Campus Commons Golf Course

Disgusting!!! Goose poop everywhere! Too bad because if it was cleaned up the course would be really nice. Okay, it was interesting finding a goose egg on the course and 13 babies but didn’t make up for the poop land mines EVERYWHERE. Maybe this was an appropriate complement to my very beginner golf skills.

This is a nice little 9-​hole course that will test your short game. Plays just under 1700 yards from the farthest tees, and even though every flag can be seen there is enough of a challenge for any recreational golfer. I paid $ 17.50 for 18 holes (two times around) and finished my round in just about 3 hours. Be aware: THIS IS A CASH ONLY ESTABLISHMENT.
As far as the course: decently maintained, greens in good shape, and tee boxes fairly leveled. Be prepared to wait on most holes, but the pace is fine. There is an active retirement community next door, so you will see quite a few seniors out there. I played with one of the coolest senior citizens I’ve ever met. There aren’t any markers once you leave the tee area but that wasn’t a big deal since everything is Par 3 or 4. There aren’t any ball washers or water jugs, but there is a water fountain around hole 5. You could play the entire course with a hybird, a wedge, and a putter.
It’s a good practice course, a good learning course, or a good course to start if you’re playing multiple rounds in a day. There isn’t much of a club house so make sure you have balls, hats, drinks, and food/​snacks before you get there.

Great nine hole course. Their are a lot of hills that many 18 hole courses in Sacramento do not have. Hole number seven has been listed in the Sacto Bee as one of the toughest holes in Sacramento. Long pars 3’s at 5 and six. Two par 4’s at hole three and eight. Can not believe Steve at Berco asked me how I did at the Windmill. Steve said he used to ride his bike as a kid to play the course. The sand traps are tough to get out of.

This little par 3 ½ is a gem, a great practice course to work on a wide range of clubs. One of my issues with par 3 courses is that I find I wear out one club in the bag, and this isn’t the case here.
Course ⁴⁄₅: great range of hole distances, lets you work on a lot of different clubs. Challenging enough that it forces you to hit the ball high and low, and curve it left and right.
Maintenance 3.5÷5: A couple tee boxes can be a little rough. Overall they do a good job, greens are in good condition.
Price 3.5÷5: $ 14 for 9 holes.
Facilities ²⁄₅: If only they had a driving range! Nice practice green. Spartan post-​round lounge area.
Atmosphere ⁵⁄₅: Incredibly friendly at the shop. You aren’t bothered by marshals on the course, and everyone is extremely courteous about either main ting pace or allowing people to play through.
I would definitely play there again! It’s a great practice and beginners course!

I have played this course more times than I can count and always had a very nice experience until recently. Wwhen one of the guys is at the front desk they are typically very friendly and there are never any issues, however, the woman who has been there lately leaves a lot to be desired in customer service. She is extremely unfriendly and has become a Scrooge about handing out scorecards. If I’m paying $ 16 for a round of golf does that not include a scorecard? And if I am playing with 4 people does that not mean we each pay $ 16 and we are each entitled to our own scorecard if we wish?. I don’t know what her deal is but she needs to back off and hand out a scorecard when asked for one. There are golf courses going under not because of the drought but because of owner or employee attitudes. She needs an adjustment.

So the course is a a cool little course but… the folks that run it (at least the older ones) are out of touch and pretty damn greedy. Took my lady who doesn’t golf with me on our day off usually she just rides along and watches me suck it up for a few hours. I’ve never had to pay for her to ride at any course Haggin, Ancil, Bing, Cherry etc etc. At any rate the older guy out there told me that because of insurance reasons he had to charge me for her to ride, it’s been a while since this happend but if I’m not mistaking it cost me $ 28-​$ 30 dollars to play nine holes… that’s a rip. And the only thing it had to do with insurance was ensuring he can make money off of nothing. I live right around the corner and won’t go here anymore especially when you can shoot down Fulton to Haggin for a $ 20 dollar 18 hole round in the evening.

What a million dollar view are family’s call it the campus commons county club. Jesse is a great guy to work with always a smile and always helpful. He keep us coming back they have the course in real good shape for the value it the bomb. And what great you text for tee time that help out a lot. Four thanks

I had a very nice time here. They have a happy hour special which meant I got a round of golf and 2 PBR’s for $ 15.50 ($ 12 for golf, $ 1.75 per beer).
I like to play late afternoon golf for the cheap prices so this worked out great. It was a surprisingly attractive, nice little course and I found it a bit difficult. That might have more to do with my skill set however. Lots of ground squirrels so there were some deep holes in the sand traps that you could definitely lose a ball in.
The guy at the counter was real nice too. Love good customer service. There was a small practice putting green where you could chip and pitch a bit.
You can check out a bunch of different specials at their website:

I have played golf there several times, and it is a nice relaxing golf course along the American RIver by the State College. The biggest drawback is the attitude of one of the owners, wives name starts with a W… She runs the golf course like a boot camp, I heard her insult other patrons waiting in line for a tee time, and in general created unnecessary stress while signing in… She chewed out an employee in public, and in general needs to have her husband buy her a personality for Christmas. Other then that, it is a nice course to play, but you can really do better for your dollar, WITH LESS STRESS Larry C.

This has been a great course to play on when you want to do a quick 9. And the company has really improved the fairway and green conditions. But today on a cool and calm morning, my foursome almost got killed by a falling tree branch about the size of a water main pipeline. Huge branch. Really. The trees are not in great shape –so beware and hope nothing falls on you. The bad part is the staff didn’t care one bit. «It’s an act of God.» Really? I get that an act of God might be lightning striking a tree and causing it to fall; no lightning today, just poorly maintain grounds. And poorly motivated staff/​owners. It’s too bad; guess they want someone to get hurt (or worse) before they check their trees. Maybe they’re waiting for God to check them.

Love this par 3 pitch and putt next to the river. Watch out for the goose poop, but for the price you can’t beat it.

Just returned from my second round there. First time I went alone and played relatively quickly in the morning mid-​week. Greens are decent, well maintained, and the rest of the course appears to be in pretty good shape. Nothing crazy, but a few challenging holes that line the river.
Today I showed up and was told I could jump on without a wait. I got to the first tee box and there was a foursome waiting to start, and another single behind them. I paired with the other single and away we went. By the third hole there was a jam up and there was a three-​some waiting to hit, 4 behind them, and then us. Just a little bogged down with amateur players, but nothing I could be too irritated with. Others behind us saw the jam up and started moving around to empty holes. It cleared up after a few holes and the rest of the experience was fine. Cheap beers after the game. All in all, it’s an easy laid back course that’s close to town and quiet and on the river. Not many downsides, except that there aren’t really any holes that let you mash the ball. (#3 and #8 only).
I’ll be back, especially as the weather starts to cool off a bit.

For those who haven’t been but live in Sacramento, Campus Commons is that golf course you can see when crossing the J Street bridge. It’s a sweet little 9-​hole, par 34 course. Not quite a pitch and putt, but plenty of 3 pars to be had.
I grew up learning the game on this course, and still enjoy the occasional 9. The course itself is a mixed bag: some holes are really boring (see 1 and 2), but some are awesome (the 200 yard par 3 5^th hole, the really tough 3 par on the 7^th hole). The greens are often very very soft, almost to the point that it seems like you’re walking on sponges.
They used to have a great rate where you could play for about $ 8 after 5 pm. However, these days I believe the twilight rate is closer to $ 14 or $ 15, which is a bit more than I think it’s worth given it’s mostly 3 pars. Regardless, when you just want a quick round with a few buddies and beers, this isn’t a terrible choice.

My first time ever trying golf! Thanks to Vincent M. I like this course! It was a great course and kept up very well. The course is only nine holes but a nice challenge for a beginner like me or seasoned vet. The course is super cheap but they don’t take cards. So make sure you bring your friends Mr. Jackson, Mr. Hamilton, and Mr. Lincoln along for the ride to join you and help you when needed. The staff was friendly and helpful. The people on the course were cool also because we took our time at each hole.
Overall great place to golf! I have found another new thing to add to my list of activities to keep me going.

A great cheap nine hole golf course in Sac. If you catch the right day, playing 18 holes can be cheaper than any other place I have ever played. It starts out pretty easy, and gradually gets harder as you play. The river is a pretty setting, and comes into play for a couple of holes. The employees and pro have always been friendly, and the players are laid back. I recommend giving it a shot, especially if you live in the grid.

The weather was amazing on Friday I just had to get outside! A game of golf at this little gem of a course was just what the doctor ordered. Yes, it’s weird that it’s CASH ONLY but whatever, there’s an ATM. We got there at 4:30pm and usually it’s $ 14pp to play but the gal only charged us $ 10pp since they were going to be picking up the flags at 5pm. The course is cute. It’s well maintained and mowed, it’s right off the river and for being a smaller course, we never once got our balls mixed up with another group… ok, ok so I’m not the best golfer and the course wasn’t that busy but that’s what I loved about it! They didn’t end up picking up the flags until 5:30 so we were able to play through all 9 holes. On Mondays and Thursdays they only charge $ 7 to play (with an option to donate to Dog for Diabetes) so we will definitely be back to play more!

When time is tight, I really like playing golf here for 2 reasons. First, it’s a beautiful course right next to the American River. Second, it’s right smack dab in the middle of town, so i can get a quick game in and move on quickly to my next destination. It’s well taken care of, you can walk on almost any time and since it’s a 9 hole course it’s super cheap. Most fairways are between 150 and 220 yards.

While there is nothing majorly wrong with the course, I find those who work in the clubhouse suspect. First off, it is a ‘cash only’ business. Secondly, I had to ask for my receipt, which took a while to print up. Lastly, the golfer behind me paid less for the nine holes than I. Evidently, there is an unwritten rule to discount golfers if the temperature goes pass 90 degrees. While there was less than two minutes between the two transactions, the person behind the counter did not want to give me the same discount.
All in all this is a rip off…

9 holes of joy, nothing big but good fun.

This is only the second time I have ever golfed so… take my review as you wish :) I thought this place was great. We had a 9:08am tee time on a Saturday. It wasn’t busy and it was a beautiful September morning.
The cost on weekends/​holdidays is $ 15 per person for 9 holes ($ 7 per person for the second round) and $ 10 for the cart. I would recommend getting the cart. The course is a Par3 and I thought it was a nice course to star on. It is next to the river so be prepared to lose a couple golf balls.