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
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4.4
58 Reviews (58)
5 Stars
31
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
94.8%
Recommend this course
55 out of 58 reviews
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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 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Keep uo

Winchester is not the course to bring your beginner spouse out on a Saturday afternoon… tough course and pace of play suffers.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful course

Had an amazing time playing here ….course is beautiful and in great shape

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
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 Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Fun track in the forest

Winchester is an enjoyable course that winds its way through the forest at altitude. From the black tees, the test places a premium on accuracy, not distance. Lots of cool design and fun holes to play. Greens are large with some pretty severe slopes in places. You can take advantage of those slopes on approach if you know where they are - it’s definitely one I’d like to play again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Every hole is different!

Such a beautiful course in great condition!

On many courses, several holes seem the same… saying to yourself, “didn’t I just play this hole?”

Not on this course, every hole is different, interesting and challenging!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Best course in the Sacramento area!!

This place is a hidden gem. If you haven't played it.....you need to! Great greens and fantastic layout. The staff was welcoming and very friendly as well.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A little pricey for the conditions

It rained heavily a few days ago but the course was still very water logged compared to others in the area. A few of the pin locations were in the drainage spots so those holes were quite trampled with the soft greens. Also they clearly prioritize weddings because there was no way to even drop off the cart after the round as it was blocked off.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great track; a challenging, shot makers course

Great track! The course was in great shape, even with winter conditions. This is definitely a shot makers course. Quite a few holes limit your shot selection off the tee and many of the greens are guarded by big deep bunkers. The greens rolled true, but have a lot of movement and are difficult to read. If you’re looking for a course that is going to make you hit the majority of the clubs in your bag, and force you to play both a draw and a cut, I highly recommend Winchester.

If you are new to the game, Winchester could be a frustrating outing.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 40
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Not worth green fees

The course was in horrible shape, the greens had been aerated & they were way better than the tee boxes & fairways. There was nobody at the restaurant working, with no food or drink & conditions being as they are, that was last time I pay for this course.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful course

Really enjoyed our round. Pace and course conditions were affected by rain as it was cart path only but overall a very enjoyable experience. Will be back for sure!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
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 26
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Another great day of golf.

Great course, great layout, great staff and amenities. The last two times i played this course it was very soggy especially the back nine. We had balls plug in the middle of the fairway. My only ding on this course is the maintenance of the course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very good condition and scenic

A little pricey but the condition and design was excellent. The greens were true and fast

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

Not worth the money

Since it’s 2 or3 times the average cost of around in that area, it was not worth it greens in around the greens were poorly maintained.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best course in the area

One of my favorites in the area. A little in the expensive side.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

course was great, but where is the staff

Loved the course and the beauty of this track, pro shop staff was friendly, but did not see another staff member until the starter.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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