Sacramento Golf Trip Planning Guide
Sacramento is California's best-value golf-trip city — a stack of strong public courses, a genuine downtown and Midtown bar scene, and easy day trips to the Sierra foothills and the Lodi/Amador wine country. Cheaper than the coast, sunny most of the year, and easy to fly into.
Quick Facts
Spring, Fall
SMF (15 min drive)
$40–$120
$180/night
2 of 5
~$268/person
Sample 3-Day Itinerary
Here's a realistic 3-day itinerary for a group golf trip to Sacramento. Every venue below is real and pulled from our curated database — no filler.
Day 1
Catta Verdera Country Club — parkland, $60–$120 · 4.5★
Kirk Triplett design in Lincoln with lakes and rolling terrain — semi-private, well-conditioned, accessible
The Firehouse Restaurant — steakhouse, $$$$ · 4.6★
Old Sacramento fine-dining steakhouse in a historic firehouse — the proper steak night
The Shady Lady Saloon — cocktail · Open late
R Street craft-cocktail saloon with live music — the cool start to a Midtown night
Day 2
Whitney Oaks Golf Club — parkland, $55–$110 · 4.4★
Johnny Miller design through the Rocklin foothills with dramatic canyon carries — the marquee value round
Lodi / Amador Wine Tour — full day, $60–$160/pp
Old-vine zinfandel across Lodi and the Sierra foothills with a driver — underrated wine day
Mulvaney's B&L — farm to-table, $$$ · 4.7★
Midtown farm-to-table flagship — Sacramento is the 'Farm-to-Fork Capital' and this is the standard-bearer
Streets Pub & Grub — sports bar · Open late
British-style Midtown pub with games and a big tap list — group-friendly
Day 3
Teal Bend Golf Club — parkland, $40–$80 · 4.4★
Links-ish public course near the airport with wide fairways — easy first-day round, great value
American River Rafting / Float — half day, $40–$90/pp
Raft the South Fork or float the lower American with a cooler — the summer rest day
Zocalo — mexican, $$ · 4.4★
Midtown Mexican with a big patio and strong margaritas — easy group dinner
Track 7 Brewing Co. — brewpub
Local craft brewery with a big taproom and food trucks — easy arrival-day hang
Course-by-Course Guide
Sacramento has 5 courses worth playing. 2 are walkable if you want to save on cart fees.
Where to Stay
Sacramento has 2 group-friendly lodging options in our database, starting at $180/night for the whole house. Several options include hot tubs — a non-negotiable for most groups.
$350–$1200 /night
Midtown/East Sac for nightlife, or Roseville/Folsom for big suburban homes near the courses
$180–$400 /night
Downtown/Midtown Sacramento hotels near the K Street and R Street nightlife districts
Group Dining Guide
4 restaurants vetted for group golf trips. Several can handle large parties without a reservation headache.
The Firehouse Restaurant
$$$$Old Sacramento fine-dining steakhouse in a historic firehouse — the proper steak night
Mulvaney's B&L
$$$Midtown farm-to-table flagship — Sacramento is the 'Farm-to-Fork Capital' and this is the standard-bearer
Zocalo
$$Midtown Mexican with a big patio and strong margaritas — easy group dinner
Tower Cafe
$$Eclectic Land Park spot with a famous patio — great group breakfast or brunch
Nightlife
4 bars curated for groups. 3 stay open past midnight.
The Shady Lady Saloon
Late nightR Street craft-cocktail saloon with live music — the cool start to a Midtown night
Streets Pub & Grub
Late nightBritish-style Midtown pub with games and a big tap list — group-friendly
Track 7 Brewing Co.
Local craft brewery with a big taproom and food trucks — easy arrival-day hang
Dive Bar (K Street)
Late nightK Street's famous mermaid-tank bar — a goofy, only-in-Sacramento late-night stop
Activities Beyond Golf
4 off-course activities for rest days or afternoons.
Lodi / Amador Wine Tour
Old-vine zinfandel across Lodi and the Sierra foothills with a driver — underrated wine day
American River Rafting / Float
Raft the South Fork or float the lower American with a cooler — the summer rest day
Old Sacramento Brewery Crawl
Sacramento's deep craft-beer scene — hit Midtown and R Street taprooms on arrival day
Thunder Valley Casino
Big casino in Lincoln near the foothill courses — blackjack, poker, and a sportsbook
Getting There
Fly into Sacramento International Airport (SMF) — it's a 15-minute drive to Sacramento. For groups of 8+, consider booking a shuttle or party bus from the airport (local providers include Sacramento Party Bus and A Touch of Class Limousine). Renting two SUVs usually works for groups of 4-8.