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DarkHorse Golf Club

4.0
1527 Reviews (1527)
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4.0
1527 Reviews (1527)
5 Stars
788
4 Stars
457
3 Stars
153
2 Stars
63
1 Stars
66
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.9
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
3.8
Amenities
2.6
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83.7%
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1336 out of 1527 reviews
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3.9
55 Reviews (55)
5 Stars
22
4 Stars
13
3 Stars
15
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.1
Value
3.8
Layout
4.7
Pace
3.8
Amenities
2.6
StaffFriendliness
3.8
83.6%
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46 out of 55 reviews
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3.9
98 Reviews (98)
5 Stars
40
4 Stars
28
3 Stars
19
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
7
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.9
Layout
4.7
Pace
3.8
Amenities
2.4
StaffFriendliness
3.9
84.7%
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83 out of 98 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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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
Track Rounds
Scorecard
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

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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4.0
1527 Reviews (1527)

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sonnybee
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
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kobefan1
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Slow round, course lacks the little things

5.5 hour round, tee boxes double stacked. Not sure if the was a frost delay or not, but when we checked in they didn't say anything to us, and we teed off on time but were waiting at the tee box behind the group in front of us on every hole. We hadn't had ran in two weeks but 1/3 of the holes were cart path only still (mainly the par 5s). They have super nice golf carts and a trackman driving range, but have no trash cans on the course, no ball washers, and no club house at the turn. Their "hot dog stand" was closed as well.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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8h4c9a8BMsIiHvlEWuvz
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Golf promise

Always a joy and a great outing. The greeensare in super shape. Did I mention January! I can’t believe more golfers are not coming out.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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w4ylp4AXGiGnuBtwhh4d
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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MarkESloan
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

cant believe it took me this long to find it

I loved this course - zero complaints and can't wait to go back. some exciting hole layouts - tons of sand. not easy but I didn't find it as crazy hard as Apple Mountain. I wish I lived closer to this place.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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U000005037171
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Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
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Db7pilit
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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
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MightyMouse4209
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

The fairways and greens were extremely well taken care of. The staff is friendly but bring some food. They had a cart girl and food truck only.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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u000007055065
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Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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u2408234
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great course

The course was in great condition even with all the recent heavy rains.

Greens are good and very fast.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
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c8sbqblTekuvt1TJBOmX
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Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Too much walking

Course was very soggy so carts confined to path. Understand the need for it but should have been told prior to round. Too much walking for a 75 year old man.

Greens in great shape. Just too much walking of a very hilly track.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
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u314165016016
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Owner

Very nice course i was told the driving range was closed just to see the next customer receive ok to use the range. We had a 4th player cancel out due to illness but still got charged for the round

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Anonymous
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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FRxtv45zIldUybneQb2v
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
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u000003979612
Played On
Reviews 38
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice Horse

The course considering time of year very good. Pace was super fast not a lot of players. Very disapointed they didn't even have the hot dog stand open of a place to get some type of drink. Build a club house and if you don't want to run it rent it out.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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pathoffman6
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Great Track

I love the variety of hole layout, varying par 3 distances and tee choices. Truly a course for all abilities. Easy from the forward tees, tour level from the tips. You get to decide if you want to have fun or a challenge.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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u314164866368
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Love the Rustic Beauty

I love the rustic beauty and abundant wild life on this beautiful but challenging course. It was a real treat! Will look forward to returning.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
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inzen
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

HAD TO PAY FOR 3 NO SHOWS

UNFOTUNATELY I WAS UNAWARE THAT THESE TEE TIMES WERE SET UP ON GOLFNOW AND WE HAD NINE PLAYERS AND HAD TO PAY FOR 3 EMPTY SLOTS.($240)

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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dc1678225632
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Pretty crowded. Pace of play is important. Would really try and start a range ring program to keep players moving. 4hr 30min pace is better. We were over 5 and groups were dropping out behind us.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
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tahoeshowtime
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good Course, SlowPlay

Course is in good shape and the weather was beautiful for November. To the 11:10am tee time on Saturday, November 9th, you suck.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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