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
829 Reviews (829)
5 Stars
570
4 Stars
186
3 Stars
45
2 Stars
14
1 Stars
14
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.1
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.3
89.7%
Recommend this course
773 out of 829 reviews
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4.4
29 Reviews (29)
5 Stars
21
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.0
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.9
82.8%
Recommend this course
24 out of 29 reviews
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4.4
40 Reviews (40)
5 Stars
28
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
1
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0
1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.0
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.8
85.0%
Recommend this course
34 out of 40 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
829 Reviews (829)

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 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

A very good course - but maybe not for the price

Beautiful location/surroundings as normal for Wente...

Played the Blue tees -- of the 10 Par 4s; 4 are under 300, and maybe 2 more under 350. So for 60% of them -- is a lot of Dr./3Wd + wedge holes. Easy solution is to play longer tees next time; but for $200, maybe i expected to hit more mid-length irons, etc. (as Driver/Wedge munis are abundant)

The tee boxes are small and most were mounded in the middle with lots of divots-- not necessarily $200/round conditions - -they should roll them hard and often to flatten them out.

Greens - were in great condition, albeit a little slow. Fairways were in great condition.

I think they cater - as they should - to their members with shorter holes, slower greens, etc.; and then high prices to keep public play moderate.

At $190 is not quite on par as Half Moon Bay, Cordevalle, Harding Park, or even Bayonet. At half that price Wente would be fantastic golf outing.

The people and environment are awesome.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Peaceful and smooth round

Played by myself a day before July 4th and finished in 3 hours by playing through a threesome. Great condition with challenging undulating greens. The last back 4 played a bit too similar but overall great condition tee to green every hole.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Challenging Course not for the higher handicapper

This is a really nice course and quite difficult. I wouldn’t recommend it to a higher handicap player because they will lose a ton of balls and get frustrated but a great course for the skilled player. A bit overpriced at $250+ for a round given that one could play better courses like or Spyglass for the same money. This is more like a $125 course, but of course everything is more expensive in the Bay Area

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Greens, Grapes, and Great Views

Wente offers a stunning, hilly layout with vineyard views, challenging holes, and top-tier conditions. Highlights include dramatic elevation changes, fast greens, and a few jaw-dropping par 3s. It’s a true test, but fair and worth every penny.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 29
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
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 Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

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
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

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
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