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Played the course two weeks ago and it's in awesome shape. The greens are smooth and probably running 9-10. They can't get em to fast and firm or the ball wouldn't stay on the greens. Hills mountain course with elevated tee boxes and beautiful views. It's worth the trip. It's only about 40 minutes from downtown Sacramento. It's a target course. In most cases if you stray too far off the fairway it's gone. The only negative and it's a small one is that there's only a hand full of holes where you hit Driver. Just the same I had a great time and I'm sure you will if you go.
7 Likes.
Just a course condition update - Wildhorse is one of the better draining courses in the area. Played last Saturday and they were cart path only. The course was pretty saturated with lots of plugged balls. Called on Monday and they were back to carts on course. I did talk to a member of my mens club who played Teal bend the same day and he said they had carts on the course. He was surprised at how good the condition of the course was with the rain. Could be my new go to when it's wet out.
13 Likes.
Played Spanish Bay on Monday January 30th as part of the NCGA Winter special. It was me and my best friend, just the two of us and we walked it with our push carts. While carts were included you should know that Pebble, Spyglass and Spanish Bay are cart path only. We figured you do just as much walking with a cart so why not just walk. Spanish bay allows pull/push carts pebble does not and I'm not sure about Spyglass. Call. One other thing you should know is they don't have a range. Go to spyglass or Pebble to hit balls first, it's not far and it's included. They do have a nice putting green and a small chipping area right behind the proshop and next to the first tee. The first hole takes your breathe away. Par 5 that runs right along the coastline and your approach to the green is looking right out to the pacific. Many of the holes are along the ocean. Some run towards it some run away while others and like the first some are parallel. The back nine has a few more holes the are back in the forest but IMHO the are all wonderful. Be careful on #11 the top hat hole. You can put up a big number around that green. Number 14 is a great par 5 downhill with nothing but ocean behind. I'll spare you the hole by hole description but I absolutely loved the course. Some people complain about blind tee shots, but I had a yardage guide and it gave me enough information to get around in 75. Just sayin. Do get a yardage guide for$10 or have a good skycaddie. The greens were imaculate and not overly fast. They rolled very true and the ocean didn't influence the putts as I thought it would. Glad I asked the starter. Read them right and you'll be fine. Two groups behind us was LT. Didn't meet him but it added a little excitement. The NCGA special was $175 and they give you a gift card for $75 to spend at the resort. In my opinion well worth it and I'll be back next year. In fact with the special you can play Spyglass and Spanish bay for the price of Pebble. Just sayin.
19 Likes.
Just an update on course conditions. Greens are smooth a little slow until the dew is off them then they are nice and speedy. Fairways are a little tight and firm in spots, but otherwise nice. Bunkers have plenty of sand but some are wet from irrigation. Some tee boxes are a little chewed up but very playable. It's worth the fee and a fun test.
6 Likes.
Wildhawk is one of the easier courses in the area. It's not particularly long but it's usually in good shape. I played last weekend and it remains in good shape. greens were in great shape although they are slower than normal. probably running around 9 on the stimp. A couple of the tee boxes are a little beat up, but overall the course was in good shape. Some of the bunkers could use sand. Signature hols would be 18. there is a creek to consider off the tee and then water all down the right on the second half of the hole. It a par 5 and I've never seen anyone reach it in 2 but I'm sure there are long hitters out there that could do it. the approach is to an elevated green with the clubhouse in the background. They do have a decent practice area with two putting greens (1 by #1 and 1 by #10). If you haven't played it recently or ever give it a shot. We went as a twosome early Sunday morning and we finished in just under 3 and a half hours. not bad for a Sunday.
13 Likes.
Played Empire Friday 7/15. Greens are in very nice shape and rolling pretty good. I wouldn't say they're fast but certainly not slow. Some areas of the fairways are cut a little tight and firm but overall not bad. Rough is in good condition. The 2 bunkers I visited had plenty of sand and in good shape. Staff there is very nice and friendly. Overall the course is in good shape and not one of the tougher challenges. The signature hole has to be 18. It's long par 3 that drops 80-100 feet in elevation and has OB just left of the green. It a fun hole. My partner had a BOGO which is why I played there. I live 4 miles from the course and rarely play for the following reasons. For the cost there are a lot better options in the Sacramento area. I think rack rate on the weekend is $67. The other reason is there is no shade on this course. It was over 100 on Friday and there is just no where to hide on this course. Maybe I'm a whimp but just thought you should know to prepare if it's going to be hot and you're going to play Empire.
8 Likes.
Played the horse yesterday 7/18 and the course is in really nice shape. The bunkers leave a little to be desired. They're not dragging them so the sand is wet and compacted. If you stray too far off the fairway it's hard pan or thick brush, otherwise the rough is in pretty good shape. The greens are in great shape. They are soft and very receptive yet rolling smooth. They are medium paced but rolling true. I am a little disappointing that they flipped the nines for the summer. What is usually one of the best finishing stretches in the area is now the end of the front nine. 16 is a drivable par 4 for longer hitters. 17 is a risk reward par 5 that runs left with water all down the left. If you can settle your nerves and bite off enough you'll have a good opportunity to get home in 2. 18 requires a good tee shot to have a chance to carry the ravine to the green. It's not uncommon to have a long iron or hybrid into this green. Unfortunately now the are 7, 8 and 9. Still a fun course, in good shape and priced affordably.
8 Likes.
Played Teal Bend on 6/19/16. Greens are in really good shape. The Tee boxes were a little beat up and shaggy. Fairways were in good shape while the bunkers were lacking sand and very dry and crusty. The layout of the course is decent. It has a few holes with water and most of the fairways are lined with trees and berry bushes and thick rough. The signature hole has to be the par 5 17th. This is a sharp dogleg right with water between you and the turn. Safe tee shot is down the left short of the left bunker. Big hitters can challenge the water which has a bunker at the end of it. If you can carry the water and bunker it's a short to mid iron in to a medium sized green that is protected by bunkers short right and left. All in all it's a nice course but a little pricey at $66 rack rate on the weekend. They do have birthday golf on the day of.
11 Likes.
Conditions update: Despite rain a few weeks ago, this course is firming up. Fairways are surprisingly firm and thus play a little tight. The greens are firm but not so much that approaches won't hold. Greens are in great shape and moderately fast. Definitely worth playing right now
5 Likes.
Conditions update: Course is in pretty good shape although there are a lot of old divot marks on many of the greens. Greens are rolling nicely, fairways, rough, bunkers, tee boxes all in good shape. Definitely worth the fee
5 Likes.
Just played the course on the last weekend of the season 10/17/15. They had punched a couple weeks prior so the greens were a little bumpy but the course itself WOW! Put this one on the bucket list. Greens aside this is a top notch facility and course. This is a mountain course that has some elevation changes but not drastic. Lots of tree lined fairways as you would expect. You'll love this course if you get a chance to play it.
8 Likes.
played the course a couple times the first weekend in May. The course is in great shape and the greens are perfect. Fast too. If you haven't played the course it's a nice track that rolls through the woods in a resort development. there are houses on the course but they are set back off the course for the most part so it still has a woodsy feel. The signature hole is the short downhill par 3. the tee box is probably 80-100 feet above the green that is fronted by water. Pretty hole!
6 Likes.
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