Old River Golf Course

I wanted to walk 9 holes since I had the day off work, and this place was close so I decided to give it a try. I didn’t have high expectations going in but I’m always interested in playing new courses.
When I got to the first tee I had to wait 10 minutes for the two some in front of me to find there balls and navigate there way to the green. If there was no one in front of me I would have no idea where the fairway was… I would say where there was grass it was 2−6″ long. A normal cut on a fairway is .400-.550 at most golf courses. So this was like hitting into an unmaintained field.
The greens had the consistency of walking on a sponge and they had bare spots and lots of stressed spots. The speeds of the greens were probably rolling at 7 – 8′ maybe. The cups also looked like they had not been changed in days. The flags were falling apart and looked 2 – 3 years old.
There was no golf etiquette among the maintenance staff working there as I had the same guy drive in front of me 3 times with out looking or slowing down. I would be embarrassed if employees where I worked acted like this, and would not expect customers to return.
There are also a lot of wet spots in the «Fairways».
I don’t think they charge enough to present a product worth playing and I also don’t think whoever is running the place knows what they are doing. There are several things that would cost almost no money to fix.
It’s a shame because I think this could be a fun little course to play, but I would not recommend anyone play here.

Where to start? Wife and I stood on the first tee box trying to figure out which way to play. Split the fairway and wound up losing my ball. IN THE FAIRWAY! The place is so overgrown, this happened more than once over the day. Another bad part was all of the snake holes and gopher holes, makes you wonder how no one has been bitten or broken an ankle stepping in one.
The back nine was just plain scary… The bugs, weeds that were completely out of control, the dry, cracked dirt in the fairway, rock hard greens. Completely pathetic. Shame on you for charging people to play here. I think they are going to do absolutely nothing to the course, wait till it’s completely unplayable, and close… Fantastic business plan. The saddest part is, with the layout they have, put a lot of money and work into it, it could be absolutely stellar, but the writing is apparently on the wall for them.

This place is the biggest piece of crap you’ll ever experience as a «golf course». Maintenance is non existent, the grounds are completely grown over and the staff are a bunch of idiots. We came out during Presidents’ Day for a round, and the guy handling the payments in the club house could barely process our credit cards. There aren’t any tee times (which should have been the first red flag), so because they experienced an influx of golfers during the holiday weekend, it was a complete cluster fuck out on the course.
The typical rule applies… you get what you pay for. No one gives a shit out here, so if you’re in the same mindset with your golf game, this is the perfect place to come fuck around. Otherwise, save your money and go golf somewhere else. This place will be out of business within a few years…

Showed up Saturday and the only part of the course in shape were the greens. Nothing mowed. Seriously in bad shape. Not just the grass. Cut limbs lying around. Unkept what looked like a mini stage with poles with no reason for being there. 10 dollars is the most anyone should spend on this Bethel Island wanna be. Clean up your act people. I liked this course when it was kept up. Looked like a wedding reception in the upstairs bar area. Don’t spend on course maintenance and pocket wedding bucks. Someone’s getting a fat wallet at our expense.

The course is a shit hole but it’s our shit hole… What can you expect for 30 bucks? Anyway the club house is nice and the bartender «Boots» is awesome. The dummy that posted before must be from out of town or a hater. Because I can’t see how he could write something bad about her. She runs the bar, the course, driving range and the pro shop by her self. She does an amazing job and is nice enough to play dive with us.

Hey Cleo Y, I’m surprised by your post. I’ve been golfing at Old River since 2000, and have known Andrea since she first started. Andrea consistently shows nothing but a polite and fun nature to all that come in. If she was «rude» to you; then I would venture to guess you must have done or said something that was very unpleasant or derogatory. If you feel my comments to be wrong, I would hope you would be MAN enough to come in and discuss with Andrea face to face to solve whatever ill felling’s you have as I know if she was wrong, she would be WOMAN enough to apologize. Seems a much better tactic that writing faceless comments on-​line.

I wish I didn’t have to give one star…
I’ve been playing here for 14 years. Have all my friends come out to play here. Played many tournaments and quite honestly enjoyed playing here. Sure the course is less than desirable, but it was close to home and inexpensive.
Today however, was the last day I will ever step foot on this course. I figured I’d get loose after work today to prepare for my tournament at Black Hawk Country Club this coming Monday… the woman «running» the course (Andrea I believe) is extremely rude and unprofessional.
I’d love to speak with owner regarding his niece that is supposed to be running his business for him.
This course has been going downhill for years and seems to be near it’s end.
She has lost the business more than one customer for life, I will not step foot on this course again. Nor will I be recommending it as a place for anyone to go.
Jack Tone Golf in Ripon is much nicer and close enough to Tracy.

Tournament time! Cloudy with a chance of meatballs. NCGA qualifying rounds today and tomorrow let’s see what happens here top four scores getting all expense paid trip down to Monterey

Came out early on a Saturday morning, used a coupon they had on the internet. Was really surprised that the course was in the shape it was in. Liked the greens, fairways could always use a little care, but all in all the course was in pretty good shape. Was really surprised when we went to get a coke, $ 1.00 says the guy behind the counter„ WHAT??? So cheap, kudos to them. We will for sure be back again.

My hubby, sister and Dad came here on a Sunday to play. My Dad hit his ball into an adjacent field to the golf course which he didn’t know was private property. The owner came out with a rifle, pointed it at my Dad and threatened him to get off his property. Obviously, my Dad got out of there as soon as possible to avoid a crazy, trigger happy SOB’s ridiculous antics. He reported it to the club house/​owners and they proceeded to defend the SOB’s actions. Needless, to say our family will not return or recommend this place to anyone in fear of their safety which the golf course owners quite frankly don’t care about. Fence it off perhaps? Put signs up? Maybe put a little effort to protect your patrons??? I guess not — just defend an SOB for threatening and pointing gun while someone was looking for their golf ball… I am shocked!

Here’s the deal, if you are a true golfer you get what you pay for. Here for $ 25 on the weekend and $ 15 on the weekday you get a round of golf with a cart. What were you expecting, Pebble Beach? This place is a terrific bargain and perfect for a beginner or bogey golfer.
The front 9 is flat and yes the fairways can use some real grass instead of the hard surface but the greens are kept in great shape and you can putt from the fringe. Go for it on the drivable ninth hole! When you get to the back nine the character of the course changes. Fairways zig-​zag, water hazards and tough greens. Play a smart game and you can score well, get sloppy and pay the price.
Overall, great price, nice staff and an enjoyable round. Though its a drive for me I always come back.

Okay, this place is the blue collar version of a golf resort but for the money it is 4 stars. $ 20 on a Sunday afternoon with a cart is a steal for this place. We have been coming here since we started golfing and love the owner and his wife. The owner is wealthy (he won’t say that) and he has donated gifts to the charities we raise prizes for many times. They make a great hot dog and with a beer it is only $ 5 for both! The front nine is basically flat with a channel running across the field which is the biggest hazard on this side of the course. The back 9 is more challenging with slight hills and ponds on the par 3’s.
Don’t come here expecting a resort golf experience but enjoy the fantastic bargin it is for the money paid. Print out the coupon for the month’s special (which never changes) to get the best rates. The coupon is on their website only.

well… if youre in the mood for some golf dont have time to drive to a great course or dont want to spend a lot of $$$ but still play a full size course, then Old River is perfect for you.
Most of the fairways and rough areas need work… ALOT of work… typically when you hit a drive in the fairway you expect to have your ball and some grass… not always the case here. The greens are in pretty good shape.
The front nine is flat and fairways close together, at times you can have balls being hit into you from both sides. Not much in the frills department here. flat and for the most part straight.
The back nine is completely different than the front, really hilly and more challenging than the front, but like the front 9 the fairways also need some work, on the back 9 you will find that the greens are in great condition and they are 2, sometimes 3 tiered and super fast … 3 putts seem to happen frequently and 4 putts are possible… everything is going to break.
The staff is really nice and I dont mind playing here, but Old River is not my first choice, however I much rather play here than some small par 3.
The Green fees are super cheap and the grill/​bar prices are reasonable.

Have golfed here 4 times…
The staff is fantastic (not stuffy as some can be)
The greens fee’s are very reasonable (go to WWW to get coupons).
The play speed is consistent and well managed.
The grill doesn’t gouge for the food.
Overall a good place for a round of golf
Lost a star for not having all items on the menu available

Wow. Just wow. Worst course I have ever played.
Our first hint might have been that the guy who answered the phone wasn’t able to give us the address.
When we managed to find the course, we could see this wasn’t exactly Pebble Beach – the fairways looked like they were half mud. But since we were there, we decided to press on.
The price was a little on the steep side given the course conditions: $ 25 for 9 holes with (jalopy) cart. The dude in the pro shop was pretty pushy – I made the mistake of glancing at a hat and he practically begged me to buy one, ditto with some used balls. Maybe they’re hurting for cash (which would explain a lot…)
We teed off and did fairly well despite the 20+ mph winds. Unfortunately at the 2^nd tee there were two men with two young boys, who were obviously just learning. We waited for several minutes before deciding to just go around them, only to have them jump back ahead of us on number 9. (What the?) So we ended up playing only 7 holes, which was probably a blessing.
The greens weren’t bad. The tee boxes were acceptable other than it seemed none of the broken tees had been picked up since the Clinton administration. The fairways were useless – we ended up playing winter rules (pick, clean and place) to give ourselves a chance.
Overall the course has seen better days, but it seems to suit the clientele. (We half-​expected to hear banjo music.)
Honestly, I wouldn’t play it again for free.

So the front 9 is a bit confusing for someone who’s never played here before. I actually drove from the first tee and played up to the 2^nd green… and didn’t know till I went to the 2^nd teebox and was like…“wait…I just made it in the hole”
…whatever! I was by myself, nobody behind me and more importantly… nobody in front of me!
That segues into: this place was DEAD! Granted, it was a Tuesday about 2:00…but yeah, nobody was out on the course.
Just the way I like it…
And for $ 20, I got 18 holes and a cart! For real?!
Well, then I get out on the course… they obviously don’t use a lot of money on upkeep…
But considering I’m a hack, I really can’t complain. Nice courses intimidate me! LOL
Which is why I probably shot my lowest score ever here… a 91! Yeah, I suck but I was pretty stoked. Called all my golfing buddy’s and bragged…

I would not play this course if my life depended upon it. Because last time I played here, I nearly got assaulted… twice. On the 2^nd hole, I hit a nice drive down the middle of MY fairway. perfect. Just then a golf cart, at full speed, blasts from the adjacent fairway into mine and the ball flies right over their heads. The pair of «gentlemen» start to yell and threaten me and my 5y/​o son as we head off the tee because «we» almost hit them.
A few holes later we ran into a 5 some and asked to play through. The one hole we spend with them was a drunken beer fest of insanity. One guy chips in, but the ball sticks between the flag and side of the hole. Normally, you adjust the flag, ball falls in, birdie. His «friend» with whom he is playing a $ 2 match yanks the flag out, sends the ball flying several feet away and laughs. Of course a drunken heated debate ensues and the two nearly come to blows. I am then asked to mediate as to whom is correct. I give my answer, that the right thing to do is to gently remove the flagstick and if the ball falls below the level of the hole, the person has made a 2 on this par 3. The «loser» then gets in my face about this. Did I mention I have a 5y/​o son with me.
I went out another day, by myself, and had a similar experience. Plain and simple, the coures is rarely in acceptable shape. For the money, I can play Manteca Muni without crazy drunks looking for a fight. Without standards such as a simple dress code, marshalls, conduct expectations and pace of play, the course invites trouble and trouble knows they can play at this course. I am looking for a good golf score and a fun game with family and friends.

This is not your 5 star golf course, but for the price it is a good deal. You can print out some coupons and get a cart for two for a cheap price. The front nine are all par 4-​par5, but the course is horrible. The greens are in good shape but the fairway is actually worse that what some consider the rough. Difficult to track balls, and more difficult to see the water hazards.
The back nine is actually very nice, loaded with water and traps, but the fairways are true and the greens are beautiful. It is as if the front nine is to get loose so you can be sharp on the back nine.
I dont mind using this place since the price is right, and very laid back. But once my game gets going I prefer to go to better courses.

The greens are okay and that is where it ends. This is truly cow pasture golf. The fairways are fraught with weeds, dry spots, and water hazards you can’t see. Then you go to the back 9 which is just unbelievable — you have to see it to believe the fairways, blind shots, water hazards on almost every hole, and little hills (mounds) throughout.
All in all we did have fun as it was an adventure to say the least.
The price is right if you go to their website you can play on a Monday for only $ 10. There is a driving range and it is only $ 3 for a medium bucket of balls. We paid $ 30 for two and that includes a cart if you download the coupon from the Internet.

This 18-​hole course is close to where I live, so when I want to get out and hit some balls, work on my drive, my swings, my putting and just get out and be in the open outdoors, it’s basically «convenient.» I would much rather golf somewhere with more grass and where it’s better maintained, but sometimes you just can’t be too choosy!
They are not stringent on their attire policy (some places don’t allow jeans and require collared shirts, especially on men), so this is a plus. You have an option to walk the course or drive a cart (cart fee is extra, of course). This is kind of a hassle when you want to ride and have someone walking the course in front of you. It takes that much longer to tee off and get your ball out there… then you typically, in turn, have someone waiting on you.
The first nine holes are similarly flat and long fairways. Hop over to the last nine, and the landscape is hilly with several trees, slopes and water areas to complicate your game. I wish the course was much more mixed up, because sometimes I want flat land and other times, something more challenging, especially if I’m only in the mood or have time for nine holes and no more.
The real major downfall, I find, with this course is the first nine holes is not grassy as a golf course should be. Many times my ball has landed in the fairway and I’m stuck on dry dirt. You can see in places where they’ve planted sod, or should I say, «patches.» There’s not a lot of fluff to this course. The second nine is more grassy, but I think the large shade trees and hilly areas provide better irrigation. The first nine is wide open, with little shade, and suffers all the harshness of the seasons.
I typically drive to a golf course where I’m going to get the most game for the money I pay. Plus, if I’m going to spend 2 to 4 hours on a course, I want to be surrounded by some nice scenery.
Old River… good if you’ve got nowhere else to go!