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Conditions
3.2
Value
3.8
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.6
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 71
Length 6739 yards
Slope 127
Rating 72.3

Castle Oaks Golf Club is situated on the historic Preston Farmlands. The Preston Castle, built in 1894 overlooks the rolling, oak-studded hills of the course. The course opened a century later but it blends in beautifully with the existing terrain, utilizing the Sutter and Mule Creeks and mature trees as natural hazards. When the golf course opened it was acclaimed as the best public course in northern California and it has remained one of the area's premier courses. The layout has an interesting mix of holes with some that are wide and forgiving and others that are narrow and play alongside environmental hazards. The meandering creeks and several lakes come into play throughout. There are many risk/reward opportunities and golfers will encounter several hazards and out-of-bounds off the tee, but overall the course is player-friendly enough to appeal to any skill level.

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Course Details

Year Built 1994
Golf Season Year round
Architect Brad Benz (1994) Ross Forbes (1994)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts 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 Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Bar, Snacks, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

Accolades

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Reviews

3.6
819 Reviews (819)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 17
Brunch 7
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 26
Bunkers 25
Forced Carries 19
This course/club is great for:
Locals 25
Advanced Golfers 20
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 15
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 34
In the 'Burbs 6

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Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
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 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Fast Greens!!

I like this course. Staff was friendly, I felt. The course is challenging! I think if I played it a couple more times I would play things differently. Lots of water on holes 1, 2, and 3, but did ok off the tees. For the most part, I enjoyed the round. I just need to play it a few more times to get a feel of the course. I would recommend!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Round of golf on Fourth of July

Fun challenging layout with many holes that require the golfer to carry an obstacle in the fairway. Condition of course could be better but overall was an enjoyable experience

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/10/2020

Thank you for sharing your 4 star review. We appreciate your support and feedback. Hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Amazing course

When we stay in Plymouth at the 49er RV Park we always save a day to play Castle Oaks. Great track that challenges you on every hole. I cannot hit driver on most par 4’s so it forces me to play strategically. My wife is a novice golfer but lives the challenges of each hole and the scenery is her favorite. Staff is always friendly, course is always in great shape and the weather in the are year around is superb. Highly recommend for golfers of all handicaps.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/07/2020

Thank you for sharing your review. Great to hear that you always plan to play while your in the area. We appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you again.

Played On
Reviews 121
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 06/29/2020

Thank you for sharing your review. We appreciate your support and hope to see you again soon.

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Commented on 06/29/2020

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your 4 star review. We appreciate your support. Hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 121
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 06/29/2020

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your 4 star review. We appreciate your support. Hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 06/15/2020

Thank you for your 5 star review. We appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

fun course

Hot day but fairways and greens were in great shape. All staff in pro shop, snack bar and green keepers were friendly.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 06/19/2020

Are the cups raised? Or does the ball fall partially ion the hole?

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Commented on 06/08/2020

Thank you for your review and insights. We appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Have fun

Despite the bunkers being a little thin, you will have to play good to score good. Be patient if you are a double digit hdcp. player. You could play this course 3 days a week and not get bored. Good Luck!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 05/22/2020

Thank you for your review. We appreciate your support and feedback. Looking forward to seeing you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

Great distancing for covid-19. Individual carts. Played in under 4 hours.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 05/18/2020

Thank you for your review. We appreciate the 5 star rating! Your feedback helps us create a better experience. We hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Lots of fun

Great layout. A little bit of a drive but totally worth it. Everyone was super friendly. Tee'd off around 2:30, paired up with another guy who had played the course before which was very helpful.

Tough course to play for the first time with lots of blind shots on par 4s and par 5s.

Course was in excellent condition. I really enjoyed the layout of holes.

I wil definitely be back!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 05/11/2020

Thank you for your review. We appreciate your feedback and support. Hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Always great just need to adjust rates

Course is in great shape and the staff is awesome and always understanding. My only complaint is this, i feel like a 4pm teetime should be 27-30$ not 36$. My reasoning being that given that you want the carts in by 7-7:15 ( cart guys are super cool and normally let you finish out if your making the turn to 18) so you expect any group that books that time to play 1hr 15mn ahead of pace in order to get the carts in on time. Which would be fine for a two or maybe even a good threesome but foursomes no way. Maybe not book foursomes after 3pm to avoide any overtime on your part and rushed play on the golfers.

Also would be nice to see a locals discount, i work at the casino but since we are closed right now i dont really feel right using my badge so it would be cool to see you guys give a small discount to county golfers.

Love the course and atmosphere, def my favorite!!!!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 30
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Rough

Many of the greens were in poor shape, the rough was way to thick and tall,. Price was high due to course and green conditio.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 05/11/2020

Thank you for your review. We appreciate your constructive feedback. We'll use it to be better moving forward. Hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 04/29/2020

Thank you for your review. We appreciate your support and feedback. Stay safe and come see us again soon :)

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Roughs are rough.

Nice course, challenging, you must stay in the fairway or you will pay for it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 04/27/2020

Only problem was there were no flag sticks in the hole.

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Commented on 04/27/2020

Thank you so much for your 5 star review. We value your feedback, appreciate your support and hope to see you back soon.

Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Covid 19 first time

Under the circumstances it went well. The staff was excellent in keeping the golfers where we needed to be.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 04/27/2020

Thank you so much for your 5 star review. We value your feedback, appreciate your support and hope to see you back soon.

Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great day Great Value

Considering no rain for a month the course was in very good condition!

No grass on the driving range.

Will play it again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 03/09/2020

Thank you for your review and feedback. We appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you again soon.

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Played On
Reviews 152
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

difficult to play the first time

incrediblly difficult course with lots of water hazards and needing long drives to cross over hazard. should be better the next time i play this challenging course. it was just torture this first time.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Commented on 03/09/2020

Thank you for your review and feedback. We appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 34
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 02/24/2020

Thank you so much for your review. We value your feedback, and hope to see you back soon.

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