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4.6
800 Reviews (800)
5 Stars
549
4 Stars
182
3 Stars
44
2 Stars
14
1 Stars
11
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.1
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.2
94.9%
Recommend this course
749 out of 800 reviews
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4.4
12 Reviews (12)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.8
Value
3.9
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.6
91.7%
Recommend this course
11 out of 12 reviews
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4.5
41 Reviews (41)
5 Stars
30
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.1
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.6
95.1%
Recommend this course
39 out of 41 reviews
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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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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

4.6
800 Reviews (800)

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Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Greens on the course were covered in sand, it would have been nice to know that ahead of time from Wente or from GolfNow. Not worth the full price given those conditions. Everywhere else on the course besides the sanded greens were in great shape.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Always a great course to play

Wente is always a pleasure to play. the course is in great shape, staff is always friendly, weather was perfect. Truly a 5 star experience!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 29
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great course

Firstly, I called around 11:00am to verify that the course was open and confirmed my tee time booking at 2:45pm. I was informed that my name was on the tee sheet; secondly, upon arrival, the person checking-in golfers at the gate stated that my name was not on the sheet. I waited at the gate for several minutes before I was allowed to enter and was in formed to talk to the pro shop about my tee time confirmation; Thirdly, I talked to the pro shop assistant and had shown him the tee time confirmation that I received from Golfnow. The pro shop assistant wanted to verify the amount of payment, for whatever reason. After passing all these check-points, I was given a cart. Shortly there after, I began my round. The course has excellent views. The tee box and fairways were in great shape for summer conditions. The greens appeared freshly sanded which was a disappointment. I was prepared and had brought my own water. The course did offer a bottle of water. But I would recommend bring your own, especially during the hot summer days. All-n-all, I had a good experience but don’t understand how the confusion occurred since I called and was confirmed; unless my name was deleted in the confirmation process.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Amazing Course

This was my first time playing and let me tell you it was worth it. The elevation was challenging and fun while also being manageable. Length was also very nice.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 76
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Still one of the best, with fastest greens

Beautiful course, still as stunning as it was my first time here. Greens were brutally fast for me, having been out of the game in recent months. Course is manicured and in great condition for this time of year... Highly recommended

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Memorable round of golf

Great couse layout, almost perfect condition, variety of hole designs gives player great satisfaction. Friendly people and very helpful. Booked thru golfnow, hasslefree, great value for money. Will come again.

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
Previously Played

Always a lovely experience and golf challenge...

Beautiful scenery, pristine conditions and a challenging round always makes the experience at Wente a positive one! Adore this track!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Happy to finally golf at Wente

I had a great time with all the perks I don't see at other courses. Looking forward to playing here again!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Quality course available to the public

The staff is knowledgeable, the course is challenging and kept in great shape. Today was Valentines Day and the weather could not have been better.

Thank you Wente for being here for us golf enthusiast.

Tony and Bethany

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Course conditions

The Course at Wente is the BEST non-private golf course in N. California. Even better than most private courses in area. I would highly recommend this golf course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

One of the best courses I have ever played

I have been wanting to play this course for a very long time, and today, a weekday at noon, the price was right. Everything about this course is superb, including the course layout, attention to every detail of maintenance on this course, and a sense of friendliness and genuine care from all of the staff members.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Awesome golf course. Plays pretty long even from blues. Golds would be a beat-down. Greens were fast and some had subtle breaks, some big slopes.

Conditions Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great Course

Scenic is an understatement. Course was gorgeous and the surrounding area was stunning. The layout was great too, and pretty tough. Pace of play was perfect and well managed.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Always in Excellent Condition

Wente is always in fabulous condition, whether summer or winter. In fact is was two days after it rained and the course was great and it was not cart path only. The setting of Wente is outstanding in the Livermore wine country, with vineyards along the fairways and the rolling hills surrounding the course. Do to the setting, all the holes are unique and offer different challenges. The greens and fairways are well manicured and the sand traps are in great shape as well, not that you want to get in them. Go and play, you will not be disappointed and enjoy wine tasting after the round.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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