The Club at Crazy Horse Ranch
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4.7
534 Reviews (534)
5 Stars
332
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
4.5
97.2%
Recommend this course
516 out of 534 reviews
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4.7
36 Reviews (36)
5 Stars
26
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
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2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.8
Value
4.6
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.8
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.9
97.2%
Recommend this course
35 out of 36 reviews
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4.7
69 Reviews (69)
5 Stars
48
4 Stars
19
3 Stars
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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
95.7%
Recommend this course
66 out of 69 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
534 Reviews (534)

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 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Strawberry Hill

Enjoyed the layout of the course. Fairways and greens were in great shape. Folks in the clubhouse were friendly and didn't act like we were a burden as some Private course will do. Price with Golfnow was very good. Would try this course again if in the area.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great afternoon of golf

I have lived in Salinas for 30+ years and never played this course before... Had a thoroughly enjoyable day and I will play here again soon. Staff very friendly and informative. Course conditions were excellent.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

beautiful layout!

The course was in great shape, lush, green and well watered.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Nice course, friendly staff

This is the second time I've played this course. I started with a friend and then a member joined us on the tenth hole. His knowledge of the course was helpful and he was very friendly.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Can't wait to come back

Have lived in Monterey area for last 3 years, played all the courses - finally played here. Unfortunately, they just punched and sanded the greens. I played with a member as well as another golfer who plays here alot. Although the greens were slow and sandy, I could tell in a couple weeks - they will be great. Used all clubs in the bag, played in 3.5 hours. Friendly staff.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 20
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

Great puting

Found the staff to be extremely friendly. The course is in great shape...not for the beginning golfer. Look forward to playing it again.

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
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Great holes to challenge the golfer

When we arrived, the entire course was without power due to a tree falling on power lines. The staff was friendly and made sure we had everything to start our round. Unfortunately the greens had been sanded and I DO mean sanded. Some of them had at least one inch of sand on them. Guess that is something that has to be done but it did not make the round fun. Not sure if we will go back and we live three miles away.

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

Love this place..usually

Usually a great place but greens were being aerated as we arrived. Bit misleading to say they have been aerated recently when it's actually happening as you arrive. Staff is hit and miss. I run into the most friendly workers to straight snobs. Just know that if you buy with GolfNow, you will be treated as a hack or lesser than on arrival. Besides that, course is great, members are great, and the food is excellent!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
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 15
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
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