Whitney Oaks GC: #2
A view of the 2nd green at Whitney Oaks Golf Club.
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4.4
1249 Reviews (1249)
5 Stars
558
4 Stars
490
3 Stars
123
2 Stars
51
1 Stars
27
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.5
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.5
92.5%
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1106 out of 1249 reviews
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4.4
36 Reviews (36)
5 Stars
20
4 Stars
12
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.5
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.8
88.9%
Recommend this course
32 out of 36 reviews
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4.5
76 Reviews (76)
5 Stars
47
4 Stars
25
3 Stars
3
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1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.6
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.8
93.4%
Recommend this course
71 out of 76 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
1249 Reviews (1249)

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
3.0
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 10/06/2021

Thank you for reviewing us, nkannady. We see you rated the course 3-stars and are interested in learning what we can do to improve before your next round. Feel free to comment on this review or reach out to the team in the golf shop. We always appreciate the feedback. Thank you for playing Whitney Oaks Golf Club, and we hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Tight but fair!

Great course but you need to hit it straight. Greens rolled well, but were tough.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 09/13/2021

Thank you for your review, u314161558915. We appreciate the feedback and look forward to seeing you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Course is in excellent shape

Pace of play was a little slow but the course, especially the greens were really rolling nicely. Bring a lot of balls unless your shots are always in the fairway. Staff is always courteous and welcoming.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
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 09/07/2021

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating! 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 1
Skill Advanced
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
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Commented on 09/02/2021

Thank you for the awesome rating! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another great experience, and thanks for choosing Whitney Oaks Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Whitney Oaks Round

The course was in good shape and the greens rolled true. They were a little slower because of our early tee time and were quickening up towards the end of the round. We played in just over 3.5 hours.

The sand traps in front of the green have been filled and are now grass. That made the approach shot a lot less menacing.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 08/31/2021

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 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 08/31/2021

We're glad you enjoyed your 5-star experience with us. Please comment or reach out to our team in the golf shop to let us know more about your round at Whitney Oaks Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 08/24/2021

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing Whitney Oaks Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Tough course but dun

You have to hit the shots but super rewarding when you do. Tough course but worth it

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 08/23/2021

Thanks so much for taking the time to write a review. We're so glad that you enjoyed your round at Whitney Oaks Golf Club. Please visit us again soon!

Played On
Reviews 130
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Course is in very good condition

The last couple years this course hasn’t been in the greatest condition but today it was very good; glad to see they’re putting some time and effort into maintaining the course. Greens were tough as always but not quite as fast. Pace of play was excellent! Didn’t hurt that I had my best round ever here.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 08/23/2021

We appreciate you leaving a review and rating us. We will inform the entire team, so they know their hard work is paying off. We look forward to having you back at Whitney Oaks Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Great Course

I loved the layout. The course meanders through some beautiful homes. They are not too close that you have to worry about hitting them, but makes the ambiance feel rich. There are several natural, large boulders around the course, that make it challenging and interesting. It was my first time playing here, and I really enjoyed it. Highly recommend it! The only thing that I might suggest is that they have a refreshment cart. It was hot out there, and would have liked a drink.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 08/20/2021

Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing Whitney Oaks Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 08/23/2021

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating! 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 44
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Pace Average
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Commented on 08/23/2021

Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing Whitney Oaks Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 08/23/2021

We love hearing about our golfers' experiences. Please tell us more about what you enjoyed during your round. Thanks for choosing Whitney Oaks Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 6
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 08/12/2021

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!

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Commented on 08/12/2021

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
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

This is a difficult course for new golfers

This is a beautiful course but not an easy one. If you want a challenge this is for you. A few blind holes and lots of challenges in the fairway. I am normally a 3-5 Handicap and hit a 79.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Commented on 08/10/2021

Thank you so much for your feedback. We are glad you had enjoyed your time at Whitney Oaks Golf Club, and pride ourselves on delivering the best experience possible.

We hope to see you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 49
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Need Marshals

This course desperately needs marshals to improve the pace of play. It took me 3 hours to play the back nine. Adding marshals would improve pace of play.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
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Commented on 08/10/2021

We apologize for the pace of play issue you experienced. We always try to keep a great pace when having our golfers on the course. Thank you for taking the time to give us your feedback as we will use your review to better the experience going forward. We hope you give us another try in the near future!

Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Fairways need rain & fertilizer

We played Whitney Oaks for the second time. We again enjoyed the course layout and design. Unlike some of my friends, we enjoyed some of the unusual holes. I’d rather have these type of holes than the old back and forth course designs of the past.

The course does need some grooming, especially the the broadleaf growth on the fairways and tee bodes. Some rain would surely help with the growth of grass on the fairways. The conditions of the greens was excellent.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 08/03/2021

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us, We are going to pass on your feedback to the team. Thanks for visiting Whitney Oaks Golf Club, and we hope to see you again in the future.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
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Commented on 08/03/2021

Thank you for reviewing us, We see you rated the course 3-stars and are interested in learning what we can do to improve before your next round. Feel free to comment on this review or reach out to the team in the golf shop. We always appreciate the feedback. Thank you for playing Whitney Oaks Golf Club, and we hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 181
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 100 Contributor
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful scenery and well managed.

The starter was friendly and professional. He let us start a little earlier than our tee time and while we were waiting for our turn, he gave us some helpful information regarding the golf itineraries and traveling to different places. Except some bunkers, the course seemed to be well managed. The breeze helped me to play a little more comfortable in the upper 90 degree heat. This the second time we played here but I think we can play here on a regular basis, although I have to drive about 50 plus miles one way. Thanks GolfNow for maintaining the Whitney Oaks Golf on the Hot Deal list.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 08/06/2021

Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing Whitney Oaks Golf Club.

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