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4.3
1008 Reviews (1008)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Stars
16
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.1
91.8%
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926 out of 1008 reviews
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4.1
28 Reviews (28)
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Conditions
4.0
Value
4.1
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.3
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4.2
54 Reviews (54)
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4 Stars
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Conditions
4.1
Value
4.2
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.1
Amenities
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4.5
90.7%
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49 out of 54 reviews
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Course Highlights
Teal Bend's thoughtfully designed layout consistently challenges golfers of all skill levels, with well-maintained fairways and responsive greens earning strong marks. Exceptionally friendly staff and smooth pace of play make this a top-rated Sacramento area course offering strong value.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 7035 yards
Slope 132
Rating 73.6

Teal Bend Golf Club runs alongside the Sacramento River, enjoying a lush landscape covered in natural wetlands. One of the characteristics the course is known for is its stunning scenery, which works against the challenging layout by being almost too distracting. All of your attention will have to be focused on successfully maneuvering past the mature trees and natural rough areas that sit along the edges of the undulating greens and narrow, winding fairways. Long hitters will enjoy this golf course, which stretches to 7,000 yards from the back tees. There are also some interesting risk/reward holes that will appeal to both low and high handicappers, which is why it is one of Sacramento's most popular public courses. The well maintained driving range is also a popular feature at Teal Bend Golf Club.

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Course Details

Year Built 1997
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Brad Bell (1997)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes - "Teal Bend Junior Golf Academy"
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

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Reviews

4.3
1008 Reviews (1008)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 35
Watching the Game 32
Patio Dining 19
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 53
Water Hazards 43
Undulating Greens 34
This course/club is great for:
Locals 62
Advanced Golfers 46
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 41
This Course's Location is:
Near the Airport 74
Convenient to the City 50
Worth the Drive 42

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Friendliness Excellent
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5.0
First Time Playing

Outstanding

Outstanding course, nice layout generous fairways mostly raised greens well kept greens.no complaints. Go try it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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5.0
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Gem

My brother and I played today better air with fires. What a great course felt like Hawaii

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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4.0
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Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Reviews 55
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
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4.0
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Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
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5.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 16
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Way to Spend a Summer Afternoon

Course was in great shape. Greens were true. Pace was perfect. Putting could have been better.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 5
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Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Unprofessional Staff, unkempt back 9, not worth the money for morning mid day tee

I changed my plans from going to Auburn to celebrate my 30th today, to golfing at Teal Bend because of how many 5 star reviews I saw. Booked the 8:20am and arrived at 8:14am to pay for my tee. The gentleman behind the counter told me that I was late and the 8:20 group was already on the tee. I asked if we could play, and he paused but eventually asked us how we were going to pay. Paid the $51 and was on the tee by 8:19am. Practice swing was at 8:20am. Normally, I don't care about someone having a bad day working the register, but it was one of those situations where I didn't need his attitude considering I wasn't late.

The course is definitely unique as it has that swampy/marshes feel to it on the back 9. Either way, half the holes on the back nine aren't even remotely unkempt. The pace of play is a congested because despite them booking 10 minutes apart, they're booking 4 sums. The group in front of us was pushing the group ahead of them after having let them play through to "alleviate a jam".

I'm not going back there again.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Course was In Great Shape

It has been over a year since I played Teal Bend. The course was in great shape. The driving range was a bit beat up, though I was happy to see that it did not translate onto the course. Fairways and greens were well taken care of; they even have a basket of divot repair tools at the 1st green as a reminder to repair your divots.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 34
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Oregon Advisor
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Everything you've heard is true

What a pleasant surprise. As noted by others, this course has a great layout. The course sits between Sacramento Airport and the Sacramento river.

Plane traffic is directed away from the course, so is not a noise concern. The holes are all separated from each other by trees. With 10 minute tee intervals, you hardly ever see other golfers.

The fairways are extremely wide, giving plenty of room for errant drives. Greens run true.

All in all, a great experience. Worth a replay next time I am in Sacramento

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Love the Surroundings

Great atmosphere for a lovely day of golf. Lots of shade trees for a hot summer round... Has some challenging holes, but also some fun and easy ones.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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