Turkey Creek Golf Club is a premier public 18-hole championship golf course located in Lincoln, California. Designed by renowned architect Brad Bell and opened in 1999, the course sprawls across rolling hills covered with mature oak forests and features a stunning centerpiece: an old granite quarry transformed into an expansive lake that comes into play on holes #3 and #18.​

Course Design and Layout

The course offers a unique three-part environmental experience:

• Front Nine: Rolling oak woodlands reminiscent of Northern California’s natural landscape

• Quarry Area: The historic granite quarry-turned-lake reflecting the region’s heritage

• Back Nine: Dense forest resembling Germany’s Black Forest​

The course stretches 6,929 yards from the Black tees with a challenging slope rating of 137 and course rating of 73.2. Multiple tee boxes accommodate all skill levels, from beginners playing 4,897 yards from the Gold tees to advanced players tackling the championship layout.​

Practice Facilities

Turkey Creek boasts the largest grass driving range in Sacramento. The range features:​

• Bermuda/rye grass tees maintaining good conditions year-round

• Dual surface options: mats Monday-Thursday, grass Friday-Sunday (April 1-November 15)​

• Short game practice area with chipping/pitching green and bunker on a small hill behind the range​

• Medium-sized putting green next to the clubhouse​

Range Pricing:

• Small bucket (35 balls): $7

• Large bucket (85 balls): $12

• Rubber tees: $3​

Range Hours:

• Monday-Saturday: Sunrise to 1 hour before sunset

• Sunday: Sunrise to 2 hours before sunset

Course Conditions and Reviews

Turkey Creek consistently receives positive reviews for course maintenance:

• Greens described as running “fast 10, slow 11, true and smooth”​

• Fairways maintained in “great shape” and “better than average muni shape”​

• Course rated 4.3 out of 5 on review platforms​

• Reviews praise the “challenging and mostly fair layout that is fun to play”​

Players note that a bit of course knowledge helps navigate the layout effectively. The course maintains a target pace of play of 4.5 hours.​

Dress Code and Policies

Turkey Creek enforces a casual dress code:

• No tank tops or cutoffs allowed​

• Proper golf attire required with shirts with sleeves

• Soft spikes required (no metal spikes)​

• Standard golf course etiquette expected