El Prado GC
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3.5
1277 Reviews (1277)
5 Stars
210
4 Stars
602
3 Stars
281
2 Stars
98
1 Stars
86
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.8
Layout
3.8
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.4
77.1%
Recommend this course
1021 out of 1277 reviews
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Average Rating
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3.3
29 Reviews (29)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
14
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.7
Layout
3.9
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.2
StaffFriendliness
4.1
75.9%
Recommend this course
22 out of 29 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
1277 Reviews (1277)
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Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 01/09/2023

Hi. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We see you rated the course 1 star and are interested in learning what we can do to improve for your next visit. We take single-star feedback very seriously at our course. You are welcome to comment further or reach out to our team in the golf shop. We always appreciate the feedback. Thanks for choosing El Prado Golf Courses- Butterfield Stage.

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Reviews 65
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0

Worst golf course…rocks all over the parking lot…so poorly maintained

This has to be one of the worst golf course in California. It is so badly maintained from parking lot to the greens with huge patches of dead grass and cart paths that have not been paved for decades. It is almost a joke of a course and should be turned into a putt putt. Teed off almost an hour after tee time because no carts and huge backup due to hackers shooting well over hundred and mix of beginners and kids slowed the game to snails pace. Avoid this golf course like Meadowlark and Anaheim Hills or please play this course and avoid the good knes so I can have some pace to my game. Thanks

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 01/09/2023

Thank you for reviewing the course. Let us first start by apologizing for the poor experience you had during your visit. The current condition is by no means the standard we strive to achieve and are working diligently to improve the course. Thank you for playing and we hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 5
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 01/05/2023

We appreciate the review. You rated us 3-stars which means there is room to improve on your recent experience at El Prado Golf Courses - Butterfield Stage. Let us know, in the comments, how and where you would like to see changes from the course. Thanks for the feedback!

Played On
Reviews 70
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Fun course

I've played here a few times. Love the Chino Creek course. Pace can be agonizing. We have played behind the men's club a couple times. Their groups were averaging 20-30 minutes per hole! They didn't even pick up the pace after the ranger spoke to them.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

It was pretty brutal

Can’t recommend, it needs a lot of TLC and Money put into it.

My review is only of the butterfield portion,

Cart paths are not paved, a lot of crab grass, broken shingles on roofs restrooms smell out on the course. Also it’s next to a sewage place and they stir the tanks or something on fridays so when you get to hole 12 the smell is brutal.

As for the course layout it’s ok, I didn’t feel it was worth going back to, that’s just me though.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 01/28/2023

Thank you for taking the time to review and leave feedback on your recent round with us. We would like to apologize for any inconvenience you experienced. Your feedback is extremely important to us. It is always our utmost goal to provide our golfers with a fun and enjoyable time and apologize if we missed the mark. For further resolution in this matter, please feel free to reach out to our staff in the pro shop at (909) 597-1751. We hope to hear from you soon, and thanks for choosing El Prado Golf Courses - Butterfield Stage!

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Needs TLC - good for weekday casual round

The course is fine but needs some attention.

The lies are tight and many spots on hard pan at edges of the fairway which narrows the playing area. Expect to beat up your irons and unpredictable bounces and rolls.

It’s a fun course once you get how the course is split by the adjacent busy road. Maybe a sign for passerby to proceed with caution- people do not take care.

Good, fun day. There’s a lot of distraction (avoid tight lies, power wires, shooting range nearby and foul smell from adjacent (sewer processing?), so don’t play like you’re competing- just play freely and fun.

Some TLC would make it more playable, diminish the negative natural distraction and improve players experience.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 01/28/2023

Hi,

Let us first say that we are so glad to hear you enjoyed your visit. We work hard to create an enjoyable experience so you can focus on enjoying yourself and let us do the rest. We also want to thank you for your honest and constructive criticism of the course.

We are going to escalate your review to our team in charge and do everything we can to improve before your next game.

Thank you for visiting and playing at El Prado Golf Courses - Butterfield Stage. We hope to see you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 70
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
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 Fair
Played On
Reviews 70
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 70
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Solid Golf Round

Range is good. Fairly priced. Practice area is good. Place is taken care of as best they can. Fairways and rough were fair and trimmed. Greens could be faster. They were fair and smooth. Great place to play when you want to get around in. I play there at least 3 times amonth.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 70
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Good golf value. Would definitely play again

Course condition was good considering the water shortage condition in the area

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

poor course conditions

The rough as always been in really terrible condition, no grass just bare and animal holes.

Now the fairways are also in terrible condition, many many bare spots.

Also the bunkers are usually hard mud.

The only thing that is in good shape are the fringes and the greens (Congratulations on that.)

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 12/23/2022

Thank you for taking the time to review and leave feedback on your recent round with us. We would like to apologize for any inconvenience you experienced. Your feedback is extremely important to us. It is always our utmost goal to provide our golfers with a fun and enjoyable time and apologize if we missed the mark. For further resolution in this matter, please feel free to reach out to our staff in the pro shop at (909) 597-1751. We hope to hear from you soon, and thanks for choosing El Prado Golf Courses - Butterfield Stage!

Played On
Reviews 70
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 12/23/2022

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We are going to pass on your feedback to the team. Thanks for visiting El Prado Golf Courses - Butterfield Stage, and we hope to see you again in the future.

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