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About

Holes 18
Type Private
Par N/A
Length 7952 yards
Slope N/A
Rating N/A

The Institute LLC Golf Course is an ultra-private club that was created by Frys.com owner John Fry. The golf course opened in 2002 and is the longest course from the championship tees in California at just under 8,000 yards, designed by Damian V. Pascuzz, a member of the American Society of Golf Course Architects. Though private, the course is located near CordeValle Golf Club on Highway 101.

Course Details

Year Built 2002

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Caddies Yes
Teaching Pro Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Appropriate golf attire. Collared Shirt (No Denim)

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Best Course You Will Never Play

This is one of the finest, longest, hardest, most fair courses in the world. It's closed unless you know Mr Fry the owner of Fry's electronic stores. I caddied here in 2002 so got to play for free on Tuesdays. The tees, fairways, greens and everything else are perfect. Everyone gets a caddie and the yardage book is in code and only the caddies have the book. The conditions are as close to perfect as you will ever find since only 12 people are allowed to play each day and the season is very short. The are copy holes of 12,13 and 15 at Augusta National in fact all the tee boxes are modeled on Augusta. This is simply a stunning place to play golf. The yardage from the tips is appox 7800 yds and several forced carries of 240 to 250 prevent most players from even thinking about teeing from the longest tees. The greens are lightning fast and roll as true as can be possible. I played once when the green speed was 14 on the stimp but the ball held the line beautifully. There are no signature holes as every hole is simply spectacular. There are no average holes. From thousands of planted trees to imported Texas sand no expense was spared to please golfers who are invited only by Mr Fry himself.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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