Winchester CC: #3
A view from tee #3 at Winchester Country Club.
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4.3
216 Reviews (216)
5 Stars
121
4 Stars
51
3 Stars
23
2 Stars
13
1 Stars
8
Conditions
4.0
Value
3.8
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.1
85.6%
Recommend this course
183 out of 216 reviews
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4.2
14 Reviews (14)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.6
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.5
92.9%
Recommend this course
13 out of 14 reviews
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4.5
73 Reviews (73)
5 Stars
43
4 Stars
24
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.0
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.7
95.9%
Recommend this course
70 out of 73 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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4.3
216 Reviews (216)
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5.0
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Marshals don’t enforce pace of play rules

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

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
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Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Best course in area

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

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Too expensive for what it is.

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.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
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Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Pretty Cousers

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.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
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3.0
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Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 94
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Phenomenal Golf Course

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…

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 22
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
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Overpriced

Nice course but overpriced even with a good discount

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

First time at Winchester

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?

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Winchester golf course

Winchester golf course was wonderful!! The staff is wonderful and accommodating, the price is about right for that course. The views of the course and houses in the backdrops are beautiful!! I definitely will be back to play here again, but maybe not when it's 95 degrees, (a little too warm for me!!)

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
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 Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
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 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Winchester

Enjoyed playing here again. Haven’t been in years but it was a great time. Play was slowed from a morning tournament but otherwise not too bad. Lots more homes on the course now.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Outstanding Opportunity

Excellent course well designed with beautiful views along with championship greens. Don't miss it. Will become one of your favorites!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful and challenging layout

First time playing here and it was a top notch experience in every aspect. One of the best in the area easily.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Apr 18, 2024 Winchester

Just a fabulous layout. Private course, that was in the mountains of northern California.

The layout was a bit circular so that we came back to the clubhouse after nine holes. was able to order ahead for food at the 7th hole . luckily I had a group who had played the course before so I did not get too lost. Greens were so very fast, like putting on a kitchen floor! I definitely want to play here again .

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Prestine conditions

Winchester CC is the best golf course in the greater Sacramento area. The course, clubhouse, restaurant, views and area are all extremely upscale and luxurious. Definitely has that wow factor. Greens were pure as well as the rest of the course. Highly recommend.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Apr 18,2024 Winchester CC

I am from Madison Alabama, just here in area to visit 6 of our 13 grandchildren!

This course is superb, but u need someone who has played this course or u will get lost!

RYAN our young starter paired me up with 3 young golfers who knew the layout. Still got lost 3 times in neighborhood! Lost 4 golf balls but found 2 new balls. (Free range balls provided to warm up so come early! Golf carts well maintained & have GPS on the hen, bring a USB cable to charge u cell phone!)

Just like Whitney Oaks, Greens were so easy to 3 puttt.

If u not in correct quadrant on green u can easily 3 putt. (Helps to have flag positions .) Some water, but a beautiful setting, bring your camera . Hole 15 par 3 is just gorgeously set up. I loved this course located up in the mountains! I hope to play it again.

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