Teed off about noon on Oct 16. This is a very well maintained facility, and if you spray the ball, this is the course for you. Everything about this piece of property is massive. Huge, wide fairway... Continue »

Teed off about noon on Oct 16. This is a very well maintained facility, and if you spray the ball, this is the course for you. Everything about this piece of property is massive. Huge, wide fairways, giant greens, and giant chipping/fringe areas around each green complex. Sometimes you'd park the cart near the green and have to walk about 40 yards just to reach the green from the cart. The course was in very good condition the day I played - just beware some soggy areas in the fairways and in front of the greens - pretty easy to fat a chip when it's a little soggy under your ball. The front 9 layout is pretty mundane; nothing really thrilling. But everything changes on the backside. The back is pretty darn good test of golf. You can spray it around, but there's some interesting elevation, the wind comes into play, and the greens are fairly contoured. It was fun playing the backside. This is a good facility and a fun place to play.

See my previous Aug 13./ Fairways cored early October and recovering nicely. Tee boxes a little tired but will get more attention later in October. Green coring to take place on 27 Oct and will try to... Continue »

See my previous Aug 13./ Fairways cored early October and recovering nicely. Tee boxes a little tired but will get more attention later in October. Green coring to take place on 27 Oct and will try to complete in one day. Currently conditions extremely good! Good course all around.

Tee through green, immaculate maintenance. 12:30 tee time 2 ball finished in under 4 hours. Wednesday PM, hot day great course all around. No drinks cart today...?? Lots of cold water stations.No othe... Continue »

Tee through green, immaculate maintenance. 12:30 tee time 2 ball finished in under 4 hours. Wednesday PM, hot day great course all around. No drinks cart today...?? Lots of cold water stations.No other faults found.

Rancho Solano is in great shape right now...play it if you get the chance.

Got out earlier than my time slot and it was all good...from tee to the next tee the course is looking real good...of cour... Continue »

Rancho Solano is in great shape right now...play it if you get the chance.

Got out earlier than my time slot and it was all good...from tee to the next tee the course is looking real good...of course there is the damage from unrepaired ball marks and people trying to shred the fairways, but those didn't cause any problems in the round today. Things like that aren't the staff's fault...just inconsiderate golfers who should know better. Don't know how many ball marks or fairway sod strikes I repaired today, but my Dad always taught me to fix my own mark and as many others as I had time to. Now if some of those clowns would grow up, it would be better all around for everyone.

RS is a good course and a fair test that can be enjoyed by all handicap levels.

Played this course on a saturday in July. Pace of play was slow 5.5 hrs, but condition of course was great.

Played this course on a saturday in July. Pace of play was slow 5.5 hrs, but condition of course was great.

This course is beautiful all year long, but a MUST SEE during early spring/late fall. Winding its way around the hills in Fairfield, Rancho Solano is a championship length course that offers a varied... Continue »

This course is beautiful all year long, but a MUST SEE during early spring/late fall. Winding its way around the hills in Fairfield, Rancho Solano is a championship length course that offers a varied experience depending on time of year and tees played from.
Lots of elevation change, plays long, fairways and greens are plush, etc. One thing that I noticed is that the Greens get lightening fast during the summer, at times I thought I was putting on concrete! However, the fairways and rough play so well its well worth it.
I played this course twilight about three times a week last summer and the value is spectacular!
Overall, the course is not too difficult, most holes are long and open with large greens and good upkeep.

Tuesday 1 PM. Very windy, few people. Had the course to ourselves. Maintenance is outstanding. The greens are extremely true and hold well. Fairways are running well and they keep the rough fair for p... Continue »

Tuesday 1 PM. Very windy, few people. Had the course to ourselves. Maintenance is outstanding. The greens are extremely true and hold well. Fairways are running well and they keep the rough fair for pace of play.
With the wind up, a tough enough track even off the whites. No gimme par 3s. The multi tiered greens were a lot of fun and a challenge. All around top marks and a good day. This is a good course to shakeout your game. Great staff too.

I normally don't post but I thought the rating of this course was deceiving enough to do so.
I should preface by explaining what type of golfer I am - I get our rarely but used to play avidly about 1... Continue »

I normally don't post but I thought the rating of this course was deceiving enough to do so.
I should preface by explaining what type of golfer I am - I get our rarely but used to play avidly about 10 years ago. I'm about a 14. Most importatntly, when I go out golfing I am looking for an experience and a course with a lot of open space and minimal or now housing. For me, Rancho Solano was a 6. The reasons:

What I liked: Staff was friendly, we played on a weekday and the pace was pretty good and there was a decent wind, which made playing in the middle of the heat wave bearable. The greens especially and the course were well taken care of, wide open course so if you haven't played in a while it will be forgiving.

What I didn't like: By my standards, a lot of housing around the course. Even if there wasn't a house right adjacent to the hole, within driving distance is several hamlets of new development. I also found the layout, especially on the front, rather uninspiring. Some repitition in par 3 and 4 types - lots of 180-200 par 3s. Apart from the housing, what I liked lease was the size of the greens - enormous. I was 3 and even 4 putting regularly and if you are playing recreationally, that leaves a bad taste in your mouth.

My two cents: Doesn't live up to the hype and moderately overpriced. Go somewhere else if you are a golfer similar to me.

Great course, city owned. Greens are huge speed was medium fast. Really a fun course but not that long. Shot makers course. Alot of sand, and water on about 6 or 7 holes. Was a little slow, behin... Continue »

Great course, city owned. Greens are huge speed was medium fast. Really a fun course but not that long. Shot makers course. Alot of sand, and water on about 6 or 7 holes. Was a little slow, behind a group of ladies and they were in no hurry but still enjoyed the round, Sister course a cross the freeway which is also alot of fun. If in area should check it out. Coupon for 52$ and lunch.