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4.0
1571 Reviews (1571)
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1 Stars
69
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.9
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
3.8
Amenities
2.6
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4.0
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Conditions
4.0
Value
4.1
Layout
4.5
Pace
3.9
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4.0
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Conditions
4.0
Value
4.0
Layout
4.6
Pace
3.8
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4.0
85.1%
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63 out of 74 reviews
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Course Highlights
The course layout consistently earns top praise, with scenic views and a challenging design that rewards repeat visits. Fairways and greens hold up well, and the overall value makes it a worthwhile destination for golfers seeking quality at a reasonable price.

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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Tees
Tee Par Length Rating Slope
Black 72 7005 yards 74.7 139
Copper 72 6631 yards 73.1 136
Blue 72 6338 yards 71.7 132
White 72 5871 yards 69.6 126
White (W) 72 5871 yards 74.6 135
Jade 72 4974 yards 65.0 115
Jade (W) 72 4974 yards 69.3 124
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Scorecard for Darkhorse Golf Club
Metrics:
Hole 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Out 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 In Total
Black M: 74.6/137 448 344 235 559 465 156 541 448 405 3601 388 577 421 184 304 446 175 440 517 3452 7053
Copper M: 73.1/134 428 319 218 544 447 143 517 389 376 3381 375 554 373 163 287 417 172 420 489 3250 6631
Blue M: 71.7/130 W: 77.4/138 392 308 204 526 437 118 500 370 365 3220 374 546 359 142 277 383 160 409 468 3118 6338
White M: 69.5/127 W: 75.0/133 353 274 175 460 398 101 469 335 345 2910 340 537 337 137 264 361 148 393 444 2961 5871
White/Red M: 66.3/122 W: 71.5/128 313 274 156 419 368 101 354 335 302 2622 340 493 337 137 264 322 110 291 376 2670 5292
Red M: 64.4/115 W: 69.4/125 313 223 156 419 368 68 354 322 302 2525 244 493 258 109 216 322 110 291 376 2419 4944
Handicap 8 14 6 4 2 16 10 18 12 13 1 9 11 17 3 7 5 15
Par 4 4 3 5 4 3 5 4 4 36 4 5 4 3 4 4 3 4 5 36 72
Handicap (W) 6 10 4 12 2 18 14 16 8 13 1 9 17 15 3 7 5 11
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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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Reviews

4.0
1571 Reviews (1571)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 20
Watching the Game 8
Brunch 6
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 65
Bunkers 62
Undulating Greens 56
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 59
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 55
Locals 37
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 67
In the 'Burbs 16
Convenient to the City 8

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Johnnie9600350
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course, excellent greens and overall layout

Fun course, challenging and the greens were in excellent shape. For whatever reason, other players just didn’t seem to fix their pitch marks on the greens. I probably repaired 3 or 4 besides mine on each hole and there were still plenty to go. Also, a lot of dragged cleat marks on the green. Maybe it was an anomaly but they should put up signs to remind the patrons regarding player’s etiquette.

The course doesn’t have any ball washers which I thought was odd, so make sure you bring a wet towel. Also, bring your own snacks since the food service is pretty spartan right now. Otherwise, the greens and the overall course are well maintained and the layout made you think your way around. I’ll definitely be back (with my own wet towels and snacks!) LoL.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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u314162851519
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Immaculate

Only gripe is the geo-fenced carts with inconsistent fencing. Lots of backing up. But the course is fantastic right now.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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u314163003111
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very Enjoyable Round!

First time playing not a good score but really enjoyed the course. Ready to give it an another go as soon as I can! Our group of 3 all felt the same. A little drive from Rocklin but worth it.

Had a great time!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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6yACK59TvfqvMZQzxVQ7
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
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 Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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u314160471966
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Course. Need Marshals to Watch Pace.

We teed off at 12 pm and took over 5 hours to get to the 18 hole because of the group ahead of us. And we ran out of sunlight and couldn’t even even finish 18. Darkhorse, please actually have a Marshall on-site and make slow moving groups pick up the pace. Other than that, an amazing course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
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u777022903
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice mountain course

Course is in good condition, greens appear to have been punched recently.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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juhte
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Simply the Best in the Area

This course is a hidden gem. Every hole is memorable. Just needs a clubhouse and Marshalls to be one the best courses in the entire country.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 11/08/2023

The Clubhouse is located on the golf course. Sorry, you missed it.

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https://photos.app.goo.gl/guvXsZLkFdLoscum9

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https://darkhorsegolf.club/clubhouse

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Stephen6328237
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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marshalldunbar
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Slow play

The 5 1/2 hour round pretty much convinced us to stay at Winchester. There was no Marshall to help speed things up.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Commented on 11/08/2023

I'm reaching out from Darkhorse Golf Club about your visit on November 3 and your GolfNow review.

We're glad you chose our club, and we always aim to provide a top-notch golfing experience. We heard about the issues at Winchester Country Club and understand such changes can affect members like you.

Regarding your feedback about slow play at our course, we've checked, and your round was 4 hours and 21 minutes, not 5.5 hours as mentioned. We have video proof with timestamps of you at the cashier (11:43 AM) at the driving range (11:49 AM) the first hole (12:13) and at the cart return area (4:34 PM) and can share it with you if you'd like.

There seems to be a mix-up about how long you were here and we're sorry for any confusion. However, we must point out that your review doesn't seem to accurately reflect your experience with us. We believe in being honest and truthful in all communication.

Also, we're at full capacity with a waitlist for memberships, so we can't offer anything to you or your group at this moment. Nick Buchta

General Manager

Darkhorse Golf Club

P.S. You might want to check out the latest reviews of Winchester Country Club on GolfNow. They've been quite negative recently.

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ejdryg
Played On
Reviews 28
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
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rodeolee7777
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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TahoMike
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Course - little crowded on Friday- but Ok.

Great course - my only issue was that I used an online voucher I purchased about 6 months ago which was good 7 days per week after 10am. When I went to use it yesterday (Friday) I was told it was $14 extra each to use it on fridays which wasn’t the case when I bought it. The purchase date should be considered when redeeming vouchers.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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u000003011021
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Over priced.

Greens were in great condition. Otherwise not impressed with much else. Slow play overpriced mismatched range balls. Have to walk your clubs up from the parking lot. Only reason I go back is for the scenery.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
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u314161871835
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Needs a league

Darkhorse is a great golf course. Needs a mens league!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 11/08/2023

We have one. Call the Pro Shop and we will put you in touch with them. We also have a ladies' league. 800.775.2299

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u306568863
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
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a8Ai3yL3fJUWwmUUv6jR
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Amenities

Disappointed that there is no walk in golf shop and no place to get food or beer and sit down

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 11/08/2023

The Clubhouse is located on the golf course not next to the check-in kiosk. Sorry about that.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/Hb9QJjthc39BhDe16

https://darkhorsegolf.club/clubhouse

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ejdryg
Played On
Reviews 28
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Quite the Beast

I'm ot the golfer this course was designed for. There had been a heavy rain two days prior and the soft fairways and extremely lush rough stripped away any roll found in summer.

I literally was not strong enough to get out of the rough on half my missed fairways. Although the course played from the Blue tees is not long the trajectory for tee shots is critical due to elevation changes.

The soft greens were receptive and rolled true and very fast.

Good luck.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
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bbuljan
Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
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TicktockTony
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Perfect weather
Used cart

Taking the Darkhorse out for a ride

The course is hilly with a lot of undulation in elevations. Its challenging, but OK if you have a little course knowledge, which we did not. Its enjoyable and in good condition. Greens were challenging, but in good condition.

No clubhouse which was disappointing, but the course is Beautiful and Challenging.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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daugster1
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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