Antelope Greens Golf Course is a public executive 18-hole golf course located at 2721 Elverta Road in Antelope, CA—just north of Sacramento. This course is known for quick rounds, beginner-friendly layout, and fun challenges that still test experienced players, including an island green and a 70-yard downhill hole surrounded by bunkers and a creek.

• Strengths:

  • “Fun, quick, short course.”

  • “Very walkable.”

  • “Good greens, decent fairways and tee boxes.”

  • “Great for working on your short game, beginners and those who want a fast round.”

  • Rated Top 25 U.S. Short Courses by Golf Advisor (#19, 2022).

• Weaknesses:

  • “Not much in the way of a pro shop or fancy facilities.”

  • Some tee-box and fairway maintenance issues.

  • Greens can be slow due to lushness at some times.

  • “You’ll get what you pay for, but you’ll enjoy it.”

Special Notes: Course Difficulty

• Hardest Part:

  • Island green hole—accuracy required, trouble on both sides.

  • Short, punishing par 3s with water and sand in play.

  • Small, tricky greens make for tough chips and putts, especially if you miss in the wrong spot.

• Easiest Thing:

  • Short length—driver rarely needed, irons and wedges dominate.

  • Wide fairways on most holes, few forced carries, minimal elevation change.

Facilities and Amenities

• Snack Bar: Available for refreshments, drinks, and basic snacks.

Practice Facilities

• Driving Range: Good-sized all-grass tee, no mats, 40 balls per token ($6).

• Putting & Chipping Greens: Large, well-kept greens for practice.