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3.7
1219 Reviews (1219)
5 Stars
220
4 Stars
548
3 Stars
254
2 Stars
118
1 Stars
79
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.9
Layout
3.9
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.4
81.8%
Recommend this course
988 out of 1219 reviews
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3.7
48 Reviews (48)
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
22
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
5
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.7
Layout
3.9
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.4
79.2%
Recommend this course
38 out of 48 reviews
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3.8
103 Reviews (103)
5 Stars
29
4 Stars
40
3 Stars
20
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
6
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.9
Layout
3.9
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.4
80.6%
Recommend this course
83 out of 103 reviews
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Course Highlights
Cottonwood GC consistently delivers strong value with well-maintained fairways, true-rolling greens, and an undulating layout that challenges shot control. The exceptionally friendly staff makes every round welcoming for both regulars and first-time visitors.

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Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6736 yards
Slope 137
Rating 78.8
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Course Details

Year Built 1953
Golf Season Year Round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Food & Beverage

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities
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Reviews

3.7
1219 Reviews (1219)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 10
Watching the Game 6
Course Challenges Include:
Undulating Greens 6
This course/club is great for:
Locals 25
Walkers 16
Beginners 12
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 12
Convenient to the City 7
Worth the Drive 7

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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Golf at reasonable Rate

For the price Cottonwood offers a great golf experience. Fairways are green and cut well, reasonable rough, however off the first cut can be a little dicey. Undulation on the course gives some unique challenges. Greens rolled true and if hit right held nicely. A relatively flat course to walk with some challenges to test your ability to control your shots.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 03/15/2026

Thanks for the thoughtful review, Jamie Schlosser! We’re glad to hear you enjoyed your experience and found the course both challenging and well-maintained. Your feedback on the rough and greens is appreciated, and we hope to see you back on the course soon for more great rounds!

Played On
Reviews 133
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

cottonwood

It is not a $50.00 course. Nice, great french fries, Willie the starter is the best.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Not worth the money

This course has to be one of the worst courses I have ever played. The driving range was terrible, the mats look like they were taken out of a dumpster. The tee boxes are terrible and need a lot of care. The fairways are terrible and the greens are not much better. The owner needs to put some money into this course.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Fairways were good, but not the greens.

The course itself was decent but a little funky. It felt cheep based on the carts being old (no ball washer, no gps, cooler on cart didn’t have ice), random broken net dividing a hole, raggedy ball washers, and lumpy greens. The course was super tight with oncoming fairways, and a driving range that was a dirt lot hitting towards player coming in from the 8th hole. This is definitely a locals course for the “just wanna get out and play” type rounds, but that comes with its delays as it took 2:45 for 9 holes.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Ok. Not great.

A little rough around the edges. Nothing fancy, but playable. The greens were in good shape.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 33
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Rain has course in great shape

Fairways and tee boxes were good. It's a fun layout and the upcoming Xmas deluge should keep it going thru January.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Favorite course in East County

Love you guys. Play all the time. Congrats on the W against the developers. Please never change too much. Thank you for the value.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Visiting from out of town

We were visiting from out of town, and found Cottonwood on GN. The only positives for the course were the quality of the greens and the friendliness of the staff. Unfortunately, the tee boxes, fairways, sand traps, and driving range are in rough shape. Save your money and go somewhere else unless they put some money into fixing this course back up.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Seems it used to be nice back in the day

This course seemed like it used to be really nice back in the day. Ran into a lot of dirt patches on more than half of the fairways and about a third of the tee boxes needed a lot of work (really torn up). Driving range, I really wouldn’t even call it that, was in shambles. The bright spot was the greens were great, the staff that checked me in and the cart girl were very very nice and pleasant. Food was good with great deals. Pace of play was ok, 4 ½ hour round with groups in front of us. Awesome staff just wish the grounds folks shared the same enthusiasm.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 09/05/2025

Thank you for your feedback, No3Putting. We appreciate your insights and are glad you enjoyed our staff and food. We're committed to improving the course conditions and will share your comments with our grounds team to enhance the overall experience for our guests.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Your average muni course

Decent but not great, greens were decent fairways were hard and bumpy in spots. My wife and I were travelling through the area back to the high desert thought we’d try somewhere new. Food and drinks at the bar were good staff was friendly

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 09/03/2025

Thanks for sharing your feedback, svthoser! We appreciate your insights on the course conditions. We're glad you enjoyed the food and friendly service. Your comments help us improve, and we hope to provide a better experience on your next visit. Safe travels back to the high desert!

Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
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Commented on 08/28/2025

Thanks for taking the time to leave a rating. We appreciate your input and are always looking to enhance the experience for our visitors. We hope to see you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 63
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 08/22/2025

Thank you for the fantastic rating, zoojosh! We're glad you enjoyed your experience and appreciate your support. Looking forward to welcoming you back soon!

Played On
Reviews 96
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 08/15/2025

We appreciate your rating, Pleigh! Your support is important to us, and we’re always looking for ways to improve. If there's anything specific you'd like to share, we'd love to hear from you!

Played On
Reviews 64
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 08/15/2025

Thank you for your rating! We appreciate your support and are glad you enjoyed your experience. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another great visit!

Played On
Reviews 63
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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