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4.6
375 Reviews (375)
5 Stars
118
4 Stars
169
3 Stars
52
2 Stars
20
1 Stars
16
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.8
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.3
97.1%
Recommend this course
329 out of 375 reviews
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4.8
10 Reviews (10)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.9
Layout
4.9
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.9
100.0%
Recommend this course
10 out of 10 reviews
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4.8
20 Reviews (20)
5 Stars
16
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.3
Value
5.0
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.8
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.8
100.0%
Recommend this course
20 out of 20 reviews
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Course Highlights
Tucked among Santa Cruz redwoods, Boulder Creek delivers an exceptionally scenic narrow layout with well-maintained conditions at outstanding value. Smooth pace of play and friendly staff make this hidden Bay Area gem a must-visit nine-hole experience.

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Holes 9
Type Resort
Style Executive
Par 31
Length 1862 yards
Slope N/A
Rating N/A
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Course Details

Year Built 1961
Fairways Rye Grass
Greens Rye Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Jack Fleming (1961)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $16
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Shirts must be worn at all times. No tank tops.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Meeting Facilities, Conference Facilities, Banquet Facilities

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards

Available Sports

Disc Golf, Tennis

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Reviews

4.6
375 Reviews (375)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 19
Watching the Game 10
Course Challenges Include:
Narrow Fairways 34
Elevation Changes 10
Undulating Greens 9
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 29
Locals 26
Walkers 19
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 25
In the 'Burbs 6

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Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

I love the views at this course

I've played this course many times. But this time was the first with my boys. It was awesome!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Not going back

My cart died on the fourth hole and after calling the clubhouse 7 times someone finally answered to drop off a new one. The pace of play was awful as it took 2 hours to get through nine holes. There was a fivesome in front of me that was never addressed. I left at the turn but when I went to the clubhouse to talk to someone, it was closed at 6 pm

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Walked

Nice day in the woods

Nice little course in the redwoods. I recommend it for a quick round.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Par 65

Par 65 sounds easy? More challenging than it sounds. Narrow fairways and approach shots, you need to be on your game.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Challenging Day

Looking at the score card you might think "this will be an easy day" not the case here. the trees are so narrow i only took my driver out on two holes. if your looking for a tight course this is your place.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

l love this place

Love this place, I would pay here every week I could, it had everything to help my game get better, course was soggy today, but thats mother nature fault.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Boulder Creek

The day we played, it was cart path only. The recent wet weather and the huge amount of redwoods has the course in rough condition. I think they have not been able to mow the fairways in a while because the ground is soggy so playing conditions were not ideal. You should not be able to lose a ball in the fairway. I think it is a very good course however. Challenging. Not long but tight with lots of trouble to find if you're not accurate. The greens were in pretty good shape and were fair and consistent for the most part. I can't wait to go back but it will be in summer.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

gem in the woods

Fast and friendly, got out about 7:40am no one in front of us and no one pushing from behind. beautiful morning, deer all over ........
Nice

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

poor course conditions

Many Fairways Were Still Muddy. Longer Fairway Were Not Maintained Well . I Won't Return. Staff Was Nice.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Boulder Creek GC

Boulder Creek was nice a course. The course was still soggy from the previous weeks rain. The greens were in good condition but the fairways were sparse. The back nine is a little longer with some 400 yard "par 5s." It was nice to play up in the forrest rather than one of the local south bay munis.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Good value

The lack of rain hurts the fairways, but the greens are excellent.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun to play and beauty to see

This course is like playing two courses in one. The front nine challenges you with tight fairways lined with tall redwoods. The back nine throws isome water hazards and length to the equation. The beauty is on both sides and all around. I love playing this course and think it's a great value.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Beautiful narrow little course

Boulder Creek is a beautiful 18 hole course that is challenging to all golfers. It is a narrow course tucked in the mountains of Santa Cruz and requires accurate iron play to keep low numbers on your card.
I have played BC for over the past 5 year and I still enjoy it when ever I play.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Fun course beautiful setting

I've played this course many times and always have a good time playing. The course is in fairly good shape and greens are just a little rough in lieu of the drought. It's a beautiful setting among the redwoods.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great Sunday afternoon game

Although this course can be hot in the summer, On this autumn afternoon the weather was perfect. This course is a hidden gem in terms of value. It is a bit out-of-the-way, but once you are there it is a fun course to play. Perfect if you are looking for a Fun afternoon of golf that is inexpensive.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart

Interesting course layout

This course has all it need to enjoy a weekend golf.
Well maintain green, challenge fairway, a lot of big tree and friendly staff.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

What a day

Had an amazing time at boulder. Booked it the day before and went out as a single with a spectator. They charged me 9$ for a spectator which I think is alright for boulder. Pace of play was great,finished in under 3 hours. Love the course and how woodsy it is. Can bring the big driver out for a few holes and love how the front 9 and the back 9 are pretty different. Overall this course is great. Will be back again!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

so much fun, fastest round of the year

I play once per week and have never received such a warm welcome at a course. EVERY group I met waived me through. I ate the best chicken quesadilla ever for lunch, and when I birdied the par 3 11th, the greenskeeper gave me a cheer and a high five. You cannot find this kind of love at any public course in the bay.

Thanks!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Super friendly and scenic

Beautiful course and super friendly staff. The scenery is amazing, the course is just a bit short of regulation.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Mountain secret

Not a long course, but fairways lined with Redwoods reward the accurate striker. Greens in excellent shape. Pace was super finished 18 in less tha 4hrs. Easy tee time. Always a pleasure to play. Not a course for those wanting to air out 300 yd drives.

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