56% match
For BLUE tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Darkhorse Gc
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
177
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more
Darkhorse Gc Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Darkhorse Gc, identifying the specific skills this course demands most. The skill distribution below shows which areas of your game will be tested most frequently based on the hole-by-hole analysis (hole handicaps, stroke index, yardage, etc.), while the handicap ranges indicate the typical player profiles who perform well here.
Focus your practice on these key skills to maximize improvement and lower your scores. Check the practice programs below for targeted drills that address these specific skills.
Skill Distribution
Distance Control 27%Scoring 25%Aim 18%Accuracy 14%Dispersion 13%
Handicap Performance Insights
The handicap ranges shown represent the typical performance levels for this course. Players within these ranges can expect competitive scores, while those outside may yield benefits or may need additional practice in the highlighted skill areas to perform at their best.
18.3
Average HCP
11.5
Minimum HCP
30.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Darkhorse Gc
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Dispersion Corridors
Hit 15 balls to each dispersion corridor using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Darkhorse Gc.
Contact Information
Facilities
✓Driving Range
✓Putting Green
✓Chipping Green
✓Practice Bunker
✓Motor Cart
✓Pull Cart
✓Golf Clubs Rental
✗Club Fitting
✓Pro Shop
✓Golf Lessons
✗Caddie Hire
✓Restaurant
✓Reception Hall
✓Changing Room
✓Lockers
✗Lodging on Site
Location
24150 Darkhorse Dr, Auburn, CA 95602, USA
Course Description
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Keith Foster
Opened
2002
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐3.9(363 reviews)
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Scorecard
Course Scorecard & Tee Insights
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Darkhorse Gc, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for BLUE
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course forces repeated choices on long par fours where drives must feed accurate irons to hold pars. Reachable par fives tempt birdies but risk doubles without smart positioning.
B
BLUE Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726338 yards5795 metersCR 77.2Bogey 109.8Slope 139
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.7 · BR 55.2 · Slope 140
Back Nine · CR 38.5 · BR 54.6 · Slope 137
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 6 | 10 | 4 | 12 | 2 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 8 | — | 13 | 1 | 9 | 17 | 15 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 11 | — | — |
| Yardage | 392 | 308 | 204 | 526 | 437 | 118 | 500 | 370 | 365 | 3220 | 374 | 546 | 359 | 142 | 277 | 383 | 160 | 409 | 468 | 3118 | 6338 |
J
JADE Tee
Gender: FemalePar 724944 yards4521 metersCR 69.3Bogey 98.4Slope 124
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 49.6 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 48.8 · Slope 122
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 6 | 10 | 4 | 12 | 2 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 8 | — | 13 | 1 | 9 | 17 | 15 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 11 | — | — |
| Yardage | 313 | 223 | 156 | 419 | 368 | 68 | 354 | 322 | 302 | 2525 | 244 | 493 | 258 | 109 | 216 | 322 | 110 | 291 | 376 | 2419 | 4944 |
W
WHITE Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725871 yards5368 metersCR 74.6Bogey 106.7Slope 135
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 52.9 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 37.6 · BR 53.8 · Slope 134
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 6 | 10 | 4 | 12 | 2 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 8 | — | 13 | 1 | 9 | 17 | 15 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 11 | — | — |
| Yardage | 353 | 274 | 175 | 460 | 398 | 101 | 469 | 335 | 345 | 2910 | 340 | 537 | 337 | 137 | 264 | 361 | 148 | 393 | 444 | 2961 | 5871 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Darkhorse Gc
We studied the course layout and prepared practice programs to lower your scores. The programs are purpose-built for each tee to align with the course strategy. Each program consists of curated drills, with pre-defined modules designed to deliver results.
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Showing 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile59% match
For BLUE tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
40% match
For BLUE tees
Match plan to shot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization25%
67% match
For BLUE tees
Master touch, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Distance Control34%
Trajectory16%
Dispersion13%
12 Week Flagship Program for Darkhorse Gc
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Darkhorse Gc. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Sand
Land Bunker Shots Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Driver
Challenge: eliminate wild misses on tee shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 3 days
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Hit the fairway with the perfect arc
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Get Started80% match
For BLUE tees
Stick to long iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy23%
55% match
For BLUE tees
Advantage from tee, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
63% match
For BLUE tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim33%
Alignment24%
Scoring21%
68% match
For BLUE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy21%
Alignment14%
63% match
For BLUE tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
71% match
For BLUE tees
Feel the green, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP5 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment14%
Scoring13%
62% match
For BLUE tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim29%
Scoring26%
Alignment21%
69% match
For BLUE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control19%
Precision17%
Accuracy14%
63% match
For BLUE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Dispersion16%
Precision14%
69% match
For BLUE tees
Feel the green, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP5 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring17%
Accuracy16%
23% match
For BLUE tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
61% match
For BLUE tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
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Get Started58% match
For BLUE tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring30%
Precision18%
Trajectory16%
58% match
For BLUE tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
27% match
For JADE tees
Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
53% match
For JADE tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control26%
Visualization23%
69% match
For JADE tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring29%
Aim19%
Alignment18%
70% match
For JADE tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim26%
Scoring20%
Distance Control17%
82% match
For JADE tees
Stick to short iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
72% match
For JADE tees
Hit every fairway, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
78% match
For JADE tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring23%
Distance Control20%
Aim18%
67% match
For JADE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control23%
Accuracy21%
Scoring16%
63% match
For JADE tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
62% match
For JADE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Distance Control37%
Alignment21%
Dispersion14%
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Get Started44% match
For JADE tees
Check clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim33%
Scoring30%
69% match
For JADE tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy20%
Scoring20%
Distance Control17%
70% match
For JADE tees
Feel the green, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Aim16%
Trajectory14%
61% match
For JADE tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy25%
Alignment13%
42% match
For WHITE tees
Choose a clear target, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim38%
Scoring18%
Alignment14%
58% match
For WHITE tees
Stick chips near hole, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy24%
Alignment16%
Scoring14%
71% match
For WHITE tees
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring24%
Aim22%
Distance Control22%
54% match
For WHITE tees
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring46%
Distance Control33%
Visualization21%
67% match
For WHITE tees
Perfect woods arc, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring24%
Accuracy21%
Distance Control20%
84% match
For WHITE tees
Control short iron distance, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring25%
Trajectory15%
56% match
For WHITE tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
59% match
For WHITE tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Visualization34%
Dispersion21%
Distance Control20%
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Get Started66% match
For WHITE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control28%
Alignment24%
Aim14%
65% match
For WHITE tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring18%
Precision18%
Aim17%
67% match
For WHITE tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
84% match
For WHITE tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim19%
Scoring19%
55% match
For WHITE tees
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision28%
Aim10%
48% match
For WHITE tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Alignment31%
Aim31%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Darkhorse Gc
Get answers to common questions about playing Darkhorse Gc and what to expect.
How difficult is Darkhorse Gc for mid-handicap golfers?
Darkhorse Gc is regarded as a strategically complex layout. A slope rating of 139.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 77.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Darkhorse Gc?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5641 yards. The back tees extend to 6338.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Darkhorse Gc?
With a course rating of 77.2 and par 72, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 72 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Darkhorse Gc and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6338.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Darkhorse Gc and how should I play it?
Darkhorse Gc is designed as a Parkland layout. Overall, the setup will reward players who place the ball in safe positions far from hazards. Also, type of shot is more crucial rather than just trying to gain distance.
What features make Darkhorse Gc strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 139.0 and yardage reaching 6338.0 yards creates consistent pressure on approach shots. You will need to balance risk and reward, especially on longer par 4s and protected greens.
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