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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4.6
799 Reviews (799)
5 Stars
549
4 Stars
182
3 Stars
44
2 Stars
14
1 Stars
10
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.1
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.2
96.3%
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749 out of 799 reviews
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4.7
11 Reviews (11)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
3
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0
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0
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0
Conditions
4.8
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.8
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.8
100.0%
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11 out of 11 reviews
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4.6
40 Reviews (40)
5 Stars
30
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
0
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1
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1
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.7
97.5%
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39 out of 40 reviews
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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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4.6
799 Reviews (799)

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

This course will challenge you

The multiple tee box locations will challenge even the most skilled golfer.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Love Wente

Such a beautiful setting and awesome Golfcourse. Great layout except for hole 10 pin placement yesterday - grounds crew must have been grumpy. Love this course and everything about it.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Beautiful Track

Beautiful Lush Green Golf Course surrounded by beautiful scenery! BONUS: A Winery next door to do some tasting after your round!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

really good course

Really really really good place to play golf !!

I reserved one more rounding..

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Nice

great views excellent conditions all "round" a great place to play did I mention real sand bunkers

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A wonderful day of golf

This is one of my most favorite courses in the Bay Area. The lay out and scenery are stunning, the course is always well maintained and the round is challenging.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Course to Play

It's one of the best course in SF Bay Area. Great design with good condition. Beautiful view surrounding by foothills and vineyards. Will play again and again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

A must play course in Tri-VAlley

Great course condition even in current drought. Will definitely play again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Best course in the Tri Valley

By far the best course in the Tri Valley Area, tough but fair is what I like to tell friends, 1st. hole is your best chance for a birdie so take advantage of it. Great views, free range balls, every hole gives you something to think about in terms of which shot to play. THe pace of play is usually good, they don't stack people up too tight. A lot of people think this course is private, but it's public, and you can usually find some kind of deal on golfnow, or at Costco. The food is great, and the Grille after your round is a great place to enjoy a beer or glass of wine overlooking the 18th. green 5 stars for this course

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Like Pebble Beach you gotta go once

but unlike Pebble you will want to go back to Wente again and again.
we found a great rate (if the course has been aerated ask about the discount)
The Staff was THE BEST and be sure to tip them well they go the extra mile for you!!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Amazing course and experience

If you've never played this course do yourself a favor and book a tee time. There are sweeping views of the Livermore Valley. You play in the Vineyards. The course is in fantastic condition. The staff is friendly.

My only minor complaint about this round is they were aerating the greens and it wasn't announced on GolfNow with the icon. So I suppose my advice would be to call the course in advance which defeats the purpose of GolfNow.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Beautiful course

This is a beautiful course and in great shape. the staff is extremely friendly and helpful. Had lunch at the restaurant and the burger was really good. The fries were like shoe string potato chips. Not very good. My friend had a salad and he said it wasn't very good either.

Overall, a very nice day at a really nice golf course with great people working there. I recommend it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Spectacular

The course offers the average golfer a fair challenge. The fact that on many holes you are up in the hills teeing off offers many spectacular views. The steep winding paths take you thru the vinyards and give you an up close look at the vines. The staff is very helpful and friendly.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

We'll manicured

The course was in excellent shape. The greens rolled true and fairways and tee boxes were great too. Good variety of holes with lots of elevation changes.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Wente Golf experience

From the time we arrived at the course the staff was welcoming and accommodating. It was apparent that our experience was important to them. Very enjoyable round . Fabulous views and interesting holes.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

need to play here more often

Got a great rate on golfnow.com . Starter let us go out early. Course in top condition, considering the drought.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great layout

Several elevated tees make for great views and interesting shots. Great risk reward holes can produce birdies or double bogeys (especially 18). The course can be really tough when the wind picks up. Greens were in good shape. Quick but not lightning fast. Staff was very friendly. Food is not cheap.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Xlnt course in xlnt condition

Really enjoy playing Wente. Easily one of the best public courses in Northern California. Despite the drought, this course is in great shape. Lots of wind in the afternoon adds to the challenge, especially on the back nine. Not a course for beginners.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 32
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart

Great course

Had a great time! Course is in great shape! Restaurant has good food! I would go again! You gotta try it!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Lovely course among vineyards in good condition

I play here once a year or so and always enjoy the gracious, rolling layout among the vineyards. Staff is good, round starts on time. This visit, a bit better "guest management" would have helped, as it is really an unwalkable course (long, steep climbs between some holes), but a pair in front of us walked while trying to climb on their friend pair's carts for difficult transitions. Significant waits on a few holes). More important, the two nice men I was paired with played the championship blue tees on a very windy day, and were clearly VERY high handicappers who should have been discouraged from doing so. More good, tough courses need to encourage the "play it forward" policy. Since we were waiting, no time lost, but frustrating for me within our group at times as I tried to track them and wait through many, many lost balls. No marshal on course that I saw.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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