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Value
4.4
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Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.6
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 6607 yards
Slope 136
Rating 72.3

Previously known as Sunset Whitney Golf Club

Editor's Note: Course closed for business in 2015.

Course Details

Year Built 1963
Golf Season Year round
Architect William F. Bell (1963)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fee
Clubs No

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Acceptable attire is golf slacks or shorts (no shorter than mid-thigh), colored denim pants (other than blue) in good condition, a golf shirt with sleeves and collar, sweaters or sweatshirts with a collared shirt underneath

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

Available Sports

Tennis

Reviews

3.8
213 Reviews (213)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 26
Watching the Game 13
Brunch 11
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 34
Elevation Changes 26
Undulating Greens 24
This course/club is great for:
Locals 38
Advanced Golfers 23
Seniors 17
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 25
In the 'Burbs 21
Worth the Drive 14

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Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Experience

First time playing this course. Beautiful, well-designed course.

Weather was hot (90+ degrees) but other than that, it was great!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Russell

We paid for 18 holes but only played 9 because course was so poor. It started out with the driving range which was worn rubber mats hitting out of a canyon. The fairways weren't really fairways with 2or 3 different varieties of grass on each hole. There were tee boxes that were so hard that a tee couldn't be inserted more than 1/4th inch. Greens were ok. Play was slow. I will not play the course again.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Fun course to play

Some forced carries. Course is very good shape. I would play it again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Nice Fun Course

We played this course on a 105 degree day (6-9-14) for the first time and despite the heat had a great day. Wide fairways, nice greens, cold water on course, and fast pace as not many people were playing in the hot weather. Location right off Sierra College Blvd was easy to get to, and the forgiving wide fairways made this day quite fun. Look forward to a return on a cooler day, really enjoyed this course which given the current drought was in excellent condition!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 54
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Fun in the Sun in Rocklin

I had a business meeting in the morning but I was able to get an afternoon round of golf in at the Rocklin Golf course. I am glad to find this course to unwind on a warm afternoon. I drove through a charming town to get to this charming golf course. The staff was very accomodating and the course was in good shape. I would play here again when staying or working in this neighborhood. Thank you Golf Now for connecting with this golf course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Not Sunset Whitney

Good mix of side hill lies and flat. Good bunker placement and unexpected creeks. Greens in great condition and thick grass. Rather long walk from parking lot to pro shop? Shape shot a plus on many holes.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Walked

Challenging but not ball busting

Played on Memorial Day. Started about 20 minutes late, but the pace of play was good. Finished in about 4.5 hrs. The fairways and greens were in excellent shape. The traps need some work. There is only a thin layer of sand and several of the traps were wet in the center - even in the 95 degree temps. Overall we had a very good experience and will be going back again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
L2G
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Very enjoyable

If I have one complaint it would be the holes are not well marked and we fumbled a bit trying to figure out which hole we were on (more than once). We traveled 60+ miles and were not disappointed with this well kept and fun course. The temperature was upper 90's, if not, 100 degrees and that may have contributed to a lack of players and a quick round, which was great! Lots of trees and some nice views. The staff was very nice, too. We'll be back!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
5.0
First Time Playing

Rejected

Planned to pay the course, paid through GolfNow and were ready to go. Received a cancellation notice, that we couldn't be accommodated, no sorry, no nothing. Poor actions by their staff, so mapping out that area, there are plenty of places to play where you get treated at least decently. No sorry, no voucher, no deal for later, nothing but sorry, you're cancelled. We'll play other location who act professionally and have customer service.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Classic design

Small poa annua greens well kept. Staff good. Yamaha carts good and clean. Overall a good value. Has new black tees now I didn't remember from before. Played whites (play it forward) and made more pars than average. good day.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

New favorite course found!

So the only reason I did not give this course 5 stars is because I truly believe there is room for improvement. But, after yesterday, this just became my new favorite course. A few miles away from Sacramento this course is as scenic as it is challenging. The wide open fairways lure you into a false sense of security while the narrow approaches onto the green demand accurate shots throughout the game. The staff were very friendly and the facilities were clean. The carts were about a month and a half old. The pace of play was decent. Just remember your handicap and don't be too embarrassed to pick up when the wheels come off the cart and just enjoy the course and a beer. I went there as a single from GolfNow so I can't wait to introduce this course to my friends!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

great course all around

I have played this course a few times. Its a well maintained course. Has many challenging features along with forgiving fairways. You can play this course with a relaxed nature and still keep a steady pace that'll let you finish in about 4 hrs.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

This course has a good layout.

I had not played course in a few years. The layout is very good and the course was in better condition than the last time I played it. Back nine seems to be be in better condition than the front nine. I will play the course again as it a good course to hone your game on.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Old fashion Golf

Rocklin Golf Club was a pleasant surprise. It's mature landscaping, challenging greens and overall beauty made it a very enjoyable round. It was old school golf. No gps's and lack of distance indicators made you have to judge your distance from sight which I had not done in years, but it just added to the challenge which I really enjoyed. Overall it was a great round and a place I will certainly play more often.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

VERY ENJOYABLE DAY!

The day began and ended with a very welcoming, pleasant, professional and unassuming pro shop staff! Tee boxes and fairways in great shape, greens rolling smooth and quick, just the way I like them! Combine all that with the beautiful weather and a "heck of a value" on the green fees...who could ask for more?! To quote a little known actor (LOL), "I'll be back!"

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

birdieb

A great day of golf! The course was in good shape(not great). For the money spent it was a very good value. Staff is always very pleasant!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

The greens are the defense of Rocklin GC

Rocklin GC is in great shape this time of year (spring). The greens are rolling very well and extremely smooth. The courses best defense are the smallish greens with some subtle undulations. Beware as it seems they are all elevated and run back to front.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great challege, and Vavlue

Staff is always friendly, course is in great shape, if you want to test your game, it's a great course to do so. Greens fast, and in excelent condition. Price Value could not be better for a championship course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Solid Value

Overall this is a good course, it is one of my local staples along with Lincoln Hills and Turkey Creek.

Staff is always great on every occasion I've played

Fairway conditions were fair, but the greens rolled fairly true. They were somewhat receptive, and speed was average for the area.

The actual track is fun from any set of tees you play, but overall pretty straight forward. It's enough of a challenge for a single digit, but easy enough for a high index to enjoy their round.

The only major negative is speed of the round, but that is common to nearly every Sacramento course. It seems that every course has lost the knowledge about how to set up easy pins for a weekend round to speed up play, and there wasn't a marshall (again very common to the Sac area).

End of the day this course will always be a go to for a fun affordable round.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 14
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fairways and greens in good condition

The fairways and greens were in great condition. playability was nice not to much standing water, greens very receptive. The rough was very deep and thick, hard to play out of must keep in the fairway to have a good approach shot.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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