The Yocha Dehe Golf Club is a sight to behold, especially for avid Capay Valley, Yolo County and surrounding area golfers.

Since the pristine course opened, it has lived up to its lofty standards and remained the perfect place to play for anyone in and around the region.

“This June was the busiest month of June we have ever had by quite a bit,” said the Director of Golf for the Yocha Dehe Golf Club, Will Foust. “May was also a great month. The second quarter was just crazy for us as we saw well over 12,000 rounds in those few months. Golf seems to be popular still.”

To help battle the sweltering summer, Foust mentioned that the course will be offering some specials as an incentive to brave the heat or get out there early.

“We will be offering very appealing rates and specials over the next few months”.

What keeps people coming back to Yocha Dehe Golf Course? The long list of prestigious awards is a good indication.

In 2021, Yocha Dehe Golf Club was recognized by golfers nationwide as the No. 1 golf course in the U.S. in the Golf Pass Top 50 Courses in the U.S. rankings.

For the first time, the course cracked Golfweek’s Top 100 Courses You Can Play, coming in at No. 80, No. 48 on Golf Advisor’s Best of List and No. 5 on the Golfweek Best Casino Golf Courses list.

In 2022, the course was No. 54 on the Golfweek Best Resort Golf Courses list and in 2023, the awards continued to come in as they made Golfweek’s and Golf Advisor’s top 50 lists.

In 2024, Yocha Dehe racked up more lists, moving up to No. 44 in the Best Resort Golf Courses list, reaching No. 6 in Golfweek’s Top Courses in California list and earning an AGM Platinum Award for “Best of the Best” Golf Shop.

After consistently ranking as one of California’s best places to play, the club takes great pride in making its guests part of the experience.

The Brad Bell-designed facility offers peak playing conditions and over 7,300 yards of championship golf.

How do they do it? According to Foust, the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation plays a significant role.

“They (Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation) are extremely supportive,” Foust said. “The standards here are very high, which translates to a high level of customer service and a product that is unmatched by our competitors. We are given ample resources to provide a consistently higher level of customer service.”

The fully supported staff provides golfers with top-tier customer service, welcoming players back to the course time and time again.

“Just read the reviews about our course,” Foust said. “Every review mentions our team and how far beyond we go compared to other golf courses and establishments. I’d put us on par with any property out there as it relates to our team. When our team is cared for and appreciated, it makes it much easier for them to do their jobs and feel proud of their work.”

Two years ago, the course upgraded its golf carts, allowing players to ride in style and comfort for all 18 holes. The lithium-powered carts with custom wheels and rims have built-in, inward-facing Bluetooth speakers that help control the sound level on the course.

Another key feature is the built-in GPS that displays the yardage and layout of all the holes.

“For our region, it’s a rare feature,” Foust said.

With a record number of holes being played on their course, Yocha Dehe Golf Club also finds itself in the hosting mood.

In May, Cache Creek Casino Resort and the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation hosted the second annual charity golf tournament. The event, which was organized in collaboration with partners from various industries nationwide, brought together a community dedicated to making a difference.

Tribal leaders, vendors and community partners gathered at the championship golf course with hopes of raising at least $100,000 for the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano counties. The initial projections were far exceeded, with $137,000 raised going directly to the organization.

The organization serves 400,000 residents monthly in Contra Costa and Solano counties, strives to serve all people experiencing food insecurity and commits never to turn anyone away.

“It was an awesome event,” Foust said. “ It was cool for me to be part of an event from the start and to be on the team that developed the operation, branding and everything else around it.

“It was a ton of work, but overall, very rewarding and great for the local community. It’s nice to be on the ground floor for something that impacts the community in that way. The tribe takes it so seriously, so it’s nice to have this event as one arm of that giving mentality.”

The third annual charity golf tournament is scheduled for May 2025. For more information, call Yocha Dehe Golf Club at 530-796-4653 or visit yochadehegolfclub.com.

Golfers can also stay updated about events at yochadehegolfclub.com or follow Cache Creek Casino Resort on their various social media channels.