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)
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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
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Check in Club House staff have no smile and didn't suggest where the range and putting area is located knowing that I'm not a member of this Private Country Club.
And being Asian (surprised him?) to come to play at this Club?
I felt that he should have the courtesy to "suggest, ask or tell me "where the location are at (big area and private club for members, but open to public on this week)
Have to ask other golfers about where the location is at. Other staffers were very kind and courtesies.
Our tee time started right after 3 group of tournament players and was dragged out to a very slow pace.
Two group of 2 some even caught up and pair up and play as 4 some as all of us had to wait on almost every hole as the tour players were slow in their play.
When finished we were over by 1 hr as according the GPS tracker /monitor. Tee time started at 1:30pm and didn't finish until 6:45pm. Long day.
Well maintain course but a bit disappointed at the whole round and the price was higher than its valve.
I'll not play here again at that price (even on weekday). Suggest to be max at $80/round on weekdays.
Thanks if you're reading this and forward my comments to the Club.
Winchester open to public
This course is now allowing public play again. Conditions are pretty nice and the design is challenging but fair. Greens roll well and are not too fast for some pin positions used by the course. Worth playing.
Very Fun and Beautiful Course
first time playing here. A bit out of the way (though close to I-80). Beautiful scenary. Very hilly course. Some very steep cart paths and yes, you NEED a cart - some very long green to tee trips.
The course was in great shape. Greens are VERY fast and uneven/hilly. Makes them challenging, but in a good way - not necessiarly a bad way. Some fairways have very unforgiving out of bounds - but again, keeps a golfer honest!
The pace of play was very good. Did not see a marshall, but one was not needed, so it worked out.
A very good day of golf.
Great experience
Great course. Always enjoy it. Glad to see it’s open to the public. We will be back!
Winchester Country Club
This was my first time playing this course. What a beautiful course and peaceful place to play. The course is very fair and if you play the slopes on the fairways and greens correctly your ball will find a way to the pin. I highly recommend this course and is a must play for anyone.
5 and 1/2hr round
Course is nice.. but for 125$ a 5 and 1/2hr round is un exceptible... also had to wait 30min past tee time to tee off.. so actually 6hrs... longest round of golf I've ever had.. for that much$ I have expectations!
Beautiful course
Had a great time there. First time experiencing this challenging course. Will definitely be back
Beautiful course
As you approach the clubhouse, looking down at the 18th and 10th fairways, the beauty is amazing. The entire staff that I interacted with were kind, courteous and friendly.
The course was in great shape, the greens were in perfect condition and very difficult - not a flat surface to be found.
I enjoyed the beauty of the course and the playing conditions - an all around great experience and i will return!
First time, won't be the last
Great course! Tee boxes, fairways and greens maintained very well. Finished in under 4 hours which was nice. Greens were very fast but consistent.
Great course. Challenging, but fair. Greens were firm and rolled great, but some of the slopes are extremely exaggerated so making sure you are below the hole is key.
Winchester CC
As a new person to the area I was looking forward to playing a really nice golf course. Winchester country club fit that bill nicely. Overall the course was in good condition. The greens were smooth and quick which I like and the fairways were accepting and wide. Just because of timing, I was put out as a single in between a women's group and a men's group and though My round was completed in just over 4 hours, I was still waiting on almost every shot. Overall, I would be happy to return and certainly to recommend the course to anybody else.
Nice golf course
I’ve play to many golf courses, This is one of the best so far, I was able to star my round 15 minutes early thanks to the stater, first time playing this course, it is in good condition, unfortunately was cart path only which makes the rounds longer to play other then that everything was good, I will come back since is only an hour drive and I’ll shoot Par or better from the tips if my game is on lol.
Winchester is a fantastic and challenging course
What a treat. Winchester is such a great course with a challenging layout. So many beautiful holes that are just visibly different than every other course in the Sacramento area. The course was in good shape and the pace of play was great!
Great course in great condition
This must be one of the nicest golf courses in Northern California. Hardly anyone on the course, conditions were perfect and every hole presents a fresh challenge. A wonderful day of golf.