Winchester CC: #3
A view from tee #3 at Winchester Country Club.
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4.2
239 Reviews (239)
5 Stars
134
4 Stars
54
3 Stars
25
2 Stars
17
1 Stars
9
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.8
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.1
82.1%
Recommend this course
199 out of 239 reviews
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4.1
25 Reviews (25)
5 Stars
15
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.0
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.8
72.0%
Recommend this course
18 out of 25 reviews
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4.1
41 Reviews (41)
5 Stars
22
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.9
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.8
80.5%
Recommend this course
33 out of 41 reviews
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Course Highlights
This Robert Trent Jones-designed layout consistently earns high praise for its challenging, strategic design that rewards accurate course management throughout all 18 holes. Friendly staff and a smooth pace of play make Winchester a strong value for Sacramento-area golfers.

About

Holes 18
Type Private
Par 72
Length 7144 yards
Slope 154
Rating 82.0

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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4.2
239 Reviews (239)
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Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
2.0
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First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 46
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great track

Outstanding golf course with great greens. Fairways a little beat up

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
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 Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

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

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 36
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time 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.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
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
Previously Played

Great experience

Great course. Always enjoy it. Glad to see it’s open to the public. We will be back!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

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!

Conditions Excellent
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful course

Had a great time there. First time experiencing this challenging course. Will definitely be back

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

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!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

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.

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