El Prado GC
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3.5
1276 Reviews (1276)
5 Stars
210
4 Stars
601
3 Stars
281
2 Stars
98
1 Stars
86
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.8
Layout
3.8
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.4
76.9%
Recommend this course
1020 out of 1276 reviews
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Average Rating
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3.3
28 Reviews (28)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
13
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.6
Layout
3.8
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.2
StaffFriendliness
4.1
75.0%
Recommend this course
21 out of 28 reviews
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3.4
94 Reviews (94)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
43
3 Stars
27
2 Stars
9
1 Stars
7
Conditions
3.1
Value
3.7
Layout
3.7
Pace
3.4
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.2
74.5%
Recommend this course
70 out of 94 reviews
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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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3.5
1276 Reviews (1276)
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Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Classic course

Love it can’t complain! Grew up on this course, it’s a classic 👍

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Saturday Round

Course in good condition overall and solid spot for the teen time costs. Pace wasn’t the best or worst for mid day Saturday round. Definitely be back

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 84
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
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Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Bad condition

The course is not in good condition. The greens have been punched but they also have lots of bare spots. The tees are in bad shape, lots divots looks like the rough. The course is overwatered, I had to clean my ball after every drive and shot to the green. Prices were increased but the course I worse.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 10/03/2025:
Thanks for taking the time to leave a review. We’re sorry to hear your experience wasn’t what it should have been. Your feedback is important, and we’re working to make things better.
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played

Poorly kept

Greens were so patchy and practically never maintained. The fairways were also very bumpy and uneven. You can feel ever bump and jolt in the cart. They shouldn’t charge this much for that condition.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Response from on 09/22/2025:
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. We understand this visit didn’t meet expectations and will use your comments to make improvements. We hope your next visit is more enjoyable.
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played

Good practice

Greens were not good. Made for a decent practice round.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 84
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Enjoyable day of golf

Had a very enjoyable round of golf. The pace was slow during the first 9 holes, but seemed to improve on the back nine. I have often criticized the condition of the men's restrooms concerning the urinals and toilets. Last week they were scrubbed clean...OUTSTANDING! This last time the water had been shut off , consequently the stain and aroma had returned.

Considering the hot dry weather lately the fareways and greens were in pretty good condition. Love the overall improvements in the landscaping. Now if I could improve my golf game(L OL)

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens are bad

Fairways are a 6 out of 10. Not horribly bad it was over watered with grass all buddy or dead spots in the fairways. The greens a terrible they were bumpy crab grass on some of them. And dead spots on most of them.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 87
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 44
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

good practice any day of the week

i left my phone in the golf cart, called the next day & picked it up.

nice when the staff is friendly & has integrity!

THANK YOU EL PRADO!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

You might throw up on the back 9

The course is really straight and easy. They were 30 minutes behind because they were doing a junior pga tournament. Should have asked for a refund, but we drove a hour to get there so we decided to play. It took us 3 hours to play the front 9….

The back 9 was a lot quicker since the groups were only doing the front 9, but be warned about the last few holes. They’re next to some water treatment facility or portapotty cleaning facility and you will smell all that for a few holes

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

New golf carts

Course was in good condition I played here years ago but the conditions were rough back then. I was surprised to see the new golf cart. The chipping and putting greens were in great condition as well as the range with its new fence. The condition itself was good, but there were still a few holes that had some minor issues. But overall, this is a great experience. Fun time will book again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Butterfield

Good course...great greens....fairways always a bit sketchy in the summer..great value...Snack bar makes a great burger after a round

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once 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 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Greens are in good shape

I play here every week. I have seen the improvements on the course conditions and the new parking lot. While the greens are in good shape, It's still sparse grass on the fairways on some of the holes. They are mowing nicely around the greens.

No. 1 on Butterfield needs attention around the creek. Lastly, the cart paths holes need to be filled in. They are ruddy and not in good shape. I will play again next week as its the best bargain in town,..

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 29
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
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