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4.6
771 Reviews (771)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
334
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)
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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
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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 17
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Day

We were a little leary of heading out due to the recent rains but an amazing hot deal rate popped up and well, away we went. Course was in GREAT shape!!!! Nobody in front of us, sun was shining, played a good round. A lot of fun!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Walked

great layout

I've been playing this course since it opened 15 years ago and have become disappointed with the condition of the bunkers. They have become nothing more than dirt holes. It would help if they fixed the pig rooting. I know they are wild pigs in the area but they seem to be several areas that are consistently torn up.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 144
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Nice Course & Great Views

First time playing this course. Had heard about it so wanted to play it. Got a great deal on golfnow so took it. Weather was a little cool for the first couple of holes as we started at 12:30. Warmed up and was great the rest of the way, hardly anyone out there. Started the back nine and parred the first three holes, was pumped. Great views and a great course. Fairways, greens and sand traps all in great shape. I played the whites which are close to 6400 yards, perfect for a senior like me. This course is not for a beginner, too many problems for you. Loved the course and will be back. If I lived closer I would play it more often but I don't. I definitely recommend this course. For the record I shot an 86, 45 on the back and a 41 on the front. On the back gave up at least 4 strokes on two holes, my fault. Not bad for the first time though.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

Fun Course

Great golf fun and challenge. Beautiful surroundings!!!
Little cold Late Oct. thru Feb. and windy at times so bring a wind blocker jacket.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Walked

My favorite course right now

This course is halfway between my parents house and mine (Carmel and SF respectively). It is a great stop off and haven't really had a bad round here yet (Think Ive played about a half dozen times now). It is pretty hard to walk the back nine. Windy in the afternoons in the summer. Love this course though! The difference between the two 9s is striking. Yesterday I shot a 1 under on the front nine and a 53 on the back! Partially my fault (and we started on the back).

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Beautifil and Challenging Course

Fun, beautiful and challenging course. Expect winds so keep your shots low into the winds.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Nice Course

Very windy and cold but the course was in great shape. Pace of play was excellent for a Sunday. This is a challenging course and but lots of fun to play. Enjoy driving out there well worth the drive from Monterey.

Conditions Excellent
Value 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
Average weather
Used cart

Boudie

Amazing course and super fun. Value was off the charts. Save your money and play here.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

a true "grown up" course

Expect a true challenge, especially for the old duffers. There are many difficult, but not unfair holes. Hare played many times but we all know we're going to get our butts kicked by this course...still true. When we break 100 we're happy, and that's from the gold tees.

It is also in a beautiful setting and on M-Th at this time of year, you will not be bothered by slow play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Tuesday afternoon

Had a 12:40 tee time as a 2 sum and couldn't finish before dark. No ranger on the course or any staff for that matter. Had a 5 sum playing in front of us with 5 different carts and a 3 sum in front of them playing with 3 different carts. Terribly run golf course but nice facility. Couldn't imagine playing here on the weekends.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Most excellent

Change nothing the day was perfect.. On time, no waiting, the course was in top condition....

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Daryl

Course was in great shape. Greens were nice. People were really nice all-around great course. Will definitely come back .

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great challenging course

Great challenging course if you want to test yourself...wide open fairways with bunkers and a little water. Views are of surrounding mountains, deer, wild turkeys...The greens are undulating and fast and true, exactly what will expose all of our weaknesses...try this course once and you will be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Course comments

The greens were fast, true and in excellent shape as were the fairways. The only reason for stars is that the bunkers need sand!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice quiet setting

Always enjoy this course. Challenging particularly #15. Fairways are green which is unusual in rain deprived California. Greens in decent shape. Course isn't as beat up compared to typical muni courses. I like the quiet nature friendly atmosphere; abundant wild life. Staff friendly and casual. Breakfast bacon the best. Recommend golf cart especially in hot summer months. Cost reasonable. Definitely worth the drive.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 76
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

The challenge you were looking for is here!

This course will challenge the intermediate golfer and probably make a beginner quit the game all together. This course has fast undulating greens, thick rough and difficult bunkers so be prepared to bring your 'A' game. Afternoons can get brutal with wind gusts blowing up to 25 mph. Stay on the short grass and make sure to add 10 yards when hitting against the wind or an elevated green. Some greens have false fronts so be aware. Keep pace with the group in front so you don,t get harassed by the group behind you. If you want an easier course then Ridgemark GC is just minutes away.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Round in the calmness of SJO

The course is in great shape. The staff was very polite and other than a double bogey on 4, the day was close to perfect. Playing on a course that is not lined with houses and barking dogs is something to cherish.
I hope to take advantage of the great rates more often.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course

Good course. Just needs sand in the bunker. Great price on golf now. Friendly stsff

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

A round with my wife

Enjoyed a fast pace of play and excellent conditions.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

this course is always in good shape!

But this place always kicks my butt, especially the back nine---still a great place to play!

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