Cherry Island Golf Course, Elverta, CA

Cherry Island Golf Course is located in: Elverta, CA

Phone: 916-991-7293

Cherry Island Golf Course, Elverta, CA

Website: http://www.empiregolf.com/empire/cherryisland

Course History:

Robert Muir Graves, one of the most celebrated course archtitects today designed this course in 1990. It has become an area favorite with most golfers and offers just the right level of challenging play for golfers of all skill levels. The course is lush and scenic and is a great place to relax and get away from it all. It is tucked away, so we included directions on how to get to the course below.

What You Need to Know:

This is truly a full service golf course with a great grill, pro shop and lessons. The practice facility is terrific and offers numerous opportunities to improve on your game. This is a public course but we still recommend wearing appropriate golf attire.

You can register your tee time by calling the number above, but you may want to check out their website as they post frequent specials to save on their already reasonable green fees.

Playing Hints:

Water hazards are plentiful here and there are a few that are quite tricky. The first hole is clear of these but the sharp dog leg will definitely test your skills. The third, fourth, sixth and seventh holes all feature large lakes, so you'll want to try to be as accurate as possible on your tee shots.

The thirteenth hole is bisected by a creek, so you'll need to watch your tee shot here. Some players may prefer to hit it short and then iron over the creek to be on the safe side. The eighteenth hole is no gimme and meanders along with plenty of rough patches to keep you guessing. This one will take some time to master, but you should be able to birdie it with practice.This is a long course so we really recommend making use of a cart unless you are in tip top shape.

Fees:

Standard Rates
Weekday back 9 $14.00
Mon Thurs 18 hole $25.00
Weekday Tourney $28.00
Friday 18 hole $28.00
Weekend back 9 $18.00
Weekend 18 hole $33.00
Weekend tourney $36.00
Mon Thurs 9 hole $13.00
Friday 9 hole $16.00
Weekend 9 hole $16.00
Senior Rates
Mon Thurs 18 hole $20.00
Friday 18 hole $20.00
Senior Tourney $20.00
Junior Rates
Mon Thurs $10.00
Friday $15.00
Weekend $15.00
Mon Thurs 9 hole $8.00
Friday 9 hole $10.00
Weekend 9 hole $10.00
Twilight Rates
Mon Thurs $16.00
Friday $19.00
Weekend $19.00
Super Twilight
Mon Thurs $12.00
Friday $14.00
Weekend $14.00
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Shotgun
Mon Thurs $38.00
Friday $38.00

How to Get There:


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Cherry Island Golf Course is conveniently located 20 minutes from downtown Sacramento, California with easy access off I- 80 and Highway 99

From Highway 99 - take the Elverta Road exit east for approximately seven miles to 2360 Elverta Road.

From Interstate 80 - take Watt Avenue North turn left on Elverta Road and proceed one mile to 2360 Elverta Road.

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Roddy Ranch Golf Course, Antioch, CA

Roddy Ranch Golf Course, Antioch, CARoddy Ranch Golf Course is Located in: Antioch, CA

Phone: 925.978.4653

Website: http://www.roddyranch.com

Course History:

This course is part of the historic 2000 acre Roddy Ranch in Antioch, CA. This is a relatively new course that opened to tremendous accolades. It's already been named one of the best value courses in the bay area and with good reason. If you're looking for a challenging game of golf that won't break the bank, look no further. This course is a little off the beaten path, so we included some directions for you below.

What You Need to Know:

Don't let the prices fool you, this is a very nice course. Everything is top notch and its on the same level as many private clubs when it comes to amenities. You can register your tee time online or by phone. Their website also has a feature to let you pick your time and a special discount, so we recommend visiting before you book.

Lessons are offered every day of the week from the PGA pros on staff. These are also priced very reasonably and there is a special tee that is devoted entirely to practice. Numerous tournaments are held at the course every year and this is a great way to get a feel for the course before you actually head out.

Although the course does not specify a special dress code, we recommend traditional golf attire and soft spikes.

Playing Hints:

The holes are pretty straightforward at first glance, but look a little closer and you'll see the combination of heavily sloped greens, nasty rough, and sandtraps make for some challenging play. By far, the two hardest holes are the sixteenth hole with its blind green (approach from the right to avoid the bunkers) and the thirteenth hole that also features a blind green surrounded by bunkers. You'll be playing into the wind on this hole for an even bigger challenge.

The last two holes will give you a chance to salvage your score, especially the par 5 on 18. Just watch out for the remaining bunkers and you should do just fine.

Course Fees:

Standard Weekday $45.00

Weekday Twilight $35.00

Weekday Super Twilight $25.00

Standard Weekend $70.00

Weekend Mid-day $55.00

Weekend Twilight $45.00

Weekend Super Twilight $30.00

*Junior Rates Weekday (15 and under) $15.00

*Junior Rates Weekend (15 and under) $45.00

*Senior Rates Weekday (50 and older) $35.00

*Senior Rates Weekend (50 and older) $50.00

How to Get There:


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From the west:

Take Highway 4 towards the city of Antioch, exit at Lone Tree Way, turn right. Proceed to Deer Valley Road, turn right. Travel approximately 3 miles and you will see the golf course appearing above and to your right as you pass Empire Mine Road. The next right is Tour Way, well marked as the entrance to The Golf Club at Roddy Ranch.

From the east:

Take Balfour road west from Brentwood to it's intersection with Deer Valley Road. (Roddy Ranch is straight ahead of you.) Turn right onto Deer Valley, and immediately left into Tour Way to enter the Golf Club.

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