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
44 Reviews (44)
5 Stars
9
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
86.4%
Recommend this course
38 out of 44 reviews
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3.5
100 Reviews (100)
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
46
3 Stars
29
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
9
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.7
Layout
3.8
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.2
79.0%
Recommend this course
79 out of 100 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 121
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Pace was SO Slow. Where's the Marshall?

We played in the afternoon on a Thursday. I was hoping everyone wasn't still on vacation. They were. The front nine was OKAY at 1 hour and 30 minutes. The starter sent out a single ahead of a foursome. Then we were a 2 some. If there was a Marshall, he could have sent the single to play with one of the groups. we waited at every hole 10 minutes or more. the back nine was 3 HOURS!

This was NOT FUN. Please hire a MARSHALL

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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Commented on 01/13/2022

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 3
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 01/13/2022

Hello. 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 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good value

As long as one understands they're playing an affordable course and a good value, this course is enjoyable. I think the staff here cares about the course and about the player's overall experience visiting El Prado.

Conditions Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 44
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Never go back

Although Staff was good, having 2 courses on site not enough restrooms.

As a fist time playing it is hard to understand the layout.

Worst was the there’s trashes everywhere and some smells.

With that really not an enjoyable atmosphere.

Since I have moved to SoCal and trying every many courses possible….. one of the worst

Conditions Poor
Value Good
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 01/17/2022

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 94
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Good Pace, Price and Condition

I've played here several times before. It's kinda hit and miss as far as pace of play and course condition. On 16 Dec 21 though I played a twilite round here after getting a good deal online. <$25. Finished 18 in about 3:50. Had to wait a couple times but only a couple times and never more than a couple minutes. I was a single behind a 4some too, so I'm sure that was a factor.

Course was in pretty good shape and even though it had rained pretty hard only a day or two before there weren't any issues with mud or standing water. Bunkers were a little rough but for the price it's kind of expected. Staff was friendly and courteous. No complaints and I'll play here again in the near future.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 56
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 01/07/2022

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 Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Not Bad

Not a bad course, it was a little muddy in some areas but like all courses I had a great time with the boys. Never really waited for the guys ahead of us

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 190
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 12/07/2021

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 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 12/06/2021

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 El Prado Golf Courses - Butterfield Stage.

Played On
Reviews 2
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 11/24/2021

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 9
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 11/22/2021

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 Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course but the Markers could be much better we had a very hard time finding a few of the holes that we had to go back over the road for.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Foggy morning but awesome

I love early morning golf and this is a good place to do it! We took off at 6:39am and finished at 10am! The greens were good and the overall conditions of the course were good! Fast play of a fivesome in front of us! Despite the foggy weather, everything was great and we will play here again! Great value and a good practice course as well.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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