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4.6
771 Reviews (771)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
13
1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.5
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
5.0
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.8
99.5%
Recommend this course
736 out of 771 reviews
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4.3
3 Reviews (3)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
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Conditions
4.0
Value
4.3
Layout
4.3
Pace
5.0
Amenities
5.0
StaffFriendliness
5.0
100.0%
Recommend this course
3 out of 3 reviews
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4.5
8 Reviews (8)
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Conditions
4.3
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.9
StaffFriendliness
5.0
100.0%
Recommend this course
8 out of 8 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 7071 yards
Slope 139
Rating 74.1

Northern California's San Juan Oaks Golf Club is located halfway between the Silicon Valley and Monterey Peninsula off Highway 101 near the historic town of San Juan Bautista in Hollister. Opened in 1996, the 18-hole golf course is Fred Couples' first signature design in California and features five sets of tees for varying skill levels. It's also home to "Club Boom Boom," a popular junior teaching program. On top of the golf course, San Juan Oaks is known especially for its elaborate facilities including banquet rooms and patios for group outings, as well as driving range and practice greens.

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Course Details

Year Built 1996
Fairways Blue Grass
Greens Blue Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Fred Couples (1996) Gene Bates (1996) Kipp Schulties (1996) Steve Wolfard (1996)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Collared Shirts, Golf Slacks or Shorts required. No denim, cut offs, tank tops, swimsuits.

Available Facilities

Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities

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4.6
771 Reviews (771)
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Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Conditions Fair
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San Juan Oaks Review

Third time I played this course. Amazing facilities great staff very impressed with everything.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 60
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing

Great course

Today was my first time playing this course. Great course. The fairways in perfect condition. The greens were perfect: but tough for a hacker like me. T boxes in great shape.

Had a 9:15 t time, golfed with friends in a 4 some: finished in 4 hrs 15 mins. Course was wide open.

They pro shop guy very polite. Young lady at the cart barn polite.

Had a dog and Pepsi at slices, crew polite.

This is a great course. It’s tough for a high handicapper, will come again but will make sure it’s early so I won’t aggravate anyone.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great course but too expensive

Awesome course layout and really challenging. Hadn’t played here since the remodel, I think they did a great job. However, now that I’ve experienced it, won’t play again for $175 price tag. I’d rather play poppy hills for $125 or Quail lodge in the afternoon for less. If they lowered the price a bit, I think I’d come again

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Amazing

Played here Sunday and yes the price is up there , but well worth it . The greens are pro greens fast and the fairways amazing . Staff was great!!! Once the restaurants are all open wow might be the best course around . Great job ! I’ll be here this Sunday to upload pics

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 39
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

It’s open and is great as ever!

Great course! It has reopened and it is is terrific shape! They reversed the nines and did some minor changes ( removed a few bunkers and trees! They made it a little more player friendly! The range is in very good shape! They aren’t quite up to speed with the food (snack shack was open but I didn’t try anything, the starter assured me that the pre-made sandwiches were great)!

Overall, it was a great experience!

This definitely a course you want to play!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Reviews 13
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 01/10/2022

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating, Opiewan! We're delighted you enjoyed your round.

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Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

hit the practice green prior to round

Great challenging course. Make getting a feel for the greens a priority as they are slow. Unique in a way because I've never played a challenging layout with slow greens but they roll true. staff is friendly drink service at the turn was friendly and course condition was excellent.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Commented on 12/14/2021

Hi, u967497784. Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing San Juan Oaks Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 12/06/2021

Hello, u000004669481. We appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review. We would love to know how we can earn those last two stars next time! Thanks for playing San Juan Oaks Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 12/07/2021

Hello, sbspence43. Thank you for visiting us at San Juan Oaks Golf Club. We appreciate your 4-star rating. We hope you join us for another round soon.

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 12/07/2021

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating, u000003796063! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing San Juan Oaks Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 12/06/2021

Hello, Russell1141070. Thank you for visiting us at San Juan Oaks Golf Club. We appreciate your 4-star rating. We hope you join us for another round soon.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 12/01/2021

Hello, ksoh65. Thank you for visiting us at San Juan Oaks Golf Club. We appreciate your 4-star rating. We hope you join us for another round soon.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 11/30/2021

Hello, loma280. We appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review. We would love to know how we can earn those last two stars next time! Thanks for playing San Juan Oaks Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This is my favorite course in the area! Well worth the money, always in good condition and pace of play is good on most days. Layout and scenery is 10/10! Play this course! You won’t be disappointed!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 11/18/2021

u9861464, thank you for your kind words! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another 5-star experience. Thanks for choosing San Juan Oaks Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 31
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course in excellent condition

Greens and fairways are in excellent condition. Only complaint is the state of the bunkers. Many are hard pan.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 11/15/2021

Hi, u455543569. Thank you for the review! We are working to get the bunkers back into great shape and we appreciate your patience as we do that. Thanks for choosing San Juan Oaks Golf Club.

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