El Prado GC
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3.5
1311 Reviews (1311)
5 Stars
220
4 Stars
615
3 Stars
290
2 Stars
98
1 Stars
88
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.8
Layout
3.8
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.4
78.7%
Recommend this course
1050 out of 1311 reviews
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3.7
46 Reviews (46)
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
20
3 Stars
12
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.9
Layout
3.9
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.3
84.8%
Recommend this course
39 out of 46 reviews
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3.5
94 Reviews (94)
5 Stars
14
4 Stars
41
3 Stars
26
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
9
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.7
Layout
3.8
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.3
77.7%
Recommend this course
73 out of 94 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
1311 Reviews (1311)

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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Reviews 47
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Good Conditions For the Money

Hadn't played Butterfield in a while. More recently played Chino Creek. Butterfield is easier and funner to play. Conditions were okay but playable. Don't come here and expect Augusta National by any stretch. The greens putted pretty well, the fairways were a little sparce and ratty in parts. I just played winter rules if it should've been deemed ground under repair. Bunkers were a little spotty with how much or little sand there was which is typical for the IE. Pace of play was about 4:45 at 10 am on a Friday morning. Carts were in good shape. Shop staff was very ly friendly. Small bucket at $7 for small bucket of plus/minus balls was a little much. I played for $35 with a cart on golfnow to play a decent layout with better than average greens. So overall a positive experience!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Slow Play No Way

Great staff and the weather was perfect. We walked the course and waited for a 3-some. Didn't see a Marshall during the round.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 57
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Out of towner

5 hour round. Good greens and most fairways have grass. Need attention on grass seed around greens but fair for the amount of play.

Conditions Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 70
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Solid track

A little rough around the edges but they have plans over the next two years to renovate the place. New carts and a great staff, always pleasant and helpful.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Better than I remembered

I hadn't played here in nearly 10 years and I was suprised at how well the course had been maintained. The tee boxes were all in good shape, the fairways were (for the most part) well maintained, and the greens rolled true.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 59
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 49
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

#5

Played Butterfield Stage at 7:00 tee time. I walked and it was a great pace as we played it in 2hrs 40 minutes.

Bunkers were horrible as are most bunkers in So Cal, but the rest of the course was in really good shape. On the par 3 #17 hole from 133 yards I got my 5th Hole in One. So it made it a very special round.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Butterfield

First time playing this course. Definitely felt like we got our moneys worth. Pace of play was perfect.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great Course

Great course. Don’t expect Trump national but it’s a solid course. Great value. Woman maintain greens. You won’t lose too many balls. And the best part of all they have a driving range where you can hit the balls on grass.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
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 Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 110
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 11
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good course for the price

Course is a bit old, but still kept up well. Great play for the price

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 09/09/2024

Hello, maxkendall21. 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 TOP PICK
El Prado Golf Courses - Butterfield Stage.

Played On
Reviews 97
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

GOOD LAYOUT AT REASONABLE PRICE

The Butterfield Stage course is moderately challenging which does require accuracy to score well but has a lot of areas for missed shots. the greens were great, range satisfactory, staff great and course conditions hit and miss with some bare spots and iffy bunker lies. No GPS in carts which are old but good value for the money.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 09/09/2024

Hello, aofd40id55f2CdVR8Y05. 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 TOP PICK
El Prado Golf Courses - Butterfield Stage.

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