Whitney Oaks GC: #2
A view of the 2nd green at Whitney Oaks Golf Club.
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4.4
1230 Reviews (1230)
5 Stars
549
4 Stars
482
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
94.0%
Recommend this course
1090 out of 1230 reviews
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4.6
21 Reviews (21)
5 Stars
14
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.6
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.7
95.2%
Recommend this course
20 out of 21 reviews
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4.5
86 Reviews (86)
5 Stars
52
4 Stars
28
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.5
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.8
95.3%
Recommend this course
82 out of 86 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
1230 Reviews (1230)

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
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Very fun and challenging course.

Really enjoy playing Whitney Oaks. Great layout with lots of challenging design elements.

It was late summer so the heat of the area has had some impact on conditioning, especially on the greens, but nothing that really took away from the experience.

Definitiely worth visiting if you haven't played there.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
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
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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 34
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Day!

I booked a 4some and everyone likes the course, we have played here a few times. The course is in great shape compared to other local courses, the greens are running between 9 or 10 on the stimp meter. We had a good pace of play and only had to wait to hit about a half a dozen times. It was relatively warm (90ish) and we never saw any drink cart which is unusual, other then that it was a great day!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 29
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Bad greens

Bunkers in bad shape, no sand, about one half of the green’s were bumpy, bald spots.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 38
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greeeeeeens!

I’ve played here off and on over the years. When it first opened this track was one of my favorites in the area. As the course has matured tee to green it grown in character. Unfortunately so have the greens, not in a good way. They seem so compacted and difficult. I have no issues with fast or difficult greens but some are so ridiculous, pin placements in US Open positions, on crests, hiding in corners. Realistically I’m older as well and we’ve both aged in areas that aren’t flattering haha but come one on you could fix these issues. lol. The course has passed me by, I’m a weekend golfer till I retire, and I want to enjoy my outing not grind over every shot my, putt like my life depends on it. Whitney and Twelve Bridges/ now Catta Vedera were my go to, TB is now private and the new owners of Whitney obviously don’t want to spend money to trim some trees that need help and greens that are desperately looking for some fillers/ Botox and lipstick.

I’ll stick to a. Purse that fits my game.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
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
Played On
Reviews 32
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 52
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 52
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
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