River Oaks Golf Club is an 18-hole golf course located at 201 Lee Road in Nicolaus, California (95659). Designed by renowned architect Peter Jacobsen and opened in 2000, this par-71 semi-private course is situated along the serene Feather River, approximately 17 miles north of Sacramento off Highway 99. The course is known by its slogan: “We are not a Country Club, but a Great Club in the Country!”​

Course Specifications

Basic Information:

• Holes: 18-hole championship course​

• Par: 71​

• Course Length: 6,467 yards (Black), 6,005 yards (Blue), 5,374 yards (White), 4,719 yards (Red)​

• Course Rating: 71.2 (Black Men), 69.0 (Blue Men), 74.1 (Blue Women), 66.1 (White Men), 70.6 (White Women), 66.9 (Red Women)​

• Slope Rating: 128 (Black Men), 126 (Blue Men), 132 (Blue Women), 120 (White Men), 124 (White Women), 115 (Red Women)​

• Type: Semi-Private (public play welcome, memberships available)​

• Greens: Bent grass​

• Fairways: Bluegrass​

The course features generous fairways with a diverse layout that includes long par 3s, drivable par 4s, and challenging par 5s. The setting includes surrounding orchards and elegant weeping willows, creating a picturesque and peaceful golfing destination.

Facilities and Amenities

Driving Range:
River Oaks features an exceptional practice facility with a 70-yard-wide all-grass driving range tee ground that is 340 yards long. Key features include:​

• All grass Monday-Sunday (no mats)​

• Toptracer Range technology – Ball tracking system that allows golfers to track shots live on their phone, providing data on carry distance, total distance, curve, offline distance, spin, apex, and more​

• Free to use with range ball purchase (download Toptracer Range app)​

• Hours: 7:00am-5:00pm​

• Lighted: No​

• Covered: No (exposed to elements)​

• Surface: All grass (no mats)​

Practice Facilities:

• Practice Putting Green: Yes – Available for practice​

• Chipping Green: Yes – Practice chipping green with sand bunker​

• Practice Bunker: Yes​

Pro Shop:
Yes – Full-service pro shop available with equipment, apparel, and golf supplies​

Golf Lessons:
Yes – Instruction available for all skill sets. Head Professional Erick Justesen and other PGA professionals provide comprehensive lessons including:​

• Private lessons (various durations)​

• Group lessons​

• Clinics for chipping, putting, and full swing​

Golf Club Fittings:
Not specifically mentioned as available on-site.​

Golf Carts:
Yes – Available for rent at $15 per rider (must be returned by 6:45pm). Must be at least 18 years old to operate.​

Push Carts:
Yes – Available for rent.​

Club Rentals:
Yes – Club rentals available.​

Covered Facilities:
Yes – Clubhouse features covered patio with banquet seating for up to 50 people (clubhouse can accommodate up to 100 for banquets). Driving range is not covered.​

Technology

Toptracer Range:
River Oaks features Toptracer Range technology at its driving range. This advanced ball-tracking system allows golfers to:​

• Track shots live on their phone as they hit​

• View carry distance, total distance, curve, offline distance, ball spin, and apex​

• Create a profile and join a global golf community​

• Store data from practice sessions to monitor progress over time​

• Play virtual games and challenges​​

• Free to use with range ball purchase