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4.1
97 Reviews (97)
5 Stars
47
4 Stars
42
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.2
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.6
74.8%
Recommend this course
88 out of 97 reviews
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4.0
5 Reviews (5)
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
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2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.3
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.8
Amenities
2.8
StaffFriendliness
3.5
100.0%
Recommend this course
5 out of 5 reviews
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4.3
7 Reviews (7)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
4.2
Value
4.5
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.0
85.7%
Recommend this course
6 out of 7 reviews
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Course Highlights
Black Oak is a rare nine-hole layout that consistently earns high marks for its challenging design and outstanding course conditions. Friendly staff, strong value, and smooth pace of play make every round a rewarding experience.

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Holes 9
Type Public
Par 36
Length 3164 yards
Slope 128
Rating 35.2
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Course Details

Year Built 1986
Fairways Winter Rye Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs No

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, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Snacks

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in California (2014 #3)
  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Value Courses in the U.S. (2014 #4)
  • Golf Advisor: Golfers' Choice (2014 #31)
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4.1
97 Reviews (97)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 11
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 13
Elevation Changes 11
Water Hazards 10
This course/club is great for:
9-Hole Rounds 26
Walkers 24
Locals 17
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 16
Convenient to the City 11

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Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Walked

Best 9 hole course in the area

Looking to play 9 or 18 this is a comfortable place to play. Challenging but not penalizing.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 12/07/2015

Thank you for taking the time to review our course! We are so glad you came out and enjoyed your time spent with us. Be sure to like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter for course updates and special offers. Thanks again and we hope to see you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Pretty, Friendly course

Excellent little course in a beautiful setting. I would reccommend this course to anyone.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 09/29/2015

Thank you so much for the review! We are so glad you enjoyed your time spent with us. Be sure to like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter for special online promotions and offers. Thanks again and we hope to see you soon!

Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Hidden gem

The level of personal service makes you feel welcome at this nice nine in the trees.
Family pride of ownership evident.
Most holes straight or dogleg left par 4's
Had FUN!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 08/28/2015

Thank you so much for the review! We are glad you enjoyed your time with us and we hope to see you again soon! Be sure to like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter for special online promotions and offers. Thanks again

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

GolfNow Value

I purchased the round using GolfNow. $15/player with a cart at 8:30AM on a Sunday morning. No maps on score cards so we were very glad we looked at the map inside where we payed. The man who helped us complained about his staff not being there and seemed frustrated he had to go fetch us a cart. I am a slower golfer and this course was my best time for pace of play. Still too long for most , but I can see the pace being quick. Most holes were big left turns. Old school gas golf carts that were in great condition considering their age. All in all we had a great day and would go back.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 08/28/2015

Thank you so much for the feedback! We greatly appreciate any and all feedback you are willing to give. Be sure to like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter for special online promotions and offers. Thanks again and we look forward to seeing you again!

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Walked

Try it, you'll like it

A challenge for low handicapper's, but, higher indexers can get around with little or no trouble.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 08/28/2015

Thank you so much for the feedback! Be sure to like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter for special online promotions and offers> Thanks again

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Walked

Great Full Size 9 Hole Course!

This is probably the 30th time we have played this course and it is always a great 9 holes of golf. There is enough variation of hole length, elevation change, and contour on the greens to please us average weekend hackers. The 2 par 5 holes should be easy pars, with a chance of birdie. Number 8 is my favorite due to the long skinny green. You can drive the green with a good tee shot over the trees, but if you are short, it in in the woods!. Highly recommend this course. This is our standard 2/month enjoyable, stress free outing with friends.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 08/28/2015

Thank you so much for the wonderful feedback! We are so glad you enjoy our course! Be sure to like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for special online promotions and offers. Thanks again and we look forward to seeing you again!

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

A gem of a course

This is a wonderful 9 hole course where almost every hole is a left hand dog leg. Each hole is different and it is always fun to play.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Midday traffic jam!

Weekend carts vs walkers can be a bit tough. My brother and I -in a cart- followed an extremely slow walking foursome. Players behind us not realizing dropped balls on us at the second hole.We let them play thru. "Let the traffic jam begin!" Many walkers on this course.
Nice GC with lots of dog legs. Fun to play!
Very nice, and knowledgeable staff.
Looking forward to booking midweek.

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

Excellent value

9 hole course and is well maintained. Driving range is small area and mats could be better. Course layout is good for higher handicap player. Greens are in good condition

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 06/05/2015

Thank you so much for the feedback, it is greatly appreciated! We are glad you enjoyed your time spent with us and look forward to seeing you again soon! Thanks again for the feedback.

Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Not bad. More of a local course

Good course. 9 hole. It's a local course for the regulars. It's way out in auburn so unless you live there it's a drive. Not bad can't complain. Old guy golf, tough for the young crowd

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 06/05/2015

We are so glad you enjoyed your time with us and we look forward to seeing you again sometime soon! Thank you so much for the feedback, it is greatly appreciated.

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

course has a beutiful setting, great conditions.

had a fun round with my wife, course is in great shape would play black oak anytime.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 05/18/2015

We are so glad you and your wife had a good time out here with us. Thank you so much for the feedback and we look forward to seeing you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Friendly Course

This. Course has a nice atmosphere and is fun to play The staff from the pro shop concession to grounds personnel are all really nice

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 05/18/2015

Thank you for coming out to Black Oak and for the great feedback on your experience with us. Come back and see us soon!

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Course

Challenging and well kept. Staff is fabulous. Challenge for both beginners and advanced golfers

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 05/18/2015

We greatly appreciate the awesome feedback! Thank you for coming to play golf here at Black Oak and for the feedback. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Challenging 9 holes

Lots of fun for Intermediate player. Long drives and water features. Putting greens not easy

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 29
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Walked

simply the best 9 hole course in N. California

Played Black Oak three times and each time it gets better. Not exceptionally difficult, but it will challenge even the best golfers and walking it is recommended. Staff is friendly and the conditions are always good. The 8 dollar rate on the weekends is amazing and we never had to wait.....done in just under 2 hours and it didn't seem that long. Go to Auburn Ale House after and in the summer check out the Speedway Races at the fairgrounds....

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

great course

all round great course, fairway very nice, greens are excellent, staff in pro shop and restaurant helpful and friendly even the owners are way cool, I play here 2or 3 times a week. I'm sure you will enjoy your visit.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Walked

Course cond

Good shape considering all the rain we've had, greens were in good shape

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent value

I live about 2 miles from it and have played it more than any course. It is an excellent course that isn't easy or boring because it's a 9 hole course. I've been told it's actually the hardest 9 hole course in Northern Calif.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Relaxing day

Black Oak is a relatively short course with lots of dog-leg lefts. The greens are well kept and not flat. A 2 put is not unusual. The mild weather and ample amount of shade trees make it a beautiful place to meet friends for a relaxing couple hours in the morning or afternoon.

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

FAVORITE 9 HOLE!!

Recently introduced to Black Oak by a friend. Love it! Worth a drive from Sacto. Mature trees, each hole has unique character. Never interference from other hole stray balls, Friendly staff. Easy going personality of staff and course.

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