3800 Airline Highway, Hollister, California 95023, US
(831) 637-8151
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About Ridgemark Golf Club & Resort

The Ridgemark Golf Club and Resort is 40 minutes from both San Jose and Monterey, hidden between the mountains and foothills of the Gabilan and Diable ranges. The 32-room boutique lodge features rooms with patios, fridges and microwaves. The Ridgemark Bar & Grill in the clubhouse serves meals all day long, including woodfired pizzas and prime rib specials. 

Facts

Price Range$$
Property Class★★★
Year Opened1974
Number of UnitsLess than 100

Amenities & Services

RestaurantsCasual
Room TypesRoom
Practice FacilityYes
Banquet SpaceYes

Rules

Is the resort pet friendly?Yes
Is resort stay required for a tee time?No

Golf courses at Ridgemark Golf Club & Resort

Reviews

3.5
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Reviews 31
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser

The course was fun to play.

We had a great time and the whether was perfect. The only problem was the greens were recently sanded. Not too much fun putting, but it was good to get out.

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

This cousre has excellent amenities.

The course was in good condition overall, however some of the greens were being arrietated which made it harder to adjust the greens speed - not a major issue. Great weather!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

You can almost always walk on and play quickly on a quality course.

Getting on at Ridgemark is seldom a problem. Pace of play is usually quick and both courses are challenging and well maintained. Gabilan is the longer of the two courses at Ridgemark, but if you can manage the long Par 3s you should score fairly well. The slope rating is a bit overstated in my opinion. Part of the reason it is so easy to get on at Ridgemark is that the club is well off the beaten path. That isolation allows for a quiet round of golf in a very scenic setting, with great views of the surrounding foothills on many of the holes. If you are someone who can sneak out on a weekday to work on your game, this is the place for you. They’ll often send you out on your own if you show up as a single.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Nice course. Great amenities!

Playing the Gabilan course at Ridgemark for the first time was a very good experience for our 4some. Didn't see any other players in front or in back of us the entire round! The course offered great value, terrific views, and a memorable day. The best part was, after we had finished 18 and were sitting down for a delicious lunch, it started pouring. Had everything working for us that day! Looking forward to playing the other 18 at Ridgemark, the Diablo Course.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

A nice "hideaway" course

Course is in good shape. The pace was great as there was not a lot of groups teeing off before us as other munis do. We finally caught up with a group at the 11th hole, but they did slow us down. We will definitely come back.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Love the staff, layout, maintenance.

The only fault I could find was with the greens. Shaggy, bumpy and it seemed that the area around the cup wasn't tamped down flush with the immediate area around the cup.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

fun challenging and great value

The course was in good shape considering the recent weather. Staff and players were friendly and welcoming. We felt part if this community the minute we walked through the doors. We played on a Monday and made a starting time for Thursday. ...I guess that says it all!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Both course offer challenges to all skill levels.

Course in good condition considering the recent rain, but the greens are as slow as molasses. Even during the dry season the greens need to be cut tighter. Be sure to bring your own water bottle as most of the drinking fountains on the course don't work.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Challenging greens

For me, this is not a course to play in the early morning. 5 of the front 9 look directly into the rising sun and the glare is daunting. Lots of doglegs and sloped, multi-tiered greens, so the course is challenging and the greens an adventure. Probably would have been a better experience with a mid-morning start...will play there again.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Course in very good condition

Under new ownership course has been vastly improved. Fairways, rough and greens have all been upgraded. Well worth the reasonable geen fees.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

course was in good shape

overpriced walkin rates- value on golf now- need to upgrade sand in bunkers- too rocky

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

gavilan course is moderately challanging and the course itself is very well maintained

our first time playing this course and happy to have gotten a great deal with golfnow.com

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Great Value.

I played w/ my son using the GolfNow Supersaver rate. Great value if you dont mind an afternoon start. Ridgemarks greens get a little bumpy late afternoon but in general the courses are in good shape.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Good value and friendly staff.

The course is in pretty good shape. It looks like they are re-seeding some brown spots in the fairways, but no problems. We played on an overcast day and had the course to ourselves, it was great.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Enjoy a good track with usual fabulous weather

Two great golf courses in great shape which you can usually play within 4 and 1/4 hours. You will usually find great weather with fantastic views of the mountain ranges. The facility offers a driving range with putting greens and chipping green. There are many areas to eat in and outside the club house, plus a huge bar.
Have Fun!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 68
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
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Great price for any course, even if conditions are lacking

The Greens were slow and very bumpy and uneven.
The Sand traps were laking care and inconsistant, some had 1/4 inch of sand and clay under that, others had fine grain sand, some were actually normal.
Lots of dead spots on the fairways, we declared them GUR even though none were marked as such.
The course still is playable, especailly for the price.

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Cheap and good

Ridgemark is in no way a country club. The greens are extremely bumpy because they don't roll them everyday. I were told they roll only 4 greens/18holes/day. It's kind of odd but I think it's true. I wish they would roll every greens every day and I would be very happy to pay a bit extra for it. Maybe $5/round.

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Love Ridgemark

Ridgemark is a bit of a drive for me but I love it there. The staff is super-friendly and the 36 hole layout is great. My personal low score (80) is on their Gabilan course so I have fond memories.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser

Soggy

The greens were VERY spiked up and the course was soggy in many areas where some were marked as hazzards and most were not.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Great day.Make sure there is not a tournament on your play day slows down.

We went off early there was never a backup and the course was in excellent condition.The restaurant has great service and food also.
Rick

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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