1001 Saddle Creek Drive, Copperopolis, California 95228, US
(209) 785-7415
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About The Golf Club at Copper Valley

The 900-acre community of the Golf Club at Copper Valley community (formerly Saddle Creek Resort) sits hidden four miles off of California State Route 4 in the Sierra Nevada foothills. The two-bedroom bungalows for overnight guests are within walking distance of the clubhouse, its restaurant and the scenic course by Carter Morrish. A fitness center/Sports Club - home to an outdoor pool and hot tub, horseshoe pits and bocce ball and tennis courts - offers more recreation.

Facts

Price Range$$$
Property Class★★★★
Year Opened1996
Number of UnitsLess than 100

Amenities

RestaurantsCasual
TennisYes
Fitness CenterYes
Practice FacilityYes
Banquet SpaceYes

Services

Kids ProgramYes

Rules

Is the resort pet friendly?No
Is resort stay required for a tee time?No

Golf courses at The Golf Club at Copper Valley

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4.3
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Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Rough time but great golf course.

We had a very good time at a very challenging course (if you do not play it often) course. The course was great n great shape. Clubhouse staff were very friendly. The starter, not so much. They had a shotgun start, not sure if they always do this but it was fine. If you’re not a golfer that plays target golf this might not be the one for you. You are deeply penalized for off centered hits. I mean don’t even look for the ball, drop and continue. Overall the wife and I enjoy ourselves. We will be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 17
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good challenge, good layout, one caveat.

First time playing and, after only 3 holes, we knew we liked the course and would be back. The one caveat to the very good conditions was the fairway sand traps. They were a mish-mash of sand and landscape fabric. Not playable. I've golfed maybe 75 courses and I've never seen that before! The greenside bunkers were normal sand - only the fairway bunkers had the weirdness.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Amazing Course

Highly recommend playing it at this time of the year! Fairways are green and greens are amazing.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Disappointed

To be honest my review would have been substantially higher if the bunkers had any resemblance of sand. Bunkers were hard dirt with rocks and Pebbles that looked to be purposefully placed in them. Great layout, fairways were good, Greens challenging and views were fantastic.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

SAND TRAPS ARE CRAP

Hey, copper valley ownership, spend some on filling those bunkers with white sand . As a golf course it’s a wonderful layout but those bunkers are straight ghetto and you should be embarrassed to even suggest it’s ranked in the top 10 golf courses. I love driving up and play the course but my God Almighty, there are municipal courses with better bunkers with guess what real freaking sand.

OPEN YOUR WALLET AND STOP BEING SO CHEAP CHEAP CHEAP !!!!

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 26
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great golf course

Super Golf Course with awful traps/bunkers.For the price a person pays to play there the poor condition of the traps make it an unpleasant experience. Fairways,tee, and greens are fabulous.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best public course in the Central Valley

The Golf Club at Copper Valley consistently delivers an exceptional playing experience. The course layout is both engaging and enjoyable, the greens are meticulously maintained, and the pace of play is reliably smooth. However, the condition of the bunkers detracts from the overall quality. Improving the sand consistency and maintenance in the bunkers would elevate the course to match the high standard set by the rest of the facility.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 30
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Slow play

I found it interesting that we were at the tee at 9:15, 9:30 tee time and the group was on the green but the Marshall said it wasn't our turn. He then proceeded to have two groups go in front of us. The group directly in front of us is clearly very slow, at least a hole behind but the Marshall has not warned them. If pace of play is important, where is the Marshall or warnings on the gps?

By the way we have purchased alcohol and food in past(spent a couple dollars) and been warned by Marshalls that we are behind.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Bunkers

Bunkers are horrible. Been the same for years. I haven’t played here since last Father’s Day. Thinking by now the bunkers would be fixed. The weed cloth under sand are exposed and scattered inside bunkers. Sand is old, thin and hard packed. Lots of loose rocks. Some have stagnant green algae water in the bottom of bunkers

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