The South Course at Foxtail Golf Club in Rohnert Park occupies gently rolling terrain in Sonoma County wine country, roughly an hour north of San Francisco. Bob E. Baldock designed the layout during an era when he was actively shaping courses throughout Northern California. Baldock, a regional architect whose career spanned the mid-twentieth century, typically routed courses that worked with natural landforms while remaining accessible to everyday players. The South Course reflects this practical approach, with fairways that follow the property's contours and greens that incorporate modest but strategic undulation.
Rohnert Park sits in a transitional zone between the coastal hills and the flatter expanses of the North Bay, and the course benefits from this setting with views toward surrounding ridgelines and vineyard-dotted hillsides. The routing likely takes advantage of elevation changes to create variety in hole length and shot requirements, while mature trees frame many holes and define playing corridors. Foxtail operates as a public facility, serving both local golfers and visitors exploring Sonoma County's wine region.
The course provides a straightforward test of golf without severe hazards or extreme length, consistent with Baldock's design philosophy of rewarding accuracy and course management over raw power. Conditions and playability reflect the mild Northern California climate, with the course remaining open year-round and offering a relaxed atmosphere typical of municipal and daily-fee layouts in the region.
Reviews
Bit rough. Decent deal on cost, but don’t expect much. Greens are good. Fairways can be a bit rough. Bunkers were like asphalt last time I was there. This is the “red-headed stepchild course to North.
FAQ
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
South was designed by Bob E. Baldock.
Yes. South at Foxtail Golf Club is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at South is 71.
South plays 6,492 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at South is 126.
South is a 18-hole course.