Tilden Park GC
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2.8
552 Reviews (552)
5 Stars
123
4 Stars
256
3 Stars
85
2 Stars
38
1 Stars
50
Conditions
2.6
Value
2.8
Layout
3.3
Friendliness
3.8
Pace
2.2
Amenities
3.1
50.1%
Recommend this course
440 out of 552 reviews
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3.8
11 Reviews (11)
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1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.8
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.0
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.2
81.8%
Recommend this course
9 out of 11 reviews
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3.5
13 Reviews (13)
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Conditions
3.2
Value
3.6
Layout
3.8
Pace
2.7
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.1
69.2%
Recommend this course
9 out of 13 reviews
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Course Highlights
Friendly staff and solid course amenities create a welcoming atmosphere for visiting golfers. Stunning views throughout the round make for a visually memorable experience.

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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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Reviews

2.8
552 Reviews (552)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
19th Hole Scenic Views 18
Drinks 16
Patio Dining 13
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 49
Narrow Fairways 40
Undulating Greens 18
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 45
Locals 33
Advanced Golfers 18
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 32
Worth the Drive 26
Near Local Attractions 10

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Reviews 6
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Putting greens were in nice shape

Friendly front desk at check in. Would go back to get a better score from my first game at this course.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Tilden

Beautiful golf course! One of my favorites over the past 23 years.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Disorganized

This is the third time I played this course within three months. I did not get to start until 45 minutes after my tee time the first time. As the result I only could play 9 holes as I got too dark. Plus the pace of play was terrible. Second time they told me I did not have a reservation from golfnow.com. luckily I had the email confirmation. I then had to wait 20 minutes adtern my tee time to start. It took 5.5hrs to finish 18 holes. Yesterday I tried again only to be told my tee time was 15 minutes later than what I booked through golfnow.com. I am done playing Tilden. It is unfortunate as I love the course.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Tilden golf course

The one major issue I have with this course is that the greens were just airated and were in poor condition for putting. It would have been great to know this and if I have know I would certainly not have booked it for $52 a person. Not a satisfying round. Thank you.

Stephen

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Walked

Poor management of tee times

THere was no mention of aerated greens when booking this early tee time. At checkin we were told back nine aearated so have to play front 9 twice. At start of second round of front 9, Tilden goofed and OVERBOOKED and we had 4 groups in front of us waiting to START their round. KNowing that the front nine would be played twice, Tilden should have never over booked so the first groups could finish. Discouraged we left, PAYind for 18, but only able to PLAY 9

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

SLOOOOOOW PLAY!!!

Tee time was at 1:23
Didn't go off till 1:53
And it turned out to be over 5 Hours
Hard to give this beautiful course a bad review
Will be a long while before we come back here!

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Poor weather
Used cart

Tilden Park Golf

Very scenic course,awesome trees. Top of the world area above UC Berkley.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

reservation

When I arrived to check in the counter person told me they did not have my reservation. I did not bring my confirmation slip. This the first time I ever forget my slip. So They charged me there twilight rate $25.00 the golf now rate was$ 21.99. I just want you to know that I did play and hope to receive credit. The weather was hot and we managed to get in 18 in 4 Hours. Greens were in good shape and fast. a little bumpy because of all the play during the day. kirk

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 144
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played

Short But Challenging

Hadn't played this course in a while. Course was in very good shape considering the drought. Some very tough holes if you don't keep your ball in the fairway. A lot of left to rights and vice versa. The par threes are all very long except one, just know to play the slopes, course knowledge. The course is very pleasing to the eye along with the deer which just sit and watch you, true. The only drawback is the play can be slow at times so be prepared. I do recommend this course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Awesome Course-Horrible Pace

My tee time was around 1:30 and didb't end up getting out on the course till 1:50ish. At around 6:45 we reached the 13th hole...yes around 5 hours to play only 13 holes...our group decided to leave after this whole because pace of play was just too slow.

Very nicely maintained course but they definitely overbooked. Probably wont be playing here on a weekend again.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Slow Sunday

Every time I've played out here on a weekend it's been so slow. I think our round took about 5 hours, and that's only because a lot of people in front of us quit after the turn because it was so slow.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Excellent value! Good but not great conditions.

I played on a weekday morning with my dad. We got a tee time early for under $25 on golfnow. That was an absolute steal. The course is well maintained with some bare or boggy spots, but overall green in spite of the drought.

Check in staff was friendly. I did not eat in the restaurant. The practice green was well maintained and encouraged chipping.

Overall, incredible value. Scenery is excellent. Conditions not pristine, but really good.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great value and decent greens

Hard to beat the value. Got the round with a cart, breakfast, and lunch included which seems unheard of in the bay. Course was really wet and you won't have too many flat lies to hit from. Thought the greens were on decent shape and rolled just fine. Tee off early if you want to play the round at a decent pace. They stack tee times only 8 mins apart.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

S L O W ... and 40 minute late start ...

Tee times bunched too close let to 40 minute delay in afternoon starting time and backed up on most holes through 15. Trying to cram more players (and $) in took much of the fun out of a fine afternoon. The delayed start was more bothersome than the slow play, but it was a 6 hour round... Course in fine shape despite the drought and practice facility is excellent. Bunkers could use some fresh, un-compacted sand.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Tilden Park is a beautuful setting

The course, considering the drought, is in very good condition, but as always the greens are frustratingly difficult to read with deceiving contours.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Tilden Park Golf

Course was looking good! The staff has done a nice job of weathering the drought. Greens are in decent shape and the fairways were green and played nicely. It's a busy course and pace of play lagged a bit at times. Not bad overall though, especially for the price!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Used cart

Early Morning goodness

Grabbed a Hot Deal tee time (5:55 am) for only $16 (plus the ever-growing fee) and got incredible weather. It was warm and clear and with virtually no one in front of me, I was able to sail through in just over 3 hours.

The tee boxes were a little beat up but the fairways were in good shape. The layout is not long but fun and challenging over beautiful terrain. The greens are the best feature of Tilden; in good shape with a variety of slopes and tiers.

I had a veggie breakfast burrito at the turn which was an incredible compliment to a beautiful morning. The snack bar/restaurant at the turn provides good food and quality service, although the phone to order on 9 tee is often broken.

All in all, Tilden Park is a fun round, especially if you can avoid the crowds by playing ultra-early or in the twilight.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course

I always love playing this golf course. They had a good deal that day we got breakfast lunch and golf for 40 bucks

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Love this course

My home course and favorite course, love playing this bad boy. Honestly the only issue is that the course gets so crowded that I only like playing very early AM rounds or twilight.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great fairways, greens

Beautiful surroundings, really nice greens. Nice practice facility. Great course for the $$.

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