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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4.5
820 Reviews (820)
5 Stars
563
4 Stars
185
3 Stars
45
2 Stars
14
1 Stars
13
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.3
92.3%
Recommend this course
766 out of 820 reviews
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4.3
27 Reviews (27)
5 Stars
18
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.0
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.7
85.2%
Recommend this course
23 out of 27 reviews
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4.4
46 Reviews (46)
5 Stars
32
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.0
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.6
89.1%
Recommend this course
41 out of 46 reviews
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Course Highlights
Wente's hilly vineyard layout delivers dramatic elevation changes, jaw-dropping par 3s, and fast, true greens that consistently impress recent golfers. Friendly staff and smooth pace of play make this Bay Area course a genuinely rewarding experience.

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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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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Reviews

4.5
820 Reviews (820)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 26
Patio Dining 23
19th Hole Scenic Views 12
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 40
Bunkers 31
Forced Carries 20
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 36
Advanced Golfers 35
A Weekend Splurge 28
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 31
In the 'Burbs 11
Convenient to the City 10

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Reviews 19
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Everything is great except they need a marshall

This course is spectacular. Well maintained, fun layout, and incredivle views.

The only gripe I have which is very reasonable is to have a marshall. We got stuck behind a group who sucked and took forever which pushed the round to almost 4.5 hrs. Easily would have been under 4 without them.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
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
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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
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
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
Played On
Reviews 9
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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