Pajaro Valley Golf Club
About
Originally designed by Floyd McFarkland, Pajaro Valley Golf Club has large Monterey Pines lining its generous rolling fairways. Elevated tees provide scenic views of the Pajaro Valley below. Opened in 1922 and redesigned in 1962 by Robert Muir Graves, the course features small bentgrass greens and four ponds with water in play on three holes. The fourth is one of the course's most challenging holes, a 420-yard par 4 with triple-tiered green. The course also was once the home of former U.S. Open champion Olin Dutra, who spent the last part of his career teaching here.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 72 | 6432 yards | 70.6 | 125 |
| White (W) | 72 | 6097 yards | 74.7 | 125 |
| White | 72 | 6097 yards | 69.4 | 119 |
| Yellow | 72 | 5747 yards | 67.9 | 116 |
| Yellow (W) | 72 | 5747 yards | 72.7 | 121 |
| Red | 72 | 5426 yards | 66.4 | 110 |
| Red (W) | 72 | 5426 yards | 71.1 | 118 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue M: 70.6/125 | 473 | 396 | 184 | 520 | 297 | 379 | 150 | 389 | 349 | 3137 | 345 | 171 | 424 | 372 | 180 | 463 | 397 | 567 | 376 | 3295 | 6432 |
| White M: 69.4/119 W: 74.7/125 | 458 | 388 | 173 | 492 | 281 | 337 | 138 | 379 | 329 | 2975 | 343 | 162 | 409 | 356 | 160 | 432 | 388 | 514 | 358 | 3122 | 6097 |
| Yellow M: 67.9/116 W: 72.7/121 | 441 | 363 | 165 | 458 | 272 | 329 | 114 | 352 | 314 | 2808 | 341 | 156 | 379 | 311 | 127 | 424 | 370 | 495 | 336 | 2939 | 5747 |
| Red M: 66.4/110 W: 71.1/118 | 438 | 334 | 128 | 399 | 267 | 321 | 93 | 329 | 287 | 2596 | 341 | 151 | 336 | 307 | 127 | 419 | 351 | 486 | 312 | 2830 | 5426 |
| Handicap | 17 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 13 | 1 | 15 | 5 | 11 | 16 | 12 | 2 | 14 | 6 | 18 | 8 | 4 | 10 | |||
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 11 | 3 | 13 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 17 | 5 | 9 | 4 | 16 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 12 |
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Photo submitted by Dmck203 on 07/23/2025
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Photo submitted by u811899643 on 06/24/2025
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A lot of greens with the dead spots Photo submitted by FLog0gFc3x5UkPylhS8P on 06/21/2025
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Fore! Photo submitted by Paul5515557 on 05/25/2025
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Photo submitted by u314163668853 on 10/14/2024
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Photo submitted by u314163668853 on 10/14/2024
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Photo submitted by u314163668853 on 10/14/2024
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Photo submitted by yWifIPk4bzADawwuQumA on 01/28/2024
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Photo submitted by yWifIPk4bzADawwuQumA on 01/28/2024
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Photo submitted by yWifIPk4bzADawwuQumA on 01/28/2024
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Photo submitted by artnight on 12/30/2023
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Photo submitted by artnight on 12/30/2023
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Photo submitted by alreardon on 04/07/2022
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Humble brag with my approach on 16 Photo submitted by Sean6895066 on 01/19/2022
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Photo submitted by thisisjoelrobinson on 11/26/2012
Great Greens
This course is in very good condition. The greens ran pretty true and most of the course was in very good condition. I had a shot that should have bounded up onto the green by there was a large very wet area in front of the green and the ball got mired down into it. It was one of my best approach shots, too.
Nice layout no frills
I like the layout but fairways need help, no ball washers no hole discriptions no yardage markers, greens in nice shape, a little expensive for this course, need senior rates, I play a lot of very good course that are much less expensive than pajaro golf club! Very pretty course and nice views, so a lot going for this course, could be very good with a few changes! I play a lot of golf and golf courses, I did enjoy this course!
Pajaro
I liked the layout very much. Lots of hills, side slopes, nice greens. It is a bit run down and the fairways need attention, but not much traffic and enjoyed it very much.
Huge improvements and friendly staff
The course is really good shape right now, the new management has made some good improvements. this course is finally living up to some of the promise it had for years.
RUDE GM
GM was rude and disrespectful and short tempered. I will never be back as long as this new GM is working at the course too bad its good course but I will never recommend it to anyone
Getting better ...
This course has gone through some rough times. Last played it in early 2016 after a very wet, windy winter. I would guess they lost approximately 40 very large trees, mostly on the back nine and in the process their irrigation system got torn out from the downed trees. I vowed not to go back. Didn't think they would ever recover....... April 15, 2018....Man what a difference!! Great shape, greens are awesome. Bunkers need a bit more sand but still playable. pace of play was under 4 hours. I can't wait to go back.
Not worth the money
I had heard this course had been renovated a couple years ago and much improved. I'll save you the time and money. The course is just not worth it. Track layout isn't bad but the fairways were brown, thin and had a lot of bare spots. Greens were so so, they rolled fairly smooth but we're very slow. Tee boxes were average at best.
A couple holes have views of the slough which is nice but some of the holes back up against a run down neighborhood. I was a single and got paired up with a threesome. We were virtually the only people on the course (there were 4 others 5 holes ahead) and it still took us over 4 1/2 hours. Very frustrating to say the least.
Overall the course is below average.
Good value midweek
First time was a great time. Course was in nice shape. Not to long so I played from the black tees. Greens lush but a little bumpy due to aeration 3-4 weeks ago.
Hidden Gem
I played this course on a tuesday. Weather was amazing. I know the is a water issue, bu the conditions here were quit impressive. They air-rated the greens but they were still solid. I staff was fantastic and let me know about up coming events and tournaments. They told about charity tournament benefiting the Leukemia and Lymphoma society sponsored by Sierra Nevada. I thinks its in October. I had a drink before and after my round. Prices were very fair for a golf course. I had lunch, one of their burgers. Just Scrumptious and price was good. The bartender, I think he said his name was John, let me know that they will be staying open for monday, thursday
,and sunday night football games. Food and Drink specials!! All in all I had a great day..not so much my golf game..LOL!!!! I will be back but with fiends:)))))))))
Golfing at parajo
The greens are very fast if you can putt you should be able to make the putting The overall condition of the course is OK needs a little more work make it beautiful again and will keep. golfers at home stead of going to Blackhorse and bayonet rLaguna Seca remember how great parajo was keep up the good work and will get there soon
Greens and fees
I've played here many times over the last 20 years. I love the layout. Awesome views on the back nine. The greens seem to be different every time I play here. Today they were a little bumpy. The nicest part of the round was that there was nobody in front or behind us all day. Where was everyone on a Friday? Maybe they didn't want to pay the $68 to play. As much as I like the course, I think it's somewhat overpriced. I won't be back at that price.
For the Birds
We had no one following during our round, so we could set our own pace. It was not too busy, so we were allowed to play as a pair, rather than having to join folks we did not know. Carts have a convertible windshield...nice feature. Weather was normal for the region: Cloudy & cool a.m., and burnt off to mostly sunny & breezy p.m. Several great views, with a feeling of being on top of the world with vast openness. Fairways are wide, and course if well kept. Cypress trees are great ,too. Driving range on site. No posted/written rules about bringing your own refreshments, and I did not have to change out of my tee-shirt.
Open Course, Forgiving Greens and Great Weather
We come to Pajaro to avoid the crowds in San Jose. We were able to walk right on as a twosome and play a fast 18 holes without waiting. The weather was great, as it usually is. Stayed overcast until 12:30 so it wasn't too hot.