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The Course at Wente Vineyards

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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
825 Reviews (825)
5 Stars
567
4 Stars
186
3 Stars
45
2 Stars
14
1 Stars
13
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.1
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.3
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91.3%
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770 out of 825 reviews
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4.3
30 Reviews (30)
5 Stars
20
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
1
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0
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.0
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.7
83.3%
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25 out of 30 reviews
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4.4
44 Reviews (44)
5 Stars
29
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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4
Conditions
4.4
Value
3.9
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.6
86.4%
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38 out of 44 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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Tees
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
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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
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
825 Reviews (825)

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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Zichime1255
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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backspin23
Played On
Reviews 22
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
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Tfinngolf
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
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cartertappan
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
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S4nbvvcFGL7tL6mKPs0e
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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
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albatrossx2
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
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vgalante
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
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u000002046775
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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
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almightyanne1
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
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rosip
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
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u314162013876
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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
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u314164229401
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
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2WFCOPkw1Ic7XkCTuL6u
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
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purcelli
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
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bigmack510
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
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jbjking
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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bigmack510
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

didn't know greens where punched no info before round

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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chenyuyu
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

So beautiful and challenging

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Flyjdaddy925
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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u000003459206
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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