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Conditions
4.1
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.1
92.7%
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16 Reviews (16)
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4.4
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Layout
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4.6
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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
996 Reviews (996)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 34
Watching the Game 31
Patio Dining 18
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 52
Water Hazards 42
Undulating Greens 33
This course/club is great for:
Locals 61
Advanced Golfers 45
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 41
This Course's Location is:
Near the Airport 73
Convenient to the City 49
Worth the Drive 41

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Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Teal is Fun

Very fun course. I just wish the greens were in better shape. It appears to me that nobody except the 2 of us ever repair ball marks. The rest of the course was Fun and very enjoyable

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

This course is in a great location and in great condition.

Well maintained fairways and rough. Most tee boxes were even and maintained. Some greens had ball marks that weren't fixed, wish all golfers would be more concerned and fix their ball marks. I would recommend this course to anyone.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 32
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

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We played this course after coming home from a golf weekend in Los Angeles. While this course was not nearly as lush and well maintained as the resort we played in LA, this course was great for what it is. The greens were in excellent condition, rolling fast and true. The fairways were very good, but a little dry, due to very limited rainfall this past winter, I'd guess. Bunkers are little better than hard pan, which makes it easy to chip out.

The only major negatives are lack of on-cart GPS, ball and club washers, and ice chests. I'm getting spoiled by other area courses that offer these amenities.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Good lay-out

Always enjoy playing this course. Staff extremely friendly and helpful.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

punched greens

Greens were punched a month ago but played like a chinese checker board.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Spring Conditions

Teal Bend is always a challenging course. Par 3s play long so be prepared with long irons, hybrid, or even a wood.
Warm spring conditions mixed with a north wind create speedy greens. With the pending drought in nor-cal, be prepared for dry conditions.
Staff and pro-shop always kind and courteous.

Dr. M.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

This course has lost its luster

Teal Bend was not in good condition today. While I understand that greens need to be punched, there isn't an excuse on greens being as poor as they were even if they were punched. The fairways were full of weeds and the traps were like concrete.The driving range isn't very good although it is grass.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful weather nive course

Would have been a lot better if the greens where good.. Aeration so late in the spring don't understand why

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played
Used cart

No great

I have played teal bend a couple times before. Looked forward to a nice round on a beautiful day today. The course was a little bit cow pasteury.
Greens had been punched about 5 days ago. Very upset that the greens situation was noted on golf now when I made reservation. I would not have played
There if I had know that upfront!!! Round moved very quickly but that was because nobody was playing there because of the greens.
All in all, I was very disappointed.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good value and challenge

Greens had been aerified recently and were very sandy, virtually unplayable as a result.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Great value with aerated greens

The value was great! We received a sleeve of Pro V1/ V1x with our round. The greens were just aerated this past Wednesday and were accordingly slow. The rest of the course is in great shape. We played an early Saturday round (7:50AM) and were finished by 11:20AM! he cheeseburgers at the grill were fantastic after our round.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 14
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Peaceful, low key course. Say a deer too

This is a Great course that challenges your skills of play. Staff was nice. Going to come back.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

For $60 maintain the bunkers

Played course many times, like it. Its a gorgeous setting, wild and river-ine in feel. Its challenging due to being tight, with lots of hazard, and somewhat slope-y greens. Not a lot of room behind a lot of the greens, too.

This last time had a couple of really bad bunkers--hardpan with very little sand on top. Example: front side bunker on 17. It impossible to hit an actual sand shot out of it. I feel like for $60 there are better values.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Love the course layout, greens were true, friendly staff, and would definitely recommend to friends,

This was my second time playing this course and enjoyed every minute of it, as the first time. The fairways are in great shape and greens are true and well maintaned. The staff in the pro shop is always cordial and welcoming. I highly recommend this course to golfers at any level of play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Walked

Great walk along the river bottom

Weather was great, pace of play exception and the course was in good shape. Greens were tricky and were the main reason for our rather poor scores.

Conditions Excellent
Value Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

very nice

Teal Bend was very nice and enjoyable pace of play for a weekend not bad greens were tricky but fun will be back soon.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Teal Bend - Water and Mistletoe

Played on Sunday Mar 9th.
Greens were really good.
Pace of play was real good.
Fairways were in between winter and spring with lots dormant grass. Lack of water was apparent.
I'm very concerned with the infestation of mistletoe in the trees. Lots of dying trees that use to be a great back drop surrounding the greens.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

19th Hole restaurant Closed on Mondays & Tuesdays

Went to 19th hole after round only to find out it was closed. Pace of play was okay. Rained day before, drained better than most in Sacramento

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 63
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Used cart

Teal Bend

Always a pleasant course, especially when not crowded. Greens are always a bit fast and tricky.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Teal Bend

Very nice course, but tough from the tips. It is long, but fair. I played on a day after they received a lot of rain, so I am sure it played longer than normal. Unfortunately, a few of the bunkers did not drain well. The tees, fairways, and greens all seemed to be in pretty good shape though. Definitely worthwhile playing.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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