Played here today with my friend ppark81. They had a big frost delay in the morning and the member groups weren't teeing off until about 9:15. Fortunately, there weren't many of those groups and the s... Continue »

Played here today with my friend ppark81. They had a big frost delay in the morning and the member groups weren't teeing off until about 9:15. Fortunately, there weren't many of those groups and the starter got us out as a twosome around 9:40. Pace seemed a bit slow with us waiting on every shot, but overall just over 4 hours. Price was $55, but they gave us back $10 gift cards. I used mine for a breakfast sandwich and drink at the snack shack. The course is in pretty good winter condition, about what I've come to expect from good Norcal courses this time of year. The tee boxes were good. The fairways were shaggy and soft with a lot of mushy spots, but the grass coverage was pretty lush and green for the most part. The rough was spottier looking with a lot of brown. Also pretty soft and squishy in most areas. I was in one bunker and it had very nice soft sand. Others looked a little less enticing, though. The greens were easily the highlight of the course. They were quite soft, but rolling very smoothly at medium-fast speeds. Anything rolling past the hole would often slip uncomfortably 3-5 feet by. This is a very pretty course with the setting and layout very reminiscent of Whitney Oaks nearby but kept in nicer/greener winter condition compared to my one visit there. Lots of oak trees and massive boulders in play. Some tight and tricky sight lines, a few quirky holes (hello, #11!) and big undulating greens. Like Whitney, the front nine here is somewhat more forgiving and then the target challenges amp up on the back nine. They actually started us on the back nine today, so that made things interesting right away. Very fun and pretty course that I'd easily recommend to anyone.

I love to play this course. The whole course was aerated on this outing-tees, greens, fairways. Will probably be in great shape in a month. The thing I don't like about this course is that they let t... Continue »

I love to play this course. The whole course was aerated on this outing-tees, greens, fairways. Will probably be in great shape in a month. The thing I don't like about this course is that they let the members play in fives and sixes while we get to sit and watch. If you have a lot of patience you may in all likelihood enjoy this course. Bring a Calender. I don't think I will be going back.

Decided to play the semi-private Catta Verdara earlier this month. Course is closed Mondays, allows only member play on Saturdays, but allows public play Tues-Fri and Sundays after 11AM.

Beautiful... Continue »

Decided to play the semi-private Catta Verdara earlier this month. Course is closed Mondays, allows only member play on Saturdays, but allows public play Tues-Fri and Sundays after 11AM.

Beautiful facility and layout in Lincoln, former home of the LPGA Longs Drugs Championship (back when the course was named Twelve Bridges GC).

Beautiful, although smaller pro shop. Staff was very friendly and accommodating. Made me feel at home even though we weren't members of the club. Nice practice facility, including driving range, putting and chipping greens, and practice bunker. Practice balls included in green fees of $60. ($70 at peak times)

Course is a challenging, target golf layout with rolling hills, oak trees, and lots of wildlife (turkeys, deer, etc.) out on the course. Condition was top notch, fairways nice (not tight lies). Bunkers were well groomed sand. Rough challenging as it grabbed clubs during swings. Greens were on the harder side, rolled perfectly true and were quick.

Enjoyed the challenge and will add this to my rotation!

I played this course on June 21, 2013. Upon arrival the staff was friendly and welcome me with their professionalism and courtesy. The course was in excellent shape, fast greens and well manicured ... Continue »

I played this course on June 21, 2013. Upon arrival the staff was friendly and welcome me with their professionalism and courtesy. The course was in excellent shape, fast greens and well manicured fairways. This course was formally used by LPGA. The practice area include driving range, putting greens and a large chipping area. The course is challenging, requiring accuracy, rather than long hitting. I recommend this course to anyone desiring to be challenge. This is a semi-private course, which allow non-member to pay during designated times.

Played Catta on 2-8-13 and again, the course is in great shape. The only drawback is that the course is semi private and public can only play after 11:00. Having said that, it's a challenging course... Continue »

Played Catta on 2-8-13 and again, the course is in great shape. The only drawback is that the course is semi private and public can only play after 11:00. Having said that, it's a challenging course that winds through the foothill oaks and creeks. The greens were in great shape, running pretty fast and smooth. This course is a green light. If you're considering playing, the conditions are great and you'll enjoy the layout.

This semi-private course is a wonderful experience. It has a country club feel both on and off the course. The staff is very nice and attentive. The practice facility has it all including tees, stac... Continue »

This semi-private course is a wonderful experience. It has a country club feel both on and off the course. The staff is very nice and attentive. The practice facility has it all including tees, stacked range balls, and large chipping and putting area. We played on a sunny friday 5/20/11 and the weather and course were perfect. Greens rolled medium fast and true. Fairways were nice (not too tight) and the sand was some of the best I've played in the area. On the back nine there are a couple tee boxes that look over the sacramento valley and Lincoln. The signature hole has to be 18. You can't see the green from the tee as it doglegs left and down hill. When you turn the corner at the top of the hill you are rewarded with a beautiful view of a spectacular green and clubhouse. You will look down to a large green that tilts back to front and is guarded by a pond that fronts the green. The large spanish style club house sits in the background. Bring your camera. We paid $70 and I can't wait to fork over my money again, Try it you'll like it.

Played today on a $50 "Member for a Day" special...hadn't played the course since it was known as 12 Bridges the last year the LPGA played it ('02). Course has a few differences between then and now ... Continue »

Played today on a $50 "Member for a Day" special...hadn't played the course since it was known as 12 Bridges the last year the LPGA played it ('02). Course has a few differences between then and now (1 par 5 on the front side, 3 on the back) and there are some houses where it had only been wilderness before, but not distracting to the round. The course was in very good shape with fairways offering exceptional lies and the greens bouncing back from being punched so they were a bit bumpy at times, but all-in-all, well worth the fee. Customer service was very good, considering I am not a member.