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DarkHorse Golf Club

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4.0
1559 Reviews (1559)
5 Stars
802
4 Stars
473
3 Stars
154
2 Stars
64
1 Stars
66
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.0
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
3.9
Amenities
2.7
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85.4%
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1367 out of 1559 reviews
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4.4
31 Reviews (31)
5 Stars
14
4 Stars
15
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.6
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.1
Amenities
2.9
StaffFriendliness
4.1
96.8%
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30 out of 31 reviews
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4.1
84 Reviews (84)
5 Stars
35
4 Stars
29
3 Stars
14
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.1
Layout
4.7
Pace
3.9
Amenities
2.6
StaffFriendliness
3.9
88.1%
Recommend this course
74 out of 84 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/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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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
1559 Reviews (1559)

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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u684868989
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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msoto111
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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u314163507540
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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X5f8q5Thti6ZWcA4a5PU
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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stephengarman
Played On
Reviews 3
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 Good
Amenities Average
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u314163042026
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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!

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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u314159728186
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
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tuckerdgt24
Played On
Reviews 156
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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janehuiskens
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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aaguil01
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Course

Even without having a clubhouse this course is one of the finest in Northern California.

Staff was great and course was challenging and in great shape.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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u314162773274
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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u314163491982
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a year
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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14Retire
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Improvements coming!

Every time I play this course I notice improvements or improvements in progress. Enjoyable golf experience.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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u872422656
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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u314160330932
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Beginner
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 Average
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eYJ2sQmFdjFvW5dpkgk3
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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u000003147089
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Tough course

Beautiful course, tough. Greens were recently punch not great, tee boxes need work.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
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u314163415805
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful course and day

Played the beautiful Darkhorse golf club today. Tees and fairways in good shape. The greens were still recovering from being Punched 2 weeks ago. Perfect weather and great pace of play made for a super fun day.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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u314162581083
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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RG28755885EAFFE72B67
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Poor information

First the course is in great conditions. When I booked the tee time a few weeks ago I contacted the course to see if they were clubs for rent and we were told yes they had clubs for rent at a rate of 25 per set. When we got to the course they could not even put together a complete set. They tried to put together 3 bags with wedges and whatever they could find laying around. If we did not drive over an hour to get to this course we would not have played. Also when we got back to the clubhouse after the round the gentleman in the pro shop shack tried to show me a set of clubs we would have gotten. Was he adding insult to the injury? We would have brought our own clubs from Sacramento had we been given the right information. I should be refunded my green fees for the day.

Conditions Excellent
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
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