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River Oaks Golf Course
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2 reviews for River Oaks Golf Course
I guess I'm a "Regular" here, although I've never played the Golf Course. I use the facilities exclusively for practice, and it's really one of the best in the Modesto/Ceres area. Plus it's close to home.
Although a bit more expensive that some others (I get 6 tokens for about 150 balls for $16), they make an effort to rotate new balls into the mix every couple of months. Tee areas are grass and/or mats--take your pick. I like it because I can get off by myself and think and work on things, without having some guy with a cigar coughing and talking next to me. Good practice requires concentration and focus, and this facility provides me a way to attain that. Staff is great--very friendly and accommodating. Pro (Hizzoner Greg Silva) is good, and is busy with lessons and his great Jr. program, but always has time for me if I need attention to my mechanics. He lets me tell him when--never solicits!
The range is laid out thoughtfully, not just a bunch of targets or distance markers that don't really help tune your game. Practice green is perfect--better than any in the area. They're remodeling the practice bunkers.
All in all, this is a nice place to spend a couple of hours on your swing, or tuning up your game. Great targets for wedges, and, as we know, the game of golf is really played from 100 yds. in. I enjoy the time I spend here with my cell phone turned off.
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The front 9 is good for a beginning golfer. The course is well maintained and kept up very well. The employees at the Pro Shop are very helpful and friendly. The bottom 9 is a little more challenging especially hole 12. The course is very busy especially on the weekends.