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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 | 70 | 5595 yards | 68.5 | 132 |
| Green (W) | 72 | 5595 yards | 73.3 | 135 |
| 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: 72.1/140 W: 77.9/144 | 458 | 430 | 220 | 376 | 188 | 565 | 346 | 177 | 491 | 3251 | 437 | 390 | 371 | 532 | 426 | 142 | 392 | 372 | 173 | 3235 | 6486 |
| Gold/White M: 70.8/136 W: 76.4/141 | 440 | 430 | 197 | 376 | 170 | 509 | 346 | 177 | 491 | 3136 | 437 | 377 | 371 | 484 | 382 | 142 | 367 | 372 | 145 | 3077 | 6213 |
| White M: 70.2/135 W: 75.6/138 | 440 | 402 | 197 | 359 | 170 | 509 | 334 | 159 | 470 | 3040 | 437 | 377 | 371 | 484 | 382 | 120 | 367 | 361 | 145 | 3044 | 6084 |
| Handicap | 4 | 8 | 2 | 16 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 18 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 15 | 7 | 17 | 3 | 9 | 11 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap (W) | 14 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 16 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 12 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 3 | 5 | 17 |
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The hole that beat me Photo submitted by u314161478681 on 03/20/2026
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Great read if your want to know the mindset of the course Photo submitted by u314161478681 on 03/20/2026
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Photo submitted by OCscrambler on 05/27/2025
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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
Save your money
This course, because of the drought in California, is in horrible condition, I was lucky to find a patch of grass in the "fairway". To top it off the maintenance crew had no clue as to how to clear the way for the players. One crewman stood in front of the green hand watering without a hard hat and no intention of moving while I was trying to hit an approach shot.
They offered a $50 discount for the next round, I live 500 miles away, what am I going to do with that?
SAVE YOUR MONEY!
I had high expectations and I was blown away
I have never heard of one golf course that has so much hype in my life. I was a bit worried because everyone raved about this golf course being in their top 3. I thought there was no way this place could be that good. I have played a lot of high end golf courses in the area, and this one is phenomenal. The uniqueness of the design in unmatched. Every hole is a great hole and I was never bored. Walking the course gave me a big appreciation for the details. It was the second highest green fee that I have played, behind Spyglass, and it was worth every penny. I highly recommend playing this golf course at least once in your life, you will not regret it.
Best Course in Northern California I've played
I played Blackhorse and Bayonet, Ranch Canada, Pastiatempo, Half Moon Bay, and Pacific Grove on my trip. Pastiatempo is in a league of its own. Outstanding course! If you want a challenge you have it with this course. These greens are the toughest I've ever played on due to speed and slopes. But they roll true. An amazing golf experience. Best I've probably ever had. Play this course ASAP.
Alistair MacKenzie at his best
Architect Alistair MacKenzie lived on the course and called the 16th the best par-4 ever designed. Painstakingly restored a few years ago by Tom Doak, the course is memorable in so many ways. The back nine may be among the top 5 in all of golf. Every hole is special, with the possible exception of the par-3 18th, but that might be nitpicking. Definitely a must-play if you have the opportunity.
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They have secured water for the next 50 years so the conditions during the summer of 2014 will no longer be a concern for any future visitor. I played this course in August of 2016 and it is in fabulous shape. The fairways are green and there is no more concern about dead grass.
1 star ? Really ?