The Club at Crazy Horse Ranch
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4.6
499 Reviews (499)
5 Stars
306
4 Stars
165
3 Stars
17
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
7
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.4
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.3
97.2%
Recommend this course
482 out of 499 reviews
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4.5
28 Reviews (28)
5 Stars
16
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.2
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.6
92.9%
Recommend this course
26 out of 28 reviews
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4.7
48 Reviews (48)
5 Stars
33
4 Stars
14
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.4
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.7
95.8%
Recommend this course
46 out of 48 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Private
Style Traditional
Par 72
Length 6145 yards
Slope 128
Rating 70.1

The Club at Crazy Horse Ranch (previously known as Salinas Golf & Country Club) in Monterey boasts a reputation as "the friendliest club in the area." Opened in 1925, it's also known as one of the area's oldest clubs though they are loathe to label themselves as "traditional". The golf course sprawls across rolling countryside dotted with mature trees and the occasional water hazard. Originally opened as a nine-hole layout, the golf course may appear somewhat short at just over 6,200 yards from the back tees but don't underestimate its level of difficulty. It's a tight layout that demands accuracy, especially when navigating the small greens. There is plenty of variety at The Club at Crazy Horse Ranch, you may even find yourself using all the clubs in your bag. The golf course finishes with a stunning view of Salinas Valley from an elevated tee. The fairway slopes downhill to a well protected green guarded on the left with trees and on the right with bunkers.

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Course Details

Year Built 1925
Fairways Rye Grass
Greens Rye Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Jack Fleming (1925)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Bar, Catering

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Lounge, Banquet Facilities, Locker Rooms

Available Sports

Tennis

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4.6
499 Reviews (499)
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Amazing course

The course is very well kept and the pace was great very much worth the price to play!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Beautiful front 9. Valley course.

I was surprised by the difference between the 2 nines. Conditions of course and amenities were great. Wind was a great factor. Great pace.

The first 9 holes were spectacular

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Great value for an out of the way course

Played a round here with a relative. This course seems like it is semi-private. It seems like they only offer a few tee times to the public each day and the rest is for members. I could be mistaken, but that was my impression.

The course is interesting, with some elevation changes in stretches.

It was a hot day, but that's ok. Being that it was a hot day, I was a little disappointed that there was not a beverage cart on the course. We could have used a few cold beverages.

The pace of play was excellent. A single walker jumped in ahead of us while we were warming up on the range and putting green. We tee'd off as they were on the green. We had to wait on hole 2, and then I think they made a wrong turn and played hole 5 instead of 3, so we were able to jump ahead. After that, we never saw anyone the rest of the day. I think we played in 3.5 hours.

The course was in good condition, not great, but good. There were a few weird quirks, like on the 1st and 2nd hole there was a temporary water pipe setup. Very strange. There were some dry rough patches, but the greens were excellent and felt very fast. The tee boxes were above average, and the fairways were maybe a little above average. Golf at a decent course anymore is going to be $75 or more, so I felt the price was reasonable, and represented good value.

I have no complaints, and provided the course was in the same condition and the price was similar, I would continue to play here.

I think this offers a change from other courses in the area like Bayonet and Black Horse, which have been suffering from water restrictions in the area.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 10
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Golfing in 100 degrees

Luckily the windy day helped the hot weather !!! Not too many golfer so we breezed thru in 3 hours !! Always a fun layout 🏌️👍

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 38
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Good for a change

Fairways are pristine and Greens are very well maintained and quite fast. Course is fairly small and very congested. Holes 13-18 are nested together. Overall course is challenging and worth a drive from Bay Area even though it’s overpriced.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Windy weather
Used cart

Nice greens

The best greens available. Challenging elevation changes. The tee boxes can be tricky, print a course before you begin.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice place to play

The staff are very friendly. The course layout is nice. There are some tee boxes that are close to the green that you just finished. If the course is full, this will slow the pace of play.

The fairways are wide, not too much bunkering, and the greens are very consistent.

Good value.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun and friendly

We played behind a club tournament, so the pace was slow. If things were different, you would definitely play there as often as possible. Once you learn the layout, your pace and enjoyment will go to five stars.

The staff was very friendly. This is a Club that allows some public access.

Well maintained course with beautiful greens. The tee boxes are a little close to the green you just finished..

Restrooms on the course are nice. I will play there again the first chance I have.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Best course I've ever played near Hollister

I have been curious about this course. It was a 30 min drive from my house. As I got to the course, I was quickly amazed of the course look. I didn't know this course is semi private. Thank you golf now for allowing me to play this course. The practice facility is super nice. Just make sure not to go far left on the first hole because it would be in the driving range area. The condition of the course is perfect, I would say probably one of the best course I have ever played and my favorite course near my area. I was playing solo the first 6 holes. I love the layout of the course, it can be challenging. Every hole is unique and fun. Then joined another golfer. He played it couple times and was able to give me advice on most of the holes. I would definitely bring my friends to play this course again! I had tons of fun!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great Golf Course

Love it, becoming one of my faves.

My son and I love playing here!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Great day, if a little windy

I'd played Crazy Horse in the past, but stopped playing when they went fully private. I was recently pleased to discover that I could play there through GolfNow. It was a great day for golf, except for the high winds. Still, we got around in just over three hours and I had a lot of fun doing it. There are a couple holes there that are my nemeses, so I want to go back and try and beat them again. Totally worth it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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