Public · 18 holes
DarkHorse Golf Club
Sierra foothills golf at a great price
About this course
DarkHorse Golf Club is a public 18-hole course in Auburn, California, set in the Sierra Nevada foothills on a former cattle ranch. Keith Foster designed the course, which opened in 2002 and underwent a renovation in 2019. From the black tees the par-72 layout measures 7,005 yards with a course rating of 74.7 and a slope of 139. The routing uses dramatic elevation changes across the property's valleys, with bentgrass greens and a mix of five tee options for different skill levels.
Type
Parkland
Region
Pacific Coast
Holes
18
Par
72
Yardage
7,005
Course rating
74.7
Slope
139
LooperScore
83.4
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Design & architects
- Jeff Brauer, architect
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Nearby courses
Courses within 150 miles of DarkHorse Golf Club, by true distance.
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The Ridge Golf Club
Auburn, CA · 2.7 mi away
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Turkey Creek Golf Course
Lincoln, CA · 11 mi away
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