Gilroy Golf Course
About
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.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White/Black (Regular) 18-hole | 70 | 6002 yards | 68.7 | 112 |
| Green/Yellow (Forward) 18-hole (W) | 72 | 5254 yards | 70.1 | 110 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White/Black M: 67.8/114 W: 73.3/119 | 374 | 337 | 373 | 99 | 519 | 159 | 385 | 348 | 334 | 2928 | 390 | 367 | 353 | 87 | 501 | 145 | 368 | 429 | 256 | 2896 | 5824 |
| Green/Yellow M: 64.1/102 W: 68.9/109 | 355 | 309 | 331 | 66 | 462 | 97 | 354 | 342 | 184 | 2500 | 362 | 282 | 344 | 60 | 429 | 89 | 327 | 388 | 242 | 2523 | 5023 |
| Handicap | 2 | 12 | 6 | 18 | 14 | 8 | 10 | 4 | 16 | 1 | 13 | 5 | 17 | 9 | 15 | 11 | 3 | 7 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap (W) | 1 | 11 | 5 | 17 | 9 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 15 | 4 | 12 | 10 | 18 | 8 | 16 | 6 | 2 | 14 |
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Good value and Pro is super friendly
Good condition except for a couple of greens. Good pace of play. Friendly atmosphere.
tricky greens
Some very interesting holes. Greens in good shape and can be very deceptive
This course is a very good challenge.
The course was in excellent condition, except for two greens.
Nice course
I left after 1 hr 45 minutes at the 6th T box, worst golf experience ever, when I compalined at the club house they basically ignored me, I would never play here again
Great Historical Value
Consideng that its the 1st Golf Course in Santa Clara County is already a memorable experience. It's unique design to complete 18holes is somewhat confusing for first timer, but negligable.
Played only 9holes because play was so slow.
Course booked a tournament just prior to our tee time. It took three and a half hours to play nine holes so we quit after just nine holes.
Great course for the Price
Good course. Well maintained and great views. The price is excellent.
Enjoyable
Enjoyable. Challenging lies. Very well maintained greens with undulations making it a real challenge to two-putt or less.
Greens need some love
If I were to pay full price for this course I probably wouldn't play here. Greens need some attention with one having a huge sand mound right in the middle.
Playing the 7 holes twice is kinda weird but works for this course with the tee lay outs. Overall it was a good experience for a small course that is not one of your big named courses in the area.
The staff was very nice when I called and needed to add a fourth to my reservation, it was not an issue to move us back to the next tee time to allow the additional player.
Great weather with fun challenges
I really like this 11-hole course for its great value and good challenges. Not the most technical course in the world, but the elevation changes really make you think about you are doing. Distance control and game management skills come in handy if you want to score. Great challenge if you take the time to appreciate what the course offers you. My only complaint is having to hit off a mat on the 17th tee, which doesn't really allow you to work the ball left to right as necessary due to the narrow opening and the slight dog leg that leads to the green, but otherwise, you won't get any complaints from me. I love to frequent this course along with my other regular Golf Now spots like Pajaro Valley, Rancho Canada, Monterey Pines, Laguna Seca and Salinas Fairways.
Good for the $$
This course has some holes for me and my driver. It was not crowded. The price was right. It was a challenge for me and a lot of fun. There are a couple of holes that are great!
Overpriced for what it is
Thus course has the absolute worst tee boxes I've ever seen, not even close to being level. The driving range is pitiful, and I hit a long ball (330-360) so I have to be careful not to hit anyone that is walking to the next tee at the end of the range. The range tees were like hitting out of a mud puddle, glad I decided to dress halfway decent and have my pants covered in mud just warming up. Disgusting!!!! If your on 17 be careful of the people playing 8 because you share a green with no way to communicate who us where, bring a helmet. I will never play here again nor recommend to anyone. Oh and to the guy in the pro shop( if that's what they call it) it's not pebble beach
Enjoyed my round
Pretty challenging,especially the greens. Interesting layout and some scenic holes. Biggest drawback is there are a lot of beginners out there that clog up the course at times. Good bang for the buck.
well maintained with enough challenges to satisfy the average golfer in a friendly golf environment
interesting and challenging course that is fun to play...a friendly staff and a good restraurant...the only shortcoming at the course is minor...the range could use some improvement but it still allows you the opportunity to do what you need to do before a round7/10/
Nice, reasonably priced course. Good staff.
This is a nice course to get out and practice my game. We were paired up with a very nice single and all had a good time. The staff was very friendly and very informative. They even made an effort to let us know that it might be a little slow on the back 9 due to some less experienced players in front of us, but it wasn't a problem. Very good value.
nice course
Enjoy playing course not to hilly. Enjoyed walking course.
Good weather and fairways, but greens and delays took away from a pristine experience.
Good weather and fairways. However, several greens had large bald spots that needed immediate attention. Also, with several seniors and novice golfers out in force, they caused significant delays. Should have had a marshaller move things along.
Course is in great shape
Great day. Course is in beautiful shape. Was a little wet in places but I prefer that in hot weather to dry/brown fairways. Definitely recommend this course. Price performer.
great experience!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I used to play here years ago, and liked it, now it"s in better condition, the greens and fairways are great, and very well maintained, now to my favorite hole no.8 with a majestic view, of the valley,it was great hitting the ball from the top of the hill, now I can"t wait to bring my friends back to share the same experience.
Challenging course, well maintained, and great value. Staff very friendly.
Challenging course, well maintained, and great value. Staff very friendly.