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1.50 star(s) Short Putter Shady, grassy park that makes for a quick short course. Water winds through the course, although it's not much of a hazard, given the short hole lengths. This is a practice course for an experienced player, as all the holes are very short. Nearby backyards on each side of the course...

2.00 star(s) The Birdie Course Birdie possible on most holes. Well-maintained park with grass on every hole. Mature trees provide driving challenge. Not a course for practicing the long game. #7 teebox faces drives from the #6 and #2. #3 fairway and #6 fairway are separated only by a tree line and thus end...

1.50 star(s) The Manzanita is Too Much The local DG club has made an effort to clear out some of the manzanita, putting the course in the best shape I've ever seen. Lots of elevation change and shot challenge here. Quality tee boxes and baskets. Beautiful surroundings and you can see the lake from some...

4.00 star(s) One of the Finest 27 holes -- that's an experience you can't get in many places. Wide variety between short and long holes. Terrain varies from wide open throwing holes to tight tree clusters protecting the basket from approach. Multiple pin positions guarantee a changing course every time...

2.00 star(s) Such Potential for 18 Good practice course for midrange and putting shots. Despite the compact size, hole and tee placements tend to prevent cross traffic. Only one hole plays in spiny weeds. Long tee boxes, so you never run out of room. Tee boxes appear to be kept manicured. Distance from other...

2.50 star(s) Seasonal Changes Seasonal changes in the vegetation adjusts the challenge as the year progresses -- easier in winter, harder in summer, when all the trees and bushes are fully leafed. Changing tee positions keep up the challenge. For a park course, has a number of lengthy holes (depending on tee...

3.00 star(s) Park and Play Better than most park courses, with some holes over 300'. Some wide open holes offer good opportunity for practicing new driving technique. Playing groups tend to be small or reasonable. Park well-maintained and grassy. New tees for #8 and #9 make the walk easier. New teeboxes for...

2.50 star(s) 6 Out of 9 is Not Bad Great practice on playing holes with significant elevation changes. A few holes bring the small creek into play. Grassy fields on most of the holes. A couple of blind holes are annoying and require an advance scout. One hole is nearly ridiculous with shrubs, side incline...

4.50 star(s) Distance, distance, distance Long downhill shots are a joy to behold and the views around this course are exceptional. The trees are majestic and as you walk the course you sometimes cannot believe the beauty of the surrounding trees, mountains, sky and forest. This is easily the finest venue I...

2.00 star(s) Give It Some Credit Trees and design features come into play on the east side holes, forcing you to curve shots and judge distances. Few tee areas to speak of, with the first tee especially sketchy (sidewalk shot over a parking lot?). West end is straight and boring. A good course for mid-range...

4.00 star(s) Best in the Sacramento Area Excellent challenges on every hole make this a course that never leads to boredom. Trees come into play on most every hole, but the design is fair, leaving you with shot options every time. The creek could feature greater play, but the great hole lengths and overall...

3.00 star(s) Majority Wins Very challenging layout with multiple hole types and complexity. Natural environment, with many elevation changes, albeit none too large. Water, trees, fences -- every imaginable hazard comes into play. A minority of holes seem designed to force you to lose a disc or to spend time...