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4.7
1095 Reviews (1095)
5 Stars
725
4 Stars
316
3 Stars
38
2 Stars
10
1 Stars
6
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.4
Layout
4.8
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.5
98.3%
Recommend this course
1057 out of 1095 reviews
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4.6
25 Reviews (25)
5 Stars
18
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.5
Layout
4.9
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.7
96.0%
Recommend this course
24 out of 25 reviews
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4.7
76 Reviews (76)
5 Stars
57
4 Stars
18
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.5
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.6
98.7%
Recommend this course
75 out of 76 reviews
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Course Highlights
Cinnabar Hills delivers a country club experience on public greens, with lush fairways, challenging undulations, and a layout that consistently earns top marks. The Canyon, Mountain, and Lake nines offer strategic variety that keeps golfers returning for more.

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Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6617 yards
Slope 136
Rating 72.6
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Course Details

Year Built 1998
Golf Season Year round
Architect John Harbottle III (1998)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
GPS Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Proper golf attire required.

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities

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Reviews

4.7
1095 Reviews (1095)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 47
Patio Dining 25
Dinner 24
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 75
Forced Carries 60
Bunkers 50
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 63
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 61
Locals 41
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 61
Convenient to the City 31
In the 'Burbs 18

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Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Delightful as always

I always enjoy playing Cinnabar. The course is challenging and very attractive, always in good shape. Staff is courteous and helpful. I love playing without surrounding houses.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Best public course in San Jose.

There are three 9's at cinnabar and they are all fantastic. The course is fairly busy so pace of play can be a little slow. One of the best maintained courses in the Bay Area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great day at Cinnabar Hills

Course is in fantastic condition in spite of the severe drought.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Not Worth the Price

Folks unless you want to pay a premium I would not waste your money DIRT TRACK Due to CA drought.
Other courses are in better condition. But Service is great.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Beautiful Oasis in the Hills

I played this course for the first time this week: Monday I played the Mountain/Lake courses and Friday the Lake/Canyon courses. This is a very scenic and entertaining course. It is not especially hard although some holes have some forced carries but it has good character with lots of elevation changes. Some of the holes are like The Ranch but more forgiving. For similar money I would rather play Cinnabar than Coyote, especially the valley side.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course condition

Given the water shortage, the course was in good condition. The fairways had some spots but overall they were very good. The greens rolled very true and had some pace to them. They received the ball well. We played the Canyon/Lake. It was a good day.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Walked

4th of July Gol

Good golf good friends good time. The course was in good shape and challenging for our group. The stall was helpful and polite. Easy access from the valley

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Firm & Fast

Warm breezy day. The course in great shape considering the drought. Greens were very firm and quick. A real taste of what PGA set ups are like. Gotta hit the right part of the green and keep it within 20 feet. Great test of skill. Like the mountain and canyon layouts best. Pace was great for a Saturday afternoon. Finished our round in just over 4 hours.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 27
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

A good course on rolling hill

good design, good layout, good view, green in very good condition, green grass different from most course from surrounding area, dont know if its bent or bermuda grass, smooth. fairway also in good maintainace. they have three nine holes, namely canyon, lake and mountain, just like the name suggests, have that three view and feel, overall, excellent golf course.

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

Fun course

Fun changeling course with cannon being the hardest of the 3 9holes. Lots of holes you can't use driver on the cannon course. The course was real dry but I guess they are doing their part to help with the drought. Speedy greens with decent break in good shape.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart

Great time at a great course

I played with two colleagues of mine from work, and this course didn't let us down. The course is in fantastic shape, the cart girl and all the ladies for that matter were very attractive and friendly.

We all agreed that we will be back. Yeah and one more thing your club house is very impressive.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Best deal around

Played Cinnabar many times. Always nice to be out there. The green fees (twilight) very reasonable. Course a bit dry but in pretty darn good shape despite their efforts at cutting back on water usage. Greens smooth and fast.

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

This course looks visually difficult but is very fair!

Driving the ball in the fairways is a premium, since balls in the rough usually result in a stroke lost. The fairways are well maintained and the greens offer some challenging changes in elevation and quick action. This is a manageable course with some great views, friendly staff, clean facilities, and challenging greens. I think this is a must play if you are in the South Bay Area.

The pace of play can be on the slow side, so choose your tee times wisely. BTW - the smokey burger is the best!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Favorite San Jose course

Challenging, views, good greens , 3 different 9 holes. Great course.

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

Challenging course

Fast greens and the grain comes into play later in the afternoon. Need to have arsenal of shots if playing from the back tees. Wind comes into play on some of the holes

Food is okay. Had the chicken basket and there was no seasoning or coating. Tasted liked it was just pulled out of the freezer
Overall, great experience

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 27
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Exceptional course with difficulty

The great layout and very well maintained. Just an unbelieveable course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Friendly staff, demanding course

My flight was delayed but staff kindly pushed back my tee-time and even adjusted the price!
Demanding course with very heavy rough and with windy conditions some holes very challenging.
Overall nice round of golf and will certainly come back to play the full 18.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

You Need a Marshall moving people along the course

We did not see one marshall on the course all day and had to wait on every shot. The group ahead of us had a hole and 1/2 open ahead of us. When we ask to play through, they got mad. Not a particularly fun position to be in. I won't be back to your course anytime soon, but thought you should know.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun

Pace was good, had a great time. Course was great and had a great time

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Greens

The greens were very difficult to read with regard to speed and break because the greens were inconsistent, there were fast greens and there were slow greens. They were not of uniform speed One will probably need at least 3 rounds to familiarize oneself with the greens.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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