Inn at Pasatiempo

Rated as one of the best courses in US Pasatiempo does not disappoint. Strategy is key here especially on your approach shots. You need to hit to specific parts of the green to even have a chance at 2 putting. If playing this course come early and practice on their putting and chipping greens, it will totally pay off. For example if you are above the hole on certain greens you have no chance at 2 putting, your first putt will roll off the green and you must chip back. It's an excellent test of golf and a very humbling experience. Its a short course but long hitters cannot really overpower this course. Accuracy is placed at high premium here.

I had played two other courses designed by Alister Mackenzie (Cypress Point & Augusta National), and Pasatiempo differed greatly from them. The greens seemed much larger than I had expected. The course had several forced carries, that provided a challenge because I don't carry the ball as far as I did when I was younger. The routing was rather confusing, particularly on the back nine where directional signs could have helped. Shrubbery along the property line could have enhanced the back nine where houses detracted from the view. Course fronting neighbors' houses have a hodgepodge of walls, fences, their own vegetation, and nothing that detract visually. The driving range with mats for the tees, remote from the clubhouse, and probably built after the course itself, also detracted; however, I enjoyed the course.

Pasatiempo is hands down the best course I’ve ever played. A magical day with mild temperatures, light wind, no clouds, enhanced the experience of walking the greatest course I’ve walked on. Perfect tee boxes, perfectly manicured fairways, exceptional greens with dramatic slopes and waves made for a perfect golf day. Even a triple bogey on the par 3 finishing hole was fun.

If I could afford the rates I’d play here all the time but I appreciate the rare visit and will be returning for special occasions.

First things first this is a very expensive golf course to play in. It’s beautiful and the layout is amazing very well-maintained challenging greens. You get your moneys worth from McAllister designed golf course. It is the closest thing to Augusta that you will ever experience in California. However paying this amount of money made me think twice as I should have just played Pebble Beach or Spanish Bay or pelican Hill in Southern California however it appears that I actually had a great time playing Pasatiempo.

This was the first time I played Pasatiempo and I was very pleased with my experience. This course was on my bucket list and I'm glad I played it sooner than later. The staff were friendly and helpful and had I known there were caddies I would not have gotten a cart. I played as a single and was partnered with a very nice family from out of state. I'm not going to lie it was a tuff course but I enjoyed the challenges this course threw at you. Not only the aesthetics of the course is a pleasure to look at but there's the history behind it as well that makes this one of the top 10 courses I've played throughout my 25. years learning this game. I totally give Pasatiempo a thumbs up.

Fun to Play an Allister McKenzie course. Closest I’ll get to Augusta!

Course condition ok - greens were much slower than the putting green, fairways cut pretty short, no lush fairway lies, plays long - even from the middle tees (white) there were several par 4’s longer than 420 yards and a couple of long par 3’s. Very expensive for walking - although carts are available at the course for an extra cart fee (which is higher priced than other courses). Also, course is fairly hilly and not the easiest walking round. I got my round at a reduced rate due to booking it the morning of the round and also had a 20% off code - but still the total cost was much more expensive (even for walking) than other high quality courses in the area.whose tee times come with carts. I personally feel the course at Wente Vineyards, the Bridges golf course and Cinnabar golf course are equivalent if not better course conditions and also these all have very interesting layouts - for a much better price point.

It’s a taste of Augusta. Has it own challenges and very well protected with bunkers.

Better practice your bunker shots and commit to it. Or you’re gonna have a bad time. Lol

Love the course

Last played this gem ~30 yrs ago. Hasn't changed a bit. Greens are a great challenge and the layout offers both unique and routine play. Practice your bunker play before you come. Can't wait to do it again...

Had an amazing day at Pasatiempo. The weather was great, and the recently aerated greens putted better than any aerated course I've ever played, and slowed the greens just enough to be able to make a few putts.

Pace of play was a little slow (4h 30m) for a semi-private golf club. I would've expected to get around a little quicker.

Advice:

- Take an extra club on pretty much every par 3. Even the ones that look flat are either deceivingly uphill or played into the wind.

- The par 4 #11 needs two extra clubs, at least.