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.
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Golfer Photos
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Photo submitted by u000001340356 on 10/06/2026
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Photo submitted by u000001340356 on 10/06/2026
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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
Golfer Reviews
Great Layout
The course is in great condition. The driving range is state of the art.
It’s everything else that falls short of what should be a great experience…
We didn’t get our carts until 2 minutes before teed off. The carts were old and in poor condition.
There was a fivesome in front of us, which contributed to our slow, 5.5 hour round. No marshals or refreshment carts on the course and the small, temporary snack bar was closed by the time we made the turn. The restrooms on the course looked like they hadn’t been cleaned in weeks. Trash cans in restrooms and on tee boxes where overflowing.
Bottom line.. Great track, but everything else sucked
My favorite golf course!
Darkhorse golf course is a challenging course in immaculate condition. There’s constant maintenance and upkeep which continues to make the course a jewel for the avid golfer. With 5 sets of tees, Darkhorse offers a range of difficulty from beginner to professional.
Great course
This is a must play!! Great design, well kept, fun and challenging course. Can't wait to go back
Darkhorse golf
Fantastic golf course. The owner takes pride in providing a quality product and it shows.
Very good quality, pace pretty slow...
This place has improved TONS!! From the Top Tracer range, then onto the tee boxes to the fairways to the greens and especially, to the sand traps. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU MR NEW OWNER!! That said, pace of play was a bit pokey (the price attracts everyone, including some really bad golfers!), and the yardages are fairly difficult if not impossible to figure out (the carts lack GPS, scorecards are not helpful and the on-course yardage markers are minimal). Probably the hardest part for those eager to spend more money after a round of golf is the fact they do not have a formal clubhouse or restaurant or pro shop. I predict this place will be AMAZING once a clubhouse/pro shop get built.
I would like to see markers/ boulders or something at 150 yards in. The paint only on the cart path is not that great. I think a few more garbage cans on the course would be nice.
Had a great time !
Thank you !
Great day of Golf
End of May was a great day. The golf course design is well planned in a beautiful surrounding area. Dark Horse is perhaps a misnomer because there is nothing “dark” about it.
Painful pace of play
This round to go over six hours on a Thursday afternoon
Service and Pace need alot of help
This is a steep price to pay when the course lacks basic amenities like garbage cans! There are no cans so people drop their trash next to the tee box.
Pace of play can be upwards of 5 hours and there has been no marshall to keep things moving along.
For the price you pay, it would be a better experience to go somewhere just down the hill. This could be a magical
Course with just a little more effort on the upkeep and friendliness.