The tees badly need mowing and the greens are the slowest I have played since Nixon was President. Still it is fun to play and not a bad deal. Good for an occasional visit.

I've played here since it opened but not for a couple of years. The course is the best condition I've seen as far as being green however the rough is often mowed orchard grass that even Rory couldn't get his club through. The greens are beautiful but very soft and slooow. Feet leave depressions that makes the putting inconsistent. I'd guess they are either recovering from being plugged and haven't been cut to putting level or they are being left long to combat the heat. All of the water hazards on the back 9 are dry or are now grass depressions.

Arrived 7:00 to find low ground fog. Everything is wet, too wet. Grass thick and wet; hard to use the driving range as ball w/sink into turf. Course is wide open, many of the brush piles have been cleaned up. Good walking layout. Greens especially spongy and punched when I was there; very slow. I was a single in a cart and allowed to play thru three groups that were slow. Bugs, flies, hovering bees everywhere. If you stood still you were covered in a cloud of bugs. Don't breathe thru mouth unless you like taste of bugs. Worst was moving in cart and hitting a swarm and being pelted by them. Hard to line up putt as you are looking thru bugs right in your face. Whew!!

haven't played the course for years. most of the water areas are gone making the course play much easier than before. greens were in great shape but very slow and soft. bunkers were in good shape and the fairways had a few bad spots. used to be a 5 star course but still worth playing.

I enjoyed playing here. The course was in good codition. The course was mostly green save for few patches here and there. The greens were smooth. They're a bit on the soft and slow side but we're consistent. The layout is nice as there are a number of par fours that aren't automatic driver holes. And the 10th is a great start to the back 9. It dog legs 90 degrees so it requires a well shaped drive. And that goes for a lot of the drives on the par 4s. You have to work the ball. The layout is challenging without being obnoxious. I'd definitely play here again.

Nice course. I would compare it to Auburn golf club, dark horse, castle oaks as far as the condition of the course is concerned. Greens were nice and fluffy, do be aware, I noticed the cups were a bit raised (not level to green) on a couple of holes which makes you go towards them with a little umph.