Posted on March 13, 2020March 11, 2020 by Vic Flores

Golf Course Review Haggin Oaks Golf Course MACKENZIE Sacramento California

Haggin Oaks Golf Course (Mackenzie)

Golf Course Review Haggin Oaks Golf Course MACKENZIE Sacramento California

Reviewed by: hsiebert, Hughson, CA

It’s been quite a while since I played here, I had forgotten what a pleasure this timeless design is to play.

The only real negative is on the outside staff. The cart guy was not very friendly picking up the cart nor returning the cart. The starter was friendly and let us start as 2. Before we hit our second shot a marshal came rushing out to tell us to wait for a twosome that’s going to be playing with us. Turns out they were good players and kept up the pace.

The course is in good condition from tee boxes to greens. This course gets a huge amount of play and the super is to be commended. I can find anything to write that is negative. So if in the capital city I would highly recommend this jewel.

Posted on September 14, 2019September 11, 2019 by Vic Flores

Golf Course Review Bartley Cavanaugh Golf Course Sacramento California

Bartley Cavanaugh Golf Course

Golf Course Review Bartley Cavanaugh Golf Course Sacramento California

Reviewed by: clebeau, Sacramento, CA

Just completed a round at Bartley Cavanaugh Golf Course, a municipal course about 15 minutes south of Sacramento.

The course is well maintained, except for some bare spots in some fairways. The only negative is there is no Driving Range, only a net for hitting balls into. Not enough for me to get a good warm-up. The course is forgiving, but some some holes presents a challenge, especially the 17th hole, a Par 3 Island green.

The clubhouse and pro shop is combined.

The carts are a little old , but will get around the course with no problems.

Only saw a Marshall once, and no snack cart available, on this Monday.

This course is part of the Sacramento City owned courses, which includ Haggins Oak, Bing Maloney, and Willain Land Park.

Posted on August 23, 2019August 22, 2019 by Vic Flores

Golf Course Review Teal Bend Golf Club Sacramento California

Teal Bend Golf Club

Golf Course Review Teal Bend Golf Club Sacramento California

ALERT: Aeration
Will be aerating the greens 8/27 & 8/28.
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Reviewed by: larryq2001, Brea
On the way back to the SAC airport, we usually stop to play Teal as we enjoy the layout here. Played 8/18, had a 10:50 time with two other friends. Couldn’t find any online deals so $68 was our fee which is a bit steep for this course but we definitely wanted to play.

Very nice guys in the club house and they got us out a few minutes early following a ladies 4 some.

The Review

I think this course is in really good condition right now. Bermuda fairways were good. Some brown/dead spots but not many. For the most part green with lots of roll out. Bunkers were in good shape with soft sand and could have easily plugged. The tee boxes were a bit shaggy but no big deal. The rough was also shaggy in a lot of areas. Greens were in good shape and rolling nice and smooth however there were many un-repaired ball marks. I repaired at least 2-3 fresh divots in addition to my own on just about every green. Clearly still an ongoing problem as they have a basket of divot tools on the #10 green encouraging golfers to take and use them.

Pace of play was a bit slower than usual, about 4:30. The ladies in front us kept up but the group ahead of them did not.

Final Thoughts

I thoroughly enjoy playing here. Nice layout completely enclosed and bordered by large trees through the greens. Pretty scenic really. Right next to the SAC airport, we usually hear the jets but not on this day. Peaceful on this day. They’re scheduled to aerate the greens at the end of this month but definitely recommend and worth a stop.

Posted on August 14, 2019July 31, 2019 by Vic Flores

Golf Course Review Teal Bend Golf Club Sacramento California

Teal Bend Golf Club

Golf Course Review Teal Bend Golf Club Sacramento California

Reviewed by: Deepsea14, Granite Bay

Third write-up in a row. This one dated 7/28/19. Early out and light winds warm overnight (68) made it mosquito city the first couple holes. First fairway cut tight and most were on the course but some landing areas on others a bit shaggy (grass had seed heads here and there). Greens have numerous ball marks the repaired ones brown but too many everywhere as well as a share of un-repaired ones many areas some holes. The bunkers seemed to be improved from past visits, but I didn’t get to try them. My game was poor enough without that extra challenge.

Overall conditions are OK. But the greens are a visual that I didn’t like more so than effecting putting. Some what slow pace of play following three other two’s. According to the clock it was a good pace just seemed a bit slow waiting for group in front. Didn’t quite have opportunity to play through but didn’t ask either. 3.5 POP

Customer service great and this day the planes were heard from nearby SAC airport as the runway close by was in full operation through round. Plenty of rabbits in the thicket. Teal is a course that looks like you should be able to score on but for some reason I find a way to play in excess of my potential. Therefore I return and keep trying.

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Posted on December 23, 2018December 20, 2018 by Vic Flores

Golf Course Review Wildhawk Golf Club Sacramento California

Wildhawk Golf Club

Golf Course Review Wildhawk Golf Club Sacramento California

Reviewed by: jonnyincali, Galt, CA

Played on a Friday afternoon in early December. Check in was easy, well stocked pro shop. Course has large driving range with mats, didn’t use it on this day. Starter at first tee pacing group appropriately.

Course itself was in pretty good shape for early December. Greens are some of the best in the Sacramento area. Rolled true, not fast, not slow. Tee boxes definitely need some work, with plenty of bare spots. Fairways decent for December. Inconsistent amount of sand in the bunkers, but you can tell that the course staff is working on this, as it has improved from the past. My largest complaint was that their was too much watering given that we’ve had a rainy month. Fairways were soaked in spots even though it hadn’t rained in over a week.

Overall this is a fun course to work on your game at. Not too difficult; you can hit all of your clubs, including driver. Decent option in the Sacramento area.

Posted on December 4, 2018December 4, 2018 by Vic Flores

Golf Course Review Teal Bend Golf Club Sacramento California

Teal Bend Golf Club

Golf Course Review Teal Bend Golf Club Sacramento California

Reviewed by: michaelko, Elk Grove, CA

Played Thanksgiving day, 8am shotgun. After about 15 straight hours of rain that let up about 6am, we played in a crisp, cool sunny morning, with a slight breeze. I’ve always said the course drains really really well, and the course was 80% dry.

Some areas of rough were sloppy, but far and few between. Some standing water in about 30% of the bunkers. Greens were perfect, a little on the slow end, but faster than you would think… slow 10 maybe on the stimp. They are doing bunker construction, so about 10-15 bunkers are Ground Under Repair (GUR.)

Overall a great day, on a course in great shape.

Posted on October 14, 2018October 3, 2018 by Vic Flores

Golf Course Review Bartley Cavanaugh Golf Course Sacramento California

Bartley Cavanaugh Golf Course

Golf Course Review Bartley Cavanaugh Golf Course Sacramento, CA

Reviewed by: sixpez, Rancho Mirage, CA

This was the last/bonus round today. Got there around 4:00 and it wasn’t too busy out. Just some scattered groups (mostly twosomes/singles) on the course. Ultimately finished in about a 2:20 pace. $23 twilight rate with a cart.

Course conditions were okay, with things playing better than it looked with the grass pretty dappled green/brown. Tee boxes fine. Fairways adequate. On the thin side, but generous roll-out and I usually had a pretty decent lie. Rough decent. Bunkers good. Greens good. A little bumpy late in the day, but fully healed from aeration and in nice shape overall.

This is a really, really fun muni course! It was designed by Perry Dye and has a lot of the Dye family hallmarks (mounds, moguls, water hazards, railroad ties, collection areas, etc.). There’s even a mini Sawgrass island green 17th, but it’s only about 100 yards and much less intimidating. The fun part is the layout is short. Par-71. Played the blue tees at around only 5,700 yards. It’s a Dye-type design, but it’s one where you can really score well. Target golf, but you may not need driver off of many tees and you’re hitting shorter clubs into the well-protected greens. I really enjoyed this course and would recommend it as a Sacramento value gem.