A view of green guarded by bunker at Alta Sierra Country Club
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4.1
446 Reviews (446)
5 Stars
192
4 Stars
186
3 Stars
41
2 Stars
19
1 Stars
8
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.3
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.0
91.3%
Recommend this course
406 out of 446 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
4.0
23 Reviews (23)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
15
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.4
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.4
95.7%
Recommend this course
22 out of 23 reviews
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4.0
65 Reviews (65)
5 Stars
20
4 Stars
32
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.2
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.2
90.8%
Recommend this course
59 out of 65 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 6535 yards
Slope 128
Rating 71.1
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Alta Sierra Country Club
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Course Details

Year Built 1964
Greens Rye Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Bob E. Baldock

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes
Pull-carts 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

Reviews

4.1
446 Reviews (446)

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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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Alta Sierra

Super fun course! It was really wet and over watered. The greens were really fuzzy but in great condition

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 31
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Why?

We completed the front only to discover the shop had sent groups out to start on the back nine...?
A slow round made longer!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great day of golf !

Course was in good condition considering all the weather they have faced. Pace of play was good and staff was friendly!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 34
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

This is one of my favorite courses in the area. Beautiful layout, well kept, staff friendliness, and now with new carts, makes this course a real gem.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 19
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Very Disappointing round

I normally really enjoy playing golf at Alta Sierra. I usually look forward to my rounds there and really like the course and staff.

Unfortunately my last round the day after thanksgiving was a completely different experience and has me questioning going back.

The course was in similar condition to previous rounds. And that is not my complaint.

My complaint is with the pace of play and the marshal. It was a horrendously slow, over 5 hour round. I walked the course (as not many do there) and had to wait on the incredibly slow group in front of us on Every, Single, Shot. The course Marshal/player assistant drove by us each time, asking if the pace of play was poor. And each time I explained how slow and terrible the pace was that day. What was disappointing was that each time I informed the marshal about the slow play of the group in front of us, he said it was backed up in front of that group. I wasn't able to see ahead of us until the back nine, at that point it was clear that there was no one holding up the group in front of us, that it was just them playing slowly. The marshal passed us 3 times on the back and I complained each time and he did nothing about it. It was so frustrating.

Debating just giving up on playing at Alta Sierra, even thought it has always been a favorite. I think maybe I will give them another chance. But I don't know.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course. Nice collection of different holes. Nice staff

Good test of golf. Greens rolled great. Hidden gem.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 54
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Cold day

40-44 degrees but beautiful day and not many golfers

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 54
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Cold day

Very cold,, but had the course to ourselves. The employee in the pro shop saved my wife with a beannie ! we were so grateful !
I love this course,,always have

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Round at Alta Sierra

Had a great day at Alta Sierra. To start with, we had the golf Moose discount of 2 players for $65.00. Weather was perfect and the course was in great shape. Pace of play was not a problem. Ended the day with a couple of pitchers of cold beer.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Beautiful course in the pines

The course is challenging with ample fairways, but with difficult fringe areas. While reading the course for the most part is pretty straight forward, there are real danger areas due to side opes, trees and other obstructions. I tend to play mid to late morning or early afternoon. The golf course is rarely stacked up with golfers during these time periods. Golf Moose and TeeOff have discounts that make playing the course more affordable. There are good lunches and a full bar to enhance your experience. It's also a great course to come and play when Valley courses are fogged in. Alta Sierra is above the figure in the winter.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Condition

Course needs some maintenance. Fairways, tee boxes were ragged and grass around the greens was too long.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 12
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Time

This was our 1st Camp & play golf course with our Harvest Host membership. Alta Sierra's staff went above & beyond making us feel welcome. From the staff in the pro shop, the maintenance crew (ART) to staff in the snack bar everyone made us feel welcome. We played in the afternoon; weather was perfect & we camped in our RV overnight in the parking lot & used the practice facility before leaving in the afternoon. Again, thank you Alta Sierra, we will return.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 41
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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