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3.3
346 Reviews (346)
5 Stars
77
4 Stars
142
3 Stars
76
2 Stars
28
1 Stars
23
Conditions
3.0
Value
3.9
Layout
3.4
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.3
71.5%
Recommend this course
286 out of 346 reviews
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3.3
15 Reviews (15)
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
2
Conditions
2.9
Value
3.9
Layout
3.5
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.7
73.3%
Recommend this course
11 out of 15 reviews
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3.2
41 Reviews (41)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
17
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
7
Conditions
2.8
Value
3.8
Layout
3.4
Pace
3.4
Amenities
3.1
StaffFriendliness
4.5
70.7%
Recommend this course
29 out of 41 reviews
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Course Highlights
Gilroy GC's unique 11-hole layout, featuring a dramatic downhill par-3 18th overlooking southern valleys, delivers a quirky and memorable round at outstanding value. Friendly staff and a smooth pace of play make this a welcoming spot for casual golfers.

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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

3.3
346 Reviews (346)

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 42
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good value and Pro is super friendly

Good condition except for a couple of greens. Good pace of play. Friendly atmosphere.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 34
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

tricky greens

Some very interesting holes. Greens in good shape and can be very deceptive

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This course is a very good challenge.

The course was in excellent condition, except for two greens.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course for the Price

Good course. Well maintained and great views. The price is excellent.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Enjoyable

Enjoyable. Challenging lies. Very well maintained greens with undulations making it a real challenge to two-putt or less.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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/

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

nice course

Enjoy playing course not to hilly. Enjoyed walking course.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Challenging course, well maintained, and great value. Staff very friendly.

Challenging course, well maintained, and great value. Staff very friendly.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
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