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3.9
1529 Reviews (1529)
5 Stars
789
4 Stars
458
3 Stars
153
2 Stars
63
1 Stars
66
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.9
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.0
Pace
3.8
Amenities
2.6
82.6%
Recommend this course
1338 out of 1529 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.1
30 Reviews (30)
5 Stars
15
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.2
Value
3.9
Layout
4.8
Pace
3.8
Amenities
2.5
StaffFriendliness
4.1
86.7%
Recommend this course
26 out of 30 reviews
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3.9
89 Reviews (89)
5 Stars
36
4 Stars
25
3 Stars
17
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
7
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.9
Layout
4.7
Pace
3.8
Amenities
2.5
StaffFriendliness
3.9
83.1%
Recommend this course
74 out of 89 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 7005 yards
Slope 139
Rating 74.7

Nestled in the Sierra Nevada foothills, DarkHorse Golf Club tumbles across a magnificent landscape that once served as a cattle ranch. The course incorporates a variety of elevation changes that range from subtle to dramatic. This tough layout is definitely not for the faint of heart. From short par 3s to monstrous par 5s, this course has a little bit of everything. The severely sloped greens demand accuracy and the bunkers were strategically placed to provide a multitude of shot-making opportunities. Tricky doglegs and uphill and downhill lies aren't the only challenges you'll face, there are also several water hazards that come into play throughout and an abundance of trees that make it even more difficult to navigate your ball. DarkHorse G.C. is situated 50 miles east of Sacramento and though it might be a bit of a drive to get there, local golfers consider the round well worth the trip.

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Course Details

Year Built 2002
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Keith Foster (2002)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
GPS Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

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

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Visa, MC, AMEX, Discover
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code No Denim, Collared Shirt Required

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

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  • Golf Advisor: Golfers' Choice (2014 #32)
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3.9
1529 Reviews (1529)

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Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Impressed with the course

Golf course was absolutely beautiful the day I played. Very impressed with the quality of the golf course. Playing conditions could've been better . Enjoyed my round very much. The greens were absolutely phenomenal very firm and very fast! And the value for what you get regarding course quality Is unbeatable! The guy in the Pro Shop was very friendly!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Previously Played

Cart path only

Love this place but no heads up on cart path only freakin 6Hour round insane wont be back bunkers were like hitting off concrete absolute disappointment and this place cart path only was soo stupid and still no food saw the cart girl 1 time in 6?hours Crap Crap crap

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
Previously Played

Will charge for no-shows.

We had a fourth who canceled on us due to a family emergency, and I am now stuck with his fees. No other courses I play do this.

Also, the prices at the turn are outrageous. Ten dollars for a hot dog, Fifteen dollars for a breakfast burrito. No thanks.

Nice course, but the management is poor.

Won't be coming back.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Disappointed yet again

Weather has been great and no mention of so many cartpath only holes at check-in. Then the range was out of balls. Couple that with the slow play of the 3 groups ahead of us and it became a long day. So disappointing because I love this course layout. Just poorly run with no club house amenities.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Played On
Reviews 105
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 5-9
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 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 5-9
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 14
Handicap 5-9
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 20
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

impossible with cart path only in effect

Hit in the fairway- walk hundreds of yards from car path. Slopes, hills, up and down -too much for cart path only round. - nary a ball went OB but felt like marathon after.

No amenities or clubhouse.= water around course was great but no ice in chests.

nobody playing so round could have been much faster if being able to drive to your ball.

Sand traps were like hard due to nice white sand packing down with rains. fringe was thick

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Horrible!!!!

Called day before reservation to ask if cart path only. Employee stated make a reservation as its supposed to be warm but call in the morning and if cart path only could cancel reservation. Called in the morning 7hrs before T-time and Employee stated cart path only and was not able to cancel T-time. Employee was extremely rude and very unprofessional and stated I would be charged regardless as they have a 24hr cancelation policy. Read more reviews and you will see this is how they manage their course. This would have been my first play @ this course and after this experience will never return. Will make sure to share my experience and not recommend this course to others

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Nice layout, greens in great shape.

Had a fun day even though it was cart path only and windy. Will be even better conditions in a couple of weeks when more of the rough can be mowed and soggy spots dry out. Greens were fast and rolled true.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Rip Off

Showed up short a person, they added a single to my 4some to make up for it and still tried to charge me the no-show fee.

Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Not worth it right now

Course is soaked… as in your shoes will fill up with water if you step in the wrong spot on the fairway. This is the case on most holes on the course. Tee times were 20 minutes late (no starter, no word from staff at check in), cart path only (makes sense when soaked, but no notification when checking in), no marshalls monitoring pace of play (5.5 hour round), and don’t think of bringing a Titleist backpack or they will immediately think you’re sneaking drinks onto the course. Yeast only some range balls were cracked in half.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
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