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3.3
351 Reviews (351)
5 Stars
79
4 Stars
143
3 Stars
77
2 Stars
29
1 Stars
23
Conditions
2.9
Value
4.0
Layout
3.4
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.2
70.8%
Recommend this course
290 out of 351 reviews
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3.4
18 Reviews (18)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
2
Conditions
2.9
Value
4.2
Layout
3.6
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.7
77.8%
Recommend this course
14 out of 18 reviews
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3.2
34 Reviews (34)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
5
Conditions
2.7
Value
3.8
Layout
3.5
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.1
StaffFriendliness
4.6
67.6%
Recommend this course
23 out of 34 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.

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

3.3
351 Reviews (351)

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 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

Fun course. Casual golf

The course is not perfect, but it was challenging enough for the two of to have a great round. You play several holes twice, from different tee boxes. It was well worth the green fee and we'll be back.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 24
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

awful

. The tee boxes are awful, the fairways are dirt cow pastures and the greens wouldn't obviously neglected. I wouldn't play this se ever ag holeain new mgmt apparently destroyed this formerly nice course. There is no grass in the fairways its dirt and the manager is a complete dirtbag. this place will be developed into houses in the next 2-3 years. what a pity

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 2
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Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 09/09/2024

Hello, LmP1eNNqfVwSHNvYNLcL. Thank you for leaving us a review. We are sorry to hear your experience was anything short of 5 stars, but we hope you will give us another try in the future. Thank you for choosing Gilroy Golf Course.

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Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 09/09/2024

Hello, richgee622. Thank you for leaving us a review. We are sorry to hear your experience was anything short of 5 stars, but we hope you will give us another try in the future. Thank you for choosing Gilroy Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 09/09/2024

Hello, Beemerboy1. Thank you for leaving us a review. We are sorry to hear your experience was anything short of 5 stars, but we hope you will give us another try in the future. Thank you for choosing Gilroy Golf Course.

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Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
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Previously Played

Rough round

The course was in bad shape. Greens are dying and fairways and rough were cut the same length basically. There were no on course refreshments or a pace of play person.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 07/23/2024

Hello, u000004352379. Thank you for leaving us a review. We are sorry to hear your experience was anything short of 5 stars, but we hope you will give us another try in the future. Thank you for choosing Gilroy Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 07/23/2024

Hello, haner922. Thank you for leaving us a review. We are sorry to hear your experience was anything short of 5 stars, but we hope you will give us another try in the future. Thank you for choosing Gilroy Golf Course.

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Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course

Great finishings par 3 hole. Lost some balls when off the first cut due to grass being too high.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/23/2024

Hello, pat12345. Thank you for leaving us a review. We are sorry to hear your experience was anything short of 5 stars, but we hope you will give us another try in the future. Thank you for choosing Gilroy Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
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Commented on 04/10/2024

Hello, lyonli. Thank you for leaving us a review. We are sorry to hear your experience was anything short of 5 stars, but we hope you will give us another try in the future. Thank you for choosing Gilroy Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 40
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

SLOW PLAY

I played yesterday with a couple of guys from San Jose had a good time the only negative was a piece of play It was awful had to wait on every hole

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
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