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Empire Ranch Golf Club, Folsom, CA

Empire Ranch Golf Club, Folsom, CA 

Empire Ranch Golf Club is located in: Folsom, CA

Phone: 916-817-8100

Website: http://www.empireranchgolfclub.com

Course History:

This course is very well maintained and offers a beautiful round of golf that is quiet and undisturbed. Serious players love this course since they can really concentrate on their game. With nearly 6700 yards, this Par 71 course is more than challenging but still fun for players of all skill levels. The main problem area for most players are the marshes, which we’ll get into below.

What You Need to Know:

This is a friendly course but there are some rules that you will need to follow. It’s best to wear soft spikes and appropriate golf attire, such as slacks and a collared shirt. Their website contains the entire document of their house rules and we recommend reading that before you visit the course.

The pro shop is incredibly well stocked and offers a wide selection of apparel and equipment. It’s a great place to go gift shopping for other golfers as well. Club fittings are offered and you can also get lessons at this course. The driving range opens early and they have some top notch practice facilities.

The club house is open from 6am to 8am and offers meals throughout the day. They also provide special event catering. The course is a favorite destination for many events and tournaments throughout the year, so you may want to call ahead to see what’s going on ahead of time. You can book your tee time by calling the number listed above. The course is also the home for the popular Empire Ranch Men’s Golf Club.

Playing Hints:

This is a fairly straightforward course, but due to the marshes, you’re going to want to be as accurate as possible. It’s really a nightmare to get stuck in one, so do all that you can to stay towards the center of the fairway. The first hole is an easy par four, but the second is a par three that is actually quite challenging.

You’ll want to save up your energy for the par 5 seventh hole since this one is a real killer. The back nine is just as challenging, but you’ll have a nice par three at the end where you can easily birdie if you get your tee shot right.


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Fees:

                        Mon - Thur      Fri        Sat       Sun

Rack Rates      $47.00 $57.00 $67.00 $67.00

Senior Rates    $40.00 $40.00 $67.00 $67.00

Twilight Rates $35.00 $45.00 $47.00 $47.00

Super Twilight$29.00 $31.00 $33.00 $33.00

To qualify for our Senior Rates, you must be at least 60 years old. Twilight rates begin at 2:00 Mon-Thurs, and at 2:00 Fri-Sun. Super Twilight rates begin at 4:00 Mon-Thurs, and at 4:00 Fri-Sun.

Special Promotions

Receive $3 off your purchase of any hat in stock at Empire Ranch GC. Receive $2.00 off your purchase of any glove in stock at Empire Ranch GC. Receive $1.00 off any sleeve of balls in stock at Empire Ranch GC. You must print this promotional offer to receive this discount, as this offer is valid the entire month of April.

No Comments | May 12, 2008 | Filed Under CA, Clubhouse menu, Folsom, driving range, golf courses | Leave a Comment 

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Cordova Golf Course, Sacramento, CA

Cordova Golf Course is located in: Sacramento, CA

Phone: (916) 362-1196

 Cordova Golf Course, Sacramento, CA

Website: http://www.cordovagc.com

Course History:

This course was first built in 1958 and became very popular due to its low rates and terrific play. They are very friendly to players of all skill levels and the prices really are incredibly reasonable for an 18 hole course. The pro shop is completely stocked the grill has some of the best food in the area.

What You Need to Know:

There are a few rules that you’ll need to know before you play here. First, it’s best to wear a collared shirt and please keep in mind that this is a soft spike course. Change out your metal spikes before arriving. They do not allow ice chests or any alcoholic beverages and they ask that all players respect the course. Course marshals frequently patrol the area, so it’s best to keep these rules in mind.

In addition, they also ask that only licensed drivers operate the golf carts. All players must have their own set of clubs. If you don’t have your own set, you can rent one from the pro shop. Tee times can be reserved by calling the number listed above. Check out their website for their frequent specials if you want to save even more money.

Playing Hints:

This is a nice straightforward course that is suitable for most players. Pros will find it challenging enough while novices won’t be too intimidated. The second hole is a bit tricky, but you can make up any lost ground on the short par three on the next hole. Most players are able to birdie this hole if they hit their tee shot right. The sixth hole is a challenging par five but if you keep to the center of the fairway and avoid the rough you should be ok. The last two holes are par threes that look easy, but make sure you hit your shots just hard enough to avoid going over the greens.


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Fees:

CURRENT RATES (note:  Rates are subject to change without notice.  Call the Pro-shop at (916) 362-1196 to verify current rates).

GOLF*           18 Holes          18 Sr./Jr.**      9 Holes            9 Sr./Jr.**

Monday - Thursday    $13      $12      $9        $8

Fridays            $16      $13      $11      $9

Saturday, Sunday & Holidays            $19      n/a       $12      n/a

Twilight - Saturday & Sunday ONLY          

Play as many holes as you can for $12. 

1:00 PM  Twilight starts varies during the year. 

CARTS*         18 Holes          9 Holes            Twilight

Price    $11 per rider ($22 per cart)     $11 per cart     $11 per cart

Visit our LIGHTED DRIVING RANGE.      During summer hours (daylight savings time) that time is extended to 10:00 P.M.    It is not lighted on weekends and holidays.  Balls are sold until approximately 30 minutes before closing.  We feature both grass and matt hitting areas with Srixon range balls.

DRIVING RANGE* Small (20+ balls)         Medium (40+ balls)     Large (80+ balls)

Price    $3.00   $4.50   $6.00

*Please note we do not offer refunds or rain checks for green fees, carts fees, or range balls.

No Comments | May 8, 2008 | Filed Under CA, Clubhouse menu, Dress code, Sacramento, driving range, golf courses | Leave a Comment 

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Bethel Island Golf Course, Bethel Island, CA

Bethel Island Golf Course, Bethel Island, CA

Bethel Island Golf Course is located in: Bethel Island, CA

Phone: (925) 684-2654 

Website: http://www.bethelislandgolf.com

Course History:

Bob Baldock designed this incredible course with undulating fairways that provide more than enough of a challenge for most players. It is a peaceful course and offers a great place to get away from it all. The course is thought of as one of the best draining in the area and it is a favorite among locals and visitors alike. The holes play long, so you may want to take a cart to avoid getting too tired out.

What You Need to Know:

This course is the site of the upcoming ESPN event for The Exceptional Driver and many other events are held here throughout the year. The long fairways make this an ideal location for these kinds of competitions and they are very fun to attend. If you plan to play in one, take advantage of their incredible practice facilities where you can work on your driving and your short game as well as putting on their state of the art putting green.

The course offers a Men’s Club for a very low rate which allows you to play in tournaments and get discounts on tee times here and at other popular courses. If you are a frequent golfer, we really recommend this since it is so inexpensive. The club house here is top notch and the pro shop is well stocked with everything you could ever need.

You can book your tee time online or by calling the number listed above. Check their website often as they run specials quite frequently.

Playing Hints:

Your best bet to mastering this course is to really work on your drive. The fairways are actually quite wide, so you have a little wiggle room there. However, most of the holes are quite long, so you can easily ruin your score if you can’t get enough distance off the tee.

Numerous water hazards make things a little more complicated and the trees are an issue for most players. You’ll want to try to play as close to the center of the fairway as you can on most holes after your first shot. Watch out for the eighth hole, it’s a deceptively easy par 3 that is a real killer.

You’ll also want to pay special attention to the seventeenth hole. It’s a long par five, but with a really good drive, you can eagle it or at the very least get a birdie to salvage your score.


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Fees:

DAILY PRICE LIST

Monday-Friday

18 holes $22.00 Cart Rental: $13.00

9 holes: $14.00 Cart Rental: $10.00

Saturday-Sunday/Holidays

18 Holes: $32.00 Cart Rental: $13.00

9 Holes: $24.00 Cart Rental: $10.00

Twlight Special (2:00pm)

Weekday: $14.00 Cart Rental: $13.00

Weekend: $20.00 Cart Rental: $13.00

Super-Twlight Special (6:00pm)

Weekday: $8.00 Cart Rental: $8.00

Weekend: $15.00 Cart Rental: $10.00

Seniors (age 55 and up)

Weekday: $18.00 Cart Rental: $13.00

Weekend: $28.00 Cart Rental: $13.00

Juniors(age 18 and below)

Weekday: $15.00 Cart Rental: $13.00

Weekend: $26.00 Cart Rental: $13.00

No Comments | May 7, 2008 | Filed Under Bethel Island, CA, Clubhouse menu, Men's Club, golf courses | Leave a Comment 

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