Poppy Ridge Golf Course

Poppy Ridge: Beautiful, well maintained 18 holes. The best public course and the best rate in the SF area if you are a NCGA member. Plus, you get an additional discount, if you are a senior, woohoo! Some of the holes reminded me of Chambers Bay. It is a link style course, the fairways do rolls quite a bit, especially when it is windy, so plan your target accordingly. Bunkers are so white with lots of powder sands. Almost like stepping onto the beach. But hopefully, you don’t ended up on the beach like me. This is one busy course so be patience and think about your next target as you wait. Not worth getting rush and getting frustrated. If you are waiting on Hole 3, make sure to pay attention to the group coming from hole number 2, their approaching errand shot could be flying into or over the tee box. Bathroom: done. Hooray! Ice machine: no. The Grill: good food. Loved the Philly Cheesesteak and Ribeye French Dip sandwiches. Bonus: for an additional $25, you can also play the Ridge 9 (aka the old Merlot), to get your practice round out of the way, lunch, then Poppy Ridge 18. Course conditions on the Ridge 9 is not as well kept as the Poppy Ridge but it is a fun practice round.

Played here for my second time on July 1st. The range is closed on Wednesday but all the short game area and putting green were available and in pristine condition. The golf shop attendant was great and very helpful. The starter was kind and gave 5 star customer service. The course was in immaculate condition and you could see the maintenance crew working hard to put the finishing touches on for the Pacific Coast Amateur Championship. The NCGA membership grants a very nice discount for the golf fees and discounts in the golf shop. Picked up some nice apparel and Poppy Ridge putter cover. It was a great day of golf, and I was done by noon and headed home.

I played Poppy Ridge yesterday with my grandson after not having played there in about a decade. Everything about the course and facility was really nice. It’s quite a drive, out past Lawrence Livermore Lab and a little bit in the middle of nowhere, but it’s worth it. The course was immaculate. The fairways were in excellent condition, the rough was challenging, and the course is narrow and difficult—so bring your A-game or plenty of extra balls. This part of California is often windy, and yesterday we had constant 20 mph winds with gusts up to 40, which made an already challenging course even tougher. Poppy Ridge is one of the best golf values in the area. It’s a great track, very enjoyable, and definitely worth the drive. I’m glad I finally made it back.

Twilight 350p on a Thursday. Little slow & jammed up in the back 9. New design 18 holes, interesting. Greens dry, hard packed, putts were fast. More people there than I expected on Thurs twilight. Did just finish as Sun set👍🏼 Still a fun 4hr+ round 😎

Incredible track. The course is truly in immaculate condition from tee box to fairway to greens it’s all very well kept. Greens are FAST and you really have an opportunity to get creative with your club and shot selection here. Highly recommend playing it if in the area