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3.4
334 Reviews (334)
5 Stars
76
4 Stars
135
3 Stars
74
2 Stars
27
1 Stars
22
Conditions
3.0
Value
3.9
Layout
3.4
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.3
70.9%
Recommend this course
276 out of 334 reviews
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2.7
7 Reviews (7)
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
1
Conditions
2.6
Value
3.2
Layout
3.1
Pace
3.0
Amenities
3.0
StaffFriendliness
4.4
42.9%
Recommend this course
3 out of 7 reviews
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3.1
38 Reviews (38)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
13
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
6
Conditions
2.8
Value
3.8
Layout
3.2
Pace
3.4
Amenities
2.9
StaffFriendliness
4.3
63.2%
Recommend this course
24 out of 38 reviews
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About

Holes 11
Type Public
Par 70
Length 6002 yards
Slope 112
Rating 68.7

It might not have a lot of competition, but Gilroy Golf Course dubs itself as the "Best 11-Hole Golf Course in America." Built by local farmers and businessmen in 1923, this unique 11-hole routing east of Santa Cruz features small greens and wide, tree-lined fairways set along the Uvas Valley that has changed very little since its founding. Though not a full 18, the golf course is still plenty challenging, including the 245-yard par-3 8th hole, a scenic tee shot considered to be the course's signature. Gilroy Golf Course has suitable BBQ and outing facilities for larger groups.

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Course Details

Year Built 1924
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf Simulator Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Indoor Practice Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Restaurant
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3.4
334 Reviews (334)
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Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Bad Day

Need a Marshall to push pace of play. Cart paths are in such terrible shape that you are forced to avoid them. Staff rude. Grill closed at 2:00 on Sunday! Even though staff was available. We will go elsewhere in future.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a year
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Good Value

Check-in/starter (Wilson - nice guy) very friendly. Really a 11-hole course - 7 redo holes from different tee box locations Greens are in good shape considering drought conditions. Kind of a ranch golf feel...no homes around - open range/farm land around course - somewhat peacefull.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Gilroy golf

Repaing some greens but it is okay. especially short holes are challenginh to players.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

good value, worth a round

I think this is pretty much a locals course judging by the people playing ahead and behind me. The 9 hole cours in the rolling hills of Gilroy is pretty much wide open. You tee off on the back 9 from different tees. Holes 8 and 17 offer views from top of hill and make for interesting challenge. The cart paths are pretty rutted and green 4 was under repair. All in all, I found this a fun course for the average player and worth the money

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Only 11 holes

Why doesn't golf now tell us it's 11 holes before we get there. What a joke

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

What drought?

We chose this course so we could finish before the 49er game... With the exception of a couple of greens (not sure what the cause was; had a temp green on #4), course was in nice condition. Played on a Sunday and finished in just over 3 hours & plenty of time to get home for the game. Very friendly staff.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Last One of the day

Course was Great & the weather was fantastic...This course ALWAYS challenges me & some of the views are fabulous ! ! ! I love Playing here, especially when Its with a Good Deal ! ! !

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

great 9 hole

Nice place for a 9 hole play if you are trying to have a short play day . A little on the costly side but it's ok on golfnow..

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

experience

Fast efficient got me out right away. Was done with round in 1 hour 30 minutes and I played with a walking partner.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Nice for newer golfers

This is a good place for those learning the game at a reasonable price. My biggest complaint is that the cart paths are really rough with pot holes.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good course

Good course for the money. Course is in good shape for being in a drought. Staff is always friendly. Overall a good expirence every time

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Hospitality

My 10 year old grandson's first full sized golf course after 3 years of lessons and many par 3 and executive courses. Bruce at the pro shop made us feel welcome by not demanding fast play from us. We only had one threesome pass us all day and that group is known as "runners". Great experience for us and a wonderful day of golf.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Solid value for money but serious drainage issues

Played here many times, but yesterday made it with me writing a review. There appears to some serious drainage issues. Broken pipes several of the cups on the greens still full of water. Greens squishy, most fairway shots you stood in water.

Love this course, good people and a great value for the money but ease work on drainage.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Relaxed Golf

Enjoyed wildlife on the course. Quail,, turkey, Acorn Woodpeckers abound.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

GILROY GOLF COURSE

The greens were in good shape. The fairways well kept.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

9 hole great 18 no so good

Front nine play was under 2 hours, when we made the turn another group was inserted in between us and a 5 some and the course ground to a halt. Back nine was going to be over 3 hours so we just quit and went home. I'd recommend for 9 hole play but not for 18. Every time we play they do this and it makes for a real slow round.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Another good day at Gilroy Golf Course

Course was in great shape and very green despite recent hot weather. Most of the greens were good shape as well. Breakfast was delicious as usual, recommend breakfast burrito! Proshop is small, but has all the essentials and some nice apparel. Can't beat this course the price, best value in the county by far.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great for money spend

Course has 11 holes but make 18 holes by share 7 holes.
Very interesting hole # 8 and 17. Staffs are very friendly.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Overall challenging course,

The course is more difficult than its rating, the uneven lie fairways and hard-to-read-green makes the course attractive. The only thing I feel that needs improvement is the cart path, which needs improvement immediately. Otherwise the course should be rated 5.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Nice and friendly staff and food..course is fun...but hard to get through 18 holes...

Intended to play 18 holes but the back up to play the second round of 9 and it was extremely backed up. To the point both the guy and I left after playing 9 holes although I paid for 18.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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