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    Mather Golf Course

    2.8 (59 reviews)
    Open 6:30 am - 6:30 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    First course I played that had wild turkeys roaming the course.
    Craig C.

    Played Mather Golf Course yesterday for the first time. Had a tee-off time around 7am. First impression, the facility looks good. Did not check out the restrooms but they have them in the main building. Pro shop was decent and the guy working the register was friendly. The course itself was in pretty good shape. Nice fairways, greens were in great shape (though I couldn't judge the speed all damn day) and this course is fairly generous to beginners and intermediate players. Not a lot of hazards to worry about as far as losing balls. I shot a 115 and didn't lose a ball the whole round. There's only one hole with a water hazard (the water looks pretty yucky; looks more like an outhouse runoff). I spotted a couple of hydration stations on the course, but no dedicated bathrooms. I did see a porta potty at one point, but I don't really consider that a restroom. It's more of a last resort to avoid peeing or pooping your pants. That'd be my only criticism is to maybe have a small restroom structure between 9's. Outside of that, we all had a great time and with this being a former military course it was cool that the golf carts were all named after military jets. The tee boxes were also little bombs or missiles (although at one point I thought one looked like a goldfish cracker). I would definitely return and play Mather again. At $64 a person it's a little steep, but it was a well-kept course and that included a cart so I'm guessing if you walk it's more affordable.

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    Aneida R.

    I have brought my children to this range for instruction. The instructors are nice and knowledgeable. Good with kIds. They have a lot of patience and really take the time to try to show them the skills needed to be successful in golf. The course itself is also nice. They have great weekday early bird specials!

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    Course in bad shape! Not worth the money! Greens are horrible, fairway so dry and tee box's need help!

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    Terrible. Slow. Packed. Way too tight of tee times. No carts available for over an hour. Has happened a few times

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    The course is well-maintained and pace of play is enforced which made it a enjoyable around.

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    The course is easy. But there's no markers hardly anywhere on the course that are legible.

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    Long grass. Lost balls. Cart path only carts. Some jerks trying to talk crap on hole 11... Not a great day but, it was cheap!

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    I stopped playing Mather because of the unfriendly service and poor playing conditions.

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    I like it because it is open and I suck at golf, currently!

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    Cordova Golf Course - Cordova Golf Course - Hole 2

    Cordova Golf Course

    (107 reviews)

    Cordova is a classic old-school muni layout. The pluses for me are :…read more1) Reasonable pricing, Senior discount available. 2) You don't have to rent a golf cart if you don't mind walking, it's a shorter length course overall ( please Ignore this comment when the temperature gets over 90 !) 3) Small practice putting green and large driving range available. 4) They do have a small restaurant, with patio seating available, and alcohol is served :) 5) Friendly staff, from the pro shop, to the rangers, to the restaurant staff. There are no water fountains on the course, but there is a cooler available at the Driving Range, plus on hotter days, a Course Ranger drives around in a golf cart with a big water cooler on it. 6) The "old school" muni course feel. I grew up on courses like Cordova in the Chicago area, and because I'm now officially an old fart, I'd much rather play a fun muni I can still walk, just like Cordova, than play a ridiculously hard upscale ("expensive") course (like Apple Mountain, close to me) that Army Rangers would have a tough time walking ! The minuses for me are : 1) I like to walk on, instead of having a tee time, since I have about a 45 minute drive, and can never tell how busy the roads I have to take will be - plus I can never guess if the course is going to be really busy or not ( and watch out for high school golf teams in the afternoon), as I like to play fast, and you WILL encounter some slow groups (and usually when it's so busy that you can't play through !) 2) Although there's plenty of grass, and a lot of it is in good shape, (kudos to the Groundskeeper !) some areas are either way too wet, way too dry, or way too much dirt instead of grass. 3) It is a shorter length course overall, so don't get a big head if you think you're hitting it longer all of a sudden ( you're not, the holes are just shorter !) 4) Grass conditions (and/or lack of grass) can vary widely from hole to hole, and even shot to shot) as you can end up in a nice patch of fluffy country-club quality grass, to a real soggy area, or to #$@% rock-hard dried mud. But c'mon, it's a busy Muni, don't complain, just consider it part of the experience ! 5) Bunker conditions can also vary widely hole to hole, from basically hardpacked cement to wow, this is a nice trap ! 6) Although the rangers do a great job driving around offering cold water on warm days, I literally never have seen a ranger get involved in dealing with slow play groups. But overall, Cordova gets two thumbs up from me !

    Had a great time playing at Cordova today! Our tee time was right before 2 leagues were playing…read morebut we didn't feel rushed and maintained a good pace of play, even with 4 players. The fairways are wide and overall very well maintained. Primarily par 3 & 4's, similar to Antelope Greens, but closer! Prices are also very reasonable.

    Haggin Oaks Golf Complex - Made in Sac Westcoast IPA

    Haggin Oaks Golf Complex

    (276 reviews)

    I think in every city,there are things they are known for or things that are just iconic about the…read morecity and are truly spots you must visit in order to fully get a true picture of the soul of that city. In Sacramento when one brings up the golfing scene,the true mecca of golf in Sacramento begins and ends with Haggin Oaks Golf complex and Driving Range. In this review I wanna talk specifically about the driving range. My history with this range goes back pretty far,all the way back to 1996 when I moved to Sacramento from the Bay Area and didn't know a soul-so after work,especially on weekends with not much to do,I spent many a Friday and Saturday nights at the Haggin Oaks Driving Range working tirelessly on trying to perfect this game that is truly impossible to perfect. Over the years many things have changed at this range but a lot of very important things have remained the same,including a quality practice facility with well maintained mats and tees,along with quality balls to use when practicing at this location. Some of my favorite things today that they have that for sure didn't exist back in the 90s is the Top Tracer displays available at every practice stall which provides you with endless options for however you want to practice-be it golf games or serious data tracking to evaluate how far and straight you're hitting the golf ball. This facility is extremely popular,I would say it's the most popular range in Sacramento-if you come here on any random Friday or Saturday,no matter the hours,I guarantee this place will be packed,though there are so many practice stalls available,a spot will open up pretty quickly. Another thing I love about this spot is the ability to try out clubs in the pro shop before you buy them for free-you just go into the pro shop and find a club you want to try,then register with the pro shop guy and then just take the club out to the range for a quick practice session before deciding on purchasing the golf club. Haggin Oaks also has both a food truck on the premises and a bar stand where one can buy various alcohol and non-alcoholic drinks to enjoy while working on your craft. Personally I've never bought any food from the truck but I do see people rave about the quality of their food offerings. This facility also has 3 separate putting greens one can use to practice their putting game-along with a separate area one can use to work on their chipping skills for free. I will admit this place isn't the cheapest place in the area to practice when it comes to the price of the balls,but I would say their prices are competitive with most golf courses and when you include the quality of this facility,I would say Haggin Oaks is unmatched. 25 balls cost around $6,while a large bucket of 100 balls run around $22. In closing-if the idea of trying out this game I love so much has ever crossed your mind and you want to come to a family friendly,skill friendly,wallet friendly environment-Haggin Oaks is your spot. Come on out and try this beautiful game of ours called golf.

    I want to start by saying that Haggin Oaks Golf Course and its facilities are fantastic. The…read moregrounds, range, and overall experience of being at the course are excellent. I truly enjoy being there. However, the quality and professionalism of some of the golf instruction staff need serious attention. I've participated in multiple group classes and had experiences with at least three older male instructors. While I respect their years of experience and knowledge of the game, the teaching environment has often felt outdated and, at times, inappropriate. There have been repeated "good old boys" style jokes, dismissive comments, and remarks directed toward women that felt unnecessary and unprofessional. One instructor, Don Pottle, even told several of us that he would "cut off our hands" if we held the club the wrong way again. While I understand that this may have been intended as humor, comments like that create an uncomfortable and intimidating learning environment -- especially for newer golfers. Golf is evolving. The culture of the sport is becoming more inclusive, welcoming, and diverse. Instruction should reflect that shift. Many new players -- especially women and younger golfers -- are looking for knowledgeable coaches who can teach effectively without relying on outdated humor or intimidation tactics. Haggin Oaks has an opportunity to lead in this area. Expanding the instructional staff to include more women and younger instructors, or investing in professional development around inclusive coaching, would make a significant difference. The facilities are great. The teaching culture just needs to catch up with the times.

    Ancil Hoffman Golf Course - Peaceful

    Ancil Hoffman Golf Course

    (82 reviews)

    This is such a beautiful, peaceful, and tranquil golf course…read more Growing up in Carmichael, Ancil Hoffman Golf Course was the jewel of the community. And it still is. Thankfully. It has been lovingly taken care of and highly maintained to its present day perfect state of being in my opinion. Golfing at Ancil is truly a walk (or golf cart ride) along side nature and beauty. Having sooo many relatives and friends who call Ancil Golf their home course is no coincidence. They all love the Ancil history, appreciate the landscape of the course and yes the competitive spirit of the game. I have had the pleasure of walking the incredible fairways and being a ride-a-long with many a golfer. So I know the special nuisances and ambiance of the course. I was recently reminded, again, how blessed the Carmichael community is to have Ancil Hoffman Golf Course as their own very special place of joy! I returned to Ancil recently to purchase a gift card as a Christmas gift. Even though it was cold the sun was shining and the golfers were out in numbers. Turkeys and deer grazing about. And amazingly... I saw a flock of magpies flying from tree to tree. Such rare birds since the Nile virus took its toll. Made my day! The Golf Shop employees are such welcoming and professional people. I think Sam helped me with my transaction. Friendly, engaging and helpful. He thanked me for supporting Ancil Hoffman with my purchase. That is amazing! A thing of beauty is a joy forever certainly applies to Ancil Hoffman Golf Course. Come and enjoy!

    I gotta try this course again. It was raining, wet and somewhat miserable but not the courses…read morefault. The holes were challenging just enough for myself (novice golfer), lined with trees, great tee boxes and not a lot of areas to lose balls. Which helps my game. It's a nice peaceful cove behind a neighborhood just next to the river.

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