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3.6
871 Reviews (871)
5 Stars
134
4 Stars
346
3 Stars
249
2 Stars
89
1 Stars
53
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.7
Layout
3.9
Friendliness
3.9
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.6
74.8%
Recommend this course
672 out of 871 reviews
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3.7
18 Reviews (18)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.9
Layout
3.8
Pace
3.3
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
3.7
66.7%
Recommend this course
12 out of 18 reviews
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3.8
58 Reviews (58)
5 Stars
15
4 Stars
27
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.8
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.0
75.9%
Recommend this course
44 out of 58 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 71
Length 5801 yards
Slope 118
Rating 68.2

Previously known as Willow Park Golf Course.

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Course Details

Year Built 1966
Fairways Blue Grass
Greens Blue Grass
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $14 - $25
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Putting Green Yes

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Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

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Food & Beverage

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Banquet Facilities
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3.6
871 Reviews (871)
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Very Dissatisfied

Very dissatisfied they double booked every tee time. We waited 15 to 20 min on every hole. It took us 3 hours to play 9 holes. It sucked. I may never go back.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
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Commented on 05/23/2022

Hello, spiry. Thank you for reviewing the course. We would like to apologize for your recent experience.

We're sorry to hear you were less than satisfied during your round. We pride ourselves on our providing great service and the high-quality standards we maintain.

We would like to make things right. Please reach out to our management team at the pro shop.

We hope to hear from you soon.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

Course Staff Is Very Rude!

I booked my tee time on the website. There are no options to include carts. Called course beforehand we will need carts. The guy on the shop, despite the note that we need carts, still complains and gave us a hard time and tells us we should call instead of booking online. There are no notes on the website stating this. Prior to this on a previous round, that same rude guy did not give us a cart because he said the carts were already "reserved." There were about 20 carts before we teed off, and about 15 when we got to the back nine, then still around 15 when we were done. Incredible! I'm pretty sure this guy has been complained before but the course does not seem to care. Just a sample of how rude he was, a client on the shop asked how much is the callaway golf ball, then he asked which one, and the guy said the cheapest. Rude guy said why are you buying callaway if you want the cheapest? And he said that with a smirk and condescending tone.

This rude guy will drive patrons away just because he is power tripping every single time. And the course will still do nothing about him.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 05/16/2022

Hi, orlandgonz. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We are sorry to hear your customer service experience was not up to par. Please reach out to our management team at (510) 537-8001, and thanks for visiting Redwood Canyon Golf Course. We hope you'll give us another try in the future.

Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Very enjoyabel

Course was in good condition, but it was windy which made it a little chilly. Still a very fun round of golf.

Excellent value $35.00 with a cart.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 05/11/2022

Hello, dklein18. Thanks so much for your review. We're so glad you enjoyed your round at Redwood Canyon Golf Course. That's what we like to hear! We hope to see you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

pot holes on cart paths

course is in pretty nice shape, just get some gravel an dirt an fill pot hole on cart paths, it not that hard to do. Been awhile , it would be easier on carts , and on backs....

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 05/11/2022

Thanks so much for your wonderful review, tahoe9191. We are thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed your time with us. Please visit again soon. Thanks for choosing Redwood Canyon Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Good Value, Interesting Layout

We've been here before, and always have fun. The course crosses the entrance road several times, which always makes for an interesting round. Also, a couple of unique holes - one with the green about 100 feet below the green, and of course, the 18th - a par 6. Overall, fun and challenging for a casual golfer.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 05/17/2022

Hi, u000005214107! Thank you so much for leaving us with your feedback. We value our customer experience, so your review is important to us. We will make note and we hope to see you back at Redwood Canyon Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 29
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 04/20/2022

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating, u084554252! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Redwood Canyon Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Worth the money

Nice course. Would play again. Carts run well but the seats are falling apart.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 04/18/2022

Thank you for your review, u320648880. We will pass along your positive experience to our team at Redwood Canyon Golf Course. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Beautiful Course

I enjoy playing this course. There are challenging holes, terrific scenery, creek that meanders throughout the course adding to its beauty and challenge. Greens are in great condition. Fairways are being improved and management is improving tee boxes. These changes will make course even better. It's secretly a must play in Bay Area and Castro Valley.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 04/15/2022

Ivan7241482, thank you for your kind words! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another 5-star experience. Thanks for choosing Redwood Canyon Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

Worst course in California

No maintenance at all. Fairway feels like wild area. Greens are even worse. It is better to shut down than keep it open. It is a waste of tax payer money.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 04/25/2022

Hello, u1918099552. Thank you for reviewing the course. We would like to apologize for your recent experience.

We're sorry to hear you were less than satisfied during your round. We pride ourselves on our providing great service and the high-quality standards we maintain.

We would like to make things right. Please reach out to our management team at the pro shop.

We hope to hear from you soon.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great place!

I love this place because it’s tucked away in nature. It doesn’t feel like you are in the Bay Area when you play there and to me that’s a plus. Course layout was fun and was good condition when I was there.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 04/12/2022

Hi, u314160144065. Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing Redwood Canyon Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Course is coming along!

It is apparent they want to improve the conditions by adding drainage. The course has come a long way in the last year!!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 04/12/2022

Hi, karlgolf. We appreciate you leaving a review and rating us. We will inform the entire team, so they know their hard work is paying off. We look forward to having you back at Redwood Canyon Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Pace needs to be supervised

When I arrived at the fourth hole a par 3 , there were four players on the green and two more foursomes in front of me waiting to tee off. At that point it was gonna be another 30 minutes before I could start the hole so I packed it up and went home. I ended up paying $36 for 3 holes of golf. The guy at the club house apologized, but never offered to refund me or give me a rain check. It easily would’ve took six hours to have completed the round, not too happy.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
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Commented on 04/11/2022

Hi, u000005268852. Thank you for reviewing the course. Let us first start by apologizing for the delay of play during your round. This is by no means the standard we strive to achieve. We are going to escalate your feedback to our team so we can make improvements before your next game. We are glad to see you rated the course conditions and value to be great during your game. We will continue to work towards an excellent experience by using your comment for guidance. Thank you for playing Redwood Canyon Golf Course. We hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 165
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 100 Contributor
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A must play in the Bay Area

Redwood Canyon is a super fun course to play.

Several short par 4’s can help your scoring. Fairways and putting greens are well groomed.

Challenging par 5’s. Great news. 18th hole is getting expanded hopefully by June.

Tee boxes can be a little chunky. So take your time to find best area to launch. 1st hole is most challenging. Use your 3 or 5 wood to start it off.

Lots of creek veins running the side lines and across 9th hole. Be patient. You can score really well here.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 04/07/2022

Thank you for taking the time to review us, ryanarcuri. Your feedback is valuable, and we look forward to delivering you excellent service again soon. Redwood Canyon Golf Course thanks you!

Played On
Reviews 2
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 04/07/2022

Hello, u314159838846. Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. We see you rated the course 2-stars and are interested in learning what we can do to improve for your next visit.

We take customer feedback very seriously at our course. Please reach out to our team in the golf shop and tell us what's on your mind.

Played On
Reviews 54
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Decent course. Not for slicers

Course conditions were okay, they aerated the greens recently. For slicers of the ball there is a creek that runs down the right side of most of the front nine,

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 04/07/2022

Hi, E46SC3! Thank you so much for leaving us with your feedback. We value our customer experience, so your review is important to us. We will make note and we hope to see you back at Redwood Canyon Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 04/01/2022

Hello, MDinstell. Thank you for leaving us a review. We are sorry to hear your experience was anything short of 5 stars, but we hope you will give us another try in the future. Thank you for choosing Redwood Canyon Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 40
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Trees and More Trees with Water

I like this course because of the views, it’s pretty flat but has a lot of trees that can give you problems if you can’t pull off all of your shots, Fade, Draw, Low Runners. It also has a creek that comes into play especially if you slice the ball.Hayward

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 03/24/2022

Hello, golfjones1. Thank you for visiting us at Redwood Canyon Golf Course. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Any day golfing is better than working!

Gorgeous course. Lost some balls but that's because I suck. If you hit it straight... you are dialed in!! Very poor cell service so keep that in mind. Schools en route to the course so Getting through to the course could be challenging at the wrong time. But well worth it!! Enjoy!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 03/21/2022

Wow! We are so happy you enjoyed your round, ciego75! We look forward to seeing you again soon at Redwood Canyon Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 03/21/2022

Hello, u555492840. Thank you for leaving us a review. We are sorry to hear your experience was anything short of 5 stars, but we hope you will give us another try in the future. Thank you for choosing Redwood Canyon Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 03/17/2022

Hi, u555492840. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing Redwood Canyon Golf Course.

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