Winchester Country Club

About
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.
Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
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Gold | 72 | 7144 yards | 75.1 | 139 |
Black | 72 | 6819 yards | 73.7 | 136 |
Tournament | 72 | 6557 yards | 72.4 | 135 |
Blue | 72 | 6363 yards | 71.5 | 134 |
Member | 72 | 6063 yards | 70.1 | 128 |
White | 72 | 5856 yards | 69.2 | 126 |
White (W) | 72 | 5856 yards | 74.6 | 137 |
Green | 72 | 5289 yards | 71.5 | 130 |
Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
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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 | 16 | 4 | 2 | 14 | 8 | 18 | 10 | 12 | 1 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 5 | 7 | |||
Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
Handicap (W) | 4 | 16 | 6 | 2 | 12 | 14 | 18 | 10 | 8 | 1 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 5 | 7 |
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Golf Advisor: Top Courses in California (2018 #16)
Reviews
Reviewer Photos
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Photo submitted by the1Ivan on 05/11/2025
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Photo submitted by blackmustang003 on 06/01/2024
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Photo submitted by blackmustang003 on 06/01/2024
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Photo submitted by u000006172335 on 02/06/2024
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Photo submitted by kellyfox21 on 06/05/2023
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Winchester CC, Hole 9, Par 5, 488 yds Photo submitted by DYakimec on 03/17/2020
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Winchester CC, Hole 3, Par 4, 433 yds Photo submitted by DYakimec on 03/17/2020
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Winchester CC, Hole 7, Par 3, 163 yds, Photo submitted by DYakimec on 03/17/2020
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Winchester CC, Hole 10, Par 4, 503 yds Photo submitted by DYakimec on 03/17/2020
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Winchester CC, Hole 15, Par 3, 162 yds Photo submitted by DYakimec on 03/17/2020
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Winchester CC, Hole 18, Par 5, 511 yds Photo submitted by DYakimec on 03/17/2020
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Photo submitted by u000002697163 on 03/10/2018
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Photo submitted by u000002697163 on 03/10/2018
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Photo submitted by u000002697163 on 03/10/2018
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18th Fairway from Clubhouse Patio Photo submitted by Martorano on 03/05/2013
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Matt Marx 4 Iron Hole 11 Photo submitted by Martorano on 03/05/2013
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Matt Marx follow thru Photo submitted by Martorano on 03/05/2013
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…
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?
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!!)
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.
Outstanding Opportunity
Excellent course well designed with beautiful views along with championship greens. Don't miss it. Will become one of your favorites!
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.
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 .
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.
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.
As Good As I Remembered
I played this course over a decade ago, and I remembered Winchester as one of the best courses I had played in the area. I was not disappointed when we played; the layout, conditions, amenities and the staff were great.
Great golf course
First time playing this course. Read reviews prior to going and was a little concerned. Most of them bad reviews. Not sure what folks were complaining about. Must have played bad. It’s a tough course but conditions were really good. Greens were running good and tricky to putt. Fairways are lush. A little wet but they just had snow and rain so to be expected. Had breakfast and lunch, food was good and not over priced for these days. Staff was very friendly. Spoke to several members and they were all personable and friendly. Over all a great course and very scenic. Club house is amazing. Locker rooms are off the hook nice. Great experience. Will take some friends back after greens recovery from aerification. Tough but fair.