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4.0
325 Reviews (325)
5 Stars
96
4 Stars
136
3 Stars
52
2 Stars
19
1 Stars
22
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.9
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.9
84.5%
Recommend this course
276 out of 325 reviews
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4.4
18 Reviews (18)
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.4
Layout
4.7
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.8
94.4%
Recommend this course
17 out of 18 reviews
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4.3
50 Reviews (50)
5 Stars
26
4 Stars
15
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.8
94.0%
Recommend this course
47 out of 50 reviews
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Course Highlights
Sherwood Forest's tree-lined fairways, challenging layout, and exceptionally friendly staff make it a standout public course in the Central Valley. The scenic setting with a running river, ample shade, and a grass driving range adds memorable value for returning golfers.

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Holes 18
Type Public
Par 71
Length 6247 yards
Slope 126
Rating 69.8
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Course Details

Year Built 1968
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

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

Food & Beverage

Bar, Snacks, Restaurant, Beverage Carts
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4.0
325 Reviews (325)
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Reviews 4
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I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played

Decent

All the main tee boxes were being reseeded. Course plays short and now is really short because ladies, white and blue tees are all together..... course was in decent shape just played very short....

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Amazing

Best course for the money. Grounds were well maintained. Greens were smooth. We had a great time

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 11/03/2020

Thank you for visiting us at Sherwood Forest Golf Course. We truly appreciate your 4-star feedback and hope you join us for another round soon!

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Be ready to wait

I’ve never in my thirty years of playing golf waited more than 10 minutes for our turn when having a tee-time. Today, this club made us wait over an HOUR to tee off from our original tee-time. No apologies, no explanations other than lack of carts. Don’t use Covid or any other reason for this. I’ve played plenty of courses during covid without these issues. It’s just plain lack of course management and planning. If you only have a certain number of carts than plan for that. Save yourself the headache and find somewhere else to play.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Cours is looking good

Course was in good condition staff was great and greens are in good condition

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked

Tree lined

I was late making my reservation so got a 12:30pm tee time which was fine because the weather was fairly cool. It was walking only because of the Covid 19 restrictions which wore us out as we quit after 9 holes. It was a good little course and good for practice. I would have preferred foam in the cups rather than raised cups. We enjoyed the coutse/

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Overall Opinion

Generally enjoyed the course. Most greens need attention. Due to Covid, no golf carts but push carts are provided, They need lots of work, not clean or well cared for. Personnel were accommodating but did not provide any hand wipes or disinfectant. May return but not soon!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 73
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
California Advisor
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked

Better hit it straight!

I made the trek down from Modesto to check out this course, tucked at the base of the Kings Canyon Park. I consider myself a pretty straight hitter of the ball and tight courses don't bother me much, but there were some holes out there from the Blue tees that made me feel claustrophobic but I enjoyed the challenge. Staff was very accommodating getting everyone checked in amid the COVID situation and making sure everyone was aware to play ready golf on the course. Conditions of the course were fine considering the situation. I really enjoyed my time here and hope to get back soon.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Had a great time!

I have been playing Sherwood for years. Looks like staff has put alot of effort to maintain course and it shows! Greens are great and holes are challenging. Recommend you give it a go

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Tight Faiways.

Course is in really good shape. Greens were trimmed nice and fast. Bunkers had actual sand in them . Lots of oak leaves on some greens. It just tat time of year I suppose. Couldn't beat a $20 round next to the river!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Fun, tight course

For the Fresno area, this course stands out with its layout. It's a fun challenge and my favorite course to play.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Fun Course

I booked the tee time same day and received a call letting me know that due to heavy rains that week, they were not allowing carts on the golf course. They allowed me to cancel if I wanted, but I played anyway.

Nice course despite the weather conditions.

Watch out for hole 9. I sent one deep into the creek/bushes, and as I went to look for my ball it was in the middle of the fairway 75 yards from the pin. Coincidence? I think not..... happy golf ghosts yes!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Awesome course!

First time play ,had a great time! Will be back with friends soon.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 111
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
San Francisco Advisor
Top 50 Contributor

June 18

Everything is in good condition. Greens slow but mostly smooth. Still a few tee shots (8, 9, 11) where the back tees are blocked by trees. Shaping shots is part of the game, but when the only line off the tee aims you directly at the trouble it is time to trim.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 111
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
San Francisco Advisor
Top 50 Contributor

Jan 2018

Winter dormancy with areas of green. Greens on the slow side but most were in good shape.

A noticeable improvement over last winter

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

A Possible Return To Glory Days

I first got hooked on golf playing in a scramble here 30+ years ago, and typically play 9 holes or practice here 10-20 times each year. The past few years the course quality has tumbled quite a bit, most likely due to the extreme weather and perhaps some neglect. But in past few months great improvements have been made. Played 9 holes this past weekend and wow...best greens and fairways in years. If they can maintain this quality I would expect more tournaments to return here. Nice staff too, great little clubhouse, and good range.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 111
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
San Francisco Advisor
Top 50 Contributor
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

June 2017

Quick update

The course has made big strides to returning playing conditions to normal levels. Still a few areas to get caught up on, but the work they have put in is very noticeable. Kudos to the grounds crew for such a quick turnaround. Once again this is the scenic fun course I remember. Did I mention the trees always being in the way. The tee shots on 8 and 11 are small gaps and 9 was all the way back and required a big fade/slice.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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