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4.6
771 Reviews (771)
5 Stars
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1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.5
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
5.0
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.8
99.5%
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736 out of 771 reviews
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4.0
2 Reviews (2)
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3.5
Value
4.0
Layout
4.0
Pace
5.0
Amenities
5.0
StaffFriendliness
5.0
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4.5
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4.3
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Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.9
StaffFriendliness
5.0
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Style Parkland
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 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 08/07/2018:
Hello kstutz111, thank you for the five-star rating. We are glad you had an excellent experience at San Juan Oaks Golf Club. Thank you for visiting us and we hope to see you again soon!
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun and Challenging, Horrible Bunkers

This is a great course layout in a beautiful setting. First time playing. We set out at 7:40am with fog so thick and low we couldn't see our ball once hit for the first 3 holes. Once the fog burned off we were rewarded. Overall this course is in decent condition. I prefer a faster, truer green but the greens are in good shape. My biggest complaint is the bunkers. There is zero maintenance on any of them. ANY. Not even green side. There is no sand in them, they are soaked and packed like concrete. Full of weeds and grass, etc. They haven't seen a rake, maybe ever. Still worth playing epescially for $45 with cart. Not a great walking course unless you're in good shape.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 08/07/2018:
Hello danbalma, thank you for taking the time write a review of course. We are glad you enjoyed our course layout and we appreciate your feedback on our green speeds and the conditions of our bunkers. Thank you for visiting San Juan Oaks Golf Club and we hope to see you again soon!
Played On
Reviews 76
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Hoooot day! Hydrate Hydrate Hydrate!

Man it was a hot midday round, I did not finish because of the heat. I am thankful they let me play earlier but the sun was already at its peak. Course was in good condition. A couple greens looked sick hopefully they can fix them. I am very glad they mowed down a lot of the rough which used to be 2 feet high. If not this fire season could ruin this course. The wind was gusting in some spots in the front which makes it even tougher. Luckily I found a sleeve of new Pro v1s sitting on a path! Thanks whoever you are!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 08/07/2018:
Hello filamgolfaddict, thank you for the four-star review. We are glad you enjoyed our course conditions and had a great golf experience. Thank you for playing San Juan Oaks Golf Club and we hope to see you again soon!
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 08/08/2018:
Hello sharks393, thank you for the four-star rating. We are glad you had a great golf experience at San Juan Oaks Golf Club. Thank you for visiting us and we hope to see you again soon!
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 08/08/2018:
Hello corinna, thank you for the five-star review. We are glad you enjoyed our course and had an excellent experience. Thank you for playing San Juan Oaks Golf Club and we hope to see you again soon!
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

This course is good value.

The course is in very good condition considering water problems. Layout is challenging and aesthetically pleasing. Only complaint is sand traps need a lot of work. Otherwise very enjoyable to play and good value for the price. Windy in the afternoon so be prepared.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 07/25/2018:
Hello jdwebster2, thank you for the four-star review. We are glad you enjoyed our course conditions and affordable rates. We also appreciate your feedback on our bunkers. Thank you for playing San Juan Oaks Golf Club and we hope to see you again soon!
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great day!

Wonderful second visit. Fairway and greens in very, very good shape. Pace of play was great. The driving range was closed for the day, so we got off early which was a plus. When we finished, we decided to stay for lunch. Outstanding service and it was fun to see a ton of golf kids enjoying the place (which may have been why the driving range was closed - they used it). Great to see a club host so many youngsters. Course is a great value

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 07/26/2018:
Hello kuA691, thank you for thee five-star review. We are glad you had an excellent experience at San Juan Oaks Golf Club. Thank you for visiting us and we hope to see you again soon!
Played On
Reviews 1
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

Nice Course

The course was in good shape even in the middle of a hot summer. Greens were in good condition. Fairways (when we were in them) were in good shape. The staff is excellent. We’re coming back soon.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 07/19/2018:
Hello, thank you for the four-star review/ We are glad you enjoyed our course conditions and found our staff friendly. Thank you for playing San Juan Oaks Golf Club and we hope to see you again soon!
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

San Juan Oaks

A first class course in second class condition

Greens were hairy and slow

Course was not manicured very well

It was like a first class course that had no money for upkeep

Little too far to drive from Monterey for the money

It’s a nice Laguna Seca

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Response from on 07/16/2018:
Hello u126196513, thank you for taking the time to write a review about our course. We are glad you enjoyed our course layout and we appreciate your feedback on our course conditions. Thank you for playing San Juan Oaks Golf Club and we hope to see you again soon!
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

traps in very poor condition

been playing of and on since it opened always in good condition but now all the traps have been neglected. just dirt with very little sand and plenty of weeds. they should advise all players and the ncga that they can take balls out of traps with no penalty.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 07/13/2018:
Hello richard4421853, thank you for taking the time to write a review of our course. We are glad you enjoyed our course and we appreciate your feedback on the conditions of our bunkers. We escalated your feedback to the appropriate departments. Thank you for visiting San Juan Oaks Golf Club and we hope to see you again soon.
Played On
Reviews 72
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 07/12/2018:
Hello chicanogolf, thank you for the five-star rating. We are glad you had an excellent golf experience at San Juan Oaks Golf Club. Thank you for your business and we hope to see you again soon!
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

bumpy greens

course was in decent shape but i've seen better. played here a month ago and it was in Great shape-greens rolled true and quick. This time the greens were bumpy and slow. seems like they didn't roll the greens or something. Fairways and tee boxes were fine although a few fairways were pretty wet.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 07/06/2018:
Hello hanahou2, thank you for the four-star review. We are glad you had an enjoyable round and we appreciate your feedback on our green speeds. Thank you for playing San Juan Oaks Golf Club and we hope to see you again soon!
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Love this course

It was really windy so that wasn’t great (last 2 times I couldn’t wear a hat) but this is a fun challenging course. I will play combo tees next time to add to the difficulty. Greens slower than usual.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 07/05/2018:
Hello JANELLE08, thank you for the four-star review. We are glad you enjoyed our course and we appreciate your feedback on the green speeds. Thank you for playing San Juan Oaks and we hope to see you again soon!
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Good but windy

Nice course, lot of wild life roaming around, great views, really had a great time.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 06/29/2018:
Hello hondorides, thank you for the four-star review. We are glad you had a great golf experience at San Juan Oaks Golf Club. Thank you for visiting us and we hope to see you again soon!
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

All great except the bunkers

One of my favorite courses and it has been for a long time. The layout and course design are great. Sand traps need A LOT of TLC. Managed to only hit into 1 but from what I saw they were more dirt than sand. You play them like hard pan and you’ll be okay.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Response from on 06/29/2018:
Hello brbartle, thank you for the four-star review. We are glad you enjoyed our course layout and we appreciate your feedback on the conditions of the bunkers. We escalated your feedback to the appropriate departments. Thank you for playing San Juan Oaks Golf Club and we hope to see you again soon!
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Excellent round at SJO

I had a nice round playing with a friend. The course is in great shape and the conditions were great with a stiff afternoon breeze.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 06/28/2018:
Hello richard9814648, thank you for the four-star review. We are glad you enjoyed our course conditions and had a great golf experience. Thank you for playing San Juan Oaks Golf Club and we hope to see you again soon!
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good value

Great clubhouse. Beautiful setting. Fairways were excellent. Staff was friendly and helpful. Nice ice cold water stations.

On the negative side, the sand traps were more like dirt pits and the greens were slow and bumpy. Felt like they were skimping on maintenance.

Bottom line, a good value for the money on a beautiful and challenging course.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 07/12/2018:
Hello sadaosan, thank you for the four-star review. We are glad you had a great golf experience at San Juan Oaks Golf Club. We also appreciate your feedback on the conditions of our bunkers and our green speeds. Thank you for your business and we hope to see you again soon!
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Needs Sand Renovation

The course is in very good shape with the exception of the bunkers. They are not very good condition right now. I was only in one but a play partner had to deal with 4 of them. Overall it was a great day...

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 07/12/2018:
Hello Dennis4581221, thank you for the five-star review. We are glad you enjoyed our course and we appreciate your feedback on the conditions of our bunkers. Thank you for playing San Juan Oaks Golf Club and we hope to see you again soon!
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful course

We had a wonderful time on a beautiful course!

Tee time was 230, got there early and the friendly staff let us go out an hour early.

Will be back in the future.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 07/12/2018:
Hello dennisfaz, thank you for the five-star review. We are glad you enjoyed our friendly staff and had an excellent experience. Thank you for playing San Juan Oaks Golf Club and we hope to see you again soon!
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful Course

This remains one of my favorites in the area. Early morning golf rewards you with plenty of wildlife and lower winds. The course is well-kept with the exception of bunkers which are hard pan and lacking sand. Greens are usually nice but this last round putts seemed tbe Roll a bit bumpy. Overall this course is a good test of skill.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Response from on 07/12/2018:
Hello dpbahar, thank you for the four-star review. We are glad you enjoyed our course and we appreciate your feedback on the conditions of our bunkers and greens. Thank you for playing San Juan Oaks Golf Club and we hope to see you again soon!
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