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 (W) | 72 | 7144 yards | 82.0 | 154 |
| Gold | 72 | 7144 yards | 75.1 | 145 |
| Black (W) | 72 | 6819 yards | 80.4 | 151 |
| Black | 72 | 6819 yards | 73.8 | 142 |
| Tournament | 72 | 6554 yards | 72.1 | 141 |
| Tournament (W) | 72 | 6554 yards | 79.0 | 148 |
| Blue | 72 | 6363 yards | 71.3 | 139 |
| Blue (W) | 72 | 6363 yards | 77.9 | 147 |
| Member | 72 | 6063 yards | 69.9 | 135 |
| Member (W) | 72 | 6063 yards | 76.3 | 143 |
| White | 72 | 5856 yards | 69.2 | 131 |
| White (W) | 72 | 5856 yards | 75.2 | 141 |
| Winchester | 72 | 5528 yards | 67.4 | 123 |
| Winchester (W) | 72 | 5528 yards | 72.8 | 133 |
| Green | 72 | 5289 yards | 66.3 | 118 |
| Green (W) | 72 | 5289 yards | 71.7 | 129 |
| 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 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 14 | 10 | 16 | 4 | 18 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 9 | 5 | 13 | 11 | 3 | 17 | |||
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 6 | 16 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 14 | 18 | 10 | 8 | 1 | 17 | 7 | 3 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 5 | 9 |
Course Details
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Golf Advisor: Top Courses in California (2018 #16)
Reviews
Reviewer Photos
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The 18th Photo submitted by VicenteCueva5 on 10/12/2025
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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
Left wanting more
Scenery and layout is great. Challenging track. Condition was lacking from what I would expect from a CC.
Slow play, fairways are terrible
Played today, course was in decent shape. Pace of play was absolutely terrible. I was a single that they originally group with another group. Some members decided they didn’t want to play together so I played a 5 hour round as a single. I called the pro shop on hole 14 as there was 4 groups on the hole. Nobody’s came out to address it. For 150 dollars it is highway Robery. There is nothing special about the place and members were very rude. I went into the pro shop after to ask about why nobody came out to address the slow play. The person at the front desk wasn’t interested in having a conversation. If members are going to be rude and refuse the play in a larger group I would recommend increasing the dues so they don’t have public tee times. Greens were pretty terrible as well, very muddy and a lot of bare spots.
Worth $50.00 not $150.00
The agronomy was terrible. Over watered. Balls plugging in the fairway. The greens were full of ballparks. Nobody is fixing ballparks. The bunkers are: club damaging, muddy, rock pots. It is DEFINITELY NOT a private golf course, anymore. It is now a MUNI. It's barely worth $50. Let alone $150.00. Wait until next season. The rates will be much lower
Horrible course
Never seen something so expensive with nothing to offer. Greens were trashed and the whole course was a joke. Cart girls didn’t have anything
Nice facility but course conditions are mediocre
Wish the golf shop would have told me they just punched the greens a week before. Nothing about it on Golfnow either. Fairways were not country club conditions. Muddy in lots of spots. Challenging layout, great views from the clubhouse. Nice practice facility. Overall I’d like to play it again just not at that price tag.
Punched Greens
The course didn’t lower greens fees or advise on GolfNow that they punched the greens. Played first three holes in 30 minutes. So the punched greens were frustrating… but pace was solid. Caught up to a tournament on hole four and it took us 2:15 to play the. next six holes. So on pace for a 5 1/2 hour round. So we left after 9.
The staff offered a free 9 holes next time we came in… but coming up from LA to play 9 holes in Meadow Vista… not likely. Not one to normally complain as we played the last hole with a few members of the club who were waiting as well in the group behind us. They were lovely. Apologetic of our experience and that we just got some bad luck. Overall beautiful course, just want the new ownership to know that they should either force tournaments to speed up their pace or don’t offer tee times behind a tournament. Golf etiquette 101. You better high green fees to not have these things happen. If you charge a reduced rate for punched greens and slow play… then can’t much complain.
The fairways in some spots had wet dirt and no grass and many fairways had very little grass. It was not worth $150 rate. Greens were in great shape, very fast.
Great track
Outstanding golf course with great greens. Fairways a little beat up
it is under new management and the staff was really friendly. The course wasn't in good shape, the greens no one repaired the divots and fairways needed some love also
Changes
Major construction and renovation of the clubhouse under rumored new ownership has diminished the food and beverage services.
However, the course is in excellent shape as always and its a pleasure to play!
Altitude
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!