Whitney Oaks GC: #2
A view of the 2nd green at Whitney Oaks Golf Club.
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4.5
1233 Reviews (1233)
5 Stars
551
4 Stars
483
3 Stars
122
2 Stars
51
1 Stars
26
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.5
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.5
94.1%
Recommend this course
1093 out of 1233 reviews
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4.6
24 Reviews (24)
5 Stars
16
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.6
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.8
95.8%
Recommend this course
23 out of 24 reviews
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4.6
80 Reviews (80)
5 Stars
51
4 Stars
26
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.6
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.8
96.2%
Recommend this course
77 out of 80 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

4.5
1233 Reviews (1233)

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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Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/07/2022

Hi, kooksool1. We would love to hear more about your 4-star experience on our course. Please tell us what we can do to earn that last star, and thanks for golfing at Whitney Oaks Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/05/2022

Hi, u000002390989. We would love to hear more about your positive experience on our course. Please contact us to share with us your favorite part of your experience. Thanks for golfing at Whitney Oaks Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/05/2022

Hello, u314162979965. We appreciate the review. You rated us 3-stars which means there is room to improve on your recent experience at Whitney Oaks Golf Club. Let us know, in the comments, how and where you would like to see changes from the course. Thanks for the feedback!

Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 07/05/2022

Hello, Danoliz007. Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. We see you rated the course 2-stars and are interested in learning what we can do to improve for your next visit.

We take customer feedback very seriously at our course. Please reach out to our team in the golf shop and tell us what's on your mind.

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Fair but tough challenge

Whitney Oaks is a great challenge to any level golfer. It’ll fairly test all your shots. It’s in good shape and the greens are consistently smooth and not too fast.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/05/2022

Thank you for taking the time to review us, wadenonn. Your feedback is valuable, and we appreciate your business. Whitney Oaks Golf Club thanks you!

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Best Value EVER

If one judge a course by it’s staff, or food or real services you’re hard pressed to find something better.

As a former Country Club member for ten years, I’ve never been treated better, when it comes to consideration for playability, especially pace of play or Outstanding conditions that are consistently above Country Club norms, the Staff is remarkable…. Always have a smile to even the most difficult people.

The Course is a real thinking Man’s or ( women’s) challenge…and the greens and green keeping’s staff are some if not the Best in town. I must add to being a Proud member, player for six years. Play Well here….no course will outwit or surprise you.. Super Value !

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 06/29/2022

Wow! We are so happy you enjoyed your round, pnjaj6daCByah0OwcOSU! We appreciate your long term business with us and look forward to seeing you again soon at Whitney Oaks Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 06/29/2022

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating, Larrystuto! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Whitney Oaks Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Challenging

This course will challenge every phase of your game. I call it a target course. You have to hit your targets or you will be penalized. The greens are difficult to read. you should leave your driver in the bag on several holes. Course management is at a premium on this course. I dont recommend this course for a 15 index or above. it will eat your lunch. Bring extra balls if you still want to play.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Commented on 06/29/2022

Thank you for your review, revette96. We will pass along your positive experience and feedback to our team at Whitney Oaks Golf Club. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 06/29/2022

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating, ronmrivers! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Whitney Oaks Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Tough course

Excellent, friendly staff. Amenities are excellent. Course is definitely challenging. Course is involved in community events. I do loose to many golf balls here though- but that’s my fault.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 06/29/2022

Thank you for your review, u000005590195. We will pass along your positive experience to our team at Whitney Oaks Golf Club. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
1.0

Horrible condition

The absolute worst condition course I have played in years!! Just embarrassing! Something is going on. Have no plans on playing here again

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 06/29/2022

Thank you for reviewing the course. Let us first start by apologizing for the poor experience you had during your visit. The current condition is by no means the standard we strive to achieve and are working diligently to improve the course. Thank you for playing and we hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Tough but nice course

Driving range is never set up for use on grass. Only allowed to use the old mats they have.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 06/29/2022

Hi, u175127235! Thank you so much for leaving us with your feedback. We value our customer experience, so your review is important to us. We will make note and we hope to see you back at Whitney Oaks Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 42
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 06/28/2022

We would love to hear more about your positive experience on our course. Please contact us to share your favorite part of your experience and what we can do to earn that last star! Thanks for golfing at Whitney Oaks Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Challenging fun

The course remains a very fair but challenging experience for better players. Not for beginners!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 06/23/2022

Hello, pfculver. Thank you for visiting us at Whitney Oaks Golf Club. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.

Played On
Reviews 86
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 Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Commented on 06/22/2022

Hi, u314159839524. We would love to hear more about your positive experience on our course. Please contact us to share with us your favorite part of your experience. Thanks for golfing at Whitney Oaks Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
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Commented on 06/21/2022

We would love to hear more about your positive experience on our course. Please contact us to share your favorite part of your experience and what we can do to earn that last star! Thanks for golfing at Whitney Oaks Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Default User Avatar
Commented on 06/21/2022

We would love to hear more about your positive experience on our course. Please contact us to share your favorite part of your experience and what we can do to earn that last star! Thanks for golfing at Whitney Oaks Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 127
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Excellent course and good weather but SLOW round

I golf at Whitney Oaks at least a half a dozen times a year; in my opinion it might be the toughest public course in the Sacramento area. It’s a good layout and it’s relatively fair. Typically would give it five stars but the two foursomes in front of us were exceedingly slow and it took us about 5 1/2 hours to finish. Otherwise course was in good condition and it would’ve been an enjoyable round.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 06/21/2022

Hi, Jkat1959. Thank you for reviewing the course. Let us first start by apologizing for the delay of play during your round. This is by no means the standard we strive to achieve. We are going to escalate your feedback to our team so we can make improvements before your next game. We are glad to see you rated the course conditions and value to be great during your game. We will continue to work towards an excellent experience by using your comment for guidance. Thank you for playing Whitney Oaks Golf Club and rating us 4 stars. We hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Default User Avatar
Commented on 06/21/2022

We would love to hear more about your positive experience on our course. Please contact us to share your favorite part of your experience and what we can do to earn that last star! Thanks for golfing at Whitney Oaks Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 18
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Default User Avatar
Commented on 06/21/2022

We would love to hear more about your positive experience on our course. Please contact us to share your favorite part of your experience and what we can do to earn that last star! Thanks for golfing at Whitney Oaks Golf Club!

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