Micke Grove Golf Links

My golf club used to play here a lot each year because it is dirt cheap. We’ve been playing here since 1999 so that should say something. I think we would pay for $ 25 rounds back then. I’m not sure how much it is now days. Also, this place is way out in the middle of nowhere near Sacramento so it is not convenient for people who live in the Bay area. As for the course itself, it is easy, almost as easy as a muni course. It is a course you want to play if you have been playing crappy and want to get your confidence back up. I would only play here if you get a green fee of $ 25 or less.

Worst customer service ever. And when asked to talk to manager he wasn’t there! Not coming back to this place again.

Played today 2÷23÷16, EXTREMELY slow round took over 5 hours. No marshals anywhere. Had a few ppl jumping around holes cutting us off all day. As we get to the 18^th green there is a group of 5 kids just off the green. we couldn’t figure out where they came from as we were waiting for them to leave and they never did we finally just hit up. as we got there the kids are just Stealing range balls from the side of the range net and chipping them at each other maybe 30 feet from each other and there yelling back and fourth having a conversation. one of my partners is trying to chip and I said «HEY, Quite people are trying to golf here.» as I hit next one of the kids yells again!!! and then as were putting there yelling non stop. I was 2 over trying to save par and this kid ruined my whole day. now what Really Pissed me off is I go to the pro shop to report it and there is no one at the desk I wait 3 – 4 mins finally a guy shows up. I explain what there doing and he says they shouldn’t be there apologizes and goes to talk to them. but they don’t move. I ask him if he is going to take care of it and said he did he asked them to leave that area. However they never move I talk to him for about 5 mins and they are still there I Make it aware that the problem is still on going and he couldn’t care less. I asked if there is a manager I may speak to and He tells me he is «THE MANAGER» He admits its wrong and against there company policy but chooses not to care. as I attempt to leave he keeps yelling «This doesn’t reflect the course» at this point he had me all pissed off, I was in the parking lot right next to a customer and I yelled back that if he is the manager his actions do reflect the course. And his I don’t give a shit how many golfers are effected by them, attitude definitely speaks volumes on this course. They just don’t care about the customers. We hung out for a bit before leaving and 22 mins later the kids were still obstructing play chipping right next to the 18^th green in a unsafe area where they could easily get hit by a stray ball. This «manager» who’s name I can not remember Got me so heated by the time it was all over I was shaking in anger. I have worked in the golf industry for near 10 years and Will Recommend everyone I know stay clear of this place until they management is fixed. they do not care about there customers Safety nor there playing experience.

No star rating wasn’t an option so I left one. Course is decent but always backed up. I would only go If you get it for a decent deal. The primary reason for the rating is the inconsistency in the customer service or the lack of customer service I guess you can say. If you’re looking for good customer service DO NOT go on the weekend. I believe his name is Juan, is the hardest course representative to work with in town. It’s always a problem dealing with him. He advised if we wanted to sign up for the PDP membership today (⁸⁄₁₆) the 4 of us would have to pay the $ 150 for 16 days because «like your rent you can only pay the first of the month» I’ve signed up 2 or 3 other times when Juan wasn’t there and was able to sign up mid month with no issues. That was not the case today so of course we took our business to The Reserve at Spanos, they are able to sign their members up mid-​month

This review covers 3 of 7 experiences at this course. A year ago, as we were preparing to tee off #10, we watched a «deuce» drive from the neighboring fairway (18^th), drop a ball and hit in to our green. My partner was really ticked and approached these guys on the next tee. They said the pro shop told them if they found an opening somewhere to go ahead and take it. It became a shouting match! But, we ended up finishing with them since it was backed up anyway. I didn’t believe them at the time but I totally believe them now.
@ late Feb or early March we booked «Deuce» on line and showed up to discover the greens were punched and temporary greens were in place. This was not indicated on the web sight. Having no fun, we played 6 holes and brought it in. They couldn’t help us with any kind of compensation since it was booked through Golf Now. Golf Now refunded me but it was a 30 mile drive and a bad experience.
On May 29^th, I booked a round by myself. Before booking the round I called the Pro shop @ 12:40 to ask if I could be @ 15 minutes late without it being a problem (1:15), since I was driving from Sacramento. Jeff said «sure, that’s ok.» I arrived 18 minutes late and was told it would be tough to get me out since a tournament started @ 1:00. They said «We were really hoping you would be on time» Then, they told me to stick around for 25 minutes and they will pair me up with another guy and fit me in. I couldn’t believe they wanted a «Deuce» to get mixed up in the middle of a tournament! I have had enough of this place. The course management is non-​existent and the risk/​reward isn’t worth the chance of a decent round.

This rating is just based off of their practice facilities and clubhouse.
They have a pretty nice grass range and the practice putting green is a bit sandy but is pretty good. Restrooms aren’t very clean so –1 star for that, but I’d say they have a 4.5 star practice facility.
I haven’t played here because we were just passing through, but from what I can see the course looks pretty nice.
Cheers Lodi!

I love this course! I played it again yesterday for 1^st time in over a year. They’ve switched the 9 around but it’s still a great track and in fantastic shape. Also very cool to have a GRASS driving range and large putting green. Bravo Zulu to the staff. A real bargain for 19.00! I just wish it was closer to Folsom.

Agreed. Employees common sense and professionalism is a joke. For a generic course, they got to step up their behavior and attitude to get business. It’s close to Elk Grove so it’s gonna get business if they get their act together. Get their employees some customer service training. At least make watch some videos on customer service. Seem like everyone that works there wants to fight or get defensive agressive.
How hard is it to put a smile and work with the customers. Instead arguing and b*tching with the customers and wasting time.
Slowest golf course out there too. Pass on this place in no mans land.

My child just played here today in a junior golf tournament and for the most part, the golf course was in good condition. The greens were nice and in good condition. Considering California is in a drought, the fairways were firm but not unplayable. A few rough spots here and there but well kept golf course, IMO. The couse is not too challenging but not easy either. There are several holes which water comes into play and the couse demands accuracy off the tee. For the price, this place is a bargin. BTW, very walkable course and staff here were friendly and helpful. The women tending the snack shop and bar made a decent bloody mary.

NO! Do not go until the course management is fixed.
We are fortunate enough to play a lot of golf. The management at this course is one of the worst we’ve ever experienced. We arrived a half hour early for our tee time so we could check in and hit a bucket of balls get our cart and some drinks. We did not receive our cart until 20 minutes after our tee time. The staff did not seem very concerned that we had waited that long and were almost nonexistent at the front counter. It’s a shame too because the concession staff was very good. The skateboard riding gentleman that was cleaning the carts seem to be on the ball they just had too many carts out on the course to meet the next wave of tee times.
No course Marshall present out on the links means slow play times. Unfortunately we were only able to experience the front nine as that took us over three hours to complete the nine holes. We will not be back

Played a round on 8÷8÷14. We had a 3pm tee time, arrived at 2:40 and were told upon check in that we needed to get to the first tee immediately because the high school match would be starting on 1 at 3pm. No warm up, just go. If there was already a high school match scheduled for 3pm, why grant us a 3pm tee time without saying anything. When I asked if we could start on 10, I was abruptly told no. Ultimately these were minor inconveniences. The course was in good condition. The greens were in good shape but had several areas that were «bouncy.» Honestly, some of that is due to players not repairing their ball marks but a lot of it was due to the heavily sanded greens. All in all, the course is in good shape and is very challenging for any level player. We had a great time. I shot a 10 over 82 and missed 4 birdie putts along the way. I would recommend this course to anyone.

Took a foursome to Micke Grove on Friday, December 27, 2013 when the whole week had been very cold. The frost delay, which we expected, pushed our tee time from 9:00 to 9:30 a.m. where a shotgun start was used to get everyone off at once. No problem. We started on the 7^th hole, and finished 18 after three hours. No surprise there given the shotgun start.
Unfortunately, we got to the first hole and found 7 groups! One on the green, one in the fairway, and five on the tee!!! Instead of allowing the shotgun «pig» to be digested in the python, management was determined to book every tee time possible. They decided to integrate one shotgun foursome in between each regular tee time! We guessed the last 6 holes would take an additional three hours and went home instead.
Before leaving I voiced my displeasure to management with their decision and received an uninspired, «sorry you were disappointed sir, have a nice day.»
If you abuse your customers, don’t be surprised if they never return.

Course conditions were average for this time of the year, but the tee time management and pace of play was horrible. Our tee time was delayed 1.5 hours and then they decided to shotgun start everyone which was understandable. The main problem is that after the shotgun start they preceded to have other groups tee off on 1 & 10 causing insanely slow play. We started on 5 and by the time we got to #1 it was a 45 – 60 minute wait, most groups in front of us decided to quit due to the wait. After politely speaking to the employees they seemed like this was normally how they run their course and there wasn’t a problem. With many good courses in the area I will not be returning here.

Management is absolutely horrible! We had a 12:20 tee time and didn’t get off till after 2 and they did nothing to compensate our round. I understand complications can happen but the pro shop attendant (i think his name was scott) was rude and incompetent. This typically is one of my favorite courses in the area, but the people in charge need to learn a few basics of customer service

Fun layout, sometimes a little too punishing to wayward tee shots, especially on the brutal 5^th. The course was in good shape. Trains came by a few times and were extremely loud and distracting, and as you come up on the finishing holes you have to contend with flocks of geese and the smells and sounds of the zoo right next door. Not enough problems to dock more than one star. I’m a little disappointed to have driven from Sacramento because I thought I was booking a higher-​end course, but that was my own fault and not Micke Grove’s. Expect a nice course but don’t expect country club conditions and you will be very satisfied. Nice driving range.

Nice course with no bells and whistles. Not too much to buy in the small golf shop and the coffee shop can only handle a couple people’s order at a time (very slow). Also it was a little difficult finding a couple holes. The holes are not clearly marked. One of our carts almost ran out of juice and there was no Marshall in sight… But still a very well kept course.

I love the layout of this course. Lots of water and sand and the greens are tough, but rolled true.
People were friendly and the pace of play was fine, 5 hour round.
Loved it.

Now, I’m not a golfer. For golfers, this review should have virtually no credibility. You see I have recently spent about 30 bucks to purchase to complete used sets. This is something I’m just picking up.
I spent 6 bucks for a bucket of 70 balls for the driving range. Do you know how long seventy balls lasts? 6. Bucks! Hardly anything for the time 70 golf balls afforded me and my fiancé. I cant wait to go back. Hopefully next time I’ll hit the ball :)

i have golfed here a couple of times and well the first time my brother threw me off the golf cart… well it was both of our faults. other than that the course is very well maintained, the price is fair for this nice of a course.
this course will stay in my book

Last week I traveled to Lodi for Father’s Day weekend. BTW, my parents live in Lodi and belong to Woodbridge Country Club. Unfortunately, the club was having its annual men’s tournament so we couldn’t play there. So I decided to make a tee time at Micke Grove Golf Course. Before my parents joined Woodbridge we always used to play at Micke Grove and it’s also the one course I always seem to break 80 at. It’s a wide open course that allows you to hit driver off just about every tee and it’s totally flat.
Here is the map of Mickie Grove Golf Course:
The good news is I shot 79 and hit 10 green in regulation. The bad news is that it took us 5.5 hours to play 18 holes.
The day got off to a slow start when the starter told us there were no carts available. So instead of teeing off at 1:15 we teed off at 1:45. I’m not sure what the deal was, but while on the course I noticed at least 5 groups with 3 carts. They need to be more vigilant about that, or go and wrangle the carts in once they start getting low.
I birdied the first hole and we played without waiting for the first six holes. Then came the back-​up… For the rest of the day we would pull up to the next tee and the group in front of us would either be hitting or just leaving. Talk about slow conditions.
Now obviously it is slow because people suck and have no awareness of the fact they are slow. But, this slowness is really caused by the management. First of all if you’re out of carts that would imply that there are too many golfers on the course or you don’t have enough carts. Obviously the cause of our 5.5 hour round was the fact that they send too many groups off during the day.
So if anyone from the course is listening… send out fewer golfers per hour and take some steps to eliminate the 5.5 hour round.