Highest Slope Rating

Hardest Golf Courses in Sacramento County, California

The 16 most challenging golf courses in Sacramento County, California, ranked by maximum slope rating. Tee-by-tee yardage, slope, and course rating for every course.

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Ranked list of hardest golf courses in Sacramento County

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1
North Ridge Country Club
White tees · 6,292 yds · Rating 77.3 · Par 72Fair Oaks
142
2
Del Paso Country Club
Oak Tree tees · 6,191 yds · Rating 75.8 · Par 71Sacramento
141
3
Ancil Hoffman Golf Course
Blue tees · 6,548 yds · Rating 77.8 · Par 72Carmichael
137
4
Teal Bend Golf Course
BLUE tees · 6,563 yds · Rating 77.5 · Par 72Sacramento
136
5
Bartley Cavanaugh Golf Course
GOLD tees · 6,113 yds · Rating 75.3 · Par 72Sacramento
133
6
WildHawk Golf Club
Blue tees · 6,211 yds · Rating 75.4 · Par 72Sacramento
129
7
Cherry Island Golf Course
GOLD tees · 5,435 yds · Rating 70.6 · Par 72Elverta
129
8
Empire Ranch Golf Course
Blue tees · 6,547 yds · Rating 71.5 · Par 71Folsom
127
9
Bing Maloney Golf Club
WHITE tees · 6,282 yds · Rating 75.3 · Par 72Sacramento
126
10
Mather Golf Course
Black tees · 6,767 yds · Rating 71.7 · Par 72Carmichael
125
11
William Land Golf Course
BLACK tees · 5,652 yds · Rating 72.8 · Par 68Sacramento
122
12
Haggin Oaks Golf Complex
Black tees · 6,821 yds · Rating 71.7 · Par 72Sacramento
120
13
Emerald Lakes Golf Course
White tees · 4,576 yds · Rating 66.2 · Par 66Elk Grove
111
14
Cordova Golf Course
Plum tees · 4,915 yds · Rating 67.6 · Par 67Sacramento
103
15
Campus Commons Golf Course
BLUE tees · 3,362 yds · Rating 59.0 · Par 58Sacramento
94
16
Antelope Greens Golf Course
BLUE tees · 3,237 yds · Rating 58.7 · Par 58Elverta
92

Sacramento County Golf Course Rankings FAQ

What is the hardest golf course in Sacramento County, California?

North Ridge Country Club in Fair Oaks is currently the hardest golf course in Sacramento County based on slope (slope rating 142).

How many ranked golf courses are in Sacramento County, California?

25 golf courses in Sacramento County are cataloged in Stymie's directory. This ranking page shows the top 16 by slope.

How are the rankings calculated?

Rankings use the USGA slope rating from each course's most difficult tee set. Slope measures relative difficulty for a bogey golfer versus a scratch golfer, on a scale from 55 (easiest) to 155 (most challenging). A slope of 113 is average.

Can I book a tee time at these Sacramento County courses?

Yes. Each course name links to its Stymie page with scorecard, reviews, architect info, and booking options. Set a tee time alert to be notified when availability opens.