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Vibe Check

Scenic / Views

Serious Practice

Vibe Notes: Augusta-calm, premium feel, uncrowded, intentional practice vibe. Reviews describe stunning scenery, challenging course, and a quiet high-end experience. Some mention management quirks but overall a top-tier NorCal facility.

Crowded

rarely

Anxiety Score

pressured

Typical Attire

semi_strict

Description

DarkHorse Driving Range features a premium all-grass driving range spanning over 20 acres in the Sierra Nevada foothills of Auburn, CA. The facility includes TrackMan 4 technology for members and a Titleist Fitting Studio (TM4). The range has a covered area and offers a calm, Augusta-like practice environment with coaching from Golf Digest Top 50 instructor Will Robins. Members receive a warm-up bucket included with each round, and the range is part of a comprehensive academy with short game zones and private putting areas. 

The DarkHorse Driving Range is attached to DarkHorse Golf Club a public 18 hole golf course.

Features

Driving Range Pricing
Free With Round
Public / Private
Public
Surface Type
Real Grass
Google Star Rating
4.0
Facility Condition
Good
Typical Attire
Semi-Strict
Lights at Night
No
Lights at Night
No
Covered Bays
Yes
Covered Bays
Yes
Technology
TrackMan
Golf Technology
Trackman
Pro Shop
Yes
Golf Lessons
Yes
Golf Lessons
Yes
Club Fitting
N/A
Club Rentals
Yes
Club Rentals
Yes
Attached Golf Course
Yes
Holes
18 Holes
Vibes
Scenic / Views, Serious Practice
Vibe Notes
Augusta-calm, premium feel, uncrowded, intentional practice vibe. Reviews describe stunning scenery, challenging course, and a quiet high-end experience. Some mention management quirks but overall a top-tier NorCal facility.

Your First Visit (Step-by-Step)

Parking
Drive to 24150 Darkhorse Dr, Auburn (Sierra Nevada foothills, ~50 miles east of Sacramento). Free parking lot at the clubhouse. The drive is worth it per local golfers. Walk into pro shop → Check in for round (warm-up bucket included) → Walk to 20+ acre range complex adjacent to clubhouse → Find open grass hitting spot → Practice. TrackMan available for members at Academy area.
1) Check in at pro shop / starter area. 2) Receive warm-up bucket (included with round). 3) Walk to the all-grass range area. 4) Members can access TrackMan bays and Academy tee. 5) Find an open grass spot and begin practicing.
staff
After checking in at the pro shop, walk to the all-grass range area which is part of the 20+ acre practice facility. Find an open spot on the grass teeing area. Members have access to Academy tee and private putting.
DarkHorse Golf Club, 24150, Darkhorse Drive, Auburn, Nevada County, California, 95602, United States
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