El Prado GC
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3.5
1297 Reviews (1297)
5 Stars
213
4 Stars
613
3 Stars
285
2 Stars
98
1 Stars
88
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.8
Layout
3.8
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.4
78.2%
Recommend this course
1037 out of 1297 reviews
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3.6
36 Reviews (36)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
20
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.9
Layout
3.8
Pace
3.4
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.2
83.3%
Recommend this course
30 out of 36 reviews
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3.4
96 Reviews (96)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
48
3 Stars
27
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
9
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.7
Layout
3.7
Pace
3.4
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.2
77.1%
Recommend this course
74 out of 96 reviews
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Course Highlights
Staff consistently earn high marks for friendliness and integrity, creating a welcoming atmosphere for returning and new golfers alike. The course delivers solid value with well-maintained fairways, greens, and a classic layout that keeps players coming back.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6568 yards
Slope 124
Rating 71.3

El Prado Golf Course boasts two different 18-hole courses: Butterfield Stage and Chino Creek. Early in California's statehood, stagecoaches would make the 2,700 mile trek from St. Louis to San Francisco. The property used to be a stop on this trail, which is where the Butterfield Stage Course gets its name. It's the shorter of the two courses at 6,568 yards from the back tees. The course is flatter and more forgiving than Chino Creek, but it still has a fair amount of challenges that will test your skills. The layout has generous fairways, but watch out for the strategically placed bunkers lurking along the large, gently undulating greens. Water hazards come into play on several holes as well. The wide open nature of the course can be forgiving but at the same time it will put your round at the mercy of the prevailing winds.

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Course Details

Year Built 1976
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Harry & David Rainville (1976)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes - "Rick Hunter’s Jr. Golf Academy"
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Snacks

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities
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Reviews

3.5
1297 Reviews (1297)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 19
19th Hole Specials 8
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 24
Water Hazards 24
Thick Rough 17
This course/club is great for:
Locals 39
Walkers 27
Beginners 21
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 20
Worth the Drive 19
In the 'Burbs 16

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Played On
Reviews 23
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
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Commented on 09/09/2024

Hello, separk6112. 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 TOP PICK
El Prado Golf Courses - Butterfield Stage.

Played On
Reviews 90
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Great practice course / value for your buck!

This is a long and great layout... (Butterfield) The tee boxes are average, fairways are average with dry spots but the greens are always well taken care of on all holes! For the low price you cannot really beat it. Twilight prices are awesome!! Pace of play is always good. Driving range is grass which is better then matts! It does get hot with slight winds in the later part of the day but still a nice place to get some work in!!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Rough conditions, slow play, kicked off the course at 740pm

Tee boxes are dirt. Greens have footprints all over the place effecting the ball.

Slow play, no Marshall's, except for when they came to kick my group off at 740pm and let the 3 groups that were playing slow finish all 18.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
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Commented on 07/23/2024

Hello, tomjr2387. 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 TOP PICK
El Prado Golf Courses - Butterfield Stage.

Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice and wide layout

Fairways are in typical summer shape. Some greens had a few spots, but otherwise it’s in good shape.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 07/23/2024

Hello, u000001953137. 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 TOP PICK
El Prado Golf Courses - Butterfield Stage.

Played On
Reviews 109
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 35
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Slow

Groups behind us were rushing us when everyone in front of us were playing slow. 9 holes in 3 hours. For the money it was not worth it.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
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Commented on 07/08/2024

That can happen anywhere. I’ve had it pretty good there to be fair.

If I were to criticize? They need a marshal and I’ve never seen one there or at most courses.

And yeah, I’m 73 and can walk courses fast than some in carts.

Play ready golf. Hit and live with your shot and move on

Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 07/08/2024

Hello, u314163489221. 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 TOP PICK
El Prado Golf Courses - Butterfield Stage.

Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 07/23/2024

Hello, edmundrhee. 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 TOP PICK
El Prado Golf Courses - Butterfield Stage.

Played On
Reviews 90
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

In good shape

It was in good shape although the tees seemed pretty dry.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 07/23/2024

Hello, rscgolfr. 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 TOP PICK
El Prado Golf Courses - Butterfield Stage.

Played On
Reviews 259
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 44
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Stink Smell

Hole 17 has really bad smell from pond or bathroom. I couldn't breath.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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Commented on 07/23/2024

Hello, ksgloriarn. 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 TOP PICK
El Prado Golf Courses - Butterfield Stage.

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 07/23/2024

Hello, i6xb1IN4wAS7s6Zz3K8p. 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 TOP PICK
El Prado Golf Courses - Butterfield Stage.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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