The Club at Crazy Horse Ranch
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4.7
535 Reviews (535)
5 Stars
333
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
97.0%
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517 out of 535 reviews
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4.7
36 Reviews (36)
5 Stars
27
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
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1
1 Stars
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Conditions
4.8
Value
4.7
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.9
Amenities
4.7
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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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.

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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
535 Reviews (535)

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 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Challenging course with fast greens!

Played this course a handful of times, so still getting familiar with the nuances of each hole. Course knowledge is definitely a plus! Although the greens are small, they are definitely fast and challenging. Staff have always been friendly and helpful. Been waiting a long time for public access to this course! Highly recommended!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 42
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Great older track

This golf course has been around for some time. Tree-lined, short, tilted fairways with tilted, small and very fast greens. If you tee'd off with fairway metal-woods or even long irons it still would be a very good test.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Most excellent!!!

The course is in great condition. Greens are speedy and roll true. It is not long, but plenty long if the wind is up. Very friendly staff and members....

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Best Golf Experience Ever

This course is so awesome. The greens are better than PGA West or The Olympic Club. Super fast and a fun course. What really made this round stand out was Bill in the Pro Shop. I have been golfing for 35 years since the age of 5 and he was the friendliest starter I have ever encountered. As long as they continue to allow a select amount of public tee-times I will be back. I made sure I told the Pro what a great experience my foursome had, I believe his name was Rod. He was also an awesome dude. Can't wait to go back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Best course in area

Best golf experience in sometime. Bill in the pro shop was the nicest guy ever. Greens were better than all courses I have ever played. That includes The Olympic Club and PGA West. I am going to spread the words to all my friends.; I can't wait to go back. These guys know how to run a country club. They are not pretentious at all. Love em'

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Incredible value

The weather had been horrible the day before I played and the course was very moist but very playable as well. The greens were wet but consistent and true. I hope to get a little more distance in drier conditions next time there. Will play there whenever I can for the rates offered on GolfNow.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

ft. greens like glass.

I think people play one time ,they WILL come back. I know I will be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Beautiful course. Very fast greens. Friendly people.

Salinas is a beautiful, well manicured course. The greens are super fast but roll true and consistent. Nice older clubhouse. Friendly staff and golfers. Play was soft because of all the rain lately so we had some difficulty with fat shots because the clubs carved through like butter. Overall, was a great day!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 69
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor

this course is not long but requires a great deal of accuracy

course was in spectacular shape even after 5 days of rain greens were super fast and incredabully firm

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

The course has scenic views of agricultural fields and the hills surrounding the area.

The course is truly a hidden gem. Do not be mislead by the yardage, the course is hilly and most of the holes play longer than listed. The greens were incredibly fast even after having some rain over the last day or two. The course is extremely well manicured and a complete joy to play!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First time I played Salinas Country Club, it did not disappoint, course was a good challenge and in great condition.

I enjoyed playing Salinas Country Club, the course was in great shape. Fairways well kept and greens were also in great shape. The Course is set in the middle of rich farmland with great views of tended fields. I felt like I was on an oasis playing golf with good friends. Service was excellent, staff friendly and accommadating. Can't wait to play there again.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Challenging and fun

Although shorter in length than the modern day designs, this course will require precision shotmaking to hit the small greens and a precise short game to get up and down on the slick greens. The greens were flawless and rolled true and rewarded a well struck putt. A good course to work on strategy and ball placement to be in position for the next shot. Lot of fun thinking your way around this track.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Very well-maintained and superb sandtraps.

This course is a country club and is very well-maintained. I was especially impressed with the great condition of the sand traps, which had real, fluffy sand. The cart paths (concrete) were wide and made getting from point to point very easy. The staff made me feel as if I were a member. Classy place.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

great short course

a little hard to navigate the first time you play because there are no hole layouts on the card or tee box. the greens are really nice and true but small. the course is hilly and fun but short, the staff are really friendly and overall i would play it again.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Nice people, okay course

Fairways are very narrow with big trees, which presents the biggest challenge on the course. Several blind holes. Distances not well marked. Staff is very nice, and all facilities are available for use with the golfnow time (restaurant, etc.).

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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