The Club at Crazy Horse Ranch
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4.7
533 Reviews (533)
5 Stars
331
4 Stars
173
3 Stars
17
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
7
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.5
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.4
97.2%
Recommend this course
515 out of 533 reviews
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4.7
35 Reviews (35)
5 Stars
25
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
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2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.6
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.8
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.9
97.1%
Recommend this course
34 out of 35 reviews
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4.6
68 Reviews (68)
5 Stars
47
4 Stars
19
3 Stars
1
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1
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Conditions
4.7
Value
4.5
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.8
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.8
95.6%
Recommend this course
65 out of 68 reviews
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Course Highlights
Crazy Horse consistently delivers well-maintained fairways, fast greens, and a challenging layout that keeps golfers coming back. Friendly staff and an impressively smooth pace of play make every round feel effortless.

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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Reviews

4.7
533 Reviews (533)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 20
Patio Dining 10
Dinner 8
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 45
Undulating Greens 25
Bunkers 19
This course/club is great for:
Locals 46
Advanced Golfers 27
Seniors 23
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 36
Convenient to the City 24
In the 'Burbs 8

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Handicap 10-14
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Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Cold weather
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Crazyhorse Ranch

Rode the Blues (6106/70.1/130) in 4.5H mid day with the SLO Co. Golf Group. $80, played with Chris and Pat. Partly cloudy, fairly calm and around 60.

Layout reminds me of a mixture of Hunter Ranch and Ojai Valley Inn. Front is hillier and tighter with lots of elevation changes. Back more parkland style. Few flat holes with plenty of mature trees. Nice collection of par 3's.

Tees decently maintained with good coverage.

Fairways and Rough both more lush than thin and generally good to play from. Both had good coverage.

Traps were excellent. Well maintained with a generous amount of thick sand.

Small greens were excellent, they putted great. Firm, medium fast bordering on fast and smooth. No tiers, but these greens have more than their share of slope. We had several pins placements that anything not babied up to the hole was a great candidate to roll right off the green.

Customer Service was excellent from all encountered. Maintenance staff was oblivious however. Every member of our group backed off at least once when they drove close by as we were on the tee or putting. Basic carts do not have GPS. The small green complexes and all the hills are why the slope rating is high here. Overall, excellent course, highly recommended.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Still great

Played this course several times. It is still fun and challenging. Fairways are tight but not impossible to play. Several elevation changes add to the challenge. Fairways and greens are in great condition.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Fun course

Interesting and yet fun layout. Greens in awesome shape with quick speed. If I lived closer, I would consider a membership.

Highly recommended for a fun and relaxing day.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Excellent track

This course is a hidden gem of a track. Off the beaten path - but well worth it. Course knowledge is very helpful if you want to score well...I’ll be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Love this Facility

Go play Crazy Horse!! This place is great, it has tiny greens, stiff drinks, and LOOOONG par 3’s. Golf shop staff are friendly and helpful. Even the maintenance staff will wave and nod as if they saw the birdie putt you just made. I’ve played here maybe 15 times since the new owners took over, and it’s a treat when public tee times are available. One more gem on the Monterey Peninsula.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 8
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Crazy fun at Crazy Horse

Super fun day at Crazy Horse, greens were excellent, fast, but putted true and a very interesting layout. Great food at their restaurant too!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
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
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Overall the best!

We couldn’t find one fault with this beautiful golf course today. The fairways are in great shape as well as the greens and tee boxes! Pace of play was spot on also. Best of all is the friendly staff that are so welcoming!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This course is an old gem

Take your driver out of the bag and enjoy!! The holes are fairly short even from the blues. You will need to place the ball in the right spots off the tee to maximize scoring opportunities The greens are in great shape. It doesn’t fit my eye and I still like to play CRAZY HORSE!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Perfect weather for a nice play

Always a fun to play Crazy Horse Golf as it's a nice course. The pace of play always good for us to complete the round in 4 hrs.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Would play again, however...

Course in good condition, decent layout, greens in very good shape and rolled very well. The rental clubs left a lot to be desired, they were not clean ( at least not the iron faces, clubs were same brand (Strata) but shafts did not all have the same flex. Maybe I should not expect much for $30 rentals. I would play again if I had my own clubs.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Challenging but fair

Fun course. Forces you to hit certain shots off the tee. Greens were in great shape. Great value, I will play it again

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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