Lone Tree Golf Course

I’ve played this track a few times over the years when Shadow Lakes or Brentwood GC didn’t have tee times. After playing here Tuesday, I’ll never be back. The fairways are in disgraceful condition. Dead and diseased grass covers 80% of the entire course. The holes haven’t been moved in weeks, obviously, because there’s a donut around every hole with dead grass showing and caved in collapsing holes. A good drive down the center of the fairway results in hitting your second shot off hard pan every hole. There are no ball washers or trash cans or water coolers on ANY HOLES!! I asked in the pro shop after the round why there are no ball washers on the course. The employee told me it’s because the greens keepers don’t like them. I asked why the guys who mow the grass decide on basic player amenities. My question was met with a very nonchalant shrug. The tail wags the dog at this course. $57 greens fee and no ball washers, no water, and a bad vibe. Save your money guys. For $54 Shadow Lakes is WAY BETTER, and dumpy Brentwood GC looks like Spyglass compared to Lone Tree. Yikes! Skip this dump!

In my experience with municipal golf, the biggest hinderece to my perfomance and overall enjoyment of the game has come in the form of poorly maintained putting greens. Lone trees green were recently redeveloped, and currently rolling very responsive to there respective lines. Firm enough to avoid the usually defects found on most public greens such as the abbrassions left from spikes, imprints from putter head, or poorly replaced divots. Overall, the grain patterns were very consistent making this an ideal place to shot some low scores. If you can keep your ball straight!

Although lacking some of the obstacles/hazards found upon other courses. Lone tree still remains a shotmakers course,accuracy is at a premium. It can be very easy to find yourself punching out of the trees, even if you thought you hit the right line to avoid that. Things tend to take bad bounces, as the fairways were a bit dry, yet are very acomadating towards those with a left to right ball flight. If you play a slice, this course is for you. Nearly ever hole on the front nine accomodates the ball flight, you'll probably find it difficult to lose a ball!

The first hole runs parallel with the driving range. I hit my tee shot mid-fairway, and upon arrival, found that my ball had integrated it-self with dozens of range balls. I was able to discern which one it was; but in the time I spent finding it multiple errant range shots buzzed over my head. This lead me to rush my descion making process with my approach shot, and I ultimately took bogey on the hole after a 300+ drive (worst feeling). Considering this is the number 1 handicap hole on the course, consentration should be key. Worrying about getting knock out by range ball shouldnt be a concern. Lone tree, fix your net.

Pretty fun course for the price though none the less, would reccomend it on the weekdays. Or whenever it's not super windy!

Great views of the surrounding sun bronzed rolling hills. Many trees on the course that frame the holes and add difficulty. Not too long but accuracy is at a premium.

It's a nicely maintained complex from tee to fairway to green to clubhouse. Friendly helpful staff made my first time at Lone Tree a great experience. Plus I shot 79 and breaking 80 always leaves me happy....

Golf was great with my wife, however I wish someone was able to drive around with water and snacks. On a funny note our cart ran out of power on the 18th hole.

We will be back.

Joe

Staff provided great from desk service. Thank you. The greens and fw are in perfect condition compared to previous years. The two months off helped the course condition in light of the unfortunate world wide circumstances. But it was great to be able to play.

Very pleased w customer service & layout of course. Kids & I had a blast

Except for one green, the course is in very good shape.. improved a lot since i played this course the first time

Loved it, glad its open going a couple more times this week.

It’s the best the course has looked in a number of years — at least 3. Greens that have been horrid we’re green, manicured, and fun to play. Tee boxes were in good shape as well. Fairways still fine. Covid precautions were followed and we played a casual round on a Sunday afternoon in 3.5 hours. Nice job, LT staff

Played on Saturday afternoon at 3pm. Fairways were well manicured, trimmed tight but soil soft enough to take healthy divots without a bunch of dirt sticking to the club. Rough was very playable so there wasn’t a huge penalty for missing fairways. Tee boxes were fine, some were less level than others but not noticeable enough to make a fuss over it. Playing out of the traps were fine. I was able to dig my club in and get a nice fluffy strike, playing a couple inches in back of the ball without it bouncing up and catching the ball thin. With that being said, some did appear more firm or less kept, but lucky for me I didn’t end up in those ones. The greens are where this course shines. They say all have been re-sodded with Bermuda, and there is for sure a noticeable difference in them compare to the rest of the local courses. I love how consistent and true the ball rolls on them. They’re the most consistent greens through 18 holes I’ve seen around here in terms of how the ball rolls and the conditions of the green. Looking back, I didn’t notice many greens with dry patches or blemishes that shouted neglect from management. I cam tell you that I’ll definitely be playing here more often, specifically because of the greens. Overall difficulty was not high because of how open the course is, particularly on the back 9, but challenging enough for a +10 handicapper like myself. Great job Lone Tree!

Laundry golf course has done a wonderful job of maintaining a great golf course the fairways are in great shape. The greens look and we’re rolling fantastic We had a really good group and I had a great day Keep up the great work

It’s a good course price is too high for the quality but the greens are usually money here. Bar and Grill is decent and driving range is so so. Balls are old and beat up. Overall it’s a decent course that I would price 35-29 for premium time rounds and 18-26 for non premium time rounds or walking rates.

Yes, I'm a member and yes I play elsewhere, LOTS! 75 + rounds per year.

Ron Parish has taken this sleepy hometown course and made it into a quality destination here in the East Bay. While the likes of Roddy Ranch, Delta View and several Brentwood courses have closed, LoneTree has become a rising star with quality play and excellent amenities.

Last year a new grounds management and superintendent were put in place and have taken Lonetree to the next level. The bunkers have all been redone with new sand and drainage improvements, the greens have all been reseeded to Bermuda, which has made them fast as a pool table, (code for whiners that want shagg carpet greens, skill is now require, read is now required. This isn't like putting on a furry rug made for your grandmother). Best of all the general look and upkeep has taken a huge step forward, all for the better.

I've read some sorely disparaging reviews by what I believe to be rank amateurs that are looking for a gimme or practice course experience. If that's what you want, you have 600+ members that are ready to adamantly disagree with you and have whole heartedly embraced Ron's amazing achievements in making Lonetree that awesome course folks love to play.

That's me, I love this place for the price, the condition, the challenge and most of all the people, it's our Antioch "Cheers" course.

So, be ready to actually have to know how to putt and expect the Bermuda to be fast, true and cantankerous. No "gimmies" here anymore inside the leather.

Thanks Ron and Zach, it just keeps getting better!