Del Paso Country Club stands as one of Sacramento's most storied private clubs, with roots stretching back to the early 20th century. The course was redesigned by William Watson, and later refined with work by Alister MacKenzie — the same architect behind Cypress Point and Augusta National — lending it a pedigree that few Northern California courses can match. That MacKenzie influence is felt in the strategic bunkering and the subtle, deceptive contours of the greens, which reward thoughtful course management over raw power.
Sacramento sits in the Central Valley, where dry, warm summers bake the fairways firm and fast, and the mature trees that line Del Paso's layout provide both shade and strategic consequence. The club has served as a venue for USGA championship play, cementing its reputation as more than a comfortable private retreat — it's a legitimate test that respects the game's traditions.
For its members, Del Paso represents the kind of unhurried, club-centered golf culture that defines the best of American private golf: a place where the history is embedded in every round.
