The Course at Wente Vineyards
About
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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Golfer Photos
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Photo submitted by mmuncrief on 03/24/2026
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Photo submitted by u3393655 on 10/22/2025
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Photo submitted by u3393655 on 10/22/2025
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Photo submitted by albatrossx2 on 06/10/2025
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Photo submitted by albatrossx2 on 06/10/2025
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Photo submitted by albatrossx2 on 06/10/2025
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Photo submitted by almightyanne1 on 06/03/2025
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Photo submitted by jbjking on 04/21/2025
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Photo submitted by jbjking on 04/21/2025
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Photo submitted by chenyuyu on 04/16/2025
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Photo submitted by u000005869742 on 01/17/2025
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Photo submitted by u000005869742 on 01/17/2025
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Practice Range Photo submitted by rmacaalay on 11/07/2024
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Hole 16, 17, 18. Photo submitted by rmacaalay on 11/07/2024
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Photo submitted by bink407 on 09/15/2024
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Photo submitted by bink407 on 09/15/2024
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Photo submitted by u314161073440 on 02/08/2024
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Photo submitted by markromanculpepper on 12/09/2023
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Photo submitted by 20putts on 11/19/2023
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Photo submitted by u314161073440 on 07/24/2023
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Photo submitted by Michaeltraver on 11/22/2022
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Photo submitted by rich4par on 10/20/2022
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Photo submitted by rich4par on 10/20/2022
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Photo submitted by bejuma on 07/17/2022
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Photo submitted by fariaskw on 05/12/2022
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Photo submitted by fariaskw on 05/12/2022
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Photo submitted by u314160950462 on 06/17/2021
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Photo submitted by u000005215666 on 03/10/2021
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Photo submitted by Sunti88 on 10/29/2020
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Photo submitted by NorCAGolfer47 on 07/26/2020
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Photo submitted by Sunti88 on 07/10/2020
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Majestic views on all holes Photo submitted by Anthonyreid on 01/09/2020
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Photo submitted by carlos72 on 07/21/2019
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Photo submitted by carlos72 on 07/21/2019
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Hole 1 Photo submitted by Sihawker on 04/06/2018
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The view from 10 Photo submitted by Sihawker on 04/06/2018
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Photo submitted by torainca on 09/09/2014
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A look back down the 3rd fairway on a gorgeous day at Wente! Photo submitted by jeffinMDR on 03/12/2014
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The view down 18 from the 19th hole, late in the day after the round Photo submitted by jeffinMDR on 03/12/2014
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A moment of golf gratitude Photo submitted by marsage on 02/02/2014
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5th hole Photo submitted by GrumpyGreg on 08/23/2013
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Photo submitted by Jorge1065897 on 04/24/2013
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Nice anyway you look :) Photo submitted by Jorge1065897 on 04/24/2013
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Photo submitted by Jorge1065897 on 04/24/2013
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Photo submitted by Jorge1065897 on 04/24/2013
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Photo submitted by Thomas8037876 on 04/16/2013
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Photo submitted by bigman4par on 01/30/2013
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Photo submitted by bigman4par on 01/30/2013
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Photo submitted by bigman4par on 01/30/2013
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Photo submitted by Cornbread2082 on 01/21/2013
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Bird's eye view from the driving range. Photo submitted by statboysffl on 01/07/2013
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Hole #1 Photo submitted by statboysffl on 01/07/2013
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Amazing view from the tee box on #10 Photo submitted by statboysffl on 01/07/2013
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Another shot from #10 Photo submitted by statboysffl on 01/07/2013
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Hole #10 It's not very long, but there's a lot of trouble to the right! Photo submitted by statboysffl on 01/07/2013
Golfer Reviews
Great round of golf
6:48AM Tee time. "The early bird gets the worm". Boy did I get the worm. Finished 18 holes in just under 2 hours. . Yes, I said 2 hours. the guys I was paired up with were late to the tee so I went off by myself. Did not beat my personal best round on this day but being able to fly through holes without waiting on people made this round one of the best I've played in a long long time.
Couldn’t finish
Rough was high, but that wasn’t a problem. Sand traps are hard as rocks. That is a problem. Paying almost a hundred dollars and not being allowed to finish was a big problem. Teed off right around 3:30 and was informed on the first tee that the carts had to be be back by 7. Our foursome moved quickly, but There was no way we could finish the round in 3 1/2 hours, so, although there was sufficient sunlight to finish, we weren’t allowed to. I like the course, but I could have played elsewhere for less and actually finished. Covid protocol was excellent.
Wente Wonderland
The Course at Wente Vineyard is a challenging but fun course to play. The location and amenities of the course and restaurant is fantastic. Would like to see more HOT DEAL TEE TIMES available throughout the week. Overall the course was in great shape. Will come again.
Great sanitary experience
The staff did a great job of sanitizing and taking the necessary precautions. Driving range wasn’t open so that was a bummer, especially because it was the one time I got to the course early enough for a proper warm up. I really like the course. One of the best in the east bay area without a doubt.
Super slow greens
Don't understand how you dare to charge $110 for a 2:45 tee time on these unrealistic, recently sanded ,greens.
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.
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.
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.
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
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!!!
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.