DarkHorse Golf Club
About
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.
| 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 |
| 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/Jade 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 |
| Jade 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 | 10 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 6 | 14 | 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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Reviewer Photos
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Photo submitted by Golfguykai on 04/25/2025
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Photo submitted by Golfguykai on 04/25/2025
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Don't Let the Sun Catch you Crying! Photo submitted by TicktockTony on 10/24/2023
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Photo submitted by Rob32 on 07/04/2023
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Photo submitted by motorguy1 on 05/29/2023
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Photo submitted by tdtrine on 05/23/2023
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Photo submitted by u314160308093 on 04/29/2023
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Photo submitted by Rarunyan on 02/15/2023
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Photo submitted by arby2211 on 09/29/2022
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Photo submitted by u314161632761 on 09/05/2022
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Photo submitted by u000004319211 on 02/21/2022
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Photo submitted by u000004319211 on 02/21/2022
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Photo submitted by u000004319211 on 02/21/2022
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Photo submitted by u000004319211 on 02/21/2022
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Photo submitted by Jmikoliczyk74 on 10/01/2021
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Photo submitted by u000003414549 on 07/01/2021
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Photo submitted by Winton1663928 on 01/11/2021
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#7 Photo submitted by hackazoid on 12/26/2020
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#17 Photo submitted by hackazoid on 12/26/2020
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#10 Photo submitted by hackazoid on 12/26/2020
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#18 Photo submitted by hackazoid on 12/26/2020
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#10 Photo submitted by hackazoid on 12/23/2020
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#18 dogleg left Photo submitted by hackazoid on 12/23/2020
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Photo submitted by u000004319211 on 07/20/2020
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Beautiful day for golf!!! Photo submitted by baileyde on 05/27/2020
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Photo submitted by tireeves5 on 05/12/2020
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Photo submitted by Mario2059732 on 05/10/2020
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Photo submitted by Mario2059732 on 05/10/2020
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Photo submitted by Gremlingolfer on 05/07/2020
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Photo submitted by Gremlingolfer on 05/07/2020
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Photo submitted by Gremlingolfer on 05/07/2020
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Dark Horse GC, Hole 6, Par 3, 156 yds Photo submitted by DYakimec on 03/18/2020
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Dark Horse GC, Hole 8, Par 4, 448 yds Photo submitted by DYakimec on 03/18/2020
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Dark Horse GC, Hole 10, Par 4, 388 yds Photo submitted by DYakimec on 03/18/2020
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Dark Horse GC, Hole 17, Par 4, 440 yds Photo submitted by DYakimec on 03/18/2020
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Dark Horse GC, Hole 18, Par 5, 517 yds Photo submitted by DYakimec on 03/18/2020
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Dark Horse GC, Hole 18, Par 5, 517 yds Photo submitted by DYakimec on 03/18/2020
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Dark Horse GC, Hole 1, Par 4, 448 yds Photo submitted by DYakimec on 03/16/2020
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Dark Horse GC, Hole 2, Par 4, 344 yds Photo submitted by DYakimec on 03/16/2020
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Dark Horse GC, Hole 4, Par 5, 559 yds Photo submitted by DYakimec on 03/16/2020
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Dark Horse GC, Hole 7, Par 5, 541 yds Photo submitted by DYakimec on 03/16/2020
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Dark Horse GC, Hole 13, Par 3, 184 yds Photo submitted by DYakimec on 03/16/2020
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Dark Horse GC, Hole 16, Par 3, 175 yds Photo submitted by DYakimec on 03/16/2020
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7th Hole Photo submitted by gvXJCpwbFfA8ZPh6ivrm on 11/08/2019
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6th Hole Photo submitted by gvXJCpwbFfA8ZPh6ivrm on 11/08/2019
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6th Hole Photo submitted by gvXJCpwbFfA8ZPh6ivrm on 11/08/2019
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8th Hole Photo submitted by gvXJCpwbFfA8ZPh6ivrm on 11/08/2019
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18th Hole Photo submitted by gvXJCpwbFfA8ZPh6ivrm on 11/08/2019
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8th Hole Photo submitted by gvXJCpwbFfA8ZPh6ivrm on 11/08/2019
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Uphill challenge Photo submitted by Titaniumhen on 07/22/2017
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Pick a bunker Photo submitted by Titaniumhen on 07/22/2017
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A view from the practice green, Lake of the Pines in the background. Photo submitted by Titaniumhen on 07/22/2017
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10th hole. They had us play the back nine first. Photo submitted by VCMestimator on 04/09/2017
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11th hole Photo submitted by VCMestimator on 04/09/2017
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4th hole Photo submitted by VCMestimator on 04/09/2017
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8th hole Photo submitted by VCMestimator on 04/09/2017
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1st fairway looking back from the 8th tee Photo submitted by VCMestimator on 04/09/2017
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9th hole - our last of the day as it was getting late in the day. Photo submitted by VCMestimator on 04/09/2017
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Favorite Hole - #4 Photo submitted by GreerGolf on 10/17/2016
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Lake of the Pines Photo submitted by GreerGolf on 10/17/2016
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Hole 2 Photo submitted by GreerGolf on 10/17/2016
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DarkHorse GC, Hole 2, Par 4, 344 yds Photo submitted by DYakimec on 03/21/2016
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DarkHorse GC, Hole 4, Par 5, 559 yds Photo submitted by DYakimec on 03/21/2016
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DarkHorse GC, Hole 10, Par 4, 388 yds Photo submitted by DYakimec on 03/21/2016
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DarkHorse GC, Hole 13, Par 3, 184 yds Photo submitted by DYakimec on 03/21/2016
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DarkHorse GC, Hole 15, Par 4, 446 yds Photo submitted by DYakimec on 03/21/2016
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DarkHorse GC, Hole 17, Par 4, 440 yds Photo submitted by DYakimec on 03/21/2016
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10th Hole Photo submitted by npasjuta on 10/26/2015
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Photo submitted by TooncesPlays18 on 06/22/2015
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Photo submitted by TooncesPlays18 on 06/22/2015
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Hole #2 Photo submitted by aweshh on 05/27/2013
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Photo submitted by RABoren on 04/29/2013
Mr Grinch
Many issues. 1: tried calling 1.5 hrs week before for tee time, no answer. Charged $4+fee to do online. 2. Called twice day before tee time and put on hold twice 5 minutes 3: When I arrived the guy said Hi and I responded saying my tee time, Guy said Hi, I'm ////.
I replied again with my tee time In case he didn't understand. THE DUDE THEN STARTED SCOLDING ME FOR NOT REPLING "hi" BACK! Then wanted to charge me $15 each for playing before noon on their special. That's why I tried calling the week before to find out the details of the coupon. It was waved. I really would have been POed to pay the $15 because they were 20 behind the start time. Putting me at noon anyway. And it was cartpath only with no water on fairway.
It was OK
It was cart path only and should have been 90* rule. Too much walking up and down the hills. Don't know why you cant take your cart in the parking lot. Made it a pain to get your clubs.
Great track
Great track not too far from Sacramento not too far from the people that live up in the mountains that can’t golf because of snow to drive down to. The greens were exceptional the course conditions were great. It’s a very challenging course on some holes. You do have some uphill and downhill. Overall it’s a beautiful course
11.5.2022
We played as a fivesome and waited on every hole. Our T-Time was 12:40. We had two two-somes in front of us and a foursome in front of them. The course is challenging but not 5 hiurs and 20 minutes tough, even in light intermittent rain.
I just have to say it…
Already wrote a review, but I have to say it again, the dude and his son who run this place are the absolute worst. Words can’t describe how awful their customer service is. I don’t think I’ve ever had as bad customer service in my life. If you’re going to play golf in the Auburn area go ahead and play Alta Sierra or The Ridge. You will get a great course and experience compared to this place.
What a joke.
2 of the guys out of my group of 8 couldn’t make it unexpectedly and these clowns who run the golf course charged me for both of the greens that didn’t get filled. Guy working the register was rude and slow. They don’t have a club house or places to hang out so good luck hanging out after your round. It has been multiple times where the people running this place have been obnoxious and rude. Course is decent, but not worth the money for what you get. Won’t be back.
Great course
Country club feel with excellent fairways and greens. Best course in Auburn.
Great layout!
Country club feel with excellent fairways and greens. Best course in Auburn!!!
5+ Hour round
Course is beautiful as always, the grounds crew does a stellar job. Five plus hours for a round tho made it hard to enjoy. 10 minutes at each tee box and each approach and the par 3’s all had a line. Never saw a marshal out there.
Great course, but...
Got our cooler searched and beer was a no-no, but they lack a choice of beer at the facility. Why do they do that? Then, the carts are designed to stop when you get close to what they consider a no-cart zone, but these include spots in the rough. Why even have carts if they are so limited? I love this course, not sure I'm returning.
Great Course
The only thing missing in this golf course would be a nice diner w/bar to have a nice lunch or dinner after a beautiful round of golf.
Rounding into form
Greens getting close to perfect. You can tell that the staff is working hard to improve conditions. Has a casual atmosphere that may not be for everyone, but I enjoy the country vibe mixed with an exceptional, playable layout with great risk-reward holes.
Need work
I got there early to hit a few balls off the driving range, but it was down, and I didn’t get an email stating the driving range was down. After waiting 45 minutes and starting to golf the golf carts kept saying we were in off limit areas in the fairways and 5 ft into the rough of various holes. Driving range was down.we finished our round in about 5 hours. The whole day was a mess. I will not be heading back to dark house any time soon.
Thank you!
There are several area within 5-60 yards of the greens that need complete re-seeding or sod. At most courses that would be considered “ground under repair”, except no repair has been undertaken.