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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)
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
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0
1 Stars
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Conditions
4.2
Value
4.8
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
5.0
100.0%
Recommend this course
5 out of 5 reviews
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4.8
19 Reviews (19)
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4 Stars
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Conditions
4.4
Value
4.9
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.7
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

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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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Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Very layed back

I enjoyed playing with my 14 year old grandson. No pressure. It was great.

Cart path needs some attention.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 12/02/2019

Hello, dkreidl. Thank you for reviewing the course. Let us first start by apologizing for the condition of the cart path. Your feedback is important to us, and we are going to escalate your feedback to our team so we can make improvements. We will continue to work towards an excellent experience by using your comment for guidance. Thank you for playing Boulder Creek Golf & Country Club. We hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
Incentivized Review
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Dead Golf Carts

The first 12 holes were great. Halfway through the 13th hole, the cart just died. We had to walk the rest of the course, which was not that big of a deal, but we had heard that around 12 other groups had the same issue with their carts running out of power throughout the day. The Marshall who saw our cart run out of power said to go ask for a refund, but the pro shop people were gone when we finished around 3.

Conditions on the course were pretty muddy, but the weather was nice. Would go back if we were guaranteed a cart that ran all day.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 12/09/2019

Hello, thank you for taking the time to leave Boulder Creek Golf & Country Club a review. We are sorry to see that your overall experience was anything short of 5 stars, but we hope you'll give us another try in the near future.

Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
Incentivized Review
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great value...great time!

Just played Boulder Creek with my wife and friends for my wife’s birthday. Not many other players on the course mid-day on a Tuesday. We booked a Golfpass “hot deal” so it was a great value!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great course condition!

Course was in great condition!we tee off early and never slowed at all! Greens are in great condition and helped me to score well! Bridge was out so little detour so one par 5 is a par three but overall fun course!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Not playing well now

We are locals and play here pretty regularly, once or twice a month. Up till this last time, the course was playing pretty good, but now it is beaten up. Even though the ground was damp, it was rock solid and made it difficult to hit off of. In addition, the greens played very fast and threw us off from playing there previously. We've really enjoyed playing this course, but the conditions are just bad right now, and until the course conditions are improved, and perhaps that won't be until after the winter rains, we won't be returning.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 10/25/2019

Hello, Scott6734816. Thank you for reviewing the course. Your feedback about the course is important to us. With the recent rain we are working to get everything up to par. The current condition is by no means the standard we strive to achieve. We will continue to work towards an excellent experience by using your comment for guidance. Thank you for playing Boulder Creek Golf & Country Club. We hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

short course, but the surrounding redwoods add to some great views. narrow fairways offer short game challenges, and at time needle thread drives.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good value

Course is battered from summer play, but the crews keep working on it. Cart paths still dangerous!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The place needs attention

The cart paths are terrible the bridge between holes 10 and11 is being worked on so foot traffic only not carts. The gophers are tearing up the place. Today was windy so redwood needle was covering the greens. Maintenance is not very good. I used to like this place but not anymore

Conditions Poor
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 10/04/2019

Hello, doshi. Thank you for reviewing the course. Let us first start by apologizing for the condition of the cart paths. Your feedback is important to us, and we are going to escalate your feedback to our team so we can make improvements. We will continue to work towards an excellent experience by using your comment for guidance. Thank you for playing Boulder Creek Golf & Country Club. We hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

This was the second time I have played Boulder Creek. It is a fun short course. If you are in the area, it is worth the money.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0

Outstanding course

I've been playing here for a few years. Its always in great shape, every hole could be a post card. One of my favorite golf courses. Can't wait to play again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

narrow course.

Tiny course, very challenging. Due to compact size, house nearby so somehow you have pressure not hitting the house.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great for working on accuracy!

I hit shirt but accurate so I LOVED this course! My husband & brother can’t hit their drivers but said it was perfect to get to know their irons again! Sooo it was GREAT for both types of players.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Greens need work

I like this course as I live in the county and it's a fun course to play with its narrow fairways and trees. Overall, the course is in better shape than its been in years. Be great when they finish the work around the 12th hole and you can play it again as a Par 5. When's the ETA for that fix to be done?

My biggest beef with this course is that there are dirt spots on the greens. This is inexcusable. This should be repaired! I can think of a few such as on the 2nd hole and on the 17th. There are others, too. Fix this!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Good expierence

We had a fun day. Like everyone says the fairways are for the most part pretty narrow. During the summer months it’s a good course! I like the warm weather up there and it’s a pretty easy drive from Santa Cruz. The course is short so it’s a good tuneup for me. A driving range would be real nice! Overall I like the course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Course in the Santa Cruz mountains

I love this course, it’s laid back and relaxing. Had a great time with my buddies and the staff is excellent. I’d like the restaurant to open for breakfast but that’s the only thing I would change.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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