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4.2
630 Reviews (630)
5 Stars
227
4 Stars
298
3 Stars
73
2 Stars
21
1 Stars
11
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.4
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.9
93.4%
Recommend this course
586 out of 630 reviews
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4.7
12 Reviews (12)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.8
Layout
5.0
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.9
StaffFriendliness
4.9
100.0%
Recommend this course
12 out of 12 reviews
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4.3
47 Reviews (47)
5 Stars
24
4 Stars
16
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.5
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.7
93.6%
Recommend this course
44 out of 47 reviews
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Holes 18
Type Public/Municipal
Style Parkland
Par 72
Length 6649 yards
Slope 123
Rating 71.8
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Swenson Park Golf Course
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Course Details

Year Built 1952
Golf Season Year round
Architect Jack Fleming (1952)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $15
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

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4.2
630 Reviews (630)
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Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

this course has some good things to offer

I play Swenson about 2-4 times a yr, the course was in good condition for the most part the fairways are open but this course has sooo many trees along the fariways any shot not in the fairway will punish u. the greens are big dry and FAST. pace of play is my real issue with swenson.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun course

Fun for all levels of players. Can be challenging in the wind. 4 hours to play. Economical price to play

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

Charged Again at Course

The Starter (Patty) was so persistent in trying to get another rider on my cart that she charged me $25 saying I did not pre-pay thru Golf Now! This isn't my first time encountering problems with this individual. A couple of years back I had to report her manager to Stockton City Officials and got them to apologize for falsely accusing me of leaving an alcohol bottle in the cart when in fact having a witness saw as I removed that bottle from a fairway which was littered by some other golfer. This is a neighborhood course which I enjoy playing but certain staff members in my opinion aren't to thrilled about people of color:-(!!!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

Good shape course

Greens needed to be cut and rolled..course in good shape overall!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

=-(

I use to enjoy this course but it's really gone downhill. From tee box, to fairways to greens it seemed to be lacking in maintenance. Couldn't hear the starter and there was confusion at the 1st. tee. Everybody asking everybody what their tee time was to see who was up. No marshals on this course anymore and play was painfully slow the front nine. Tire ruts and squirrel holes galore.

I hope this course can turn around and be worthy again... =-(

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing

5 somes?

Pace was to slow with no marshal in site to regulate. There were 5 somes and 6 somes going on in front and behind me that day. Paid for the cart rate but not enough carts available. To far to travel to get frustrated golf is tough enough. The guy working there was nice enough gave me the range balls in lieu of not having a cart. Range was also inadequate.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Course was a mess

Out twosome was paired with another two some. Even so, we LOST several balls in the fairway as they just mushed into the grass. The course was very wet and they probably should not have allowed carts on it as there were grooves all over the fairways from the carts with the wet fairways. The wind was blowing, but the even with the sun out and pretty, the course suffered, as did our scores. We have played here before, and enjoyed the course, but this round was bad. I am sure with some drying out, it will return to playable. The course plays long and with the conditions, it played very long. We will go back, but not for several months and give it some time. Bunkers were very poor, just mud.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Speed and conditions

The conditions and pace if play was super slow and it cost me 7.95 to book the time though golf now so that was a waist

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Considering early December, remarkably great condition

Given that we played the course on the first cold day of a winter snap, we were very impressed with the condition of the course. Not that the fairways were pristine -- the absence of rain and an extended season certainly has taken its toll in places -- but the greens were outstanding.

We've been talking about playing the course for a long time, and we'll definitely be back!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

An Incredible WASTE OF MONEY !!!! Dont waste yours !!!!

IM born and raised in Stockton and Im embarrassed to say that im from this city !! This golf course is just as expected of a city course from STOCKTON...... A WASTE of Money ! The fairways are muddy , sand traps are not even sand , Tee boxes have crabgrass and dead spots all over ......Your penalized for hitting the ball in the fairway , better off in the rough... GOPHER HOLES GALORE !!!!! I will NEVER play at SWENSON again !!!!!!!!!!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Easy
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Commented on 01/31/2014

Swenson has been under Kempersports management for almost three years. The city is not entirely to blame.

Played On
Reviews 48
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

BUSIEST DAY OF THE YEAR!

They were so busy we had to wait for a cart, BUT they comp'd us a bucket of balls to use during the 1/2 hr. wait. Then the other two who were supposed to go with us didn't show up so we went out as a two-some following hundreds of four-somes...despite that, it was a fairly decent pace. The course is REALLY pretty and we got to see a fox up close and personal when it was almost dark and we circled around to get a couple holes in behind us instead of waiting for the groups in front of us. WOW.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 34
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Sneaky Trees

This is a fun and challenging course. The course has very little water hazards and very few bunkers really come into play. So, what makes this course interesting to play. First, almost all fairways are solidly lined with very tall mature trees. Absolute accuracy is required off the tee and is the key to shooting a low score. Wayward shots off the tee on either side of the fairway will end up into the trees; punching back out onto the fairway is the safest play if not the only play. The greens appear to be level, but many have little ridges that promote misdirection. My only complaint is the restaurant closes at 4PM which, in my opinion, is too early since the noon golfers are just coming off the course approximately 4:15PM.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

this course is great for the price

This course has a nice lay out along with a decent 9 hole par 3 course.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Well maintained and great prices

This course is very well maintained. It's a long course for ladies, playing 6037 yards from the red tees which makes it challenging. Most holes are fairly straight so you just have to hit long.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The course has great greens, well maintained

A bit bumpy on the out skirts of the fairway, too many squirrel holes.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great rate/pace of play

Enjoyed playing Swenson Park. It was the first time I have played it and the conditions were good and the pace of play was great. It appeared to be mostly twosomes on the course which was a little strange but there was virtually no waiting to hit each shot. I went on as a single and was partnered with a great young guy named Robert and we had a good time. If we had to wait to hit a shot it was only for a minute and we played the round (on a Friday afternoon) in slightly less than 4 hours. Some of the areas off of the fairway are pretty dry and the ball really took off on them but otherwise no complaints about the course. The lady in the Pro Shop was super friendly. Would play again.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good not great

I saw this had a 4 rating and was hopeful since it was my first time there. It was good, but not better than other courses in the area like Micke Grove, Manteca, or La Contenta. I would play here again but only on a good deal.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

great day

The fairways are near perfect and lush with green. Loved the green but had just been watered so a bit slow in spots. Cart was clean and comfortable. Will play there again soon.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

fun course to play.

I play at this course about two times a month and it's a lot of fun, but the squirrels and the geese are making the greens and fairways a big problem, the geese with their droppings and the squirrels with holes all over.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great value and well-maintained

This is my first time playing this course. For $30 with a cart on a weekend for 18 holes, you can't beat that price. That's just for starters. The course is well designed. Unlike other courses where par 3s are short, par 4s are moderately long, and par 5s are really long, this course, is quite the opposite: each hole is moderately long. Factor in the tree-lined fairwways and tons of squirrel holes and you got yourself a challenge. The course is well-maintained from the tee box to the green. I did not find a wet or dry spot along the way. I finished my round in just over 4 hours and i think that is an excellent pace. The course is flat and very much walkable, which can bring down the green fees even more. The course is easily accesible from the freeway. i had fun at this course and I highly recommend it.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
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