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3.7
884 Reviews (884)
5 Stars
137
4 Stars
350
3 Stars
251
2 Stars
91
1 Stars
55
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.7
Layout
3.9
Friendliness
3.9
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.6
76.3%
Recommend this course
680 out of 884 reviews
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3.4
19 Reviews (19)
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.5
Layout
3.7
Pace
3.4
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
3.6
57.9%
Recommend this course
11 out of 19 reviews
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3.8
56 Reviews (56)
5 Stars
15
4 Stars
25
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.7
Layout
3.9
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
3.9
75.0%
Recommend this course
42 out of 56 reviews
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Course Highlights
The putting greens consistently impress with excellent speed and meticulous conditioning that rewards precise play. A varied layout with no two holes feeling alike offers strong value for the experience.

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

Policies

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

Food & Beverage

Food & Beverage

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities
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Reviews

3.7
884 Reviews (884)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 28
Watching the Game 12
Brunch 9
Course Challenges Include:
Narrow Fairways 50
Water Hazards 30
Bunkers 19
This course/club is great for:
Walkers 52
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 49
Locals 44
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 36
Worth the Drive 25
In the 'Burbs 16

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Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Nice layout

I had read about this place before the name change, but finally got here. The course was a little tired and cart paths were non-existant, but I can see this course being very walkable. The greens were in good shape. But the big positive here is the layout which I found very appealing. If the plans are to do some fixing up, I can see this place turning into a nice gem.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 45
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
First Time Playing

A Work in Progress

As others have noted, the course is in the midst of an ownership and management change. The course needs a lot of work to come up to speed. There is clear evidence that this work is in progress. Some of the greens had burn areas due to a lack of water. The management clearly posted a notice that there was a problem with their watering system for a few days which caused the burned areas. Bravo for them to be upfront about this.

When this course is brought up to speed it will be a fairly short but challenging course but with very narrow fairways lined with trees and creeks on every hole. Each nine holes are place in a separate valley. There are no houses around. This is a great setting. You feel as though you were out in the country. There are plenty of challenges on the course to keep you thinking. Bring a few extra golf balls.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Not worth the money

Pace of play is very slow. Staff said they were behind when I checked in 45 mins before my tee time but they said they were making up the time. Still 30 late teeing off. Waited on every tee box, sometimes 2 groups waiting on tee box. After 3 hours for 9 holes I left.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Improving

I have been playing this course for years. It is good to see it is getting back to it's old self.

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

Redwood Canyon vs. Willow Park

Basically no change, typical muni. Backup on 1st tee, we had a 9:22 tee time, teed it up at 9:45.
Some areas of course in good shape, some not so good. They were doing some major tree trimming on the back 9, seemed like trees were falling over! Just very large branches.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Walked

VERY Tight course

Because of a GolfNow deal, I only paid $15 for this primetime weekend round. This is a very tight course with at least two holes completely protected by trees fronting the green and many other fairways extremely narrow with either trees or creekbed and wildland banks lining them, so you better hit it straight. That being said, I hit my best finishing 8 holes, playing just 3 over par (my index is 21), so I am left with a favorable impression of this course.

Management recently changed over from private ownership to municipal, so conditions showed a lack of proper maintenance in the recent past.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Poor maintenance and bad experience

I was hoping that a change in management would help the course,, but it is now worst then ever. I only paid $25 and it wasn't worth the money.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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

Much Improved

Have played this course for over 30 years. It is much improved with new management!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

This course needs to work on their cart paths.

The course is run down and in need of a much over due cart path renewal.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Coming around

Since new management company took over course is getting better everytime we play here. One of bay areas best kept secrets tee off before 7am and your done by 10!!!!!!!

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

Nice Course

This was a very nice course to play. Cart paths are a little bumpy. I will definitely play this course again. Can't wait to see what the new ownership does with this place.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Never know

Played this place 2 weeks ago and was in great condition but 2 weeks later I think the mower broke down cause tee boxes were like playing off the rough, greens you needed a driver to putt was so slow, Cart paths you need a back restraint so many potholes and don't mind that surprise ditch in the middle of the fairways that will keep your dentist employed, price was great no complaints for that one

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

High Hopes for New Owners

I play here frequently as I live just up the street.

The green fee is a little high given the nature of the course compared to those in the area, in that it has a lot of dirt spots and the tee boxes can be in better shape. Also, the facilities could be nicer.

It's nice to get away from the gas powered carts still. The new owners bought new electric carts.

I payed $25ish dollars a person.

All in all, I think the course will have a bright future, I hope more people start to play here to bring down the green fee. Otherwise I'll head to another course.

Location is great! Very quiet.

I like the range of skill sets here. I'm not terrible, but not brilliant. It's nice I see beginners that aren't afraid to play. Everyone is friendly.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 28
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

A gem in the valley

A very nice layout. Tee boxes, fairways and some greens could use some help. People are nice, but artificial mats are not the way to go on range.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

very nice

It had been awhile since I have played this golf course, it was great to play it again after all these years..

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Nice day

Haven't played this course for years. New management now and it looks like they are trying to upgrade things. Course in good shape.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

It's getting better

The greens were aerated a few weeks ago and are starting to roll true. Lots of wildlife and the place is fixing up the bar and pro shop. Good deal for the money with improvements in the works.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Cheap local course

People in jeans and t-shirts kind of course. The range mats are in horrible shape. On most holes you cant tell where the fairway ends and the rough begins. It's just not maintained at a high quality.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Decent if early

If u get out on an early tee time, I've rutinely finished in 3 hours or less. New management is still working out the kinks. Yardage are barely marked at all, and my cart didn't have a scorecard, nor were there any at the 2nd tee. These can be overlooked though. Course overall is very flat with creeks running down at least one side of nearly every hole. They keep the rough very long so keep your tee game up and if you're errant bring lots of golf balls. Decent muni experience overall, looking forward to seeing if new management makes more changes in weeks and months to come.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Thick fairways

The fairways were left fairly long. Perhaps to speed up play. If you had a normal roll most average golfers would be in the woods or in the creeks. It took some getting used to. It was still fun and the scenery in the canyon is beautiful.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
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