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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
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4.8
18 Reviews (18)
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4 Stars
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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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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 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

A walk in the redwoods, not spoiled

an inexpensive, short course, tight fairways, layout nothing special, average condition, but... if you enjoy a walk among the redwoods this is the place.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Played with another Golfnow supporter and we both had a good match

Course was in good shape. Winter and spring this course is some what wet ,but summer and fall perfect.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very fun course to play.

Had a good time love the challenge of the pine trees made me hit straight shots . I will play there again

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 03/27/2014

The trees are actually Redwoods.

Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

this course is good for the recreational player

greens are improving course is improving staff was friendly a change from past experiences for all the above

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fast Play Advertising

Nobody on the course, they advertised fast play, and foursome of members on empty golf course playing extremely slow, with no golfer ever attempting to hit without conversation. When leaving the green good ole Bob, who loses everything on the golf course, has to fix every cart path sign. Told the marshal, and he said, "Oh Bob, he use to be the marshal" Bob has no business on the course when it is FAST play. Maybe don't advertise fast play, and teach Bob, Mr. Boulder Creek from San Francisco golf etiquette.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 38
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good for the short game.

Needs some attention. Beautiful trees and mountain setting. Short par fours and average par three's. The greens were OK, nothing to write home about. Value was fair. Came with a cart, hot dog or sandwich and soda.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Got on course early and played thru with no waiting and done by 3

Great value and practice on irons with the par 3s...cant beat the redwood surroundings and the weather and temperatures in the mid 80s...perfect day of golf

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

Good value

I had a lovely afternoon getting the course to myself on a beautiful August afternoon. The fairways can be a little weedy and the greens had some dead spots. Overall, it's a fun course under the redwoods.

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

You might want to stay at home

The course seems over played and the fairways are no better than the rough on most courses I've played.
The teeing areas are poor at best.
The greens are average.

If I had to do it over again I would have stayed home or found another course.

The Staff was very friendly which is always a good thing.

I paid a low green fee and got what I paid for.

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

Fun course, mellow, nice to get up in the hills, quiet

One of my favorite courses to play, if not just to get away from everything. Greens pretty slow, could use some love.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The location of the Golf course is in an amazing place.

This was my second time playing this golf course and it is an awesome place to play. If I didn't live so far from the course I would play here all the time, but it sure does make a great getaway trip if your looking for an entertaining and challenging play. Definitely coming back to this course in the future. Even the couple me and my buddy got paired with was cool. Great staff and great course!!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Boulder Creek

The course is in wonderful shape! A must play before the winter rains.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very Enjoyable !!

Arrived early, greeted very friendly, checked right in, and
teed off a bit early...Course in very good shape, greens true,
pace of play was good, just a wonderful experience... can't wait to return... Even given a few 'tips" by the owner, Mr. Bill Aragona..

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful Day

On a perfect day for golf, we enjoyed the course. This course is better for the straight or fade golfers. Not much room for the hookers. The greens were in good condition, but some of the fairways need some grass in bare spots. Overall it is still a fun course to play, just tough to get to if you don't live nearby.

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

Great course. Narrow and challenging. Pace is play keeps moving. Greens are in good shape

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

poorly maintained

I used to live in the area and play this course often. It has really gone downhill on maintenance quality. Many poor greens and areas needing repair.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The Course is good for all players!

The course is Challenging for beginners but has opportunities for success. Beautiful scenery!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

4 stars for the value! Very fun and always seems sunny in BC

Find the hot price for Boulder Creek at $14.00 and you won't regret it. Anything at or under $25 for a tee time here is great for me. The staff is super nice, great bar, old school but chill vibes.

Obviously the course itself is a different story but don't come to a par 65 course in the redwood forest expecting a "normal" golf experience. You'll be tested and challenged to hit it narrow, and there are some really fun holes on here. The par 5s are kind of a joke and my mom can probably reach them all in two. But again, fun holes all around, and the greens are straight up challenging, with some big slopes and sometimes tough to stick.

It's pretty tough for them to maintain the course given where it's at, so just play clean and place or whatever the rule is and give yourself a good lie if you're in a hole or bare spot, etc...the course is set up for you to have a great experience if you make it for yourself. Make the drive and support a great course and community!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Sweet short course with 10 par three's.

This is a sweet course in beautiful surroundings. Greens were a little slow but challenging slopes to them. Tight driving but since there are ten par three's you can't go too far wrong. Watch out for the stands of beautiful trees that come into play on many of the holes. Easy to walk as the men's tees are only 4,396 yards. Despite the fact that you have to cross a couple of roads, most of the time the tees and greens are close together. I definitely left some shots out there and will return. Can't beat the price and it is is very low-key so good for beginners.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good value

Pleasantly surprised that the greens are now okay and at least up to muni quality

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
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