Granite Bay Driving Range is a private provides comprehensive practice amenities for members:​

Driving Range:

• 6 practice tees for comfortable practice sessions​

• Operating hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM​

• Closed on Mondays along with the rest of the club​

• Unlimited range access included with membership​

Short Game Areas:

• Dedicated putting green for pre-round preparation​

• Chipping green for short game practice​

• Operating hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM​

Professional Instruction

Granite Bay offers comprehensive golf instruction programs led by multiple PGA-certified professionals:​

Head Golf Professional – Michael Nicoletti:

• Extensive competitive playing background from age 9 through Division 1 college golf and professional golf

• 250+ students coached

• Specializes in player development for all skill levels

• Offers private lessons, group instruction, playing lessons, club fitting, and tournament preparation​

Additional Staff:

• Meredith A. Lobeck, PGA: Golf instruction specialist​

• Multiple teaching professionals for group and individual programs​

Instruction Programs:​

• Private Lessons: One-on-one customized coaching

• Group Classes: Fundamental through advanced techniques

• Junior Programs: Specialized training for young golfers

• Women’s Programs: Tailored instruction for female members

• Game On! Program: Structured curriculum for beginners and returning players

• Club Fitting: Professional custom club fitting services

• Playing Lessons: On-course instruction for real-world application

Membership Information

As a private club, Granite Bay operates on a membership model with various tiers and significant initiation fees:​

Historical Membership Costs (for reference):

• Initiation Fee: Reduced to approximately $24,000 in March 2012 (down from $33,000)​

• The club is near its 475-member cap, indicating high demand and limited availability​

• Monthly dues and assessments apply in addition to initiation fees​

Guest Policy: Closed to public—members and their guests only​

Membership Benefits Include:

• Unlimited golf access

• Unlimited practice facility use

• Dining privileges at multiple venues

• Social events and Member-led interest clubs

• Access to fitness center

• Tennis facilities

• Family programming​

Clubhouse and Dining

The clubhouse reflects traditional architecture from the timeless style of Stanford White, whose creations range from Shinnecock Hills to Madison Square Garden.​

Dining Options:​

• MacKenzie Grille & Terrace at the Tips: Upscale dining, Wed-Sat 11am-2pm, 5pm-8pm

• Tilly’s Pub: Casual dining and bar, Tue-Sun (hours vary)

• Cobble Cafe: Breakfast and lunch, Wed-Sun 8am-2:30pm

• Private event spaces for weddings, corporate events, and celebrations​​

Course Conditions and Reviews

Granite Bay consistently receives excellent reviews for maintenance and playing conditions:

• 4.7 out of 5 stars on 18Birdies with 103 reviews​

• 4.6 out of 5 stars on Yelp with 81 reviews​

• Course Condition rated 4.6/5 by golfers​

• Course Difficulty rated as Hard​

• Described as “Sacramento’s best golfing facility”​

• “Widely regarded as a modern classic, gaining widespread recognition and a plethora of awards for its greens, clubhouse and its course design”

Tournament and Event Hosting

Granite Bay serves as a premier venue for:

• USGA Amateur Qualifiers and other competitive golf events​

• Weddings with scenic golf course backdrops​​

• Corporate meetings and events​

• Private parties and celebrations​

• Professional event coordination and catering services