The area’s varied topography means one thing for golf enthusiasts: plenty of different courses to test their skills. Over 70 options range from municipal courses to private clubs, some of which are even world-renowned symbols of the game. Be sure to book a tee time as early as possible, as golf is popular here.
For more information about all things golf in the Silicon Valley area, contact the Northern California Golf Association at: P.O. Box NCGA, Pebble Beach, CA 93953. 831/625-4653; www.ncga.org.
|
|
|
|
Boulder Creek Golf Club
Boulder Creek: 16901 Big Basin Hwy.; 831/338-2111; www.bouldercreekgolf.com
Located amid the Santa Cruz Mountains’ redwoods and lakes, this 18-hole, par-65 course is scenic and challenging. |
Cinnabar Hills Golf Club
San Jose: 23600 McKean Rd.; 408/323-7814; www.cinnabarhills.com
Blended with great views are 27 holes of championship-caliber golf offered in three distinct scenic courses: canyon, lake, and mountain. |
Coyote Creek Golf Club
Morgan Hill: 1 Coyote Creek Golf Dr.; 408/463-1800; www.coyotecreekgolf.com
Two spectacular 18-hole Jack Nicklaus Signature Courses feature state-of-the-art GPS systems and practice facility, plus all the amenities of a private country club. Group and company tournament packages are available. |
Crystal Springs Golf Club
Burlingame: 6650 Golf Course Dr.; 650/342-0603; www.playcrystalsprings.com
This par-72 golf course overlooks open space. |
Eagle Ridge Golf Club
Gilroy: 2951 Club Dr.; 408/846-4531; www.eagleridgegc.com
This upscale club offers an 18-hole course nestled in foothills. |
Los Lagos Golf Course
San Jose: 2995 Tuers Rd.; 408/361-0250; www.playloslagos.com
This beautiful 18-hole, par-68 golf course spanning Coyote Creek offers a number of striking water features and holes with a range of pars.
|
Half Moon Bay Golf Links
Half Moon Bay: 2000 Fairway Dr.; 650/726-1800; www.halfmoonbaygolf.com
Ocean views are featured at two challenging, award-winning 18-hole courses. |
Palo Alto Municipal Golf Course
Palo Alto: 1875 Embarcadero Rd.; 650/856-0881
Facilities at this demanding par-72 course include a practice range and putting greens. |
Pasatiempo Golf Club
Santa Cruz: 20 Clubhouse Rd.; 831/459-9155; www.pasatiempo.com
Designed by Alister MacKenzie, this 18-hole, par-70 course is considered one of the top three to play in California. |
Pebble Beach Golf Links
Monterey: 17-Mile Drive; 800/654-9300; www.pebblebeach.com
This legendary course is one of the world’s most challenging and also site of U.S. Open. |
Rancho del Pueblo Golf Course
San Jose: 1649 Hermocilla Way; 408/347-0990; www.ranchodelpueblo.com
This popular nine-hole course incorporates ponds and sand bunkers. The layout accommodates varying skill levels, and its contoured, carefully manicured greens test players’ short game. |
San Jose Municipal Golf Course
San Jose; 1560 Oakland Rd.; 408/441-4653. www.sjmuni.com
This 18-hole, par-72 public course is ideal for all levels, with wide, flat fairways and large greens. |
San Juan Oaks Golf Club
Hollister: 3825 Union Rd.; 831/636-6113; www.sanjuanoaks.com
Designed by Fred Couples, this 18-hole, par-72 course is set against a pastoral background of rolling hills and oak trees. |
Santa Clara Golf & Tennis Club
Santa Clara: 5155 Stars and Stripes Dr.; 408/980-9515
This 18-hole course designed by Robert Muir Graves offers a 35-station lighted practice range and putting greens. |
Santa Teresa Golf Course
San Jose: 260 Bernal Rd.; 408/225-2650. www.santateresagolf.com
This 18-hole, par-72 course features both flat and undulating greens. A nine-hole, par-27 course is also on site. |
Shoreline Golf Links
Mountain View: 2940 N. Shoreline Blvd.; 650/969-2041
This challenging 18-hole course with excellent greens is set within beautiful Shoreline Park. |
Summitpointe Golf Club
Milpitas: 1500 Country Club Dr.; 408/262-8813
This club features an 18-hole, par-72 course with a quirky layout and steep hillside views. |
Sunnyvale Municipal Golf Course
Sunnyvale: 605 Macara Ln.; 408/738-3666
This 18-holes, par-70 course offers wide-open fairways set amongst eucalyptus trees and a few water hazards |
|
