Pajaro Valley Golf Club

This is always a treat to play. The greens are usually lighting. They had been arrated recently, so they were not as fast as usual. They were in amazingly good shape though. Keeping the ball below the hole is a must @ this track. The Staff member I dealt with, could use work on people skills!! That newspaper was a little more important. Just say'n.... Had a great day and great weather... With new friends..:)

It was our first time playing at Pajaro, we got there and went in the shop , when I gave the Name of our reservation we just got a head nod. That was all the only words we got out of the clerk were " its $ 4 for the key desposit and that was all no other comment.
Yet that would not stop me for enjoying a nice round of Golf. And still bring or recommend the course.

IMO, this course needs a serious overhaul. This Golf Shop is so depressing. Look around and you'll see what I mean.

The course is in terrible shape. The greens have fungus all over them. So sad to see.
Our cart had 4 full sand and seed bottles which I went through on the first 2 holes. That's how bad the fairways were.

I used to play this course a lot a few years ago, but I don't what;s changed in the recent years but this course is on the serious decline. Too bad, this WAS a decent course, and worth the $, but in no way should this course be more than $30.

Booked on Golf Now for 18 holes but could only play back nine. Course in poor condition.

all in all, it was decent. The fairway were as hard as a rock. you really could not take a divot. the greens were difficult due to the fungus or disease that has infected a lot of them. and who ever that guy was at the desk was not very friendly. I used to please at here from time to time. I had a friend that lived in Santa Cruz and it was about half way for both of us. Things certainly have changed.

From tee to fairways it was good, but once around the greens it was another story. There were only 6 greens in good condition, the others varied from poor to hole #14 which they might as well tear it and start over. They've eliminated some sand traps but some of the remaining ones they should label them as ground under repair and allow for a free drop because they had let these go and there were weeds in them and were basically not maintained.

The majority of the holes were not kept up? The tee boxes were not mowed heavy weeds all around
Also needed to be mowed all around. The greens were also in need of attention.

Course is very forgiving, but challenging! Will definitely play her again.

The course had the right amount of tight and narrow fairways to the wide open ones. I liked it had some challenging holes and some that were "breathers", though the 'breathers" were not par 3s. Some tough holes but all were fun to play.

needs lots of work on the greens. big bald spots no true roll.

Big Fairway you can use your drive and unleash the hound. But there greens were way to bumpy.

This is a fine course. I'm just not a fan of playing up and down hills and slanted fairways which there are many. The greens were quite jumpy. It's worth a try if you can bag a good deal on GN. There are lot's of long par 4's where you can work on your driver.

Overall the course was in pretty good shape. They've done a much appreciated re-do of the 5th green. Sadly there seems to be a temporary mottling of the greens, which made some putts difficult.

This course used to be in good shape. However, it has really gone down hill. I played here with some friends about six months back and I couldn't believe how bad the conditions were. Many of the greens were under construction. I was disappointed but thought that when the work on the course was complete that the course would return to the way it used to be. But after playing it this last time I have now given up on this course. There wasn't a single green that was even average. Patchy grass and dirt everywhere to the point of not having a true roll the entire round. Also, they charged us more than the rate quoted on Golf Now because we didn't have a foursome. Mind you we didn't book a foursome , so why was the rate offered at that price online without any mention of needing to book a foursome?

Not in good shape, but much of that may be blamed on the drought. Carts are kinda worn out, too. But it is a pretty place.

I have played this course for years and it has gone downhill since Janet Davis Garcia left for more professional fairways. The greens used to be great but there is a lot of fungus damage now.

Usually the pace of play here is good but on the Golf Now round I played on a nice Saturday the place was way overbooked. It took the first hour to finish 3 holes--and not because our group was slow. No marshalls and apparently the management takes the weekend off.

This is a great old course but the management is skating and not providing members or guests a quality experience any longer. Hey Pajaro Valley---GET IT TOGETHER!!!! Don't let this gem fall any further into disrepair!

The fees are so affordable (and it seems like they keep getting cheaper) that it's hard to pass up the occasional casual round at Pajaro Valley. But... you get what you pay for. Their "famous" fast greens are in poor condition. The pace of play can be horrendous. You see guys out there in jeans, cut-off t-shirts, etc. When I was young, this was a great place to learn the game. It's one of the first courses I ever played. So I feel some nostalgia for Pajaro Valley. Plus it's in a good location (near the freeway, almost halfway between Santa Cruz and Monterey.) Great place for casual golfers looking to mess around and have some fun.

Get a good deal. You'll regret it if you pay more than $30 or so to play here..

Do not listen to their message.. They must have been voted the best greens in Monterey County 10 years ago. They are in horrible condition currently. They do seem to be working very hard at repairing them, but when you have 2-3 temporary "fairway greens" you should let your patrons know before they begin their round.

Great staff, real good food, and moderately priced drinks.

Carts need upgrading. I've had a battery die 3-4 times while on the 13-16 hole... They are quick to bring you a replacement, but this shouldn't happen in the first place.

Driving range is real grass which is always nice.

Play here, but don't expect it to be quite as advertised... yet. Hopefully they get it back to 'par' soon.

great club members allowed me to join them and offered so much assistance with layout and course managment saved me 4 strokes for sure and the scenery was outstanding

Play was very slow. Many of the greens and tee boxes were so close together, it was dangerous as balls were landing on or near the tee box.