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4.3
1267 Reviews (1267)
5 Stars
685
4 Stars
381
3 Stars
113
2 Stars
43
1 Stars
45
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.0
Amenities
2.9
89.7%
Recommend this course
1130 out of 1267 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.3
58 Reviews (58)
5 Stars
35
4 Stars
15
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.4
Layout
4.7
Pace
3.8
Amenities
2.8
StaffFriendliness
4.4
89.7%
Recommend this course
52 out of 58 reviews
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4.4
226 Reviews (226)
5 Stars
138
4 Stars
58
3 Stars
15
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
9
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.0
Amenities
2.9
StaffFriendliness
4.5
91.2%
Recommend this course
206 out of 226 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
1267 Reviews (1267)

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 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 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Previously Played

Cart path only

Love this place but no heads up on cart path only freakin 6Hour round insane wont be back bunkers were like hitting off concrete absolute disappointment and this place cart path only was soo stupid and still no food saw the cart girl 1 time in 6?hours Crap Crap crap

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
Previously Played

Will charge for no-shows.

We had a fourth who canceled on us due to a family emergency, and I am now stuck with his fees. No other courses I play do this.

Also, the prices at the turn are outrageous. Ten dollars for a hot dog, Fifteen dollars for a breakfast burrito. No thanks.

Nice course, but the management is poor.

Won't be coming back.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
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 26
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
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
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 Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful land, challenging layout, tricky greens

I hadn't played Darkhorse in a few years, and it's a bit of a pull from Sacramento (~23 mins north of the Auburn Hwy 49 exit on I-80), but man what a beautiful piece of country in the fall with the leaves turning. The course was in really good condition and the multi-tiered greens were rolling good and required thoughtful strokes to get a good result. We had a beautiful day and the price was right too. Will be back soon.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Challenging Course

Course is in really good shape. Greens are challenging.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
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 Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course, excellent greens and overall layout

Fun course, challenging and the greens were in excellent shape. For whatever reason, other players just didn’t seem to fix their pitch marks on the greens. I probably repaired 3 or 4 besides mine on each hole and there were still plenty to go. Also, a lot of dragged cleat marks on the green. Maybe it was an anomaly but they should put up signs to remind the patrons regarding player’s etiquette.
The course doesn’t have any ball washers which I thought was odd, so make sure you bring a wet towel. Also, bring your own snacks since the food service is pretty spartan right now. Otherwise, the greens and the overall course are well maintained and the layout made you think your way around. I’ll definitely be back (with my own wet towels and snacks!) LoL.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Immaculate

Only gripe is the geo-fenced carts with inconsistent fencing. Lots of backing up. But the course is fantastic right now.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very Enjoyable Round!

First time playing not a good score but really enjoyed the course. Ready to give it an another go as soon as I can! Our group of 3 all felt the same. A little drive from Rocklin but worth it.
Had a great time!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Course. Need Marshals to Watch Pace.

We teed off at 12 pm and took over 5 hours to get to the 18 hole because of the group ahead of us. And we ran out of sunlight and couldn’t even even finish 18. Darkhorse, please actually have a Marshall on-site and make slow moving groups pick up the pace. Other than that, an amazing course.

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