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3.4
344 Reviews (344)
5 Stars
76
4 Stars
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3 Stars
75
2 Stars
28
1 Stars
23
Conditions
3.0
Value
3.9
Layout
3.4
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.2
71.7%
Recommend this course
284 out of 344 reviews
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3.2
13 Reviews (13)
5 Stars
0
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
2
Conditions
2.9
Value
3.8
Layout
3.4
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.7
69.2%
Recommend this course
9 out of 13 reviews
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3.1
44 Reviews (44)
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
18
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
7
Conditions
2.8
Value
3.7
Layout
3.3
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.0
StaffFriendliness
4.4
65.9%
Recommend this course
29 out of 44 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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Reviews

3.4
344 Reviews (344)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 7
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 16
Elevation Changes 16
Undulating Greens 8
This course/club is great for:
Locals 25
9-Hole Rounds 18
Beginners 15
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 18
Worth the Drive 8

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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Good value

Some holes were under repair but we played 18 holes in just over 3 hours. It's a 9 hole course, so you play the same 9 over again from different tee locations. There are some challenging greens and blind shots. This makes for a good challenge for any level golfer. It was $25 including the cart. Good value for 18 holes

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/08/2015

Hi "Jeffjr9" Thanks for the great review, we are glad you enjoyed your round with us. Don't forget to book your next round with us July 4th weekend!

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

11Hole Course?

Much better course then I expected. The course was beautifully maintained and the scenery was awesome. The only negative was that I booked when the greens were being aerated but for $10 with a cart, its still a great deal.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 05/26/2015

Thank you for the great feedback! We look forward to seeing you again!

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Well maintained

First time playing this course. Good bang for your buck. It is well maintained!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 05/26/2015

We really appreciate the positive feedback! We hope that you come back soon to see us!

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

This course is fun

Great value, lots of fun. The greens can be tough when it is dry.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Walked

Nice variety of holes. Georgeous vistas. Peaceful surroundings.

This is a fun course for Grandma, Son and Grandson. No rush. People were very friendly. Some challenging greens.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A pleasant experience.

Enjoyed the course. Staff was friendly. Location was convenient.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

nice course, good value

first time here, enjoyed the round. would like to know the meaning behind white vs black tees, and the sporadic gold or blue tees. (i presumed women and seniors, however they seemed inconsistant, and the white and black exchanged which was the longer so if one's a tournament tee, it's odd that it wasn't always the harder)
a couple greens were rough, one was under repair and using a temporary, but overall they were pretty good, esp. given the drought conditions. has approx. 12 holes, 9 straight through, and if you play the back, some duplicate and there are a few different ones to play on the second run through which looks interesting. staff was friendly and unobtrusive. we played terribly, but that was our fault, not that of the course. :-)

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Fun course

Greens were in rough shape, some were even patch work

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Golf

Good for the money but not for full price. They need to pave cart paths.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

What a wait

After waiting an hour and a half for my t time on a pre paid golf now deal. The course was slow due to a tournament that was not poated on webpage. Waste of a Sunday. Reason i wanted to tee of at 845

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
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
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