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4.3
1256 Reviews (1256)
5 Stars
678
4 Stars
379
3 Stars
112
2 Stars
43
1 Stars
44
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.0
Amenities
2.9
90.4%
Recommend this course
1122 out of 1256 reviews
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4.2
64 Reviews (64)
5 Stars
35
4 Stars
17
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Pace
3.9
Amenities
2.9
StaffFriendliness
4.4
89.1%
Recommend this course
57 out of 64 reviews
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4.4
229 Reviews (229)
5 Stars
143
4 Stars
58
3 Stars
14
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
8
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.4
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.0
Amenities
2.9
StaffFriendliness
4.5
92.6%
Recommend this course
212 out of 229 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 7005 yards
Slope 139
Rating 74.7
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DarkHorse Golf Club
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Course Details

Year Built 2002
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Keith Foster (2002)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes
GPS 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, MC, AMEX, Discover
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code No Denim, Collared Shirt Required

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in California (2014 #4)
  • Golf Advisor: Golfers' Choice (2014 #32)

Reviews

4.3
1256 Reviews (1256)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 20
Watching the Game 8
Brunch 6
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 65
Bunkers 62
Undulating Greens 56
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 59
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 55
Locals 37
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 67
In the 'Burbs 16
Convenient to the City 8

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Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Nice layout, greens in great shape.

Had a fun day even though it was cart path only and windy. Will be even better conditions in a couple of weeks when more of the rough can be mowed and soggy spots dry out. Greens were fast and rolled true.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Not worth it right now

Course is soaked… as in your shoes will fill up with water if you step in the wrong spot on the fairway. This is the case on most holes on the course. Tee times were 20 minutes late (no starter, no word from staff at check in), cart path only (makes sense when soaked, but no notification when checking in), no marshalls monitoring pace of play (5.5 hour round), and don’t think of bringing a Titleist backpack or they will immediately think you’re sneaking drinks onto the course. Yeast only some range balls were cracked in half.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Rip Off

Showed up short a person, they added a single to my 4some to make up for it and still tried to charge me the no-show fee.

Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Rough Rough, Great Greens

I love this course, weather was perfect, spring was sprung, beautiful day to play. Recent heavy rains prevented mowing off the rough, which prevented finding about a dozen balls. Very dense and deep, hard to chop out if you did find your ball. Areas of fairway and rough were boggy, but greens were outstanding. Fast and true. I would wait for course to dry out to try it again.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course was like a swamp due to all the rain.
They did a good job in keeping it playable!

Loved the layout!

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Horrible!!!!

Called day before reservation to ask if cart path only. Employee stated make a reservation as its supposed to be warm but call in the morning and if cart path only could cancel reservation. Called in the morning 7hrs before T-time and Employee stated cart path only and was not able to cancel T-time. Employee was extremely rude and very unprofessional and stated I would be charged regardless as they have a 24hr cancelation policy. Read more reviews and you will see this is how they manage their course. This would have been my first play @ this course and after this experience will never return. Will make sure to share my experience and not recommend this course to others

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 13
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great course, amenities are lacking

Great course, one of the most stunning, and challenging for sure. I'll be back for sure

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 25
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great track!

Haven't played Darkhorse for 20 years and brought two friends and we were all very impressed with the course. Greens were in great shape and great layout. Good pace of play too. Really liked the TopTracer range. We will definitely return!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Beautiful area

I live at darkhorse. First time ive played here. Ill be back!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good Times

I built a home here and live on the 16th tee.
First time playing here. It's beautiful.
Thank you

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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