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4.5
1176 Reviews (1176)
5 Stars
689
4 Stars
403
3 Stars
47
2 Stars
20
1 Stars
17
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.4
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.3
93.4%
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1130 out of 1176 reviews
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4.7
28 Reviews (28)
5 Stars
21
4 Stars
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Conditions
4.7
Value
4.7
Layout
4.9
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.5
96.4%
Recommend this course
27 out of 28 reviews
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4.5
44 Reviews (44)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
4.6
Value
4.5
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.4
93.2%
Recommend this course
41 out of 44 reviews
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Course Highlights
Rancho Solano stands out for its beautifully maintained fairways, excellent course layout, and consistently impressive conditions that rival any course in the region. Friendly staff go the extra mile, with thoughtful touches like cold towels and water refreshments enhancing the overall experience.

About

Holes 18
Type Municipal
Par 72
Length 6632 yards
Slope 133
Rating 71.8

Rancho Solano Golf Course sits midway between San Francisco and Sacramento, a location that makes it easily accessible from all the cities in the Bay Area. The course sprawls across hilly terrain, providing the layout with elevated tees and dramatically undulating greens. It is a tough course to walk but it's possible. Sparkling lakes dot the hills, coming into play on a few holes. There are also numerous strategically placed bunkers to contend with. The expansive greens offer some room for error but pin placement is still important. The first three holes on the back nine are some of Rancho Solano Golf Course's most challenging, especially the par-4 11th hole. Club selection is the key to this hole or you might lose your ball to the lake and even once you do seemingly reach safety, there are still bunkers backing the large green.

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Course Details

Year Built 1990
Fairways Bluegrass
Greens Bluegrass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Roger Thomas Baird

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
GPS Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

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

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Appropriate golf attire

Food & Beverage

Food & Beverage

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities

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Reviews

4.5
1176 Reviews (1176)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 44
Patio Dining 24
Watching the Game 24
Course Challenges Include:
Undulating Greens 58
Water Hazards 44
Bunkers 41
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 39
Locals 36
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 29
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 51
In the 'Burbs 30
Convenient to the City 24

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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

course is in great shape

the green keepers at rancho solano has done a great job at the fairways and greens. the personal behind the desk is very professional, plus the restraunt staff is great. all around I rate this 5 star.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course.

Great course with big greens.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

my favorite course

I love making the drive out to enjoy Rancho Solano. The course has many elevated tees which is perfect for this straight but short shooter. It gets warm in Fairfield, so if you get a decent whack, the ball rolls & rolls. Gorgeous views of the California golden hills. Hawks soar over head. Cows graze nearby on the back 9. Staff is friendly and engaged. Can't wait to go back!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course slow play

Seems like they always overbook anytime we play rancho or paradise we're always stacked on top of each other! That's the only negative I have to say about this course!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

very slow play

Painfully slow round and the ranger on the course didn't seem to care.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Excellent Golf

The course was in excellent shape and the weather was perfect. Slight breeze to cool it down but not enough to cause problems. The greens were soft and true, challenging but readable. Had a great time

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

Just Nifty

I've lived close enough to this course that I've driven by the entry sign for 6 years - but hadn't played. You can't see the course from where the sign is but the area itself is pleasant and when I finally did drive in, I was just delighted. It's not got amazing, dramatic views but it's very pretty - more park-like than many public courses. I could tell from the road that it was in great shape. Once I actually got out on it, I was amazed at how well maintained it is, tee to green and how well designed it is. You can think your way around it and score well - but you won't want to. Several tees just invite you to go for it. A couple of months later, it's become my home course - a lot of that decision had to do with the staff and the food. It does get a lot of play by people who aren't considerate enough to replace their ball marks or divots - the same kind of players who hold everyone up. It can get very busy, so if you're doing an on-line deal, I suggest a tee time before 10 a.m. or after 6 p.m. to zip around in 4 hrs or less. If pace is important to your pleasure, it's worth it to pay a bit more.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course for the value!

Just a very nice course! Pace of playing got a little bit long in the back 9's!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
4.0
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Windy, SLOW day at Ranch

Have played here twice in the last month and have come away with similar feelings. The course is in great shape(very green still) and is a fun layout but the pace of play is just an abomination to golf. My rounds have been 5:15 and 5:30 the last two times I have played here. There should never be 3 group pile ups on every par 3. It just doesn't make sense to have tee times 8 minutes apart if the course layout cannot handle it. Unfortunately will not be back until I hear this pace of play issue has been addressed. Golf should not take 5 and a half hours.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Rancho 720 am

Great condition. Best condition course for under $50 in the bay.

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

Long Round

I have never left a bad review for a long round.

We were at a 5 hour 40 minute round, waiting to tee off on hole 16. We elected to skip the last two holes to catch game 5 of the MVP finals. I've never seen anything like this before. Groups piled up on every hole. No rain check allowed.

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
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Commented on 07/08/2016

Hey u001973912,

I've played at Rancho more than any other course over my 10 years of golfing. They must have had an off day that day that you played. I normally play on weekends and have never had a round longer than 5 hours. The first par 3n hole number 5 backs up a couple of groups when they're busy but after the second par five it picks up. Btw I like Turkey Creek and Teal Bend up in your area.

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Exceptional

Great that it was not over booked and the round only took us 4hrs 20min on a sat was exceptional!

Definitely going to come back !

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course and value

We love this course. Exceptionally well maintained. Commendation to the course director.

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

Long hitter

Course was well kept. The only negative issue I had was on 4 of the holes the worker cutting the grass followed me around the fairway and did not shut off his motor when I was ready to hit the ball. Very distracting.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Real fun course

Great condition, huge greens, lots of fun, best place to play when rains have come, drains really well

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Always good

Always green, great conditions!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Best of the Beat

I love tis course, I live in Marin, and the drive is worth the time . This Golf Course to me is one of the most fun, not easy, but lovely lay outs in the bay area, and beyond, The bar, and restaurant is small, but wonderful the service , and pleasant staff make for a wonderful day. An incredible deal. Larry Blaylock, Fairfax Ca.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great experience!

The staff was nice and the course was in good condition. Great value for your money.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

Great course, wide fairways and well trapped greens

Played on a mid-week afternoon. The pace of play was excellent as was the condition of the course (thanks el nino). I love the course and will return.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Gr8rig

Great conditions. Course is green all over and is maintained very well.

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