The Club at Crazy Horse Ranch
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4.7
522 Reviews (522)
5 Stars
322
4 Stars
171
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
96.9%
Recommend this course
504 out of 522 reviews
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4.6
32 Reviews (32)
5 Stars
22
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.8
Value
4.5
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.8
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.8
93.8%
Recommend this course
30 out of 32 reviews
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4.6
66 Reviews (66)
5 Stars
45
4 Stars
19
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.8
Value
4.5
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.8
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.8
95.5%
Recommend this course
63 out of 66 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
522 Reviews (522)

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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Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

Riding through the Club at Crazy Horse Ranch

It’s a good course that gets a lot of play. I thought one hole had an unfair layout extremely sloped left-right and the greens were very fast, with extreme edges were the ball would fall off if you’re above the hole. Can’t imagine how fast this course gets in mid-summer. I understand the course defensive setup. I enjoyed the round with my newly acquainted playing partners. You definitely need course knowledge to navigate this track. Luckily, one of them has played the course a few times. Thanks for the enjoyable day!!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Clean and toasty

This course is best for intermediate golfers and beyond who enjoy hitting their targets with some forgiveness on fairway width. Greens were well manicured, while driving range was very sandy making it difficult to hit a clean practice shot.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 62
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Great course

I love everything about this course. Very well kept up from t’s to fairways to greens::,which I hope one day figure out! The bunkers have quality and fairly easy to get out of.

The pro shop always polite and friendly. The restaurant staff the same. Great lunches and breakfast burritos!

Very welcoming GC.

I will keep coming back!

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

Hidden gem in Salinas

Good course layout, in good condition. Friendly staffs. Good pace.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 62
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Another great day at Crazy Horse

The fella in the golf shop very polite and friendly. Young lady in restaurant this morning very polite. Breakfast burrito fantastic.

The T boxes excellent . Fairways excellent . The greens are killing me. One of these centuries I will figure them out, but fantastic. I love that you can actually see which way the grass is laying!!!!

Pace was excellent.

This is my 4th time golfing this course. Have never had a bad experience. They are very welcoming!!

I’ll be baxk

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

Really nice greens. Would definitely play here again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 43
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 17
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Day

Weather was perfect , course was kept well and the greens are rolling great .

Thank you Crazy Horse.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Overall great play at the discount rate

Nice weather at Salinas and great course condition.

BTW, you need to know that there could be huge dust cloud come from the neighboring farm at hole 10 from time to time.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 73
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

beautiful short course

this is a perfect course for seniors with the tips being just over 6,000 yds. I enjoyed playing it very much with lots of hills and valleys. The grounds are impeccable and the landscaping is very well done. Amazing to come upon it among fields full of strawberries and other produce being grown in the area. My only criticism is the size of the greens. They reminded me of pitch and putt courses, with the width of some barely 30 feet - tiny is a good description. It was an enjoyable Friday afternoon with the course basically empty, which was great!

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Country Club Conditions

Was very excited to try this course for the first time. Boy was I happy I did. The practice facility is excellent. Chipping area, bunker area, grass range and large putting green. The men’s locker room was very clean with thick towels to dry your hands. The greens are small, fast and roll true. The fairways are well maintained as well. It’s not long but it’s still a good test. Will test your driving accuracy, iron approach game, short game and putting skills. It’s a fair test. Rewarding accuracy and providing penalties for being out of position. It reminded me a lot of Castlewood in Pleasanton. The on course restrooms were super nice as well. Like a bathroom you would find in a persons home. Country club play with public access. Will definitely be going back!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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