El Prado GC
A view over the water from El Prado Golf Courses.
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3.5
1305 Reviews (1305)
5 Stars
217
4 Stars
614
3 Stars
288
2 Stars
98
1 Stars
88
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.8
Layout
3.8
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.4
79.2%
Recommend this course
1045 out of 1305 reviews
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3.7
43 Reviews (43)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
21
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.9
Layout
3.9
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.3
86.0%
Recommend this course
37 out of 43 reviews
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3.5
99 Reviews (99)
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
45
3 Stars
29
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
9
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.7
Layout
3.8
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.2
78.8%
Recommend this course
78 out of 99 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
1305 Reviews (1305)

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 16
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Friendliness Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 16
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 02/15/2022

Thank you for reviewing us. We see you rated the course 3-stars and are interested in learning what we can do to improve before your next round. Feel free to comment on this review or reach out to the team in the golf shop. We always appreciate the feedback. Thank you for playing El Prado Golf Courses - Butterfield Stage, and we hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 02/15/2022

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 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 20-24
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 01/28/2022

Hello, thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. We see you rated the course 2-stars and are interested in learning what we can do to improve for your next visit.

We take customer feedback very seriously at our course. Please reach out to our team in the golf shop and tell us what's on your mind.

Played On
Reviews 85
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Enjoyable day, course was quite

Enjoyable weather for a day playing golf....course was fair to good...pace was a little slow...we were accused of playing too slow by foursome behind us..complained to clubhouse that we were 3 fairways behind..not true one behind(gets more attention w/3).we kept pace w/ others...overall fun day.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Fairly decent course for beginners

Butterfield is fairly an easy course, it's wide and long hard to lose a ball with missed shots. The course condition is subpar but for the price, I guess it evens out.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 59
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 01/21/2022

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 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Pretty good

It rained the day before so everything was pretty soft. Didn’t have any pace issues and I was playing a 2some. Waited maybe once or twice for the walking group in front of us but still finished 18 from the blues in just under 4 hours.

Greens were soft (aforementioned rain) and course was what you’d expect for a busy public course. Cart girl came by pretty often and drinks were well priced :)

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Awesome course

Courses are well taken care of, beautiful scenery, friendly staff, two courses to choose from. Love it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Solid, Affordable and Open

Course is in decent shape overall, greens were really nice. The pace was excellent and the staff is top notch.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Overbooked

Overbooked for every minute, staff was of no help. Had to cancel for a refund

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 01/18/2022

Thanks for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry your experience didn’t match your expectations. It was an uncommon instance and we’ll do better in the future.

Please feel free to reach out to us with any further comments, concerns, or suggestions you wish to share. We would love to make things right if you give us another chance.

Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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