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4.3
1009 Reviews (1009)
5 Stars
469
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
35
1 Stars
16
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.1
91.9%
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927 out of 1009 reviews
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4.1
29 Reviews (29)
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3 Stars
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Conditions
4.0
Value
4.0
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.3
89.7%
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26 out of 29 reviews
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4.2
55 Reviews (55)
5 Stars
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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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StaffFriendliness
4.5
90.9%
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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

Accolades

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Reviews

4.3
1009 Reviews (1009)

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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Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 05/19/2017:
Awesome! We're glad that our course conditions met your expectations and that you had fund playing our course. Hope to have you back soon!
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Response from on 05/16/2017:
Thanks for your review! We apologize that you did not enjoy your time with us. We'd love to hear more about your experience with us. Please email us at tealbendgc@gmail.com so we can learn more about your visit. Thanks again and we look forward to speaking with you!
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 04/26/2017:
Outstanding! We're thrilled that you enjoy our course and that you consider us to be a great value. We look forward to having you back soon!
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great course, dont walk

Never played at Teal Bend but saw a $18 Hot Deal and couldn't pass it up. Great course. Some of the tee boxes are pretty far away so I wouldn't recommend walking. I don't hit very far but was still able to get a couple pars and I played from the white tee box. Not bad for the first time playing the course. The pair we played with were pretty slow so it took us a while to finish, but I'm sure we could get it done in the four and a half hours it says it takes. The only negative is the restaurant. The guys tried to get a grilled cheese and the guy wouldn't do it saying it would take 10 min. I did see the sign at 9th hole and I told them to call in but they didn't see anything without meat on the menu so didn't know a grilled cheese was offered. The greens were in great shape, some of the fairways were patchy especially around the greens but overall in great shape. Cant wait to play again!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 04/21/2017:
Great! We're glad that you enjoyed your first time with us at Teal Bend. We're pleased that you were able to get a good rate and that our course conditions met your expectations. We appreciate your feedback and we can't wait to have you back soon!
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course

The power was out at the time we played but the staff did a great job overcoming the issue

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 04/21/2017:
Outstanding! We're thrilled that you enjoyed your experience at Teal Bend. We're pleased that our staff provided great customer service during the power issue. We hope to have you back soon!
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nicest course I've played

This was my first time at Teal Bend, although I had heard good things about this course in the past. The $67 price scared me off, but we were able to find a big discount on golfnow. I see why this course normally costs as much as it does! It's in fantastic shape, unlike a few other courses I have played recently that are still recovering from all the rain we had. This course drains! Hitting off the fairway feels almost like hitting off practice mats at the range, that's how good the condition is. I will make an effort to go back and play this course again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 04/05/2017:
Outstanding! We're thrilled that your first experience with us was a great one. We're pleased that you finally decided to give us a try and that it paid off. We're glad that you enjoyed our course conditions and we can't wait to have you back for another great day of golf!
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 03/20/2017:
Fantastic! Come back soon!
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 03/17/2017:
Awesome! Glad you enjoyed your time with us at Teal Bend!
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful course.

The course was in excellent shape. Greens were in good shape. Had a great time.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 03/06/2017:
Wonderful! We're thrilled that you enjoyed our course conditions and that you had a great round. We can't wait to have you back for another great day of golf!
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 03/06/2017:
Awesome! We hope to have you back soon!
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Slow play

It was a beautiful day, sunny and very little wind. After all the rain we've had lately the golf course had no standing water except for a few sand traps. The fairways were in great shape but the greens were a little beat up mostly from people not fixing divots. I don't understand it!!!

The pace of play was terrible but was mostly attributed to the fact that the course was packed. Everyone wanted to play after all the rain we had. But it was such a beautiful day that everyone took it in stride and had a great time.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Response from on 02/28/2017:
Awesome! We're glad that you enjoyed your round with us even with the slow pace of play. We deeply apologize for the poor pace, but as you said everyone wanted to get a round in! We appreciate your patience with us through the busy day and we look forward to having you back soon!
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Teal Bend Golf Course, Sacramento, CA

The course was in excellent, especially because of all the rain we had in Jan and Feb. It drains great. The staff was as great as the course, attentive, helpful, and very friendly. If you haven't played there, book a tee time now.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 02/28/2017:
Wonderful! We're thrilled that you enjoyed our course conditions even after all of the rain we've had. We're also pleased that our staff left a great impression on you. Can't wait to have you back for your next round!
Played On
Reviews 32
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

best draining course around

was raining but not flooded like most other traks. great day and greens were great. best rain day golf in nor cal.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 02/23/2017:
Outstanding! We're thrilled that the rain didn't ruin your round with us. We're pleased that you enjoyed the condition of our course through the rain as well. Can't wait to have you back once it gets a little drier so you can really see what Teal Bend has to offer!
Played On
Reviews 34
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Dry Course in Wet Weather

This course drains extremely well. While other courses in the area were closed, Teal Bend was allowing carts without restriction on the course. This course is very scenic with elevation changes, mature trees and lots of brush lurking next to fairways and greens. Most of the greens were undulating with significant slope. This course will challenge the skill of all golfers. The course is fun and easy to get to with plenty of parking. An air hose is available to clean your equipment. I wholeheartedly recommend playing this course. Just a final suggestion: more sand in the traps would be great.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 02/20/2017:
Fantastic! We're thrilled that you enjoyed your experience at Teal Bend. We pride ourselves on how well our course drains, so thank you for your kind words. We're glad that you enjoyed the challenge our course presented and we appreciate your feedback on our sand traps. We will make sure to address this issue. Can't wait to have you back soon!
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Response from on 02/13/2017:
Thanks for your review! We're glad you enjoyed your experience with us at Teal Bend!
Played On
Reviews 34
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Best course during our wettest winter

One of only a few courses in northern California that drains so well, we rode carts on the course just a few days after heavy rains. And it is a very good course with challenges and some easier holes. Will play it more often.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 02/13/2017:
Wonderful! We're thrilled that you had a great round with us at Teal Bend. We take pride in the fact that our course drains so well, so we appreciate you taking notice. We look forward to seeing you more often!
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great staff

I had booked 2 different tee times and then cancelled 1 and a few hours later rebooked another tee time they were very accommodating making it work for me. Golf Now was also very helpful by calling the course to make sure the course was on board with the changes. Thank you both

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Response from on 02/07/2017:
Thank you for your review! We're glad that we were able to help get you the tee times you needed. We hope to have you back again soon!
Played On
Reviews 94
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
California Advisor
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Playable Trail In Teal Bend

Played after the harsh rains, course held its own. Greens were good and fast, some front pins impossible to keep on green. Fairways were fine considering rains, course drains well. Would be among first choices to play after rains like these, Teal Bend holds true to its word as the best draining course in Sac. Wonderful Bermuda surfaces on tee boxes, fairways; greens were not bermuda but were rye or a type of seasonal bentgrass. Some holes felt like being in Palm Springs with the dormant bermuda and green grass greens. We play here once every few months, and this would be a perfect home course if I lived closer. So much good golf in Sac, but this one is the most playable after rain.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 01/26/2017:
Awesome! We're glad that you had a great time with us even after all the rain we've been getting. We appreciate your feedback and we are glad that you agree that we are one of the best draining courses in the Sacramento area. We wish you lived closer so we could have you back more often, but we look forward to seeing you the next time you are in the area!
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 01/09/2017:
Thanks for the 4 star rating! Glad you enjoyed your experience with us at Teal Bend!
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Excellent conditions

For it to be winter time previous Raines this week, did not keep this course from Being in excellent condition. The greens were rolling true and fast. The pace of play was fantastic. I have never known this course not to be in excellent condition.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 01/09/2017:
Thanks for your review! We're glad that the unfortunate weather didn't put a damper on your round too much. We appreciate your feedback regarding our greens and pace. Can't wait to have you back again soon!
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