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 34
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Skill Intermediate
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great course

This course was in excellent condition - late September. Staff are pretty friendly. If you’re not a member you will definitely be reminded of such. The members definitely don’t like to share the course with the public.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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Reviews 34
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 26
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 11
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

FUN TRACK

THE DAY WOULD HAVE BEEN PERFECT IF THE RESTAURANT WAS OPEN PAST 4:40 PM ON A WED.

REALLY FUN COURSE TO PLAY DUE TO HILLY LIES AND VARIED TERRAIN.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Thumbs up.

This is a very nice course, it's a jewel, hardly anyone was there later in the afternoon. The staff was friendly and very helpful, the carts were fairly new, the course was in good shape. The rough could have been mowed it was thick. The greens were in good condition although tricky to putt on and the fairways were nice as well. Elevated tees and blind spots and never really a flat spot to hit off of makes the course challenging but fun. It's really quiet there and the scenery is really nice, a lot to see and take in. I'd definitely play this course again. So I give The Club at Crazy Horse Ranch a thumbs up.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Cool Breeze

Got out of the triple digit heat and even though breezy a nice afternoon on a prize jewel layout.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Hidden gem in salas

Think of it as a cheaper version of carmel valley ranch but in the fields haha. Course is nice, alot of elevated tee boxs, club house has good food, players there are nice and will return things to pro shop if lose cause its semi private.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great changes

The course is immaculate. Not long, but greens are small and fast. A few hole setup changes on some of the holes. Well thought out and designed. Pro shop and dining room/bar well staffed and friendly. 5 star!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Course

Well manicured greens and fairways. Friendly staff. Great restaurant.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Hilly

We played mid-week and followed a local scrambles tournament. We had two groups wave us through, which was very courteous. We ended up playing in three hours. The starter also moved our start time up to better get us into the flow of the tournament. Classy for a private club that just has three tee times a day for non-members. You really need a cart here, very hilly. Well maintained greens, but some of the tee boxes are close to greens, so be ready to yell "four" on occasion. Will play again.

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