La Contenta Golf Club in Valley Springs, California, USA | GolfPass
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3.3
Value
4.1
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.0
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 71
Length 6425 yards
Slope 129
Rating 69.9

Nestled in the heart of California Gold Country, La Contenta Golf Course wanders through the foothills of the Sierras. Being surrounded by beautiful mountains, the course feels peacefully secluded and enjoys stunning views, yet it is conveniently just a short drive from Sacramento and the San Joaquin Valley. The layout sprawls across a diverse terrain that ranges from lush valleys to grassy meadows. With the up-and-down of the golf course, accuracy is a necessity, especially with large water features coming into play on a few holes. There are also strategically placed bunkers to contend with. One particularly memorable hole is the par-3 13th. This scenic hole tumbles down from a dramatic elevated tee. La Contenta Golf Course has been one of northern California's most popular public courses for more than three decades.

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Course Details

Year Built 1973
Fairways Rye grass
Greens Rye grass
Golf Season year round
Architect Richard Bigler

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
GPS Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Snacks, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities
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3.9
460 Reviews (460)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 23
Patio Dining 13
Watching the Game 10
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 48
Water Hazards 35
Bunkers 25
This course/club is great for:
Locals 27
Advanced Golfers 26
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 21
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 43

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Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Delightful track

I always enjoy playing this course. It’s not like most of the golf courses locally. It is definitely a fun course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 23
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
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Previously Played

Conditions of the course

The house used to be our favorite course couple of years ago. But unfortunately they didn't keep it up. Their greens are in terrible shape with mus and dirt with no grass on the greens. Good luck management and hope you can bring it back up.

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Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Reviews 8
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Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 46
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Played On
Reviews 53
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Merced player

A few of the greens are badly fungus and dead but the course is overall in good condition except for some spots where the sprinklers are broken or under repair .

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 28
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Really Nice Staff

The staff was very friendly and helpful while the other golfers were kind of jerks. Busy day, lots of people out and the group behind us made us feel rushed. Course was in overall good condition but if you have never played here it is challenging because you dont know where you can miss and such.

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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played

Greens

A lot of the greens have grass fungus and has dead patches. The Tee box’s haven’t been moved for awhile and lots of divots in the tee box’s. Also wasn’t happy you pay on the app and then they charge you again $15 for each person on your cart. Makes it no savings to pay on the app. It was a slow pace and people trying to push you. But come on there were two foursomes in front of us that we were waiting on. No marshals to be seen to help people along. Yes could have been cause of Father’s Day but 18 shouldn’t take 5.5 almost 6 hours.

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Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
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Poorest condition of any course around

Greens had many burned out and chewed up spots. Sand traps were muddy and unraked. Asphalt cart paths are woefully maintained and crumbling. This is spring time where everything should be growing well yet this course was in terrible condition. I liked the layout and for a short course, found it challenging.

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Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Hidden Gem.

We had never heard of Valley Springs but decided to take an hour drive out to La Contenta. Great decision, the course conditions nearly perfect. A couple of greens needed some patch repair but they kept the pins away from those spots. Good food (ordered food by phone at the turn). We'll be back!

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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 21
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great day

Course is always good ! Just some of the greens need work, few severe greens with huge spots of unplayable areas (no grass) or ground under repair .

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens are in terrible shape and the driving range is closed.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
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