Golf courses California Petaluma Adobe Creek Golf Course, CLOSED 2017

Adobe Creek Golf Course, CLOSED 2017

1901 Frates Rd, Petaluma, California, 94954
Type: Public
No. Holes: 18
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Architect: Robert Trent Jones Jr. (88)
                      
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Detailed description of Adobe Creek Golf Course, CLOSED 2017

Adobe Creek Golf Course is a Public, 18 hole golf course located in Petaluma, California.

Adobe Creek golf course first opened for play in 1990. The par-72 course was designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr.

This links-style course features a few trees and rolling fairways, which are forgiving except for the strategically-placed bunkers. Wind is a factor during the spring and summer months, and it will always come from the west causing most of the holes to be played in a crosswind. Seventy-two bunkers are positioned around the course, along with a stream and water coming into play on six holes. The greens are often found to be challenging to putt due to their subtle breaks.

Adobe Creek golf course plays to a maximum distance of 6,886 yards for a course rating of 73.8 and a slope rating of 131.

Adobe Creek Golf Course closed December 8, 2010. Adobe Creek reopened in 2011 as reported by a fellow golfer/golf course reviewer on 7 October 2011.

The course closed in January 2017. 

Richard Coombs, bought the course out of bankruptcy, in 2011. Coombs already leases the other public course in Petaluma, Rooster Run, less than two miles away.

Some Adobe Creek homeowners' theorize that  Coombs knew he was losing players to Rooster Run and decided he could make money if he could get control Adobe Creek, close it, build houses, and consolidate Petaluma golf play at Rooster Run.

 

This course has been reviewed 18 times
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Santa Rosa, CA

Member (cart included), played on Saturday, December 2016 at

This course closed down on January 1, 2017.

Would travel: 0-10 Miles, Not Vacation Worthy
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Rank ID # : 029109
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Petaluma, CA

$51 (cart included), played on Friday, November 2016 at 9:30 AM

Just needs a bar and grille, better patio

Would travel: 0-10 Miles, Vacation Worthy
Bottom line: I would play again, Better than average course for the area
 
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Rank ID # : 028601
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Windsor, CA

$31 (cart not included), played on Wednesday, April 2012 at 10am

I like Adobe creek, esp since it reopened. No bar or restaraunt yet. Clubhouse is a small check-in facility. I love the practice area. The driving range is grass with lots of targets to shoot at, and they have a chipping and sand area to practice in.

Would travel: 0-10 Miles, Not Vacation Worthy
Bottom line: I would play again, Better than average course for the area, Fair priced based on quality and competitive area pricing
 
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Rank ID # : 018526
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Petaluma, CA

$26 (cart not included), played on Friday, August 2012 at 2pm

OK to play, could be a few bucks less, staff is good.

Would travel: 10-20 Miles
Bottom line: I would play again
 
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Rank ID # : 018493
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San Francisco, CA

$41 (cart included), played on Monday, July 2012 at 10am

Course has gone downhill in the past 3-5 months. fairways and greens getting worse, not much rough. Bunkers OK. Easy to get on.

Would travel: 20-30 Miles
Bottom line: Average course for the area
 
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Rank ID # : 018131
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Santa Rosa, CA

$26 (cart not included), played on Saturday, October 2011 at 2pm

Course has been re-opened and has been somewhat re-designed (many bunkers removed) Challenging layout, interesting course, houses don't really cause much of a distraction. This course was one of my favorites before it closed and the new layout is an improvement.

Would travel: 20-30 Miles, Not Vacation Worthy
Bottom line: I would play again, Better than average course for the area, Ranks with the best in this price level, Bargain priced based on quality and competitive area pricing
 
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Rank ID # : 016129
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Warner Robins, GA

Do Not Recall (cart included), played on Thursday, January 2011 at 6am

I called Adobe Creek Golf Course today, Thursday, January 20, 2011. The phone was answered with a recorded mesaage that said that the course closed on December 8, 2010.

The message went on to say that the course was in recievership, however they anticipated that the course might reopen at some point.

If you plan to play the course, I strongly recommend you call before going... to make sure they are open.

Would travel: 0-10 Miles
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Rank ID # : 012720
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Ross, CA

$26 (cart included), played on Tuesday, August 2010 at 10am

Decent enough golf for the money I paid ($27.50 including cart). Although it's not in great shape by any means, and the pace can be pretty slow, I caught a relatively wind-free day and had a good time. It's enough to give you a chance to play real golf, and for the money it was good.

Would travel: 20-30 Miles, Not Vacation Worthy
Bottom line: I would play again, Bargain priced based on quality and competitive area pricing, Worse than average course for the area
 
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Rank ID # : 011087
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Rohnert Park, CA

$56 (cart included), played on Saturday, June 2010 at 10am

Played this course a little over a month ago and both the greens and fairways were in good shape. Played the course just 2 weeks ago and it was like no water had been seen by the fairways or the greens. They were in terrible shape. The bunkers are like playing out of adobe which normally is under the sand, but there just isn't any sand over the adobe clay. They want $60 to play this course, but it is only worth about half that and that would be throwing in the cart as well. Bad management or something that desperately needs to be fixed.

Would travel: 0-10 Miles, Not Vacation Worthy
Bottom line: Better courses for less nearby, Worse than average course for the area
 
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Rank ID # : 010671
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Petaluma, CA

$36 (cart included), played on Wednesday, May 2010 at 2pm

Decent Course. Customer freindly staff.

Would travel: 10-20 Miles, Not Vacation Worthy
Bottom line: I would play again
 
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Rank ID # : 010519
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Petaluma, CA

$16 (cart not included), played on Wednesday, October 2009 at 6am

Play almost every week. Nice golf course.

Would travel: 30-60 Miles, Not Vacation Worthy
Bottom line: I would play again, Better than average course for the area, Fair priced based on quality and competitive area pricing
 
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None worth mentioning
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Rank ID # : 008721
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Petaluma, CA

(cart included), played on Friday, October 2009 at noon

Would travel: 0-10 Miles, Not Vacation Worthy
Bottom line: I would play again, Average course for the area
 
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Rank ID # : 008548
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San Rafael, CA

$41 (cart included), played on Sunday, October 2009 at 6am

Would travel: 30-60 Miles, Not Vacation Worthy
Bottom line: I would play again, Better than average course for the area, Bargain priced based on quality and competitive area pricing, Fair priced based on quality and competitive area pricing
 
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Rank ID # : 008482
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Mill Valley, CA

$46 (cart not included), played on Wednesday, January 2009 at 8am

Greens need tender loving care...........................NOW

Would travel: 20-30 Miles
Bottom line: I would play again, Average course for the area, Fair priced based on quality and competitive area pricing
 
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Rank ID # : 008447
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Santa Rosa, CA

$21 (cart not included), played on Wednesday, February 2009 at 10am

Play the course weekly so the "getting tired of " factor has set in. Fairly mundane, nothing particularly exciting about course. Aesthetics are lacking. A flat, at times windy course that is mediocre at best. Reasonably priced Robert Trent Jones Sr course that lacks pizazz . Staff is very accomodating.

Would travel: 10-20 Miles
Bottom line: Average course for the area, Fair priced based on quality and competitive area pricing
 
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Rank ID # : 006401
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Rohnert Park, CA

$26 (cart not included), played on Thursday, January 2009 at 8am

IT IS A FUN GOLF COURSE TO PLAY. IT IS CHALLAGING, BUT ALSO FAIR.

Would travel: 10-20 Miles, Vacation Worthy
Bottom line: I would play again, Better than average course for the area, Fair priced based on quality and competitive area pricing
 
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Rank ID # : 006071
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Mill Valley, CA

$26 (cart included), played on Tuesday, August 2008 at 2pm

On the day we played many of the greens were in poor condition. Many brown spots. Starter informed us of green condition before we teed off, gave us each a small bucket of balls to compensate.

Would travel: 20-30 Miles
Bottom line: I would play again, Better than average course for the area, Fair priced based on quality and competitive area pricing
 
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Rank ID # : 004267
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Rohnert Park, CA

$26 (cart included), played on Monday, April 2008 at 6am

I have played this course a number of times over the past 8 years, and always enjoy it. It can be windy in the afternoon, and play slow during twilight rate times.

Would travel: 60-120 Miles, Vacation Worthy
Bottom line: I would play again, Better than average course for the area, Fair priced based on quality and competitive area pricing
 
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None worth mentioning
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Rank ID # : 002603
3.1/5
Based on 18 reviews
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