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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1
1 Stars
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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
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3 Stars
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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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Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Country club condition, great value

Formerly Salinas Country Club, Crazy Horse still maintains Country Club conditions and vibe. Located in a beautiful, pastoral setting (don't let the drive through Salinas deter you), the course features numerous elevation changes and small, hard and fast greens.

The front 9 is consistently up and down and lacks much character. The back 9 is mostly level with a few elevated tees, the 14th and 15th holes standing out with wow factor from the tee and significant strategy and challenge.

The course is only 6100 from the blues with a slope of 130. Enough for an enjoyable round of golf with doglegs limiting long hitters in some cases.

Overall, I thought this would be a one and done but the conditions, pace of play, service and beauty of the place will definitely bring me back.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

Solid Course

Crazy Hose is a very nice golf course. The greens are in fantastic shape. Overall the Course is well maintained and the layout is challenging but fair.

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Walked

They call it Crazy for a reason...

If you're a beginner or a 20 plus hdcp, this course can eat you alive. The course has a very good layout and has its challenges, the greens are small and are very fast; miss that 4 foot put and you can easily be coming back from 8 feet. Make sure you get a good feel for the greens on the practice green before getting on the first green. At least half of the tee boxes are elevated. After the first round you'll realize where you need to place your shots; end up on the wrong side and it will cost strokes. Bunkers have real sand; easy to get out of. Course has great scenery/views of the Salinas Valley, good facilities and has challenges.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good value

No complaints other than location for me. Course was in good condition and I finished my round in 3 hours. Granted I was solo and walking. One foursome let me play through. Not that challenging to be honest. Pretty short. Would play again for price.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

I like the layout, it is harder than it looks.

The course and all the facilities were clean and well kept.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Hidden Gem

Cannot say anything bad about this place been three times and even during our summer drought conditions were excellent.Hats off to the management and maintenance staff. I will be back!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fantastic Condition in December!

I was pleasantly surprised to find a course in such a good shape in drought stricken Northern Cal.
Fairways and Greens were nice and manicured. This was my first time and will definitely not the last.
Love this course!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

MY GO TO COURSE !!

This is one of my favorite courses in the Monterey area and i've played them all, probably because it's ten min. from my house, if you want the smell of salt air and waves crashing head to the coast...none of that here . Beautiful views of the Diablo mts. ...and the course is ALWAYS in GREAT shape greens roll, fairways mowed tight, rough not too rough, give it a try, you'll go back!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Central Coast Pleasure

Crazy Horse is a 1st Class Golf Course....but what makes this Course special is the Customer Service and the desire of Staff to make your day Golfing a Great Experience. Peter, the Pro Shop Staff Member has been 'EXCEPTIONAL' every time I have played at Crazy Horse. But, that's not all. The Condition of the course, even after heavy rains, is FANTASTIC....no standing water and the Bunkers are in perfect shape....what else can I say, but GO PLAY.

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

The course an enjoyable challenge

The course has small fast onionulating greens, which protects the course and provides a fun challenge. The suttle changes in elevation between tees and greens made distance control and accuracy a premium.

I look forward to playing the course again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

Course overall

Course fairways and greens are well kept. Fairways are wide with reasonable off fairway obstacles. Sand traps could use a little more sand and more rakes per trap. Driving range could use some improvement, but it is okay.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Fun course

Well kept course. Nice fairways and greens. Good practice areas too. Will be on my list of choices to play now.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

The course is interesting and provides a variety of challenges.

It was a beautiful October day and a pleasure to play golf on this well maintained and scenic course.
Fairways and greens are very good and the pace of play was very good. We played on a Tuesday so there was time to relax and enjoy the course. There are holes that will provide sufficient challenge to keep the game interesting.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great views of mountains around Salinas

Fine layout,course is in great shape.Friendly staff.Nice practice range and putting greens.Great value for a semi private course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Very Nice Course

We really enjoyed our day. The people, both workers and fellow golfers, were all very friendly and helpful. It was a little confusing following the course, even with the map provider on the back of the score card. I'm sure next time we go it will be easier. The facility is very well maintained (restrooms, cart paths, greens), they even provide free coffee and ice tea - sobe. Overall great experience.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very fun and challenging course

The course is in excellent condition with lots of different challenging holes. It makes you want to come back and play after your first round here. Terrain changes, dog-legs, trees, wind, and small greens will keep you trying to make the shot that keeps your score low. Quite a unique golf course. Staff was very nice, facilities are great, and the pastrami sandwich was the best.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun!

Very week maintained, with excellent greens.
The clubhouse has great food and a friendly staff.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Beautiful Views

This semi-private course is fun to play, reasonably priced, and challenging enough to suit most golfers. The restaurant/bar is a pleasure, staff are friendly and helpful, and the views are enjoyable. In fact, the greatest distractions to golf are the wonderful vistas of surrounding farming areas. Well worth the drive and price.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

All around nice course

Challenging but not intimidating. Nice combination of easy and tough holes. Great staff. Would definitely play here again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

New course name, same course

Course is in fairly good shape. It seemed the tee boxes hadn't been mowed in a while and they were a bit shaggy. The staff was pleasant and efficient. The greens are quite small.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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