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The Course at Wente Vineyards

5040 Arroyo Rd, Livermore, California 94550, Alameda County
(925) 456-2477, (925) 456-2475
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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.

Holes 18
Par 72
Length 7181 yds
Rating 74.7
Slope 143
Type Public
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Course Details

Rentals & Services

Golf Carts Yes - included in green fees
Golf Clubs

Practice & Instruction

Driving Range
Golf School Academy
Teaching Pro
Pitching & Chipping Area
Putting Green

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes
Dress code Collared shirts with slacks or walking shorts are required; no denim.

Food & Beverage

Bar
Grill
Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse
Banquet Facilities
Year Built 1998
Fairways Rye Grass
Greens Rye Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect(s) Greg Norman (1998) Tad Burnett (1998)

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4.7
4.7 out of 5 stars, based on 24 reviews
91.7%
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  • Conditions
    4.7
  • Value
    4.2
  • Layout
    4.9
  • Friendliness
    4.9
  • Pace
    4.7
  • Amenities
    4.5
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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.

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The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 26
Patio Dining 23
19th Hole Scenic Views 12
Course Challenges:
Elevation Changes 40
Bunkers 31
Forced Carries 20
Best For:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 36
Advanced Golfers 35
A Weekend Splurge 28
Location is:
Worth the Drive 31
In the 'Burbs 11
Convenient to the City 10

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jwhyte
Review 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

A bit expensive but a great course

One of my favorite courses in the bay area with each hole having a distictive and memorable character.
The course itself is always in great condition and the greens are fast but fair. A lot of holes have elevated tees and end with an uphill shot to the green so club up on that approach.
Practice range available (only before you play) but it takes a few minutes to get there and back so allocate some extra time.

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4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 3.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 2.0
Difficulty 3.0
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rkim2013
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Worth a visit!!

We played this course when the temperature in Livermore was a perfect low 80's. The course was in great shape, greens fast, and roughs were deep. The course layout was generally good and pleasing to my eyes, except for the 6th hole which is a short par 4 with elevated green (by at least 100 yards) and slanted fairway (by at least 75 degree). It was unnecessarily difficult and lacked imagination. One other negative was that although range balls were included in the greens fee, there were not enough balls to warm up when we got there. Otherwise it was a good experience and I will definitely recommend it.

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4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 3.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 4.0
Difficulty 5.0
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Brian6784283
Reviews 2
Recommended
Played

Beautiful and Fair

Great course, always enjoy Wente. I was impressed by the marshal enforcing the pace of play ahead our foursome.

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Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
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