Winchester CC: #3
A view from tee #3 at Winchester Country Club.
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4.2
237 Reviews (237)
5 Stars
134
4 Stars
54
3 Stars
24
2 Stars
17
1 Stars
8
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.8
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.2
84.0%
Recommend this course
199 out of 237 reviews
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4.3
23 Reviews (23)
5 Stars
15
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.8
78.3%
Recommend this course
18 out of 23 reviews
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4.2
42 Reviews (42)
5 Stars
23
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
4
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5
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.9
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.7
83.3%
Recommend this course
35 out of 42 reviews
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Course Highlights
This Robert Trent Jones-designed layout consistently earns high praise for its challenging, strategic design that rewards accurate course management throughout all 18 holes. Friendly staff and a smooth pace of play make Winchester a strong value for Sacramento-area golfers.

About

Holes 18
Type Private
Par 72
Length 7144 yards
Slope 154
Rating 82.0

Winchester Golf Club boasts a championship course that was a collaboration between Robert Trent Jones Sr. and Jr. The foothills of the Sierra Mountains serve as the backdrop to the course, which sits at a convenient elevation of 1,800 feet that puts it right above the fog but below the winter snows. The golf course also enjoys panoramic views of the Sacramento Valley. Massive rock outcroppings border the fairways, calling for some creative shot making. Accuracy is also a necessity with meandering creeks and bunkers coming into play on most holes. The layout is challenging but five sets of tees make the golf course approachable for a variety of skill levels. Winchester G.C. is not only well known throughout northern California, it has also been ranked as one of the 15 best in the state.

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Course Details

Year Built 2000
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Snacks

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

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4.2
237 Reviews (237)
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4.0
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In rough shape

Winchester is a great layout and in the past I have thought it was a great course. This time the fairways were in rough shape, seemed to be over-watered, and several of the greens had bare spots and other problems. It currently is not worth the price. When it is in good shape it is worth every cent.

Conditions Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
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Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
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Winchester CC

Love the layout of the course. Greens were in great shape. Fairways were in terrible shape. Fairways were very bare and very muddy. Won’t play this course again until it regains full green fairways. Pretty disappointed with the conditions for the green fees.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Terrible condition for this price

Terrible condition. Not worth the money. I feel bad for the members who pay monthly dues to play here.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Winchester Course Deteriorates

Beautiful setting but course suffer from neglect and is in horrible condition. Tee boxes are all chopped up, fairways have more dead grass than green and overwatering has caused mud and swamp conditions… water hazards are swamps…. Sad, very sad to see what was a premier course degrade to this condition!.

I do not plan on going back nor buying property in this “country club”

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

preferred lies

beautiful scenery and design. Friendly staff. Greens fast and true.

Fairways were spotty, but not a problem with a senior bump.

Got cut off three times by entitled members, but still finished in 4 hours

All in all, a very pleasant round

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 29
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Beautiful Course

This course was in excellent condition, with lots of interesting holes. I was fortunate to be paired with a member who really knew his way around the course. Our skill levels were similar, so his advice really helped me. The weather was perfect and the scenery is great.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 78
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Awesome Course - worth the drive!

This course is great! It has plenty of variation in hole design and really does sit in the landscape well. Lots of different shots you have to hit and the environment is beautiful. Carts are newer and have the updated cubbies/storage areas. I only have two small complaints: #1 The greens were a bit slower than expected and pockmarked. This seems to be a membership problem more than anything, clearly they don't fix their ball marks and it shows. #2 Course is oversaturated in some areas causing very soft playing conditions even on a hot day. Of course you can just take a free drop but I'd recommend the superintendent make changes to how they water unless it's a drainage issue. But overall this place is well worth the drive to play once! I really enjoyed it.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Venue

The area had gotten 1 1/2 inches of rain within 36 hours so it made it cartpath only making this course difficult because it’s very healthy. Lots of blind spots from the tea box. But the course wasn’t fantastic shape. The greens were running about a 10 on the stent meter which normally it would run faster according to the staff. The staff was absolutely wonderful in greeting us, and they knew exactly who we were when we got there for some reason. Yes, I will play there again if we come back to Northern California.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Well maintained, felt like great value

I think this course was previously private, and recently opened up for public play. Fairways were really in good condition and the greens were rolling excellently. It was a little slow on a Sunday afternoon, but I generally expect that in public courses. I felt like the tee boxes needed a little more care.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Winchester Golf round

Played Winchester on Thursday. Teed off at 4:20 nobody in front of us nobody behind us. Pace was FAST. Course is in great shape, greens are pristine, staff is friendly and outgoing.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

Terrible greens

Course is great but greens are terrible dead and burnt spots everywhere pin locations would be un putt able on good greens so disappointed for 150$ a person wont be back don't waist ur money

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 33
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Spectacular course

Such a beautiful course. A gift to a golfer regardless of their skill. It’s tough at times and beautiful for 18 holes. So good!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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