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The Course at Wente Vineyards
Rating Snapshot
5 Stars
561
4 Stars
185
3 Stars
45
2 Stars
14
1 Stars
13
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.3
5 Stars
16
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
5 Stars
32
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.1
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.6
AI summaries based on real golfer reviews
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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The Course at Wente Vineyards
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| 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 |
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: 74.7/141 W: 81.5/147 | 474 | 307 | 138 | 421 | 581 | 353 | 228 | 602 | 496 | 3600 | 304 | 172 | 564 | 420 | 173 | 569 | 454 | 453 | 472 | 3581 | 7181 |
| Gold M: 73.5/138 W: 80.1/143 | 423 | 301 | 133 | 383 | 521 | 349 | 202 | 598 | 462 | 3372 | 300 | 169 | 558 | 413 | 166 | 547 | 413 | 445 | 457 | 3468 | 6840 |
| Gold/Blue M: 72.4/132 | 405 | 301 | 133 | 383 | 521 | 349 | 182 | 547 | 405 | 3226 | 300 | 169 | 542 | 413 | 160 | 547 | 413 | 400 | 412 | 3356 | 6582 |
| Blue M: 70.8/126 W: 77.0/137 | 405 | 286 | 121 | 341 | 479 | 298 | 182 | 547 | 405 | 3064 | 281 | 161 | 542 | 375 | 160 | 499 | 372 | 400 | 412 | 3202 | 6266 |
| Blue/White M: 69.4/126 | 378 | 278 | 121 | 335 | 471 | 298 | 180 | 473 | 351 | 2885 | 278 | 163 | 487 | 368 | 163 | 499 | 374 | 386 | 367 | 3085 | 5970 |
| White M: 68.0/120 W: 73.7/130 | 378 | 253 | 107 | 289 | 417 | 267 | 150 | 473 | 351 | 2685 | 253 | 150 | 487 | 334 | 149 | 471 | 341 | 386 | 367 | 2938 | 5623 |
| White/Red W: 71.8/123 | 378 | 253 | 107 | 289 | 417 | 239 | 150 | 424 | 313 | 2570 | 253 | 150 | 412 | 334 | 149 | 471 | 341 | 316 | 314 | 2740 | 5310 |
| Red M: 64.3/110 W: 69.5/116 | 300 | 200 | 97 | 247 | 384 | 239 | 120 | 424 | 313 | 2324 | 213 | 121 | 412 | 295 | 143 | 422 | 296 | 316 | 314 | 2532 | 4856 |
| 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
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, RestaurantAvailable Facilities
Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities
Reviews
4.5
Reviewer 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
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Coming back for more
Enjoyed the views, the course, the food!
Did not
Disappoint…. Greens r fast tho!
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Wente is in great shape
The course is in great shape with the greens playing fast and true. Some of the tee boxes need to be worked on...
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
I Recommend This Course
Great course
Everything was great except for they were out of every type of food on the go items at 1pm
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
I Recommend This Course
Great course. Must play in bay.
Great course. A bit frustrating with a slow group of three playing from mixed tees and a twosome behind that was on my heels even when I’m solo and playing fast. The course is awesome though. Wish the snack bar would be open or have notice that it’s not so I could snag a beer and a snack earlier. This is a treat playing in the bay and I highly suggest playing it. The design is smart but not too challenging.
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
didn't know greens where punched no info before round
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
I Recommend This Course
So beautiful and challenging
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
I Recommend This Course
Greens are aerated
The greens were punched and sandy as of Friday 4/12. There was no mention of this when I booked.
Conditions Poor
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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