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4.2
Value
4.7
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.2
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 7270 yards
Slope 137
Rating 74.7

Editor's Note: Course closed for business in 2019.

Course Details

Year Built 1996
Golf Season Year round
Architect Denis Griffiths (1996) Gene Sarazen (1996)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $22
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Proper golf attire required.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Conference Facilities, Banquet Facilities, Spa, Locker Rooms

Available Activities

Swimming, Riding

Available Sports

Tennis

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in California (2016 #14) (2015 #8)
  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Value Courses in the U.S. (2016 #1)
  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Friendliest Courses in the U.S. (2015 #22)

Reviews

4.4
280 Reviews (280)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 28
Patio Dining 18
19th Hole Scenic Views 16
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 46
Water Hazards 44
Elevation Changes 43
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 43
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 35
Locals 32
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 52
In the 'Burbs 6

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Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great day at Diablo Grande

Having not played Diablo in quite a while I was very pleasantly surprised. Course was in great shape. Greens were true and not to fast. Play was a little slow but not unbearable. All in all, a very nice day and a very nice round.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Response from on 10/02/2017:
Wonderful! We're glad that you finally made it back out to our course and that you were pleasantly surprised. We're pleased that you enjoyed our course conditions as well as your round. We hope to have you back again soon!
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course condition

The course was in great condition. A recommended play for anyone who wants a challenge!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 10/02/2017:
Excellent! We're thrilled that you enjoyed our course conditions as well as the challenge of our layout. We can't wait to have you back again soon at Diablo Grande!
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

While my golf left something to be desired this round, the golf course did not. Great conditions, greens were in good shape, overall good day on this course as usual.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Response from on 09/28/2017:
Terrific! We're thrilled that our course conditions met your expectations. We can't wait to have you back again for another good day at Diablo Grande!
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 09/25/2017:
Thanks for your review! We're glad that you enjoyed your round with us and we appreciate your feedback on our rates. We hope to have you back again soon!
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 09/25/2017:
Great! Glad you enjoyed your experience with us at Diablo Grande!
Played On
Reviews 42
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked

Grande!

For most of the bay area, this is a bit of a haul to get to. I'm no exception. Wanted to see what all the fuss was about so I made the journey from the San Mateo coastside early in the morning and it took me a little over 2 hrs.

Got an unbelievable aeration deal thru TeeOff. And to be quite honest, I didn't realize they had aerated until the 4th green!

This is a really fun course and I wish I wasn't so far away or I would make regular trips for it. Great open surroundings with fun challenges - carryovers ponds and small streams. Elevated tee boxes with some wide open fairways and some narrow thrown in to keep you on your toes. For me I really started enjoying myself around 7. This is when you get sight of the ponds and some teebox elevations. I recommend this course wholeheartedly especially if you don't have too far to travel to get to it.

The proshop personnel were very nice and professional. The "afterstaff" in the restaurant were great and I finished my round in exactly 3hrs on a Monday morning. They have a moose deal going right now, so take advantage if you can.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 09/21/2017:
Fantastic! We're thrilled that you enjoyed your first experience at Diablo Grande. We're pleased that you enjoyed our course conditions despite our recent aerification. We're also glad that you enjoyed the challenge of our course and our staff. We appreciate you making the far drive and we hope to have you back again soon!
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Reviews 16
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Terrific Value, worth the drive.

Spectacular views and course layout. Slow greens, but playable. Course is a hidden gem and worth the drive. No food at the turn so bring lunch. Well maintained beauty of a course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Response from on 09/14/2017:
Outstanding! We're thrilled that you enjoyed our layout as well as our views. We're also pleased that you found us to be a great value and a hidden gem. Can't wait to have you back soon!
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I'll be back and I'm spreading the word about you guys!

Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Diablo Grande

Love this course, Great conditions, very challaging

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 09/14/2017:
Wonderful! We're thrilled that you enjoyed our course conditions and the challenge it presented. We look forward to having you back again soon!
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Best course in the central valley

Absolutely love this course. I have been a regular for the last 15+ years. Course is in excellent condition and up until recently the staff in the pro shop has always been great and customer friendly. Got to the course 50 minutes before my tee time and wanted to warm up on the range and putting green. Guy in clubhouse refused to give me a golf cart. Said no carts until 30 minutes before my tee time. I was told if I wanted to warm up I could carry my clubs UP to the driving range then walk AROUND the clubhouse to the putting green. Went back to my car waited for my partner to get there. Paid him for my green fee and left without playing. I will be back but this is a ridiculous policy!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Amenities Average
Response from on 09/14/2017:
Fantastic! We're thrilled that you enjoyed our course condition but we apologize that our staff did not provide you with the customer service we strive to provide all of our guests. We appreciate your feedback and will use your review to help us improve moving forward. Thank you again and we hope to have you back at Diablo Grande!
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Diablo Grande is grand!

My favorite course, still. Great layout, course condition, and challenging shots on approaches to greens. Beautiful venue. But no refreshments at the turn, vending not working. Staff of one that day, for pro shop and cart barn. Bring your own snack and have a great round

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 09/08/2017:
Great! We're pleased that you enjoyed our layout as well as our course conditions. We're honored that we are your favorite course and we can't wait to have you back again soon!
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Response from on 09/14/2017:
Excellent! Glad you enjoyed your time with us!
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Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Hidden Gem

It's a little far to get to but once you're there it's a wonderful oasis great staff course is in Tip-Top shape value for the buck is beyond belief food served is top quality and the service is very friendly and professional. Only complaint is I didn't have ice in my cooler and the water jugs on the course didn't have ice either.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 08/28/2017:
Outstanding! We're thrilled that you enjoyed our course conditions and that our staff left a great impression on you.We're pleased that you found us to be a good value and that you enjoyed our menu. We can't wait to have you back for your next round at Diablo Grande!
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Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Still one of my favorites

Had not been down to Diablo in over a year. It is still one of my favorites in Central Valley. Course was in good condition, and actually surprisingly green for this time of year, and the heat we have had. Looks like facility overall has had a bit of a face lift, and everything looks more updated. Only complaint, and it is probably heat related, is the greens. The greens were very slow, which made scoring on and around the greens difficult. Definitely continue to play at Diablo Grande in the future.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Response from on 08/28/2017:
Awesome! We're glad that you enjoyed our course conditions as well as the rest of our facility. We're pleased that we are still one of your favorites and we look forward to having you back again soon in the future!
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Played On
Reviews 1
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

What a great place.

The course was in excellent condition with the minor exception that the greens were rolling a bit slow and the grass in the cut rough was a bit long. I believe that both conditions were the result of this being the Summer and it can get quite hot in the Central Valley so the club needs to maintain the course in a manner that offers some protection against the heat. Overall, neither of these conditions of slow greens and taller rough made the day anything less than GREAT. What a beautiful course and all the staff were more than welcoming and friendly.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 08/21/2017:
Outstanding! We're thrilled that you enjoyed our course conditions met your expectations and that you enjoyed your round with us. We're also pleased that our staff was able to provide you with great customer service. We can't wait to have you back for another great day at Diablo Grande!
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 08/25/2017:
Great! Glad you enjoyed your time with us!
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Course

Great very challenging course, #12 needs to be a par 6. The course is in great shape, even though these hot weeks. Really enjoy playing here

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 08/11/2017:
Outstanding! We're thrilled that you enjoyed the challenge of our course as well as our conditions. We're glad that the heat hasn't kept you away and we look forward to having you back at Diablo Grande!
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 08/08/2017:
Great! Glad you enjoyed your time at Diablo Grande!
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Central California's Best Course

I played many of the courses in the Central Valley - Diablo Grande is by far the best. The design offers some interesting risk-reward choices, and lots of vertical changes makes things interesting. The setting is unique too - the course is nestled in a secluded valley in the foothills. Also, it's a little farther away from the city so you generally don't have to deal with the crowds you would see in the Bay Area or even in courses around Stockton/Sacramento.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 08/15/2017:
Excellent! We are thrilled that you enjoyed the challenge our course presented as well as our location. We're honored that you consider us one of the best in the area and we look forward to having you back at Diablo Grande soon!
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

True clean greens

Great pace of play course in great shape will be going back soon

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 07/26/2017:
Outstanding! We're thrilled that you enjoyed your round at Diablo Grande. We're pleased that you were able to play at a good pace and that our conditions met your expectations. Can't wait to have you back!
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 07/26/2017:
Excellent! Come back soon!
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