Bidwell Park Golf Course tee times

What golfers love

Golfers tell us that on a great spring day, the course at River Oaks Golf Club is in good shape. The weather is ideal, and the pace of golfing is just right. Mike, the staff member at check-in, is incredibly nice and accommodating. The course itself is beautiful, with weeping willows, blossoming trees, and wildfowl. There is a mix of easy holes and challenging doglegs on the back nine, and golfers appreciate that Mike warned them about the water hazard on hole 16. Overall, golfers enjoy the hospitality and fun atmosphere at River Oaks. Golfers also mention that Bidwell Golf Course has a great staff, particularly Nick and Craig who are very friendly and helpful. The course, however, needs some fairway repairs as gophers have taken over. Despite this, the greens are consistent and the fairways are good. The pace of play can be slow at times, but the overall condition of the course is considered good. Golfers love the setting of the course that is described as "fie," but they find the cart paths and fairways to be in lousy condition, making it difficult to navigate. Some golfers express their love for the course but complain about the lack of cart paths and the rough ride. Despite these challenges, golfers still appreciate the local course. In terms of value for money, golfers find River Oaks Golf Club to be excellent, with many giving it a high rating. However, some mention that the only downside is the 19th hole closing at 4pm, limiting their opportunity to have a post-game drink at the clubhouse. At Bidwell Golf Course, value for money is rated positively, with some golfers describing it as excellent. However, there are a few negative reviews mentioning poor maintenance and long rounds due to poor course scheduling. Overall, golfers appreciate the friendly staff, good course conditions, and value for money at both River Oaks Golf Club and Bidwell Golf Course. They enjoy the beautiful settings of the courses, despite some minor issues with maintenance and facilities.

Good to know

Golfers tell us that certain tee boxes at River Oaks golf course need work, and there are issues with grass on the fairways. Additionally, the greens have round fungus disease spots which make it difficult to putt. The cart paths and fairways are not in the best condition and make it challenging to move around the course. Some golfers also reported slow play and poor management by the Marshal. The pro shop toilet needs attention, and the clubhouse closes too early, limiting access to amenities. Finally, while some golfers enjoyed the course difficulty, others found it too hard. Overall, there are several areas where River Oaks could improve the quality of their course and experience for golfers.