Whitney Oaks GC: #2
A view of the 2nd green at Whitney Oaks Golf Club.
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4.4
1260 Reviews (1260)
5 Stars
561
4 Stars
496
3 Stars
125
2 Stars
51
1 Stars
27
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.5
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.4
91.8%
Recommend this course
1116 out of 1260 reviews
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4.3
44 Reviews (44)
5 Stars
22
4 Stars
17
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.5
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.8
90.9%
Recommend this course
40 out of 44 reviews
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4.4
65 Reviews (65)
5 Stars
35
4 Stars
24
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.5
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.8
92.3%
Recommend this course
60 out of 65 reviews
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Course Highlights
The course layout consistently earns high praise for its technical, challenging holes that reward strategic play and keep golfers coming back. Excellent greens, friendly staff, and strong overall value make this course a compelling choice for any round.

About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 71
Length 6794 yards
Slope 140
Rating 74.0

Whitney Oaks Golf Club in Rocklin sits just half an hour from Sacramento but the stunning landscape blanketed with thousands of live oaks feels much more secluded. In addition to the trees, massive granite outcroppings accent the course. It is both a visually stunning and formidable championship layout. The diverse topography is the focus, providing many challenges with the elevation changes and towering trees that line the narrow fairways. The rolling topography helped to determine the placement of the bunkers. Wetlands come into play throughout the golf course, also serving as home to numerous varieties of indigenous wildlife. The golf course finishes with a tough hole, a long par 5 that is flanked by wetlands on both the left and right. Whitney Oaks G.C. also has a practice facility with a 15-station driving range, a putting green, and pitching area.

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Course Details

Year Built 1997
Golf Season Year round
Architect Johnny Miller (1997) Fred Bliss (1997)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Golf Simulator Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Indoor Practice Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

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

Food & Beverage

Bar, Snacks, Grill, Beverage Carts

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities
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Reviews

4.4
1260 Reviews (1260)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 33
19th Hole Scenic Views 30
Patio Dining 30
Course Challenges Include:
Undulating Greens 56
Forced Carries 49
Narrow Fairways 49
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 58
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 40
Locals 33
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 42
Worth the Drive 35
Convenient to the City 30

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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 34
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Gem of a course & challenging depending on the Tees

Love this place. A real challenging gem. Layout & design is a work of art. I was here a few weeks ago and came back because it's a challenge. I normally play Blue & on occassion, the next set of Tees further back. Here it's the Black. Played the Black last time & the Blue this time. If you don't hit long, or have trouble placing your Tee shot when required, you're in trouble. Some holes require fairway shot placements & blind spots. A lot of the greens are not deep, but wide, so a precise shot is required. I found myself just off the 1st cut of fringe w/ a covered ball under the grass. I could reach out & touch the fringe. Some the the pin placements were just in regulation length from me. You can imagine! I love the challenge. The same for the pins tucked all the way back. I go for the pin so simply a 1/2 club swing difference was all it took just either not enough or too much. Yikes. I'll be back & can't wait.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Challenging and fun!

This course snakes through a residential area but has a lot of natural aspects

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 56
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fantastic course AND challenging

This is fantastic course if you are looking for challenging round of golf. The course is well maintained and fair.

Conditions Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Somewhat tight fairways

Great fairway conditions. Greens are a little slow.Will definitely play again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Played On
Reviews 2
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 56
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Becoming a favorite course

This is a challenging course, however the layout is fantastic. The course is in very good condition. Played on a warm day. The pace of play was fantastic. There was no other players within 2 holes in front or behind. Lots of water on the course. Friendly golf marshals.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A Place for a Fun Day on the Greens

Given how expansive and challenging this course is, it’s a great option to escape for a few hours and enjoy a fun, quiet, day on the greens. Today, it was particularly quiet given it was about 100 degrees but still fun to work on my game and not be caught in the traffic during busier times.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
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 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Well designed difficult course

Very challenging and great layout. My favorite part of this round was recognizing how great the cart was... awesome cart with power and plush seat and accurate GPS system.on board. It was nice

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Only hit driver once

Course setup for old guys and seniors/ladies.

Back tee boxes closed however they wouldn’t be playable if open. too many unmaintained trees to provide a window to hit a shot. I won’t be going back unless I want to hit 4-7i off the tee on par4s

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Pin placement was tough

The pin placement on this day was ridiculously difficult. Every pin was put on the crest of the green. If you were 3 feet short or long, expect a longer putt than you started with!

As always, if you are 10 -15 yards off the fairways or back rough, don't expect to find your ball in the bushes or OB. Challenging course but worth giving it a try.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 34
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Great course, conditions & layout

Excellent condition considering the fairways were a bit dry but very consistent and most of the time a good lie. Greens were rolling true & excellent. Course provides a great challenge. Elevation changes, undulating greens which can have a tight landing spot, blind spots, and a number of shot placements as well. Pro shop very welcoming & professional. Food & beverage nice but very pricy. Look forward to playing it again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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