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- Address: Corica Park Golf Course, 1, Clubhouse Memorial Road, Bay Farm Island, Alameda, Alameda County, California, 94502, United States
- Mats
- Real Grass
- Covered Bays
- Lights at Night
- Public
- Toptracer
Corica Park Driving Range
Beginner Friendly
Vibe Check
Social / Hangout
Scenic / Views
Serious Practice
Lively
Family Friendly
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:
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Practice Putting Green: Yes – Multiple large greens available
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Chipping Green: Yes – Dedicated short-game area with bunker (fee applies)
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Pro Shop: Yes – Fully stocked with apparel and equipment
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Golf Lessons: Yes – PGA/LPGA instruction, Brad Marek, junior programs
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Golf Club Fittings: Yes – Via instruction programs (Trackman utilized)
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Golf Carts: Yes – Electric rider carts (some reviews note older fleet)
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Push Carts: Yes – Available for rent
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Club Rentals: Yes – Available for range/Par-3 ($10-20) and full courses
Practice & Rental Fees:
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Driving Range Buckets:
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Small (30 balls): $8
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Medium (60 balls): $12
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Large (100 balls): $18
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Short Game Area: $8 for 30 minutes
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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).
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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:
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South Course (18 Holes):
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Par: 72
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Length: 6,874 yards (Black), 6,303 yards (Blue), 5,789 yards (White)
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Rating/Slope: 73.2/129 (Black), 70.7/124 (Blue)
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Style: Australian Sandbelt – wide fairways, firm turf, and strategic bunkering
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North Course (18 Holes):
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Par: 72 (Note: Some older sources list Par 71, but recent scorecards show Par 72 for the full layout)
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Length: 6,382 yards (Black), 6,087 yards (Blue), 5,739 yards (White)
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Rating/Slope: 70.5/118 (Black), 69.1/117 (Blue)
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Style: Scottish Links – rolling hills, water hazards, and “diabolical” greens
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Mif Albright Par-3 (9 Holes):
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Par: 27
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Length: Holes range from 75 to 147 yards
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- Putting Green
- Chipping Green
Features
Your First Visit (Step-by-Step)
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