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Vibe Check

Social / Hangout

Scenic / Views

Serious Practice

Lively

Family Friendly

Vibe Notes: Premium municipal facility. Reviewers describe it as ‘the full package’ with Toptracer technology making practice fun and interactive. The South Course is compared to Australian sandbelt designs; the North Course to Scottish links. Jim’s On The Course restaurant is popular. Steph Curry was involved in promoting the facility. Eco-driven and equity-focused ethos. Reviewers say it’s ‘one of the best affordable public courses in the country.’

Crowded

sometimes

Anxiety Score

baseline

Typical Attire

semi_strict

Description

Corica Park Driving Range is attached to Corica Park Golf Course in Alameda, California. The range is equipped with Toptracer technology installed in hitting bays, allowing golfers to track shots, play virtual games, and see stats on monitors.​ There are 65+ bays with high-quality mats. Grass tees are available during specific times (typically weekend mornings).​ The range is covered and lighted for evening practice.

Amenities Checklist:

  • Practice Putting Green: Yes – Multiple large greens available​

  • Chipping Green: Yes – Dedicated short-game area with bunker (fee applies)​

  • Pro Shop: Yes – Fully stocked with apparel and equipment​

  • Golf Lessons: Yes – PGA/LPGA instruction, Brad Marek, junior programs​

  • Golf Club Fittings: Yes – Via instruction programs (Trackman utilized)​

  • Golf Carts: Yes – Electric rider carts (some reviews note older fleet)​

  • Push Carts: Yes – Available for rent​

  • Club Rentals: Yes – Available for range/Par-3 ($10-20) and full courses​

Practice & Rental Fees:

  • Driving Range Buckets:

    • Small (30 balls): $8​

    • Medium (60 balls): $12​

    • Large (100 balls): $18​

  • Short Game Area: $8 for 30 minutes​

  • Club Rentals: ~$10 (half-set for range/Mif), ~$20 (full-set for range/Mif). Full 18-hole rental likely higher (~$40-$60 range typical for this tier, though exact 2025 price not explicitly published).​

  • Push Cart Rental: ~$8 – $10

45 Hole Golf Course

Corica Park Golf Course is a premier 45-hole municipal golf complex located in Alameda, California. Renowned for its extensive renovations, the property features the highly acclaimed South Course (redesigned by Rees Jones in Australian Sandbelt style), the newly reopened North Course (redesigned by Robert Trent Jones II in a Scottish links style, fully reopened March 2025), and the 9-hole Mif Albright Par-3 Course.​

The facility is celebrated as one of the most versatile and high-quality municipal complexes in the United States, offering Toptracer-enabled practice facilities, comprehensive instruction, and a welcoming, eco-friendly environment.

Course Specifications:

  • South Course (18 Holes):

    • Par: 72​

    • Length: 6,874 yards (Black), 6,303 yards (Blue), 5,789 yards (White)​

    • Rating/Slope: 73.2/129 (Black), 70.7/124 (Blue)​

    • Style: Australian Sandbelt – wide fairways, firm turf, and strategic bunkering​

  • North Course (18 Holes):

    • Par: 72 (Note: Some older sources list Par 71, but recent scorecards show Par 72 for the full layout)​

    • Length: 6,382 yards (Black), 6,087 yards (Blue), 5,739 yards (White)​

    • Rating/Slope: 70.5/118 (Black), 69.1/117 (Blue)​

    • Style: Scottish Links – rolling hills, water hazards, and “diabolical” greens​​

  • Mif Albright Par-3 (9 Holes):

    • Par: 27​

    • Length: Holes range from 75 to 147 yards

Features

Driving Range Pricing
$18 (100 balls)
Public / Private
Public
Surface Type
Grass and Mats
Google Star Rating
4.1
Facility Condition
Good
Typical Attire
Semi-Strict
Lights at Night
Yes
Lights at Night
Yes
Covered Bays
Yes
Covered Bays
Yes
Technology
Toptracer
Golf Technology
Toptracer
Pro Shop
Yes
Golf Lessons
Yes
Golf Lessons
Yes
Club Fitting
Yes
Club Rentals
Yes
Club Rentals
Yes
Attached Golf Course
Yes
Holes
36 Holes
Vibes
Social / Hangout, Scenic / Views, Family Friendly, Serious Practice, Lively
Vibe Notes
Premium municipal facility. Reviewers describe it as 'the full package' with Toptracer technology making practice fun and interactive. The South Course is compared to Australian sandbelt designs; the North Course to Scottish links. Jim's On The Course restaurant is popular. Steph Curry was involved in promoting the facility. Eco-driven and equity-focused ethos. Reviewers say it's 'one of the best affordable public courses in the country.'

Your First Visit (Step-by-Step)

Parking
Free parking lot at 1 Clubhouse Memorial Road, Alameda. Enter off Doolittle Drive. Large lot with plenty of spaces. The range has its own parking area across from the main clubhouse. Parking Lot (range side) → Range Building (purchase bucket, immediate) → Toptracer Bay (30 sec walk) → Turn On Screen → Start Hitting
1) Park in range lot (across from main clubhouse). 2) Enter Range Building. 3) Purchase bucket ($8/$12/$18) at counter or use dispenser. 4) Walk to open Toptracer bay. 5) Turn on screen and start hitting. Go to the Range Building (separate from main clubhouse, across the parking lot). Purchase a bucket at the counter or use a card at the dispenser. If you’re a Green Tee Club member, use your membership card. The Lucious Bateman Range is a separate practice facility across the parking lot from the main clubhouse. The short-game area is adjacent to the range. The South Course, North Course, and Mif Par-3 all start from different areas near the clubhouse.
staff
Walk into the range area from the Range Building. Find an open bay with a Toptracer monitor screen. Turn on the screen and start hitting. No device needed — just show up and swing.
Corica Park Golf Course, 1, Clubhouse Memorial Road, Bay Farm Island, Alameda, Alameda County, California, 94502, United States
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