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4.1
579 Reviews (579)
5 Stars
244
4 Stars
236
3 Stars
56
2 Stars
30
1 Stars
13
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.3
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.1
86.5%
Recommend this course
520 out of 579 reviews
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4.2
17 Reviews (17)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.5
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.6
94.1%
Recommend this course
16 out of 17 reviews
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4.1
46 Reviews (46)
5 Stars
22
4 Stars
14
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.3
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.6
87.0%
Recommend this course
40 out of 46 reviews
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Course Highlights
Alta Sierra's thoughtfully designed layout delivers elevation changes and unique holes that challenge golfers of every skill level. Friendly staff and strong value for money make this course a consistently rewarding experience.

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Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 6571 yards
Slope 134
Rating 71.9
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Course Details

Year Built 1964
Greens Rye Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Bob E. Baldock (1964) Jim Summers (1964)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Collared Shirt is Required. No Blue Jeans Allowed. Shorts that reach near the knee may be worn.

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities
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Reviews

4.1
579 Reviews (579)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 9
19th Hole Scenic Views 6
Brunch 6
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 17
Bunkers 12
Narrow Fairways 10
This course/club is great for:
Locals 14
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 12
Advanced Golfers 10
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 18

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Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

great course

Great course very challenging from black tees but more forgiving from gold tees.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great experience

The staff was professional and the course was n great shape

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Hidden gem

This course was awesome. From the course to the members this was a great round. I will be back soon.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Walked

green grass in the winter

Brought a foursome from Reno for the 10:00am Monday shotgun. Nice conditions, members very friendly and appreciative of outside play

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Good pace, great course

We started a 1:00 PM and had no problem finishing. Course is in great shape. The primary thing that makes the course difficult is also what makes it frustrating at times; out of bound along most holes.. Really a fun course to play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

the course has a panoramic views most holes

well cant beat that for the price and course quality is and exelent deal so keep up the good wook.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Walked

Rude and Discourteous Golf Shop Staff

I have played Alta Sierra on and off for almost twenty years. Until recently my experience was good. Lately, I have encountered rude and discourteous treatment by the starter in the Pro Shop. Clearly, this individual does not welcome public golfers and does not value my patronage. In the future I will spend my golf dollars at nearby courses like DarkHorse, Auburn Valley and The Ridge where I have always been treated like a valued customer.

Alta Sierra typically has a fairly empty course in the afternoon of any given weekday. If the attitude in the Pro Shop persists it should remain this way. I hope the General Manager take steps to improve the attitude of his staff.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun course in beautiful area

Staff was great during a very busy morning. There was a 10 AM shotgun start; therefore lots of folks to get moving out to tee boxes to start on time.

The course was in good shape, but the greens needed some work. Greens were in need of repair & were inconsistent from green to green with quality, speed & firmness.

All in all for $40- (with cart) it was a fun day....minus the guy in my group who would never stand still or stop talking.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

hidden gem

Great course, makes you hit straight with out of bounce both left and right on each fairway.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Bad customer service and didn't even tee off on time almost an hour later

Love this course just had a bad customer service experience this last time

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Simply beautiful....

great people....... great course..... staff were friendly and helpful

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Liked it so much, I'm heading back tomorrow!

This course allows me to use just about every club in my bag. We had a great time moving at a respectable pace. Come for the fun, sun, and clean air,

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice mountain golf

Course has some nice open fairways which is fun for the bombers. There are a number of birdie opportunities which is always fun. Great views and terrain. A nice break from flat land golf.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

nice course

another great day of golf at reasonable price through golfnow.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Missed oppurtunity

The Auburn area is a dynamic area when it comes to golf. Auburn alone has four superb courses. The first impression of this course was the clubhouse which was nice and well maintained. Unfortunately this is where the pristine maintenance ended. The courses biggest flaw was extreme over watering. I played this course in September with absolutely no rain for a month prior. In addition the tee boxes were overly fuzzy. Having to tee up irons higher because the club is catching the tee box is never good. The fairways were in good shape, and the rough was long and unforgiving as it should be. The easiest way to improve this course is simply better mowing. It just had a sloppy look to it. Overall a good layout with lots of uphill shots. Paid 50 online with golf now. Take your 50 down the road to Darkhorse or the ridge.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course, fun layout, but way to much OB

This was a fun course to play although you need to keep the ball in play as there is OB on almost every hole. OB is usually on one side so you can favor the other side which took me a few holes to figure out. The greens were moderate in speed but super soft. There was not a single hole which was side by side to another, although sometimes you wish there was instead of the white stakes. I thought this was a great course to play and a lot of fun. Was it challenging yes, however with all the OB there is some room on the fairways. Had a great time, thanks Alta Sierra!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very nice course

I played during the week day and despite member play, the pace was excellent. Fairways were alittle wholly and that made walking the course a chore, but other than that, the course was in good condition. Lots of out of bounds, but not terribly demanding tee shots.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Alta Sierra is a hidden gem!

This course is an older style course, which is one of the reasons I think it's great. The holes are well crafted and the property the course designer was given didn't require the course to be tricked up. Every hole is right in front of you, but the place is challenging as well. The setting is beautiful at a good price, with a great facility in the pine trees of the Foothills. What more could you ask for?

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This course was well maintained with great greens.

I was greeted by a friendly staff that made sure we had all the information we need to get a cart and know the local rules on what holes were cart path only.
I had brought three relatives from Southern California and they were quite impress with the beauty and setting of this course.
The course play was fairly slow for the time of day(1:00 P.M.),
therefore my guest spent a lot of time taking pictures of the trees and the background of various holes.
I will play this course again.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

In-course OB on every hole

a fun course for weekenders and families. Layout features several good holes and challenging shots.

Course maintenance is average - some weeds on the tees, greens too shaggy and slow. And overwatered.

My primary objection is that virtually every fairway is lined with houses and in-course OB. You just never get a feeling of privacy and peace.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
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