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William Land Park Municipal Course

William Land Park Municipal Golf Club

Sacramento, CA, USA
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9 holesPar 343,009 yds33.7/116

About this course

William Land Park Municipal Golf Course sits within William Land Park in Sacramento, California, occupying land along the Sacramento River corridor. The course was designed by Sam Whiting and William Lock and opened in 1924, making it one of the older municipal facilities in the Sacramento region. The layout reflects the design sensibilities of the 1920s, when architects worked with relatively modest budgets and natural terrain to create accessible public golf. The course plays as a par 72 measuring approximately 6,700 yards from the back tees, though multiple tee options accommodate players of varying abilities. The routing takes advantage of mature tree growth throughout the park, with oak, elm, and sycamore trees lining many fairways and creating defined corridors. The terrain is generally flat, characteristic of the Sacramento Valley, though subtle elevation changes and strategic bunkering provide interest. Water comes into play on several holes, reflecting the course's proximity to the river and the park's irrigation infrastructure. As a municipal facility, William Land Park serves a broad cross-section of Sacramento golfers and visitors. The course operates year-round given the region's Mediterranean climate, with peak conditions typically in spring and fall. The surrounding park includes the Sacramento Zoo, Fairytale Town, and extensive recreational facilities, making the golf course part of a larger community amenity. The layout has undergone periodic updates over the decades to maintain playability and accommodate modern maintenance practices while preserving its original character.

Quick facts

Location
Sacramento, CA, USA
Access
Public
Year built
1924
Holes
9
Par
34
Length
3,009 yards
Difficulty
33.7/116
Course Vaults score
6.0

Getting there

Sacramento International Airport lies just fifteen miles north of William Land Park Municipal Golf Club, making this a rare municipal treasure accessible within a twenty-minute drive from baggage claim. The route south along I-5 and into the tree-lined grid of Sacramento's Land Park neighborhood offers a gentle transition from the valley's agricultural expanse into one of the capital city's most gracious residential quarters. The course itself sits tucked within the 166-acre William Land Park, where towering elms and sycamores frame fairways that have welcomed golfers since 1924 - a modest, enduring sanctuary just blocks from the bustle of downtown Sacramento.

FAQ

Common questions about William Land Park Municipal

Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.

William Land Park Municipal has a Course Vaults score of 6.0 out of 10 based on 8 logged golfers.

William Land Park Municipal was designed by Sam Whiting and William Lock.

Yes. William Land Park Municipal is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at William Land Park Municipal is 34.

William Land Park Municipal plays 3,009 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at William Land Park Municipal is 116.

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