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
813 Reviews (813)
5 Stars
558
4 Stars
185
3 Stars
44
2 Stars
14
1 Stars
12
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.1
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.2
94.2%
Recommend this course
761 out of 813 reviews
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4.4
21 Reviews (21)
5 Stars
14
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.1
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.8
90.5%
Recommend this course
19 out of 21 reviews
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4.5
48 Reviews (48)
5 Stars
34
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.1
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.7
93.8%
Recommend this course
45 out of 48 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
813 Reviews (813)

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 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Vineyard Views

Always a nice track.

Courteous and safe COVID19 practice & procedures

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 119
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

First Visit but Not The Last

I'd heard a lot of good things about the course and after playing the course I concur. The course is in excellent condition and the layout is fair but also challenging. Added to that are the great views from many of the holes, so even if you aren't playing that well, you can enjoy your surroundings. Unfortunately yesterday was an extremely windy day with gusts up to 30 mph, so it was a struggle on some of holes into the wind. I'm looking forward to playing it again when the weather cooperates.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course in good condition

Enjoyed playing the course for second time. Course in better condition than when I played 3 weeks ago. Started at 2:30pm and our group of 4 finished in just over 4 hrs.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0

Amazing course

Played it last weekend for the first time. Had to go back! Beautiful and equal parts challenging with some rewarding holes. Great condition. Appreciate the covid-19 check in process.

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

Great overall, slow pace

This was one of my favorite courses I have ever played. Beautiful scenery and layout in the mountains. Only negative was waiting on about every tee on the back 9

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

One of the best courses in the Bay Area.

Had a great deal on golf now. Played with a solo and a two some. Course is in fantastic shape if you don’t mind paying the price or even get a deal on this course its a must play!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Warning

The course takes COVID-19 serious. That's a good thing. However, all the food services, driving range, and pro shop are closed. You can't get into the parking lot until 20 minutes before your tee time. So, you've been warned.

The course setting is beautiful - all the holes surrounded by vines. If you like 100' drops from the tee, you'll like this place as there's quite a few.

I have two problems with the place. The greens are all interestingly flat and inconsistent. One fast, the next slow. Also, some of them had something wrong and the ball bounces as much as rolls. The second problem is the price. It's just not worth $120.

Conditions Excellent
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 44
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Course, great conditions

The course and staff were great and pace of play was nice, 3 1/2 hours... live that! They have extra precautions for Covid-19 but other than the driving range being closed, no big issues.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 82
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful Course and Layout

One of my top rated golf courses!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
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 2
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
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