El Prado GC
A view over the water from El Prado Golf Courses.
GolfPass Icon
Rating Index Rating
Tooltip Information Icon
3.5
1299 Reviews (1299)
5 Stars
214
4 Stars
613
3 Stars
286
2 Stars
98
1 Stars
88
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.8
Layout
3.8
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.4
78.4%
Recommend this course
1039 out of 1299 reviews
Read Reviews
Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.7
38 Reviews (38)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
20
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.9
Layout
3.8
Pace
3.4
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.2
84.2%
Recommend this course
32 out of 38 reviews
Read Reviews
Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.4
97 Reviews (97)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
47
3 Stars
28
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
9
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.7
Layout
3.7
Pace
3.4
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.2
77.3%
Recommend this course
75 out of 97 reviews
Read Reviews
frame.svg
AI summaries based on real golfer reviews
circle-star.svg
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.

Book a Tee Time at
El Prado Golf Course - Butterfield Stage Course
Powered by GolfNow.com
Hot Deals at El Prado Golf Course - Butterfield Stage Course
View more Hot Deals on

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
The Best Way To Book Is With GolfPass+ Annual
golf ball.svg
$120 in monthly tee time promo codes
waivedfees
12 rounds of waived fees
redeemtrophy
GolfPass Member Pricing
teetime protection.svg
Tee Time Protection

Reviews

3.5
1299 Reviews (1299)

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

Numbers based on reviews tagged with attribute.

Advanced Filters
Overall Rating
Recommended
Handicap
Age
Type of Golfer
Gender
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Default User Avatar
Commented on 11/22/2022

Hello. We appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review. We would love to know how we can earn those last two stars next time! Thanks for playing El Prado Golf Courses- Butterfield Stage.

Played On
Reviews 70
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 70
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 59
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Default User Avatar
Commented on 11/07/2022

Hello. We appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review. We would love to know how we can earn those last two stars next time! Thanks for playing El Prado Golf Courses- Butterfield Stage.

Played On
Reviews 91
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Course is very playable

Course is in decent shape. Winter grass is making the fairways fast. Still lots of bald spots in the fairways.

Bunkers are now filled with a fine dirt- but playable.

Greens are awesome like always- rolling fast but true.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Reliable

Always tee times, decent greens, nice staff, great value, grass range.

Its nice to see a courses not gouging players for range balls and green fees.

Course condition isn't stellar but the greens were nice and what matters in terms of fairway was very playable.

Great value course in the area.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Default User Avatar
Commented on 11/04/2022

Hi! 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 El Prado Golf Courses - Butterfield Stage!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 26
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Course and club evaluation

Prefer chino side. The other side stinks. The odor is aweful. Chino side seems a little more challenging also.. I have played both sides several times. The price is fair and usually can get a tee time relatively easy. The parking lot needs paving and restriping . The bar area is too dark and dingy.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Default User Avatar
Commented on 10/24/2022

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.

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 28
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great 2 courses

Love playing in both courses. One more challenging than the other 👍 Can’t beat the price.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Best golf in Norco

I have been playing at El Prado for years and the course keeps getting better. There are 36 holes available to play. All 4 nine’s are different and so much fun. The staff is fabulous and the greens keepers keep the course in fabulous shape. Carts are available but you can easily walk this course. I highly recommend going to El Prado.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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 value and improved conditions

It has been a while since the last time I played the Chino Creek course. The course conditions have improved a lot. The greens are very good. As long as you stay close to the fairway, the conditions are OK. There are still many bare spots if you hit a bad shot

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Nearby Courses
Chino, California
Public
3.7173935673
1287
Chino Hills, California
Public/Resort
3.7971014493
276
Chino Hills, California
Public/Resort
3.8636363636
264
Corona, California
Public
3.4977513523
993
Ontario, California
Public
2.5452774615
179
Chino Hills, California
Private
4.0
1
Mira Loma, California
Public
1.5402298851
30
Corona, California
Public
3.5875085352
1027
Norco, California
Public
4.076793677
2089
Yorba Linda, California
Private
0.0
0
Yorba Linda, California
Public
4.3265221871
1063
Anaheim, California
Public
3.7679391197
768
Golf Packages
MB2.1.jfif

Monarch Beach Resort Stay & Play Package

CLICK BELOW
ORANGE COUNTY, CA | Enjoy lodging accommodations at the Waldorf-Astoria Monarch Beach, the Ritz-Carlton Laguna Nigel, the Montage Laguna Beach, or the Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa and golf at Monarch Beach Golf Links.

Monarch Beach Resort Stay & Play Package

CLICK BELOW
ORANGE COUNTY, CA | Enjoy lodging accommodations at the Waldorf-Astoria Monarch Beach, the Ritz-Carlton Laguna Nigel, the Montage Laguna Beach, or the Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa and golf at Monarch Beach Golf Links.

Aviara Stay & Play Package

Click Below
SAN DIEGO, CA | Enjoy lodging accommodations at the Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club & Spa and golf at Aviara Golf Club.
Aviara Golf Club - Hole #18

Aviara Stay & Play Packages

Click Below
SAN DIEGO, CA | Enjoy lodging accommodations at the Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club & Spa and golf at Aviara Golf Club.

The Palm Mountain Resort & Spa Stay & Play Package

CLICK BELOW
PALM SPRINGS, CA | Enjoy up to 5 nights’ accommodations at Palm Mountain Resort & Spa and up to 4 rounds of golf at your choice of Indian Canyons – South Course, Indian Canyons – North Course, The Classic Club, Tahquitz Creek – Resort Course, and Tahquitz Creek – Legend Course.
Now Reading
  • Home

  • Memberships

  • Library

  • Account