Pasatiempo Golf Club
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About
This classic golf course is arguably one of the top venues in the country. Pasatiempo was certainly one of designer Alister MacKenzie's favorites. The legendary architect made his home off the par-5 sixth hole and regarded the difficult, uphill 16th as one of the best par 4s ever designed by him or anyone else. To make it even better, the golf club embarked on a two-year restoration project headed up by Tom Doak. The result was nothing less than spectacular as bunkers and greens were to returned original specifications with modern turf and drainage technology. With its great design and elevation changes, Pasatiempo Golf Club plays much longer than its yardage and will test good players. The back nine is particularly strong, perhaps as good as any in the country.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
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| Gold | 70 | 6495 yards | 72.5 | 141 |
| Gold/White Combo | 70 | 6222 yards | 71.3 | 135 |
| White | 70 | 6093 yards | 70.8 | 134 |
| White (W) | 72 | 6093 yards | 75.8 | 142 |
| White/Green Combo | 70 | 5780 yards | 69.5 | 133 |
| Green (W) | 72 | 5595 yards | 73.3 | 135 |
| Green | 70 | 5595 yards | 68.5 | 132 |
| Green (W) | 72 | 5577 yards | 73.3 | 135 |
| Green/Hollins Combo | 70 | 4772 yards | 65.1 | 123 |
| Green/Hollins Combo (W) | 72 | 4772 yards | 69.4 | 122 |
| Hollins (W) | 72 | 4438 yards | 67.2 | 117 |
| Hollins | 70 | 4438 yards | 63.2 | 117 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold M: 72.5/141 | 458 | 430 | 222 | 378 | 190 | 567 | 347 | 176 | 492 | 3260 | 437 | 390 | 371 | 532 | 426 | 142 | 392 | 372 | 173 | 3235 | 6495 |
| Gold/White M: 71.3/135 | 440 | 430 | 200 | 378 | 172 | 510 | 347 | 176 | 492 | 3145 | 437 | 377 | 371 | 484 | 382 | 142 | 367 | 372 | 145 | 3077 | 6222 |
| White M: 70.8/134 W: 75.8/142 | 440 | 403 | 200 | 360 | 172 | 510 | 335 | 158 | 471 | 3049 | 437 | 377 | 371 | 484 | 382 | 120 | 367 | 361 | 145 | 3044 | 6093 |
| Green M: 68.5/132 W: 73.3/135 | 440 | 382 | 157 | 316 | 158 | 490 | 325 | 146 | 407 | 2821 | 437 | 316 | 343 | 442 | 330 | 94 | 355 | 352 | 87 | 2756 | 5577 |
| Red M: 62.8/116 W: 66.6/117 | 426 | 275 | 85 | 233 | 145 | 264 | 304 | 144 | 407 | 2283 | 302 | 250 | 232 | 368 | 272 | 94 | 263 | 215 | 87 | 2083 | 4366 |
| Handicap | 4 | 8 | 2 | 16 | 6 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 18 | 5 | 3 | 13 | 15 | 7 | 17 | 1 | 9 | 11 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 70 |
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Reviewer Photos
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Photo submitted by u1740263 on 11/27/2020
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235 yard uphill beast of a par 3 Photo submitted by EFtpVlw5VMJBQcEri4Jw on 09/28/2020
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Prob the toughest and longest par 4 under 400 yards Photo submitted by EFtpVlw5VMJBQcEri4Jw on 09/28/2020
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The tee shot on the 10th is the perfect way to start the back nine. Photo submitted by greebs on 07/20/2020
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The 11th is a TOUGH par-4 with great elevation and a false fronted green. Use enough club! Photo submitted by greebs on 07/20/2020
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Yes, the 18th is a par-3. Get over it, and enjoy yet another perfect hole to finish your round. Photo submitted by greebs on 07/20/2020
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Hole #13 Photo submitted by Thegr8t1 on 01/21/2020
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Hole #3 Photo submitted by Thegr8t1 on 01/21/2020
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9th Green Photo submitted by Duke2001j on 11/03/2019
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10th Green Photo submitted by Duke2001j on 11/03/2019
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18th tee Photo submitted by Duke2001j on 11/03/2019
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16th Green Photo submitted by Duke2001j on 11/03/2019
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13th Green Photo submitted by Duke2001j on 11/03/2019
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15th Tee Photo submitted by Duke2001j on 11/03/2019
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Photo submitted by Gremlingolfer on 10/25/2019
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Photo submitted by Gremlingolfer on 10/25/2019
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Photo submitted by Gremlingolfer on 10/25/2019
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Photo submitted by Daviddevere on 09/16/2019
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Photo submitted by Gremlingolfer on 05/15/2019
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Photo submitted by Gremlingolfer on 05/15/2019
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Photo submitted by Gremlingolfer on 05/15/2019
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Photo submitted by Gremlingolfer on 05/15/2019
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Photo submitted by Gremlingolfer on 05/15/2019
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Photo submitted by u000005233600 on 02/26/2019
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Photo submitted by u000005233600 on 02/26/2019
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Photo submitted by u000005233600 on 02/26/2019
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Photo submitted by u000005233600 on 02/26/2019
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Photo submitted by u000005233600 on 02/26/2019
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Photo submitted by u000005233600 on 02/26/2019
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Par-3 eighth hole Photo submitted by BrandonWebb on 08/12/2017
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The par-4 14th. A great example of what makes this course special. Notice the hillocks and hummocks on the left side of the fairway. Otherwise, this would be a mundane hole, but this addition collects tee shots and makes the approach interesting. Photo submitted by BrandonWebb on 08/12/2017
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Makenzie called the par-4 16th the greatest two-shotter in the world, largely due to the three-tiered green. No room for error long, short or right. Photo submitted by BrandonWebb on 08/12/2017
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The par-4 seventh, an excellent example of the course's hallmark bunkering. Photo submitted by BrandonWebb on 08/12/2017
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The seemingly simple par-3 15th, which is actually a beguiling hole. Photo submitted by BrandonWebb on 08/12/2017
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From behind the 11th green, one of the most difficult par 4s I've ever played. Requires two-to-three clubs up on approach. Photo submitted by BrandonWebb on 08/12/2017
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Hole Number 6 where Dr. Mackenzie had his house. Photo submitted by mscheelar on 07/10/2017
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#3 Par 3 around 200 yards Photo submitted by JustHaveFun on 09/02/2016
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#11 Par 4 with a forced carry Photo submitted by JustHaveFun on 09/02/2016
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#16 Blind tee shot Photo submitted by JustHaveFun on 09/02/2016
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#16 approach shot to a 3-tiered green with the pin tucked in the far back Photo submitted by JustHaveFun on 09/02/2016
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#13 Alister Mackenzie's signature bunkering on the par 5 Photo submitted by JustHaveFun on 09/02/2016
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View from the Hollins House Photo submitted by JustHaveFun on 09/02/2016
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The round begins with a bang from the first tee. Photo submitted by BrandonTuckerGA on 06/17/2016
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par-3 15th Photo submitted by BrandonTuckerGA on 06/17/2016
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Par-3 8th Photo submitted by BrandonTuckerGA on 06/17/2016
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par-5 13th Photo submitted by BrandonTuckerGA on 06/17/2016
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8th Hole Photo submitted by GolfGuy7745 on 09/02/2015
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11th Hole Photo submitted by GolfGuy7745 on 09/02/2015
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16th Hole Photo submitted by GolfGuy7745 on 09/02/2015
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18th Hole Photo submitted by GolfGuy7745 on 09/02/2015
Nicest course in Bay Area
The course is beautiful and challenging. The greens are the best I’ve played in Northern California. The fairway and rough are plush without any weeds or bare spots.
Today was cart path only which is extremely frustrating. Sometimes I would have to carry 4 &5 clubs because I wasn’t sure where my ball was or the lie I had.
Playing with someone who knows the course is crucial. Looking forward to playing again.
Not good for nonmembers
Disappointing round of golf. I was a single and I was hoping to be paired with others. There was no starter and I ended up playing with a woman who only played 9 holes so I was left to play a difficult course without local knowledge.
The course is very difficult and needs more tee boxes for seniors.
A very special place
Absolutely amazing experience. Service was excellent from the time you step on the property to the time you leave. The course was in amazing shape and every hole was different and picture-worthy. Can't wait to be back.
Pasatiempo: Believe the Hype
I recently had the chance to play Pasatiempo while visiting Santa Cruz. It obviously has a reputation as one of the best courses in the country, and is rumored to be Alister MacKenzie's favorite design. That's a lot of hype!
As an older course on a smaller property, there isn't much in the way of a practice area. While understandable, it's not what you might expect from a top notch course. So just be prepared for that. Cause once you get on course it won't matter.
On the front 9, I was taken by the views of the surrounding trees and even some ocean. I appreciated the subtle misdirections and bunkering, but wasn't totally blown away by the course. Although, I should note all three par 3s on the front are awesome and challenging.
As I made the turn I was wondering if this would just be a "very good" course... then the back 9 happened. Right away, you face a different looking tee shot on 10, but it's the second shot where I really had my first "oh my gosh" moment. Things only got better from there. Most of the back 9 plays around a barranca that influences almost every shot. That combined with the bunkering keeps you on your toes, but also provides some incredible looking golf. I can safely say this is among the best 9 holes I've ever played.
In the end, I left impressed. The price is a bit steep, but I think it's justified. This is truly a gem of a course.
Top 5 golf course...
1.Cypress Point
2.Spyglass
3.Pasatiempo
4.Bayonet
5.Montreux-Reno,
Pebble missed the cut, and I havent played Bandon yet.
TOUGH COURSE WITH LOTS OF CHANGING TERRAIN AND UNDULATING GREENS.
Pasatiempo
Great challenging course. Greens are fast and difficult especially if you are above the hole. Walked the course but recommend taking a cart since lots of uphill and downhill approaches. Played with a person who knew the course and he helped guide me where to hit my shots.
