1/31 second out 7:30 in the fog until the predicted lifting and then clear skies on the back. Cool winter conditions. Greens maintained well medium speed.
Bunkers holding the new sand well maybe a little thick or I just dug in too deep on 11th green side.
Fairways winter conditions with variable sections of thick and dormant thin mixed.
Thicker rough is noticeable stopping roll-out but generally lower cut.
Winter rules when warranted. After fog lifted I played it down.
Groundskeepers doing good work with seasonal and irrigation work on sprinkler heads.
Tee box on 14th par 3 white tees has been roped off a long time and now reopened. We could not see any improvement with the temporary tee box to left still flatter and better. Good time, beverages reasonable and wide selection.
$52 to walk got around quickly at our own pace. 4hrs
Will be pretty with the spring bloom of the surrounding orchards soon.

Played Thursday 1/29 early tee time. With a weak fog lingering on the front yielding to sunny skies as we turned. POP 4:10 riding. Seasonal fog kept the 40 degree temps around and layering was important. $53 with cart joining a long established weekly group of seniors I had played with a few years back. Listed M-Th $61

Course was damp with morning dew. Through the green damp not many if any muddy areas a few clumps. Long time wet areas (like approach on #1) drainage added this winter. Some of the briar patches also addressed this winter. Notably right side of 7. Still shots out of the ample corridors are goners. Tee boxes good all flat with #7 white redone and grown out just needing to be mowed. Without leaves on the mature trees hard to tell but I think some work on those as well to allow more sunlight. Seems more open summer will tell.

Greens good in-line with rates. A bit slower and a few ball marks as expected at this public course privately owned. Fairways in winter condition. The bunkers are variable I was in one greenside which was fine.Fairway bunker on LS 18 was being worked on and unmarked but we played it as obvious GUR. Others appeared fine, but my partners commented not enough sand.

Dig deeper into other reviews for details if you need more. Final word the consistency of conditions from year to year and season to season is what stands out to me. Recommend.

Played on Mandatory Golf Friday 1/16 to open up the 2026 season.
Called to be added a last minute addition to the group my buddy booked early in the week. Was too nice weather wise not to adjust my schedule and get out there. Many others had the same idea as the course was busy busy. Being in the foothills above the fog a factor too. 9 hole rate $19 walking / $28 shared cart holding prices from last year. 2 1/2 hr POP

Course is in good muni shape. Two and 1/2 holes CPO and some wetness lingering after a lot of early Jan rain. Now 7 days of mostly sunny with 7 more forecast. Conditions should be improving daily through the green. The greens good running a bit slower than normal. #2 back left gur one spot. I said to my friends who don't play much that these greens are the most tricky to putt because the nuances are not revealing to the eye. Deceptive speed so a lot to like. Score well here you can score anywhere.

Not much to add from my previous reviews. Repeating it's a kool laid back family vibe here. Local favorite of many, good value. Recommend

This private course is about an hour north of Sacramento. I have played it a handful of times in the last 12 years. Recently twice this year (2025) using the Golf moose voucher.
Since GK and moose are working events in SoCal I asked John to put this course up for review in case a GK'er wants to "Know Before You Go" Here goes. 1:20 tee time

Consistent CC level of course conditions and walk-able. Most recent visit 10/30 was a great weather day and the tee sheet after 11 was filled with Golf moose players using their 10/31 expiring vouchers. That made it for slow play and we skipped the middle three holes on the back 9. To find open spaces coming in 16-18.

Greens had been micro punched but rolled real smooth firm and speedy. Great bunkers with white sand and carpet like fairways and penal thick rough. Mature Oak tree and redwood borders course can be and stretched to 6900 from the tips. All the golf anyone needs.
Warm-up areas (practice green, driving range) close to modest clubhouse. With outside snack shack for beverages. Laid back CC style. More pickups than sedans can seen in the parking lot and blue jeans ok for course attire.

One of the best courses in the area attested by the player I met last Sat. He mentioned the dues at around $400 a month. I think a discount is offered if you live long distance away.
Now you know if you see the golf moose deal again. Buy it and try it. I will make the hour drive with voucher in hand and use it early. Recommend.

Late fall review playing same time different date as last few.
On the predawn Nw drive and the first 4-5 holes the fog factor came into play. Almost burning off completely but then coming in as high clouds 42 degree tee off temp joined by two some from Yuba City to the north. Good company made it a fun round to compare notes and tales.
As 1st four-some got around nicely no rush under 4 hour pace 3rd out.
Wet with dew through the green made scoring more difficult. Leave season and rough thick enough to lose a ball or two. Which overall is good because it makes the course more challenging. Greens fresh mowed in good muni shape. Didn't visit any bunkers and with improved scoring (triple/triple) on the front 9 back to back par 5's (4&5) could have made a better than average total on the card.
Still a recommend as a good value and vibe.

Played early out Saturday 18 on the 18th with near perfect weather. Cool light breeze later on the back 9 and no river fog which can be troublesome in certain seasons here. It's been awhile according to my last posted reviews here (2019?) Seems I might have played once in between, I digress.

Easy check-in and booking calling into the proshop after seeing the only early time I liked in the area scouting golfnow online. Saved $10 @ $69 using the walking option. A single broke off from a three some in front of us on #1. We followed them as two since our other pair were no shows. Made for good pace take your time enjoy the walk. A tourney must have been held the day before empty table and chairs on many holes. Bonus leftover carafe of margarita with limes and cups on the 10th tee. Waste not want not wasn't horrible!?

Course amazingly consistent remembering prior play years back and similar playing conditions to the last review by Mko. I have been playing here since moving to CA in 2002 and I discussed this with my buddy. We have played here and had good times over 20+ years now.
For that I tip my cap to the ownership group with courses from here near the Sac airport to Truckee CA. At any of the venues (5) good valued fun experiences.

Today a little dew slowed the roll out in the short stuff. The greens fully healed from aerification and rolling the usual med-slower be aggressive on the uphills, less break than you read. I hit it shorter now, helped keep errant shots out of the edges.
Losing two balls < than usual.
Bunkers a bit thin and wet. Some wet areas through the green with recent fall rainy days.

Good fun and value, as expected recommend.

Played Thursday and left it to my buddy to book the time. The greens had been verti-cut and rolled. The practice green unusable as it was only cut and debris covered. The course greens putted ok considering a bit slow but consistent. Some have bare spots baked out fringe areas. On the back we waited from 13 on a few minutes for the roll and blow crew to finish up details. 3 hour POP.

That's the highlight here. Continues to provide a place to play but not being maintained to 5 rating level.
Shaggy tee boxes. Bare areas in place of rough on every hole.
Bunkers packed and unplayable with weeds growing in them. Fairways blotchy.
A third area course run and being run down under Charlie Gibson management.
Trying not to be bias but honest as a former charter member. When it was a mostly private club one of the best. Now not even a shadow of it's former glory.
Better than working or watching tv. Better courses close by is the continued sad trend.

Played with Alex late August. First time for the renovated Jay Blasi designed championship 18. All the good boxes checked for a great day of play.
Those familiar with the old nines on the north side of the property will notice some redirected holes, a couple new ones and a few you'll recall for the most part with new contours.
We played in near perfect weather conditions with little to no wind and mild sunny temperatures. I think with a club or two prevailing wind the course will be better protected.
Big expansive tee boxes with the back tees some 50 - 60 yards or more. The same grasses from tee to green and no rough of any length. Santa Ana bermuda is the tight lie grass type and it offers a great links style surface to play the close to the ground game.
Prestige bentgrass greens quick and firm also. Large offering many pin placement options.
Just a few trees on the course in play and only a couple water hazards.
Should be a great match play course and the meaningful distance difference of the tee markers would help even up index differences in my opinion.
Parred the long par 3 5th, shaping the driver R to L onto the large green 2 putt.
The 13th green, 14th tee, 17th green, and 18th tee are in close proximity to each other and are a bit congested in that area the first time through to figure it out.
Overall I feel it's an improvement to have the 18 holes and Ridge 9 par 34 (7-4's/ 2-3's) separated. the ridge 9 is a combo of old merlot and chardonnay with two new greens.
At NCGA rate good value and it's walk able. I'll be back.

Played early out Sunday at $50 to walk.
Conditions are solidly good as it was in May the last visit.
I'd say the management plan is successful here in bringing overall conditions up a notch.
Fairways to rough is defined on most holes. The rough thick enough to hold mis-hits out of the borders. Very few dry burnt out areas through the green.
Only critique the sand. Bunkers have been redone but could have used a machining rack out.
Greens not fast and chips held high shots and could be aggressive off fringes with chips.

Fast POP early and a basket of fresh plums available. Good round out in farm country.
Levee work on 99 exit before course was a minor unexpected detour for us.

Played in the GK / Moose event 8/11 my first visit to the Simi Valley and the private Ted Robinson ('85) design.
Joining well versed veterans of the track from the blue tees with ideal weather.
Easy check-in at the Vivid tent and just missed making the the putting contest attempts for bonus swag.
Had a chance to walk through the modern clean clubhouse with a view over the driving range and GC from elevated 2nd story. Nice.
Course was challenging in good to great shape as Mark's review notes.
Handling the mini heat wave well. Tight lies in the short grass.
A couple pins were in positions that were not the best kept on the areas of the slick smooth surfaces. Back 9 a little more elevation change than front. One uphill par 3 on each side.
Bunkers in great shape consistent. Thick rough off the fringes.
Private CC upkeep was noticeable.

Fun day. First 18 holes since May. Lack of driver distance I knew it was going to be a short game challenge. Wasn't sharp enough to consistently score. Enjoyed the fast fair putting surfaces.

Played mid-morning Tuesday after a three day annual Memorial Amateur Championship with the pins left set where they had been for the final round of the event.
When I had inquired about the greens and conditions about ten days prior they stated we're the Augusta of Carmichael. Maybe a little puffing there, but the greens were really good. I rated 9 of 10. Rough was up and near the fairways not too bad deeper in longer.
Bunkers fluffy light brown sand very good as well.
Fairways not carpet but nice and offering roll out for the stinger type drives of my game.
Tee boxes large and level.
We followed the womens golf league and this course is popular with the senior set. Pace of play at 4.5 hours.
I looked at my previous review from 8/2019 and I feel the same with my playing recommendations. At $38 Sr walking rate mid-week a no-brain-er Go Play the Hoff!
Don't know why I haven't this long.
** Note the parking lot and access road is in a large scale re-do so parking is a bit out of normal with a space for about 200+ cars for golfing and adjacent park. Should be completed in July 2025 Bye.

Played on Memorial Day 6am tee time.
Only one employee in the shop at open and he was great getting a cart for my buddy bouncing around with a friendly smile on the hustle.
I was privileged to be able to raise old glory remembering and honoring those who gave all.
No pace of play issues following a single and twosome.
Course is a draw the ball design.
Most every hole exception the 9th a R-L drive will help you.
Greens still in recovery mode from aeration now and occasional bump and a few holes left to completely fill-in. Rolling moderate speed and better than last Saturday.
Mowing was active maintaining tee boxes and green surrounds. Watering on a few fairways.
The protective fairway bunker on 8 was damp from this my ball sitting up. Jumped in between streams made bogey.
Overall course is growing out and heading into summer look forward to good getting better trend.
Fun factor for me was up as I put in a clean 9 holes with 2 pars and 7 bogeys. Can't recall when last time I accomplished that.
I like the place. Even better when the driver cooperates. And some luck on my side this day.
Value rate imo at $19 walking. Blue collar golf in the foothills :)