Tilden Park GC
A view of a fairway at Tilden Park Golf Course.
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2.1
542 Reviews (542)
5 Stars
118
4 Stars
254
3 Stars
84
2 Stars
37
1 Stars
49
Conditions
2.1
Value
2.3
Layout
2.6
Friendliness
3.3
Pace
1.7
Amenities
3.0
9.4%
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2.3
3 Reviews (3)
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Conditions
2.3
Value
2.7
Layout
2.7
Pace
1.7
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
3.3
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2.3
3 Reviews (3)
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Conditions
2.3
Value
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2.7
Pace
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Amenities
3.3
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Holes 18
Type Public
Par 70
Length 6294 yards
Slope 130
Rating 71.6
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Course Details

Year Built 1937
Fairways Bluegrass/Rye Grass
Greens Poa Annua/Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect William F. Bell

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $14 - $40
GPS Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper attire is required.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill, Restaurant
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2.1
542 Reviews (542)
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Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Almost no maintenance at this course

The staff seemed to be friendly and the layout seemed decent. However, everything else was lacking. Absolutely no maintenance of the course. The fairways had almost no drainage so were a risk to walk. The greens were the worst condition I have played at in the area (I golf usually many course and every weekend). No drainage on the greens and looked like players didn't fix any debits.

There was no official on the course or any cart lady. People said course is better I summer when there is no rain.

It was my first time at the course but I won't take another risk and won't be back.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Course was pretty beat up especially the greens. Still nice afternoon at Tilden.

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Get a cart unless you want a workout

5.5 miles and 45 floors later... beautiful and tranquil course setting with stunning views on the drive up no matter what way you come. A lot of opportunities to lose balls here and the putting surfaces were not consistent hole to hole and were in needing a rolling and tighter mowing. Nice patio and good beer selection. Overall a good place to play if you can get a deal!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Hacker

Every hole has its challenge, which is why i went back for a second try at it. The course was dryer this time, and made it for easier play. I would recommend this course, to anyone who wants a challenge. Not a beginning course.,

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

The course was very Hilly And sloppy with mud everywhere

The course was very sloppy with mud and the greens were full of holes and Divet’s. There was also fallen limbs and timber all around. Very hilly

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Fun and challenging

Great layout. Leisurely pace of play. Course is in good condition despite uptick in golf popularity due to COVID. Greens have seen LOTS of play. We’ll be back.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Course is in bad shape.

I've played Tilden hundreds of times. This was probably the worst condition the course has ever been in IMO. Dead trees all over the place (clearly clearing out dead ones?). Barely any grass on fairways. VERY DRY and HARD. Greens, spongy and bumpy. So it's hard to really try. At best good for a practice non-scoring round. I don't expect it to be like during the summer. But right now, it's not worth much more than what I paid.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Lots of positives!

I like Tilden, it is a very challenging course! Greens were on the slower side this day but still had a great time!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful day!

Played in 4 fours which is great for a three day weekend. Course was in decent shape but had drainage issues throughout, and there’s been very little rain recently. Typical public course where nobody fixes their ballmarks on the greens. Felt like you were putting on a minefield. But all in all, a good day on the links.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 94
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
California Advisor
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Can be this bad really

Too wet. 12:49 sunshine and the place is a big bog. I’m on the course as we speak. Greens so wet too. Other courses in the area better. Need rain gear on a sunny day had not rained in many days and when it did there was little. We are in a drought and if they are watering this course Shame on them.

Horrible golf conditions right now

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

Rolly Polly Affair

Tilden is a study in extremes. Almost every hole is a steep uphill or steep downhill. Not terribly long but requires some precision to keep out of the trees and lined up for the green. Played during a light mist and the course was extremely muddy so better to wait for spring or at least not after a rain. Did I mention muddy? Interesting layout and depending on the tee can be a test for anyone.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Walked

If it rained within a week of playing just avoid it

This course is in a great location with some pretty cool scenic views. However the bad seemed to outweigh the good.

First off only walk this course if you are in really good shape. I got a cart half way through which ended up dying on me 3 holes later. There are some really steep hills that will gas the average person. The layout is ok with some challenging holes and decent greens. However like many muni courses the fairways can get really barren.

My biggest issue was the course was a swamp and should not have been played on. During the winter it gets very little sun and turns into slush. Overall I ended up quitting after 13 holes due to my cart dying and the fairways being mostly unplayable in my opinion. To add insult to quite literal injury I slipped in the mud on the fairway and hurt my knee.

You can get some really cheap deals so if you want to play golf for cheap it can be a good option but would definitely suggest playing in good weather if you do.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 45
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Dark, Wet and Narrow

There aren’t many redeeming qualities of this cold, damp and cavernous golf course. Set back below Grizzly peak above Berkeley, the course doesn’t get much sun and it felt like we were playing in the shade the entire round. Of course this can be beneficial, except that the fairways were literally mud and as many as 4 tee boxes that I recall had driving range mats to hit from because there was only wet dirt where the grass should have been. The course got rain 4 days ago by the time we played but because it gets so little sun, tee boxes, fairways and greens were still soaked and balls were plugging on the green aprons although the greens were okay. Course layout is also an issue as many holes are quite narrow requiring subtle but necessary awkward draws or slight fades off the tee. Elevation change is also an issue as there’s quite a bit of artificial distance on this course hitting at greens way up or down hill. Pace of play was problematic as it took us more than full 5 hours to play the round.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

late tee times

did not get to play more than 9holes due to the time of year. (it gets dark around 4:00 PM. My tee-off was around 2:00 PM

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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