Winchester Country Club

For the $150.00 green fees I would have rather played a municipal course twice with a 6 hour round than had to deal with the fairway conditions of this course. Between the lack of grass and the mud from over watering to "recover from the heatwave" per the marshal, the fairways were about 50% bare wet soil. NOT worth the money.

I didn't mind that the greens were aerated even though I wasn't told prior and they only had one nine open but the fact of the fairways were horrible there was no cook staff there so they had no kitchen or no food for anything and it was just a horrible place for a lot of money

We knew from previous reviews, the course was in rough shape and obviously undergoing a period of transition. However, we were surprised at check in when we were told matter-of-factly the back 9 is being aerated and we would have to play the front 9 twice. This was not indicated on the website nor GN. GN did offer us partial credit, but the course has again dropped the ball.

Overall, a wonderful experience and I will be back once the fairways are in better shape; and they have a ways to go. Too many areas where there's little/no grass in large swaths of the fairway. Greens were in good shape, tee boxes were in excellent shape, but the fairways didn't seem like they belonged to the rest of the course. I liked the layout and amenities. Staff was fantastic.

For how much they charge for this course not with it. the course itself was in terrible shape. Soaking wet, every fairway was dead grass. Even the greens looked like a crater field. Second time playing it. Not worth the price of admission in my opinion. Pace of play was brutal. No marshal

I have played Winchester CC 3 or 4 times prior. I love the layout of this course! Sadly, the fairways, particularly the front nine, were in terrible shape. Muddy, bare, very little grass. We ended up playing lift clean and place just to make things manageable.

Staff explained the fairways had been severely damaged by the heat. They were clearly in the process of a major reseeding project.

The staff is great, the course layout is awesome! The conditions were just really disappointing. I will try it again to see if the conditions improve, but I’d give it a couple months.

This course used to be so prestigious and perfectly manicured. I even played here just a month ago and now it looks like it has been abandoned.

Fairways: 2/10

diseased grass patches and bare dirt areas covering throughout every hole. They efforts of verticutting were noticed but it is going to be a LONG recovery process

Greens: 8/10

still solid, some thin spots but for the most part, still great and very receptive.

Tee Areas:8/10

Well mowed and kept up - spongey and slightly longer grass than usual but given the heat wave, I don’t mind.

Views: 9/10

Still breathtaking views of both nature and the surrounding regions

Bunkers: 4/10

The borders were patchy and not clean edged like they usually are. Larger rocks (draining rocks at the bottom) have been cultivated up and mixed in with sand It seemed like they were missing several yards of sand in each bunker - fortunately I only had to hit one bunker shot

I understand that it is a private club and I, a non-member have the opportunity to play with the GolfNow access.. but good grief, $150 pp for the conditions yesterday (7/26) was laughable.

Place was in bad shape greens were ok but otherwise terrible. Waiting forever on every hole then some jumped in front of us? Confrontation ensued anyway this place is WAY overpriced never going back.

I was expecting better for the price. Course was in tough shape, lots of burnt out grass areas. They are trying to salvage it with lots of water but then your ball plugs. Maybe better in the spring before it gets too hot.

There are better courses nearby for half the price.

Very disappointed for the amount paid. I expect pristine conditions, fairways are not good, lot s brown, I expect for the money solid green fairways, white fluffy sand traps. Many courses in the area for half the money and in much better condition. For the price this is a 2 out of 10.

The course was not in great shape. Fairways were in poor condition with many places without grass. It was over watered and muddy in many places. Tee boxes were great. Greens were fine but lots of damage from ball marks. Slow play for the time of day. Staff was rude and unhelpful as a first time player at the course. Not what I expected for the most expensive course in the Sacramento area. Not sure that would play here again unless the conditions improved a lot.

Saturday noon tee time took 6 hours to play so won’t be coming back - marshals were on course and apologetic for slow playing “members” . No enforcement of pace of play which is one of the key responsibilities of a Marshal! Can’t stand 6 hour rounds so telling everyone I know to avoid playing this course- just not worth it

This is the best layer out course in the area. The greens were incredibly fast today! I’ll be coming back soon.

Pay half the cost and play Turkey Creek or Dark Horse or The Ridge. They are just a pretty, just as difficult and half the cost.

Overall for the money I will play Turkey Creek or Dark Horse which are just as nice and half the cost.

I probably won't be playing here again. Just to expensive for what it is.

Just like 2018, when we last played an NCGA major here, it was phenomenal.

In fact, the course was in better shape from tee to green this time…with the exception of standing water near every drain as it was hot. I could smell the trees getting hot.

Yes, we had fires, SMOKE, and 105 degrees walking last I played here in a NCGA major, the Sac Valley in 2018.

I wish I still played my draw. More of a fade now that I’m a senior,

BUT I did pipe enough drives from the TIPS to know how this place is. 75.1 rating 145 slope…

And worth every penny.

If Yocha can charge $100 so can Winchester which is WAY better…just start on hole 10 to realize the task ahead.

Starting on One will only tease you…

Nice course but overpriced even with a good discount

I will be back! Practice facilities is top notch. Staff very friendly and helpful. As for the course, it’s well maintained. One of my pet peeves with some courses is uneven tee boxes, not at this place though. Some blind tee shots but if you know where to hit, it’s very getable. Couple holes kinda quirky, one of the par 4s has a huge pine tree you’ll need to navigate around. As for the greens, fast and true. Now that I have a better idea of the layout, can’t wait to play it again. Not sure why previous reviewer urgregory777777 had so many gripes about this place, maybe a previous disgruntled member?