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4.6
376 Reviews (376)
5 Stars
119
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
97.0%
Recommend this course
330 out of 376 reviews
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4.8
11 Reviews (11)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
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2 Stars
0
1 Stars
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Conditions
4.4
Value
4.9
Layout
4.9
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.9
100.0%
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11 out of 11 reviews
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4.8
19 Reviews (19)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
4.3
Value
4.9
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.8
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.7
100.0%
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19 out of 19 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

Accolades

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Reviews

4.6
376 Reviews (376)

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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Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Great learning course

I've been playing Boulder Creek since i was 18.
Currently, you can play BC for $33 - cart and sandwich included.
Look, the course is par 65. The longest par 5 is under 450 yards. It is a great course for someone just learning. The front nine has 5 par 3s, and 3 short par 4s (under 320 yards). The narrow fairways still make Boulder Creek challenging, but if you want to Grip It and Rip It, this is not your course.

It is a drive for anyone who doesn't live in the valley. That sometimes means that you can find some open pockets in the tee times so that a beginner isn't pressured and can relax.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Beautiful place to Play!!..

Narrow, Challenging Corridors for Fairways... Big Beautiful Redwood Trees lined throughout..Very nice Back 9 as well... Stone Bridges to cross as you view nicely placed Water Pools.. A Beautiful Mountain back drop to add to the Beauty of the fairways.. Very Challenging, well kept and Fast Greens.. Highly recommended... I will be playing there again!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 65
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor

know where to hit

great drive to course. lucky enough to play with former director and mens club president who were very helpful with shot selection, which made the day with placement of shots. need to place the ball on the right part of green or your looking at easy three putt. enjoyable round with multiple birdies and near misses.

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Beautiful course nestled under the Redwoods in the Santa Cruz mountains that makes for a very relaxing and fun day of golf.

I like this course a lot. Great value even when paying the full rate, and the staff is really nice. It has a lot of par 3s, but they're by no means easy. Several are 180+ with some tough obstacles, such as hole 10 where a shorting the green will put you straight into a deep ravine.
Also has some great shorter par 5s that with two good hits might provide you with that eagle putt that's been eluding you for so long. Take an opportunity to play a round there if you get the chance. You won't regret it.

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

Narrow, but picturesque; no "gimmies."

Tucked in the Santa Cruz mountains, off the beaten path, Boulder Creek is a hidden gem. While the length is not a challenge, there are no "gimmies": every hole offers some degree of challenge. The only downside is that due to the wet winter conditions, greens are exceedingly soft, so approach distance control is critical. An enjoyable round, very much looking forward to dry summer condidtions!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser

Wait until summer

The course will be fun to play in the summer. Right now they have frost delays, a couple of the greens are frozen solid and some of the fairways are swamps.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

I love Boulder Creek

Great course. Not too long but lined with trees so you need to be accurate.
Possible to drive the green on two of the par 4's.
Beautiful course in the redwoods, just need to drive a bit to get there.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Very pretty and good fun

On a sunny day this is a pleasant experience. Nice to be in among the redwoods. Course isn't long, greens are fair but very slow.

It's a nice change of pace from 6500 yarders.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Very scenic and much warmer then expected while golfing through redwood trees. Some challanging holes. Great place to stay the weekend!

Our group stayed in the condos and had very good time. We golfed for 3 days. The crew at the reception desk for the condos is extremely friendly and accommodating. They made our stay very pleasant. They compensated for a bit stiff reception at the pro shop.

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

Wet Conditions

The Course was really too wet to play, with damage being done to greens. I had a great time and a great round, but the course should have been closed.

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Family Affair

Had a great time. Look forward to playing here agian.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser

abandoned ship

it's only October, but the course looks like February... sloppy tee box to poorly maintained fairways, and then onto punched and sanded "greens". Not a whole buncha fun.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Beautiful location

This is a fun course to test your short game. Can get really hot weather, so check the temps.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 79
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

great weather great views

The course is fun and challenging for most golfers and great value.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

course was challenging and beautiful

Best kept secret.Course has friendly atmosphere and challenges for all skilled players.

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

Good Executive Course

The course is in great shape. Usually it is pretty dry at this time of year but the fairways are watered well and greens are good. Short course but skinny fairways keep it challenging.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
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