Darkhorse Golf Course - Auburn, California

Kevin

Got the chance to play this course recently. And it did not disappoint! The course is in Great shape and improvements are being made to it daily. Enhancements that have been done to make this course as beautiful and challenging as it is, go unnoticed to the average golfer. Yet give it the look and feel one would want from a round of golf. The greens are immaculate and fast and make it all that much more challenging. There are plenty of tee boxes placed in positions for any type of golfer to enjoy this course. Cannot wait to come back and play it again!

Matthew Chicvara

Came back to this course after not playing it for 4+ years. I used to love this course but it's in terrible shape! Go check out the recent Yelp reviews. The tee boxes are lumpy and the fairways are mostly burned up. The greens look great from far but are covered with ball marks that look like they're weeks old. The bunker sand is nice but half of them are muddy from too much water. They've gotten rid of the trailer clubhouse and have built a putt putt style check in booth. I paid $80 to play on Sunday morning and felt completely ripped off. The conditions make this course more in the $40 range. Any photos or videos you see of the course being green and highly rated are from a time long gone. Here is looking back up the 17th fairway.

Darin Driscoll

Darkhorse was amazing. Its like every hole is a signature hole. Its also pretty fair. I played the hole round with one ball...but eat your wheaties before your round. Plenty of long approach shots.

Note: bring water. They dont have a fancy clubhouse. Its all about the incredible golf out there.

David Scott

I stumbled onto this course searching locally for a golf course to practice while attending business locally through Google maps.

(My background ) Marine Combat Wounded Veteran / Golf Academy Alumni - 2018 AA in Business Management with Applied Science in Golf.

This course was absolutely amazing from the moment I walked to the pro Shop. Nina ..(hopefully correct Spelling) welcomed me with a warm smile and amazing customer service! I started with a small bucket and was impressed with how well kept the practice area was. It was only my intention to practice but I was hanging around waiting to ask what the green fee cost were since I had no research of this course. I was definitely more interested to play this beautiful course with plush vegetation all around and amazing few of lakes. As I was waiting to ask about the cost of the green fees, a man was hustling to help put carts into the cart bar and adjust the pro shop with multiple task I approached him and asked about the green fees and to my surprise ended up having a lovely conversation with the gentleman, but soon finding out that it was the actual owner who was the gentleman I was talking to. Randy hands down was such an amazing person to talk to, specially myself living in San Diego which later found out that’s where he was raised . We started small talk about and started sharing stories which he ended up asking if I had ever played the course itself?sadly, I said I had not yet had the chance to play but now I plan to in the future since I will be up for the next few months - Without any hesitation and kind courtesy, Randy offered me a cart and sent me off to play the front 9. This was a so selfless but such a big warm welcome that will continue to impact me as I share the story of the dark horse golf club. I highly recommend visiting this course If you’re passing through or become a Member if you were local resident.

Lucas Wyatt

I’ve played a lot of rounds at many different courses and Dark Horse is one of my favorites. From the scenic views to the powder white sand traps this course has it all. I recently had a guys trip back in august and all 10 guys were blown away at the condition and layout of the course. Overall this course is a must play.

gary gilleran

I’m not one to post many comments, but having walked Darkhorse in brilliant sunshine yesterday after a massive amount of recent rains, I found the course in remarkably good condition. The fairways were mowed, greens freshly cut, new crisp pins, and a small crew in the process of raking every pearl sand bunker. Yes, there were soft spots, as you would expect given the abundant creeks and streams crisscrossing the property. But you are playing golf in the Foothills in February on a beautifully designed Keith Foster course that gets better with each passing day thanks to a passionate, hardworking staff. And I’m certainly not alone sleeping better knowing Mother Nature is putting a dent to the drought and sparing us from another dreadful fire season.
Darkhorse is a course that always brings out a smile, and reminds you how lucky you are to be playing. Take a deep breath and enjoy your round.

Ben Graumann

Amazing course! Fairways bunkers and greens are always kept well groomed and beautifully maintained. They’ve got a good food cart at the turn and drinks. Their range is a Top Tracer range, you can play like you’re at top golf there, automatic ball dispenser…place has it all!

Nicole Spencer

Fantastic course in an absolutely beautiful setting. It is always well maintained and the staff are always friendly and attentive! Having lived in the area for over 23 years with many golf loving friends - Darkhorse is constantly referred to as the favorite!