The Club at Crazy Horse Ranch
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4.6
506 Reviews (506)
5 Stars
311
4 Stars
167
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
97.4%
Recommend this course
489 out of 506 reviews
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4.5
27 Reviews (27)
5 Stars
15
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.2
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.8
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.6
92.6%
Recommend this course
25 out of 27 reviews
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4.7
51 Reviews (51)
5 Stars
35
4 Stars
15
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.4
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.8
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.7
96.1%
Recommend this course
49 out of 51 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
506 Reviews (506)
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

SGCC is well worth it.

Great course! Affordable, and well taken care of. Greens are small and fast.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

This course was in excellent condition.

Very enjoyable to play, we will be coming back in the near future.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

My new favorite course

I have played here several times now. The staff is the friendliest I have ever met and knew me by name after 2 visits. The course is lush and green, fairways moderately wide, and greens are very small. Although not that long in yards, the course plays as a fairly difficult course. I like the elevation changes and views from the highest points. The greens play fast and have subtle breaks but the ball rolls true. There are tree and water hazards to kep your game sharp. It doesn't get any better than this.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Very Nice Course!

A very nice course! well-maintained with excellent greens - small and challenge. The pace of play was fast and the staff was very friendly.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent course...always kept in great condition

I've played this course 10 times or so....and it always is in great condition. Staff is always very friendly. This is a country club that started with Golf Now a year ago or so...so you get to play a real country club without the exorbitant membership fees. The greens are always very fast and tricky...be sure to practice putting first to get the speed down. Sand traps are the best in the area...always nice sand in them. And great practice area and great country club food!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

well maintained course

Well maintained course, good value to play in a wonderful day.
I will recommend any one to play this course

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent choice

Great course for great price. Greens are small, fast and tough!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Conditions!!!!

These guys at Salinas Golf and CountryClub really take pride in their course, and it shows....

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

strawberry fields

a wonderful golf course in the general area of Monterey. the course has some of the most challenging greens you will find anywhere.
greens speeds are similar to murfield village
outside of Columbus ohio. very true and well conditioned greens, and fairways where you will find good lies that make you fell comfortable hitting to the small greens. lots of elevation changes especially on the front nine. anyone in that area for a visit or people who live nearby need to give this golf course a try. surrounded by strawberry fields as far as you can see.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

Good condition course

Fairway and tee boxes were maintained well. Course layout was little bit confused for first timer, Overall nice course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Awesome

Very nice course excelent conditions, the staff is very friendly

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Tru Fast Greens

Short but sweet. You will use all your clubs. Thought provoking second shots, risk reward opportunities and birdies await.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Glad SVGCC is open to the Public

I ;played the course years ago as a guest, but thanks to golf now, the value was outstanding with a cart and I played with a friend from Santa Cruz.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Will be one of my favorites!

Wanted to play a course I had never played before. Easily made a reservation. Was warmly greeted and directed before play. I thought course was a jewel. Very fair. Only two par fours on back side that were difficult without a perfect drive.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

Need to be strategic

The course layout is not easy and that's the reason why the rating is 130 in spite of short distance.
Fairways are narrow and green is hard to read the breaks.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

day outing

SGCC is a beautiful place to have a great golf outing. We got a great price and the weather was great. It's a challenging course . Will be back again soon.

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

Short and fast

This is a fun course for all levels, especially if you like small fast greens. The size, slope, and speed of the greens more then make up for the length. Bring your short game or the scores will add up fast.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

1925 Gem

My friends and I absolutely love playing this private club where accuracy holds a much higher premium than distance. Beautifully surrounded by the Gabilan Mountains and rich farmland, the course winds through the contour of the gently rolling hills. The greens are incredibly quick and true. A quick round played on a very well maintained course at a reasonable price....What's not to like!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

Nice Place, Nice Greens, Fun Golf

Played with a group of 3 who were excellent golfers and nice people. The course is challenging but fun with a wide variety of holes and shot values. Bentgrass greens are excellent quality and the course is in fine condition.

Pro shop staff could have been a little more welcoming but I guess I am not a member--on the other hand it put me off a little since I think they are trying to attract members. Greenskeepers were respectful and friendly.

I have played here before and the clubhouse has a nice barroom and the server is nice.

Overall I like SG&CC and will play there again. You can walk or ride--it is good old fashioned golf without a lot of misery that some new designs boast about. Good place--good golf.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

Good track

This course is a good track. Greens are in good shape, ball role good but, they are small. Some greens have small stream in front of them.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
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