Winchester CC: #3
A view from tee #3 at Winchester Country Club.
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4.2
212 Reviews (212)
5 Stars
117
4 Stars
51
3 Stars
23
2 Stars
13
1 Stars
8
Conditions
4.0
Value
3.7
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.1
83.6%
Recommend this course
179 out of 212 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
4.4
60 Reviews (60)
5 Stars
33
4 Stars
21
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.0
Value
3.9
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.7
95.0%
Recommend this course
57 out of 60 reviews
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Avg Rating
4.4
79 Reviews (79)
5 Stars
45
4 Stars
26
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.1
Value
3.9
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.7
93.7%
Recommend this course
74 out of 79 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Private
Par 72
Length 7144 yards
Slope 139
Rating 75.1

Winchester Golf Club boasts a championship course that was a collaboration between Robert Trent Jones Sr. and Jr. The foothills of the Sierra Mountains serve as the backdrop to the course, which sits at a convenient elevation of 1,800 feet that puts it right above the fog but below the winter snows. The golf course also enjoys panoramic views of the Sacramento Valley. Massive rock outcroppings border the fairways, calling for some creative shot making. Accuracy is also a necessity with meandering creeks and bunkers coming into play on most holes. The layout is challenging but five sets of tees make the golf course approachable for a variety of skill levels. Winchester G.C. is not only well known throughout northern California, it has also been ranked as one of the 15 best in the state.

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Course Details

Year Built 2000
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Snacks

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

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4.2
212 Reviews (212)
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Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
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4.0
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2nd time playing here

This is a tough review to write since this course should be an easy 5 star rating but it doesn’t seem like the management can pull it all together. Maybe it’s a financial issue or something not obvious to an outsider but they just can’t get the course conditions under control. Some holes are perfect and others you’re playing off hard pan dirt or standing water right in the middle of the fairway. Some greens have portions where there’s just no grass; it’s just dirt. Granted I’ve only played here twice, once in the summer a few days ago and previously about 18 months ago at the end of winter, but it was the same both times and based on other reviews, it’s a similar story. The course has a great layout and some fun holes but it’s overpriced.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 36
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Overall Great Experience

Beautiful course and location. Tough layout. Only issues were some of the greens were not in great shape. Some areas around the greens were pretty patchy and a couple of the greens were in rough shape. In my opinion it’s not worth full price, but at less than $100, it’s good. If it’s in tip top shape, it’s worth $125 or so. But not right now.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

NEG - Course is in R o U G h shape - #3 green is a mess (should have a temp green)

(POS) Staff and course layout are great.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Winchester

Still the best course layout in Sac Valley. Unfortunately course finances and management cannot keep the course up to what it should be. They would be wise to lower cost and increase rounds of play. Drinks on course but grill doesn’t have fresh food at turn

There is no Marshall to keep pace of play which leads to slow play. Practice range good but putting green horrible

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

I love this course

As much as I love the course and the layout, many of the greens were in terrible shape. We enjoyed the round, but it was not up to the standard that I played on that course in previous years.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fairway we're a little worn out,bunkers could use maintenance, some fairways we're over watered, greens in good shape

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Winchester

I have always been a huge fan of this golf course , played it numerous times. Yesterday was very disappointing. The course was in terrible shape ,as were the greens and the cart paths . I would not recommend playing Winchester to anyone until they improve the course .

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Winchester

Nice course. Very tough course. You gotta be accurate and on your game. Enjoyed the experience. Friendly staff.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Tough Shape

Winchester has a great layout, full of challenge the entire way around the course. It's in pretty rough shape right now. The course is soaked and soggy in places, lots of cart path only. There are large patches around the greens that are covered in sand. Most of the greens are good, but there were a couple in poor condition. If you can get a Hot Deal around $80, it's worth playing. I'd be disappointed if I paid rack rate right now.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful Course

Very scenic. Grass was a little over watered in places. Quite a few holes were cart path only not to my liking. Everyone was very friendly. Bunkers were a little wet in places and hard to hit out of. Overall a beautiful course. Looking forward to playing there again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Vijay

Hot day no water on golf course on any hole

Plus some of fairways are very soggy wet

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Amazing

This track is incredibly enjoyable. It features rolling hills and challenging holes. The course is in superb condition, with just a few spots having slightly too much water, but the greenery is everywhere. My friends and I had an amazing time. The only downside was the pin placements on the greens, which were quite difficult. I imagine the crew who set these pins were quite frustrated when they got to work. :-) After the round, we sat and ate to relax a bit because the course put its hands on us. I can’t wait to play again. It’s well worth the admission price. Tell a friend to tell a friend. Use Golf now and book a foursome.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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