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4.6
368 Reviews (368)
5 Stars
112
4 Stars
168
3 Stars
52
2 Stars
20
1 Stars
16
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.8
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.2
97.0%
Recommend this course
322 out of 368 reviews
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4.8
5 Reviews (5)
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Conditions
4.2
Value
4.8
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
5.0
100.0%
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4.8
18 Reviews (18)
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Conditions
4.3
Value
4.9
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.7
100.0%
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18 out of 18 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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Boulder Creek Golf Club
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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
368 Reviews (368)

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 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Beautiful setting

What a lovely way to spend an afternoon. The course wasn't crowded, it is in good condition, and you can't beat the scenery. A ways to drive but well worth it if you want a relaxing game of golf.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Going downhill

I golfed there a little over year ago for the first time and loved it!
So when I returned yesterday I was so disappointed, the maintenance has gone downhill I felt like I was golfing in the ghetto, I'm not sure what is going on with management but the course is full of weeds not mowed and it was just in very sad and poor condition.
We will not be returning there unless I hear that it is changing and being taken care of, I can handle the 70s of the clubhouse but the course was just a shambles.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Worth it

We got the golf now rate of $29 with a cart and it was definitely worth it. We also did the replay for $15. 36 holes for $45. Can't beat it. It's a challenging and narrow course with some small greens but well maintained and the greens were smooth and fast. Lost a couple golf balls but also got some great bounces out of the trees. Good course for the price.

Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 27
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

You'd better like par 3's

A good test for iron play, there are 5 par 3's on the front nine. The entire front nine is a beautiful walk/ride through and among the redwoods where accuracy is a must. The course opens up a bit on the back - you can actually get out the driver.

Overall, the course was in great shape: lush fairways, playable rough, and puttable greens.
I'll be back!

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Food Service

Food at Golf shop was good but pricey and you'd better plan ahead if you want food to go before your game. I waited 15 minutes for a club sandwich, and there did not seem to be a lot of people in the restaurant.

Conditions Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Good value

Course was in good shape. Pace of play was excellent, only waited on 17th. Very pleasant mornings golf.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 100
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Neat course but terrible greens

I liked the layout and the shortness would have been fine also,but the course really doesn't get the TLC it needs(especially to be called a country club course)The greens were ridiculous,I realize they had been air rated recently(which they don't let you know) but these werethe worst I had ever seen with holes so large your ball would stop in them and even if you did shoot straight at the green if it hit a hole it would turn another direction,so even on a somewhat easy course it would be hard to make par unless you pitched up right near the pin.If the greens were in great shape it would be a fun course maybe,you can have rough fairways and patches but if the greens are no good then its really hard to appreciate a course.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Poor weather
Used cart

Tahoe duffer

Rained,standing water on Greensand Sandtrapscups full of water.quit after 4 holes.not playable in Rain. No refund offered.Wont Play in the future.All they want is your Money.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Best Shape Ever

I've played this course hundreds of times.
Today was the best I've ever seen it.
The recent rains last month, not much rain in the forecast, the greens firmed up, everything was mowed and they are plugging the greens tomorrow, which means I probably played this course in the best condition it's ever been in the history of my playing there for the last 20 years. Usually its a cow pasture this time of year, but with the drought going on it worked out well. I brought my friend who is a rep for a club maker and a heck of a golfer and he was quite impressed too and said he would definitely be back. One thing though, if we don't get much more rain this season it it going to be a parched summer and fall for this course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Quiet, secluded but lower-end

If you just want to play a nice round of golf without pressure, it's a great course to wind down and to relax. The club house is old and run down, there is nothing special about their facilities and it has pretty much has a local community feel to it and not a real golf flair. Stay away if you are a golf snob. It's too ordinary otherwise. Dress codes don't matter either here.. Buy a discounted round with cart for about $33 and have fun and just play golf. It's worth that discounted price.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Tough little course

Narrow fairways on the front nine but opens up on the back nine

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

Stunning Location

My wife and I arrived on a very wet Friday morning! No problems getting onto the course it was empty due to the rain. Fabulous playing through giant redwoods, greens where generally in great condition. Has a few challenging par 3s great for your short game. Had a few beers and lunch at the 19th the food and service was excellent!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

???

It's probably the day I picked but, its challenging ok I guess.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Poor weather
Used cart

Too wet to review.

Very, very rainy day, but was briefed properly by staff.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Feel good course

This is a great course to build your confidence , its not long but you have to hit your shots or it will bite you you won't blame the course for your mistakes and the rewards of good play will reflect your score card

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice little course

It's not a fancy place but you can't find a prettier course in the forest. It's quiet event it's surrounded by houses and condos. We really enjoyed our round as well as the other players on the course. We'll be back.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

freindly

great moderate course, you need to be good from 160 yd par threes they have a few

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

well worth the Money

Went out on a Saturday morning and never had to wait at any hole. The fair ways are a bit dry this time of year just before the rains but not to bad. Greens looked better than I had ever seen at boulder. Fun little coarse.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great day of golf

Had a phenomenal game of golf at Bolder Creek! We could have played quicker but my brother has had a stroke and his left arm and leg do not work. He was slow walking up to the ball but once there he hit the ball at a quick pace. Everyone on the course was more than helpful and the course itself was so fun. Did go back and recommend it to anyone who plays golf. Thanks Bolder Creek!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Poor notice

Course was airified without notification on the back nine. Not cool

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Easy
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