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Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.6
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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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4.2
773 Reviews (773)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 59
Patio Dining 27
Brunch 26
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 77
Bunkers 68
Forced Carries 64
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 94
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 90
Locals 57
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 108
Convenient to the City 12
In the 'Burbs 12

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Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great course

This course is a real challenge for an average golfer. The course was in great condition but accurate shots are a must. The greens are very hard to one putt but two putts are not hard to do. I would love to play the course again now that I know the layout and think that I could do much better.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

fair play

Beautiful course. We played early and the fairways were nice. Some of the best greens I've played on. The only draw back is the bunkers. They seem it be packed down and hard. Other than that, it was a good day.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Rocket

San Juan Oaks has always been a favorite of mine. I moved to Or 12 yrs ago and it's probably been 4 yrs since I last played it. The fairways and greens were in excellent shape however we quickly noticed the sand traps hadn't been touched in quite some time. I asked one of the

Workers w

Hat was up and he advised they didn't have the money to maintain them, very unfortunate. Still a great course although it takes a key element of the course out of play if you get my drift.

W

E played for $55 with a cart, a GTE

t value even with the traps in poor condition.

Be Well, Rocket

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Fun times

Great course, great staff and pro shop. The cart guy even wiped down my clubs and provided us with wet towels to keep our clubs/ball clean. The course is a challenging one with lots of elevation changes. Greens were medium speed. Afternoon winds made the downwind holes easy and the into the wind holes play long. Had a great time and I only have one suggestion.

The bunkers need attention. Not sure if the sand needs replacing but they are completely crusted over. Bullet proof! Hard as a rock so much that we eventually pulled the ball from them.

Fix those traps guys and all the bases will be covered. I will be a regular here.

Mark

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 100
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

so nice you can't even tell there's a drought.

I do admit this course is pricey and out of many's price range,But I have to say it is in amazing condition.Course is absolutely beautiful and you would never know there is a drought there.Gal at the front desk is about as kind as you could hope to meet,guys on the course are completely courteous and ready to help with whatever you need.Carts are well kept up ,Tee boxes are perfect,fairways great condition and greens immaculate.Sure there are some divots from people who believe since they pay to play its not there responsibility to repair them,But these people are everywhere and ignorant to the fact that if you wish the course to be in great condition you need to do your part and repair any divot marks.A great Day with Great weather and perfect pace of play.Wish this was my home course but unfortunately it is a long drive from my house and only played sparingly.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Great course but awful bunkers

What is ti with bunkers in some of these high end courses. This is the second course i play in that has totally neglected their bunkers. The bunkers on this course were completely void of any sand.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Day!

Course is in great shape. Fairways are lush. Green's in very good condition.

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Walked

Tough Course in 35 MPH Winds

I really enjoy San Juan Oaks. It was my first time to walk it. It is walkable but not an easy walk. There are a number of spots with long treks between holes. The course was in very good shape. The outside areas are getting a bit dried out but the greens are in great shape. I love that this course is out in the mountains. Just nature and golf.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Loved it!

Great. Front easier than the back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great track

Layout is fantastic, cart guys are super helpful and friendly, only negative was the bunkers but considering how hard it is to stay profitable in the golf industry at the moment I'll give them a hall pass! Greens were true and I'd recommend an early tee time to avoid afternoon winds.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Golf course in excellent shape!

The golf golf course was in Excellent shape! This a difficult but fair Golf course, with narrow strategic fairways, pure rolling greens that bite!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Challenging golf

I liked the course and the conditions except for one thing...the bunkers, and there are many of them, were in really bad shape. Some had weeds growing in them; NONE had any sand. It was like trying to blast off hard pan.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

San Juan oaks

One of my favorite golf courses in the Bay Area. I wish it was closer me I would play it more often. I played on a Wednesday and course was not busy at all. The fairways and greens were in great condition. My advice is try to play as early as possible. Around noon the wind starts up and course plays so much harder, especially on the back 9.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

I love this course

I travel 1 hour just to practice on the grass practice range. There is plenty of room. The course is always in good condition. Don't tell anybody.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 156
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 100 Contributor
Verified Purchaser
San Francisco Advisor
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Friendliest Staff in the Business

Been Meaning to get out to San Juan Oaks for a while now. I'm going to start with the staff. 5 stars is an understatement. Absolutely the best staff in the business hands down. Starting with the gentleman at the pro shop to the starter. They were super accommodating in that we wanted to eat lunch before our tee time. Pro shop told us to go eat and when we were done to head out (before or after our scheduled tee time). Granite it was a Monday during mid day so they were fairly slow. But I've been at a course where they made me wait for my scheduled tee time even though no one teed off for 30 minutes. Guy at the starter's shack was super helpful and pleasant with course guidance.

Track is solid. Front 9 is flat with lakes and creak crossings for challenges. Back 9 offers plenty of elevation changes. Great scenery all around.

Greens roll true and smooth. Greens are a perfect blend of presenting a nice challenge but not overly difficult.

Fairways were is great shape. Only a couple of the tee boxes on Par 3's were below standard. All others were in good shape or better.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Still work to do

On an absolutely clear and beautiful day, mid-60s and low wind, the course played beautifully. I knew aeration was done, but the sanding was great and the holes are of the smaller variety. Rolled pretty true. I did manage to get in a few bunkers -- they need sand. All mud, cement. Weeds growing around the edges of many of the traps, or at least the 3-4 I was in. Disappointing in the traps, the rest fantastic.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great place!!

What a gem. Course is well designed, and in great shape. I will be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

tall grass

must hit on fairways, otherwise you never find your balls,

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Surprisingly Dry

With all the rain we've had lately it wasn't all that bad.

Rough was high and bunkers need a lot of work but I contribute that to the weather.

Greens were nice...fast.

Expect wind so club up.

Staff friendly.

Food always good.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart

Great Track.

Great conditions, great layout, great views.
Loved this course.
A steal for $55...

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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