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The Course at Wente Vineyards

4.6
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The Course at Wente Vineyards
Everyone washed down their food at this feast with rich red wine from The Course at Wente Vineyards

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4.6
799 Reviews (799)
5 Stars
549
4 Stars
182
3 Stars
44
2 Stars
14
1 Stars
10
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.1
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.2
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96.3%
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4.7
11 Reviews (11)
5 Stars
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Conditions
4.8
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.8
Amenities
4.5
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4.8
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4.6
40 Reviews (40)
5 Stars
30
4 Stars
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Conditions
4.5
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.7
97.5%
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 7181 yards
Slope 143
Rating 74.7

Located less than an hour east of San Francisco, the Course at Wente Vineyards sprawls across the lush, rolling hills of Livermore Valley. Greg Norman carefully crafted the golf course, creating one of northern California's most challenging layouts. The course incorporates three different landscapes: woodlands, grassy meadows, and mature vineyards. All throughout the golf course though, golfers will be faced with dramatic elevation changes that cause tricky uneven lies but that also means there are panoramic views to be enjoyed on almost every hole. The fairways and landing areas are narrow and require good club management. The prevailing winds add another challenging element to the course. The Course at Wente Vineyards' back nine holes are more demanding with the par 3s being especially memorable. It is a tough but fair round that will reward proper club selection and strategy.

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Tees
Tee Par Length Rating Slope
Black 72 7181 yards 74.7 143
Gold 72 6840 yards 73.4 140
Blue/Blue White 72 6266 yards 70.9 127
Blue/Blue White (W) 72 6266 yards 69.6 126
White 72 5637 yards 68.4 121
White (W) 72 5637 yards 73.8 132
Red (W) 72 4865 yards 69.6 115
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Scorecard for The Course At Wente Vineyards
Metrics:
Hole 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Out 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 In Total
Black M: 74.7/144 474 307 138 421 581 353 228 602 496 3600 304 172 564 420 173 569 454 453 472 3581 7181
Gold M: 73.4/140 423 301 133 383 521 349 202 598 462 3372 300 169 558 413 166 547 413 445 457 3468 6840
Gold/Blue M: 72.3/134 405 301 133 383 521 349 182 547 405 3226 300 169 542 413 160 547 413 400 412 3356 6582
Blue M: 70.9/127 405 286 121 341 479 298 182 547 405 3064 281 161 542 375 160 499 372 400 412 3202 6266
Blue/White M: 69.6/126 380 286 121 341 479 298 182 480 353 2920 281 161 487 375 160 499 372 391 368 3094 6014
White M: 68.4/121 W: 73.8/132 380 254 110 288 408 265 150 480 353 2688 256 149 487 342 148 473 335 391 368 2949 5637
Red M: 64.9/113 W: 69.6/116 300 203 101 245 373 240 122 429 315 2328 216 120 413 302 143 423 286 319 315 2537 4865
Handicap 7 15 17 11 13 9 5 3 1 18 16 6 10 12 14 8 4 2
Par 4 4 3 4 5 4 3 5 4 36 4 3 5 4 3 5 4 4 4 36 72
Handicap (W) 9 15 17 7 11 5 13 3 1 14 12 8 18 4 2 16 10 6
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Course Details

Year Built 1998
Fairways Rye Grass
Greens Rye Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Greg Norman (1998) Tad Burnett (1998)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Collared shirts with slacks or walking shorts are required; no denim.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

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4.6
799 Reviews (799)

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u000004176492
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Excellent course conditions in the middle of vineyards. My complaint is about the messages that keep popping up on the GPS system of the cart . Annoyingly high number of informational messages keep popping seemingly every couple of minutes .

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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raviu
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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garylford
Played On
Reviews 32
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

I Love Wente

Great layout with a variety of challenges.

Always in excellent condition with some of the best greens in the East Bay.

Too bad they don’t have marshals out on the course monitoring pace of play.

It’s gotten pricey too but that’s golf in 2021.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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u000001332491
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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ri2166
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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ScottPad
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Outstanding layout

Course played very well, for playing it your first time you need to look at some of the blind landing areas. Very impressed by this gem! Definitely will be playing again!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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David7932981
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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u418744568
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Amazing, amazing amazing

Perfect ! No complaints what do ever friendly staff , great course . Amazing layout, beautiful scenery..great experience

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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deddington17
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Worth every penny

Course is very challenging, amenities are spot on. I didn’t play well, but I had a fantastic day.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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dongolf1952
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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garylford
Played On
Reviews 32
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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russperry3000
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful layout

Played from the gold tees which present some quite long par 4s. Layout is beautiful, conditions of tees and fairways were excellent, but greens were not that great. I’d definitely play again, but my wallet can’t handle the price too often :(

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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radims
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Gorgeous Place

One of the most or maybe the most beautiful public course I played in the Bay Area... Only negative - driving range was closed...

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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u314161056783
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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bassocorey
Played On
Reviews 26
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Dynamic layout

This course has many dynamic looks with incredible views, although some of the holes don’t work all that well, but overall a fantastic track, maybe a little expensive!! Also this course is very good condition!

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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u314160539294
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Acavemonkey
Played On
Reviews 15
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Resort

As close to a resort experience you can get on a public course. Fast greens, good people and a great view

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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TJMontana
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Fantastic layout, amenities leave a bit to be desired

In terms of course layout, this is maybe the most fun I’ve ever played. Lots of dramatic elevation changes and fantastic views, and plays in a way that is not overly challenging for a higher handicapper.

The course was in pretty good shape but not top tier. Greens not quite as fast as I would expect and some were in poor shape.

We played early so pace of play was excellent.

My biggest complaint is that compared to other courses I’ve played in this price range the amenities were mediocre. Our tee time was just before 7 on a Saturday and nothing was open, so I couldn’t even get a coffee before the round. At the turn, which was after 9, stilll nothing open. On a Saturday I’d expect to be able to get coffee at minimum. I realize labor shortages have been a problem during COVID so perhaps that’s to blame.

All in all this is a top notch course you should definitely play. Well worth the price even without the amenities.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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Ted8591561
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u000005215666
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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