A view of the 2nd green at Whitney Oaks Golf Club.
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4.2
1031 Reviews (1031)
5 Stars
433
4 Stars
414
3 Stars
111
2 Stars
49
1 Stars
24
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.2
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.2
87.5%
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902 out of 1031 reviews
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4.1
56 Reviews (56)
5 Stars
22
4 Stars
24
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.2
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.5
87.5%
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49 out of 56 reviews
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4.2
165 Reviews (165)
5 Stars
70
4 Stars
68
3 Stars
17
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.3
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.5
89.1%
Recommend this course
147 out of 165 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 71
Length 6794 yards
Slope 140
Rating 74.0
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Whitney Oaks Golf Club
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Course Details

Year Built 1997
Golf Season Year round
Architect Johnny Miller (1997) Fred Bliss (1997)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

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

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Bar, Snacks, Grill, Beverage Carts

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

Reviews

4.2
1031 Reviews (1031)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 31
19th Hole Scenic Views 28
Patio Dining 28
Course Challenges Include:
Undulating Greens 54
Forced Carries 47
Narrow Fairways 47
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 56
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 38
Locals 31
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 40
Worth the Drive 33
Convenient to the City 28

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Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Great View

Well like i said the course is fantastic but they definitely need to put a marshal in the course checking the pace on the groups because sometimes it gets super slow so please control the pace a little better thanks.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 08/03/2023

Hello, supercowboys. Thanks so much for your review. We're so glad you enjoyed your round at Whitney Oaks Golf Club. That's what we like to hear! We hope to see you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

An enjoyable round

Let me preface this by saying that I have never been a big fan of Johnny Miller’s courses. That said I always play this one a time or two when traveling in the area.
There are a few forced carries here, some blind shots, but overall a fair course. Course condition was pretty good, greens a tad stressed but roll true. Pace of play iffy at times as the new wave of golf aficionados don’t hey the etiquette.

Well managed these days and every employee I encountered was very nice.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
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Commented on 08/03/2023

Hi, jdavnelson. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing Whitney Oaks Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Needs better signage

Course was not very busy so pace of play was not an issue; signage however was. It was not always clear where to go, which slowed my personal pace of play as I was solo, and this was my first time at this course. There are many situations where you are hitting relatively blind. so I struggled with how to play many shots. Despite that, I found the course interesting and very challenging, so I will return, but with a GPS app to hopefully, help my course management/shot selection. I did appreciate the numerous water stations as the heat was oppressive.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 08/03/2023

We appreciate your feedback on our course. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the unclear signage, which may have affected your pace of play. We are glad to hear that you found the course interesting and challenging, and we look forward to welcoming you back. Thank you for mentioning the water stations, and we will continue to strive for improvement in our course management.

Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 07/27/2023

We would love to hear more about your positive experience on our course. Please contact us to share your favorite part of your experience and what we can do to earn that last star! Thanks for golfing at Whitney Oaks Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 27
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/27/2023

Hi, daping57. We would love to hear more about your 4-star experience on our course. Please tell us what we can do to earn that last star, and thanks for golfing at Whitney Oaks Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Beautiful Beast

This is one of my favorite courses in the Sacramento area. It has many beautiful, memorable (sometimes painfully so) holes. Between the tight, uneven fairways and the very challenging greens I often get my butt kicked but love every minute of it (OK MOST of the minutes).

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Commented on 07/27/2023

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about our course. We appreciate your kind words about the beautiful and memorable holes, and we apologize if the challenging fairways and greens have caused any frustration. We're glad to hear that overall you enjoy your experience with us.

Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course is losing some of its luster.

Course conditions seem to be slipping. Much crabgrass throughout the course. Lots of ball marks that were not repaired properly affecting the greens. Stairs leading up to number 12 T box or just Drt. Course needs attention now to keep from getting worse.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/27/2023

u379154013, we’re sorry to hear of your less-than-satisfactory experience and hope you will accept our sincerest apologies. We value our customers' opinions and would like to make things right and determine how we can provide a solution that makes you smile. Please contact us directly at the pro shop at (916) 632-8333 Thank you for bringing this to our attention.

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Wonderful

Had such a lovely round paired with two men who warmed up to us when they saw we could play. Course in great shape.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/18/2023

u926161977, thanks for the amazing review and for choosing Whitney Oaks Golf Club. We hope to see you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 27
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Challenging Course

Everything about this course is great, I only wish players would rack their bunkers after playing out of them.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/10/2023

Hello, daping57. Thanks so much for taking the time to write a review. We're so glad that you enjoyed your round at Whitney Oaks Golf Club. Please visit us again soon!

Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Commented on 07/18/2023

Hi, u000006557112. We would love to hear more about your positive experience on our course. Please contact us to share with us your favorite part of your experience. Thanks for golfing at Whitney Oaks Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Wonderful

course was great, weather nice ,overall wonderful.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 07/07/2023

Thank you for your review, supercowboys. We will pass along your positive experience to our team at Whitney Oaks Golf Club. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Gimmick

Blind tee shots are a gimmick. They’re just simply too unfair to most of us novice players. The carts are really cool and have a GPS but it’s slow and the operating system is slow, too. You can’t have it all but you’re asking for my opinion!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 07/05/2023

We apologize if the blind tee shots were challenging for you as a novice player. We appreciate your feedback on the carts and their GPS system, and will take your comments into consideration for improvements. Thank you for sharing your opinion with us.

Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Facility and course in Great Shape

The facility and course are in great shape. The practice area is very well kept and the clubhouse is one of the best in the area. Great food and drinks. The range needs new practice balls.

Don't bring hackers to this course; the track is tough. Front 9 is where you need to score because the Back 9 is very challenging. Carts are very nice and the staff is helpful. I would recommend.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Commented on 07/05/2023

Hi, saturnpride. We appreciate you leaving a review and rating us. We will inform the entire team, so they know their hard work is paying off. We look forward to having you back at Whitney Oaks Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/05/2023

u193997850, thank you for the awesome rating! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another great experience, and thanks for choosing Whitney Oaks Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Superb course--slow play

Excellent venue in very very good condition. New carts with GPS and very interesting holes. Only problem was very slow play--we had to skip #11 and then moved smoothly on.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Commented on 07/05/2023

Thanks so much for the great review, jkalember. We look forward to welcoming you back to our course soon. Thanks for choosing Whitney Oaks Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 23
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Beautiful day for golf.

The course has been is better shape, it looked like the end of August not the middle of June on a record low temperature year. I played several other courses near by that were in much better condition. This has always been one of my favorite courses so a little disappointing but hard to complain about a round of golf.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/07/2023

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us, u314160780160. We are going to pass on your feedback to the team. Thanks for visiting Whitney Oaks Golf Club, and we hope to see you again in the future.

Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This is the first time for me that the pace of play was nice I didn’t have to wait on anyone trough the entire course , course conditions really nice , green little slow then usual I play this course often and I’ll continue playing here until I break Par, 4 strokes away from the blue tees, I wish the tips were available , good luck to all golfers out there this course is not for beginners lot of hazards and trees.

Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
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Commented on 07/07/2023

Thanks so much for the great review, Chikipin18. We look forward to welcoming you back to our course soon. Thanks for choosing Whitney Oaks Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/05/2023

We love hearing about our golfers' experiences, u9044331. Please tell us more about what you enjoyed during your round. Thanks for choosing Whitney Oaks Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/05/2023

We love hearing about our golfers' experiences, u314160330932. Please tell us more about what you enjoyed during your round. Thanks for choosing Whitney Oaks Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Why allow bookings if there is a league on Tuesday nights

Booked the 4:20pm tee time. Walked in to pay at 4:10pm, paid, the gentleman at the counter told me that they had a league that was playing there so he had me between them(league before me and league after me).

I get to the tee box at 4:20pm at hole 1 and there are 3 or 4 groups(all 4 sums) just waiting to tee off. I asked them how the league groupings worked since I was sold the 4:20pm tee time. They kindly told me each their times. 4:10pm(hadn't tee'd off), 4:20pm(was 3rd in line to tee off) and we would go after them.

I don't understand how the course doesn't block off the times between 4:00 and 5:00pm for this league. I didn't get to tee off till 4:55pm waiting for the league to go through. I don't mind waiting, but when I went to the club house to explain this to the gentleman, he tried to tell me its because I was late, but realized that I was on time and just played it off that he "warned" me that there would be league in front of me and behind me. FYI, the league didn't let me play between them. I don't see myself ever coming back to this course ever again. Paid $99 for 6 holes for a 3 sum and at this point, it's enough of a lesson to make me go elsewhere.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 07/07/2023

We apologize for the inconvenience you experienced during your recent visit. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention and will take your feedback into consideration to improve our services. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review.

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