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4.3
230 Reviews (230)
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8
Conditions
4.0
Value
3.9
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.2
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86.9%
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196 out of 230 reviews
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4.6
16 Reviews (16)
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Conditions
4.4
Value
4.6
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.7
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4.9
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4.5
57 Reviews (57)
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Conditions
4.0
Value
4.1
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.3
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4.3
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4.8
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Course Highlights
This Robert Trent Jones-designed layout consistently earns high praise for its challenging, strategic design that rewards accurate course management throughout all 18 holes. Friendly staff and a smooth pace of play make Winchester a strong value for Sacramento-area golfers.

About

Holes 18
Type Private
Par 72
Length 7144 yards
Slope 154
Rating 82.0

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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Tees
Tee Par Length Rating Slope
Gold (W) 72 7144 yards 82.0 154
Gold 72 7144 yards 75.1 145
Black (W) 72 6819 yards 80.4 151
Black 72 6819 yards 73.8 142
Tournament 72 6554 yards 72.1 141
Tournament (W) 72 6554 yards 79.0 148
Blue 72 6363 yards 71.3 139
Blue (W) 72 6363 yards 77.9 147
Member 72 6063 yards 69.9 135
Member (W) 72 6063 yards 76.3 143
White 72 5856 yards 69.2 131
White (W) 72 5856 yards 75.2 141
Winchester 72 5528 yards 67.4 123
Winchester (W) 72 5528 yards 72.8 133
Green 72 5289 yards 66.3 118
Green (W) 72 5289 yards 71.7 129
Track Rounds
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Scorecard for Winchester
Metrics:
Hole 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Out 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 In Total
Gold M: 75.1/145 W: 82.0/154 428 199 433 564 384 416 172 385 517 3498 503 227 398 575 412 223 396 401 511 3646 7144
Black M: 73.8/142 W: 80.4/151 400 171 414 533 370 406 163 373 511 3341 481 212 379 566 388 192 387 379 494 3478 6819
Tournament M: 72.1/141 W: 79.0/148 400 171 378 533 329 379 163 373 488 3214 481 187 354 536 388 162 359 379 494 3340 6554
Blue M: 71.3/139 W: 77.9/147 375 163 378 509 329 379 145 353 488 3119 457 187 354 536 362 162 359 354 473 3244 6363
Member M: 69.9/135 W: 76.3/143 375 163 356 509 281 344 145 326 437 2936 457 165 316 502 362 139 359 354 473 3127 6063
White M: 69.2/131 W: 75.2/141 358 136 356 503 281 344 122 326 437 2863 432 165 316 502 326 139 331 335 447 2993 5856
Winchester M: 67.4/123 W: 72.8/133 334 136 356 503 257 344 122 279 394 2725 401 108 316 502 326 101 304 324 421 2803 5528
Green M: 66.3/118 W: 71.7/129 334 118 326 478 257 287 99 279 394 2572 401 108 305 466 287 101 304 324 421 2717 5289
Handicap 6 12 8 2 14 10 16 4 18 1 7 15 9 5 13 11 3 17
Par 4 3 4 5 4 4 3 4 5 36 4 3 4 5 4 3 4 4 5 36 72
Handicap (W) 6 16 4 2 12 14 18 10 8 1 17 7 3 15 13 11 5 9
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Course Details

Year Built 2000
Golf Season Year round
Architect Robert Trent Jones, Sr. (2000) Robert Trent Jones, Jr. (2000) Donald Knott (2000) Gary Linn (2000)

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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4.3
230 Reviews (230)

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foredeo
Played On
Reviews 46
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great

Fantastic mountain course with great elevation changes. Very demanding cause of difficulty with lie conditions. Great overall conditions and pace.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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u314160864423
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Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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u1403606
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Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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u219796224
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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gjc8cjk8
Played On
Reviews 31
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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GolfNow1998
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Reviews 1
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Course, could be in better shape

I grew up playing this course and my family were members all the way until last year. Layout is fantastic, course conditions, not so much. greens were the slowest I could remember Winchester greens. Tee boxes need some work too. Overall great track.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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u000002259794
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Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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LYikjFwGgmY0ZGHpQ1Rm
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Course is great. Staff could use a lesson

Course was in amazing condition. Really enjoyed the golf. Pro shop guy was great. Four star instead of 5: Lack of signage makes it difficult to locate holes. Getting to practice area is a challenge for the same reason. Several other players seemed lost not just us. Bigger Problem: Snack cart person was miserable. Clearly did not want to be there. Bartender was friendly. We wanted to get breakfast/lunch at the turn. The phone barn on 9th tee was closed. When we got to the bar and asked for a hot dog, she said 10-12 minutes. So, we got the smallest bag of chips ever sold and a beer. Really disappointing. Asked if I could order and have it brought to us at the end of the 10th hole, she said they have gotten in trouble for that.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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SLxx1x0WCwdUJJKwh2wI
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good/challenging course would recommend

The course was nice. However a lot of the course was soaked and quite a bit of GUR in the fairways and greens. Carts were nice and so was the staff. I enjoyed playing the course due to its challenging course setup, making course management a must on this course. Will play again in the future.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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u314168256342
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Superb course

I took my client here and it was both our first time playing Winchester. The back nine is amazing and surreal. I'll definitely be back soon!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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gn24429839
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
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zw25IMOskFjKTRhjwuCU
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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Bunkers

The bunkers were wet and in some cases muddy. Some also needed more sand. They did not play like a bunker should play

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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GSAMS7
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great Farthers Day Round

The course was in great shape and the hospitality was even better. What a great Father's Day round & plus I beat my son on the front 9.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u253793364
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Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very nice Foothills golf course

I played Winchester yesterday and enjoyed it as usual. Being Robert Trent Jones course the design is very playable. The greens were fast and smooth. Staff was friendly. I recommend it for anyone o the Sacramento ao

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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ROb1275867
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Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Course

Course is in great condition though out the entire course. Very friendly staff and the scenery is very cool.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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mmuncrief
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Reviews 37
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Must Play.

What a beautiful course. Every hole was amazing. Bice practice area. Lunch was delicious. You’ve gotta play!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Victor9876785
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice layout

Course has a nice layout, greens are fun!

Friendly staff, lacks in course amenities

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
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u314163831156
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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Wonderful golf course! Unfortunately we quit after 10 holes…. We had been on the front side for almond 3 hours…. We got to 11 tee & there were two groups waiting for the green to clear…. It was definitely going to be a six hour round! 😞

Conditions Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
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mzaslove
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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
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