This course was one of two that I played for a PWGA tournament. The scenery is beautiful and the course was in good shape (although the greens weren't in as good of shape as they were at The Ridge). The staff were very friendly and helpful and I would definitely play and recommend this course again.
I would rate this 5 circles if clubhouse would ever get finished. Beautiful course and pretty laid back.
We played this beautiful course and really enjoyed it. The course was in great shape, the staff was nice. The fairways are nice and open but the greens are very challenging. Beautiful elevated tee boxes offer majestic mountain views, with deer roaming around the course. We loved it and would definitely play here again.
First place I was taken to learn to golf. Was very challenging but fun.
When my family comes to visit, they always plan a day of golf at Dark Horse. They have "good deals" during the middle of the day.
Geno and his team are amazing! What a beautiful and more than challenging 18 holes. You can even order lunch from your cart to eat at club house or "to go".....
I make it a point to play this course every time I visit the in-laws who live within 10 minutes of the course, and I play it at least 2-3 times per visit. Over the past 9 years I've seen it go through at least two management changes and one is currently underway based on their lack of liqueur license and other changes. I've played the course every possible time of the year and this time, the Monday and Wednesday before Thanksgiving. So instead of listing all the same comments, I figured I'd list the current pros and cons from my perspective:Pros:Great trackGood course conditions throughout the yearGood practice facilitiesBeautiful location w/ very few homes on the course (a personal preference)Cons:Carts - formerly were great with built in navigation and notes on each hole, but on my most recent visit all carts had been swapped out and the gps was replaced with Samsung devices without trackers on other carts, notes, or anything beyond distance. Personally I like to walk a course, but considering the massive elevation changes and sheer scope of the course, carts a requirement for playing this course. So if you're going to require them, they should be loaded for a higher end course.Speed of play - Monday was pretty good considering I was a single and played through a few groups, but Wednesday was horrifically slow....as in I quit after the first 9 holes. It was a 5-10 minute wait on each tee box and we were only a 3-some. It took 2:40 minutes to complete 9 and with numerous slow 4-some's ahead at the turn I called it a day. I'm a golf enthusiast and don't get out as much as I'd like, but even I have limits to how much time I'm willing to give up to enjoy the game. Play faster people!!! You're not a pro, seriously!!!
Very intereting curse to play with many elivation changes and beautiful scenery...but the attention to detail is missing. Tee and greens need help...I'll return because I enjoy the beauty and accept the patchey tee area and ball marks....The staff are all great!!!! Mike
One of the best golf course local to Auburn. The greens are what you see is what you get....... bring your putter hopefully for you it is hot.
If you're visiting the Auburn or Grass Valley area and enjoy golf then a trip to play Dark Horse is well worth your consideration. It's beautifully laid out as others have commented and from the golf shop to the driving range back to the 19th hole you're going to love the total experience. It's tucked away in the woods, a bit hard to find so use your navigation system and get there post haste. The weather's great now (nearly Thanksgiving 2013) and you can't go wrong here.