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4.3
952 Reviews (952)
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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1 Stars
6
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.2
94.9%
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897 out of 952 reviews
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4.5
15 Reviews (15)
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Conditions
4.2
Value
4.5
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.6
100.0%
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4.2
48 Reviews (48)
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Conditions
4.1
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.4
95.8%
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Course Highlights
The modern target-style layout stands out with no houses on the course, consistently true-rolling greens, and a design that regularly earns high praise from recent players. Friendly staff and strong overall value make this course a reliable and rewarding choice for golfers in the area.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6929 yards
Slope 137
Rating 73.2

Turkey Creek Golf Club in Lincoln sprawls across rolling hills that are covered with mature oak forests. The back nine even closely resembles Germany's Black Forest. The centerpiece of the course is the old granite quarry that was transformed into an expansive lake that comes into play on the third and final holes. The golf course is formidable, testing golfers with blind shots and uneven lies, but the challenges are nicely balanced by long, open fairways. Water comes into play several times throughout as well as the towering trees that blanket the landscape. The course will keep golfers on their toes but there is plenty of visual respite available. Players can often catch a glimpse of the abundant wildlife that call Turkey Creek Golf Club home, including deer, quail, foxes, and of course, wild turkeys.

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Course Details

Year Built 1999
Greens Rye Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Brad Bell (1999)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
GPS Yes
Caddies Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

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

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Food & Beverage

Available Facilities

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Reviews

4.3
952 Reviews (952)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 29
Watching the Game 16
Patio Dining 15
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 41
Bunkers 39
Water Hazards 38
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 49
Locals 45
Advanced Golfers 39
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 48
In the 'Burbs 25
Convenient to the City 23

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Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Turkey creek is no turkey.

Set in the sierra foothills, this course is beautiful. Granit bolders, majestic oaks, and well maintained fairways and greens. There are a few holes that course knowledge would or could make a substantial difference in your score. You need to pay attention to pin placement and not necessarily shot for the. (I know, no risk no reward.)

PS. Turkey creek has lots of turkeys on it. This is kinda cool.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 10/17/2016:
Thank you for your review! We are thrilled that you enjoyed your experience at Turkey Creek. We are glad that you enjoyed our views as well as our course layout. We look forward to having you back out for your next round soon! P.S. The turkeys look forward to having you back too! :)
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Course

Turkey Creek is very fun and Challenging wonderful place to play

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 10/17/2016:
Thank you for your review! We are thrilled that you enjoyed your experience at Turkey Creek. We are glad that you enjoyed our course layout . We look forward to having you back out for your next round soon!
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

SLOW SLOW SLOW

Worst round of golf ever at Turkey Creek. 6hours unacceptable at any price. Had to complain about the people 2 groups in front of us 3 times before someone finally did something. When the slow group as asked if they could speed up a little they drove 2 miles and hour from then on. These people should have been removed from the course and band from ever playing there again. We love the course but probable won't ever return because of this. Kristi the cart Lady was wonderful and took good care of all the thirsty Golfers. 97 out

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
19bb185c-fd6e-580a-bbe8-4c366592876a
Commented on 09/16/2016

Thank you for your review! We apologize for the pace of play and that you did not fully enjoy your round with us. We appreciate your feedback and will make sure to address these issues. We hope you will give us another try soon at Turkey Creek!

Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Punched greens beware

I hate it when I book a tee time on the phone, and they don't tell me the greens are punched. Other than that, nothing to complain about. The course is tough as ever, in great shape, and not overcrowded. Very friendly staff, and on the 19th hole got free fries with our pitcher of Fat Tire. I will say, they gave us a coupon for a free round due to the punched greens, so I appreciate that. Beware that after the third hole, you have to go through the parking lot to find the 4th, no sign. Lots of tree trouble here is you are not in the middle of the fairway. On at least 6 holes, I had to go over trees to reach the green, even though I was in the fairway.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
19bb185c-fd6e-580a-bbe8-4c366592876a
Commented on 09/08/2016

Thank you for your review! We are glad that you enjoyed your experience at Turkey Creek. We apologize that you were not notified of the greens. We will address this issue. We hope to see you back again soon for your next round!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

Awesome layout, aerated greens made for a bad short game.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
19bb185c-fd6e-580a-bbe8-4c366592876a
Commented on 09/08/2016

Thank you for your review! We are pleased that you enjoyed your round with us. We apologize that that aerated greens messed with your short game. We hope to see you back again soon for your next round!

Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

afternoon With the turkeys

Course was in great shape. Would of liked to know when I booked the round that the greens were punched and sanded as well as some of the traps were being rebuilt. Love this course. Pace was right at 3 hours for 18 holes.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
19bb185c-fd6e-580a-bbe8-4c366592876a
Commented on 09/08/2016

Thank you for your review! We are glad that you enjoyed your experience with us. We apologize that you were not notified about the greens. We will address this issue. We hope to see you back soon for your next round at Turkey Creek!

Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Gps on carts

The gps on the cart saved at least one stroke per hole. Shot a 83 best round ever I will definitely play Turkey creek again

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
19bb185c-fd6e-580a-bbe8-4c366592876a
Commented on 09/08/2016

Thank you for your review! We are thrilled that you enjoyed your experience at Turkey Creek! We look forward to seeing you back soon for your next round!

Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Loved it

Love it , except for slow play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
19bb185c-fd6e-580a-bbe8-4c366592876a
Commented on 08/15/2016

Thanks for your review! We are thrilled you loved our course and apologize for the place of play. We look forward to having you back at Turkey Creek!

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Pace of Play a little slow

The course is in good to great shape. Staff are excellent. Finished 30 minutes behind pace of play. No beverage cart but water available on various holes. Excellent value but that may be the reason for so many slow players.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
19bb185c-fd6e-580a-bbe8-4c366592876a
Commented on 08/15/2016

Thank you for your review! We are pleased you enjoyed our course and apologize for the pace of play. We hope to see you back again soon for your next round!

Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

This is the kind of golf course that provides the best value and best layout possibly that I've ever played. The greens were rolling nice and fast and everything was looking nice and green.

We had 2 foursomes in front of us but the pace of play was just fine and we were happy and the people behind us were happy. We stopped by the snack bar three times and it didn't slow anyone down. We spent a lot of money in the snack bar but we were happy to do so because it was really good food and drinks.

In the end, I can't say enough good things about this place. Hope it stays in business and is making a profit.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
19bb185c-fd6e-580a-bbe8-4c366592876a
Commented on 08/15/2016

Thanks for your review! We are ecstatic that you enjoyed your experience at Turkey Creek. We look forward to having you back for your next round at Turkey Creek!

Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

NorCal Master

Great course for the money. Narrow fairways that are mowed tight and 3 tier greens. If you can hit your spots on the greens you can usei it to your advantage. It's worth the drive and the money.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
19bb185c-fd6e-580a-bbe8-4c366592876a
Commented on 08/15/2016

Thanks for the review! We are glad you enjoyed your round with us. We hope to see you back again soon for your next round!

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

A good challenge

Course is full of challenges. Quite a few holes with water that could be challenging for those that are not seasoned golfers. But, overall it is a fun course to play.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
19bb185c-fd6e-580a-bbe8-4c366592876a
Commented on 08/15/2016

Thanks for the review! We're glad you had fun playing our course. We look forward to having you back at Turkey Creek for your next round!

Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Pace of Play

The front 9 the pace was very good --no waiting at all. The back 9 we waitied on every hole after number 10. Very slow. We were a twosome and the two groups in front of us were also twosomes---the play should have been faster and smoother. This seems typical at this course unless you go out at 7AM. Conditions of the course and greens were very good though!!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
19bb185c-fd6e-580a-bbe8-4c366592876a
Commented on 08/15/2016

Thank you for your review! We are glad you enjoyed our course and apologize for the pace of play. We hope to see you back soon for your next round at Turkey Creek!

Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Really neat natural setting

Interesting and fun layout, lots of trees, natural vegetation, wildlife & water features. I enjoy visiting and playing this course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Slowest pace

Went and played this course a day ago. They were running behind and we tee'd off 15min late. Once we got going the greens were rough from being punched 2weeks earlier. Also some of the greens had spots that were just missing from them. Took us over three hours to play the front 9. Saw the marshal once on the course not doing anything except for sitting In between two fairways not monitoring pace of play.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 52
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Drinking and golf don't mix

After encountering slow play most of the day,came upon a bizarre situation on the 18th tee after it occurred. Apparently the group in front of me was challenged to a fight by the group in front of them. I did hear one of the lead group call the other group a C/S. Don't know the particulars of what on before ,but one of the group in front was frightened of a beating in the parking lot by the aggressor I was told. The Placer county sheriffs office was called.I did see one of the front group deposit a bunch of beer cans before I left and before the deputy arrived. Drinking to excess on any course can create this type of situation. Horrible situation.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course in good shape

A few of the greens did seem to have a fungus and were not rolling true.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

One of my favorite course

Course was in very good condition. A few greens beat up. good pace of play most of the round had slow down on the back 9

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

One of the best courses in this area

Narrow fairways, protected greens and beautiful terrain relief make this course one of the best courses in the area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun Course

Not many golfers out the day my group played which let us take our time enjoying the course. Challenging pin locations on some holes but great course layout. Course is beautiful and well maintained, I will certainly play here again.

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