The course is in fantastic shape. The greens right now are in excellent shape and rolling true.\\n\\nMake sure you join NCGA. It's a no brainer.
So - first the good. The people were very friendly - from the pro shop to the restaurant. And the food was pretty good. Nice views from the clubhouse balcony.\\n\\nThe golf? It was not great. I play courses all over Northern California from private country clubs to municipal-style courses - and play at least once a week. I’ve played Poppy Hills quite a bit and expected similar quality golf at Poppy Ridge.\\n\\nSo - for the bad. Tee boxes were generally in poor condition. Some bad spots in the fairways (and it’s only late-May). Greens were the slowest I’ve ever played - period. I really couldn’t believe they were this slow. Last - the pace of play was really slow. We had a group in front of us who spent the day collecting golf balls on almost every hole - and we didn’t see a single marshal on the course to move play along. There’s also quite a bit of cross-fairway play that happens - so listen for people yea by “fore!”.\\n\\nThis course is probably a bargain for folks in the east Bay Area who want decent golf at a good (NCGA) price - but, in my opinion, it’s not worth the drive to play if you’re more than an hour away.
I had an excellent lunch here on the terrace with two old friends. The food was great and the service prompt and attentive. I will definitely return.
Merlot, Chardonnay and Zinfandel, three 9 hole courses look like similar but they are unique. All 27 holes are challenging for the beginners but enjoyable for the Bogey players. It could be big help if you bring the yardage book. And the practice range is good place to warm your body up before starting the 1st tee.
Three amazing course set to challenge you as the Home Course for NCGA in the North should. Great staff and service as well
Great course, creative layout, water, bunkers large greens, difficult shots on some holes. Greens were very slow but they just punched them. I imagine once mowed they will be fast.
Great views, well maintained greens, pricing what was published was not honored when I paid, did not have the time to contest so ending up paying $95 for it which was high IMO
I used to frequent the course and it had been a few years since I've played and the course was in fantastic shape, the best that I can recall. But the only reason it didn't get 5 stars and I almost gave it 3 is because there were multiple 5-somes on the courses and it took us 6 hours to play.
Overall, great facilities and courses. The practice areas are truly some of the best in the area for public use. Hitting off nice grass at the range, great practice greens, and short game areas. They have 3 different 9 hole courses that you combine 2 of to make your 18. All the 9s are great though. You get a lot of beautiful play next to vineyards. Fair price as well.
I really love the beauty of this course. The hole designs are surrounded by grape Vines. The quality of the course is very good, but can have a few places in the fairways that have brown. Sand traps were okay, but hard. There are 3 nine hole courses of which 2 will be assigned to your group. It is a regular length course, not short nine hole.