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4.7
892 Reviews (892)
5 Stars
574
4 Stars
268
3 Stars
36
2 Stars
9
1 Stars
5
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.4
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.5
96.0%
Recommend this course
857 out of 892 reviews
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4.7
59 Reviews (59)
5 Stars
48
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.3
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.7
StaffFriendliness
4.5
96.6%
Recommend this course
57 out of 59 reviews
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4.8
134 Reviews (134)
5 Stars
108
4 Stars
20
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.4
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.5
96.3%
Recommend this course
129 out of 134 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6617 yards
Slope 136
Rating 72.6
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Cinnabar Hills Golf Club
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Course Details

Year Built 1998
Golf Season Year round
Architect John Harbottle III (1998)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes
GPS Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

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

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities

Accolades

Reviews

4.7
892 Reviews (892)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 47
Patio Dining 25
Dinner 24
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 75
Forced Carries 60
Bunkers 50
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 63
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 61
Locals 41
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 61
Convenient to the City 31
In the 'Burbs 18

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Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

Enjoyed the round. Everything is good, except for the recently aerified greens, but will come back again.

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

Excellent golf course and customer service.

Excellent golf club. The course was in great shape other than the greens which were recently aerated. A necessary evil if you’re going to enjoy beautiful green the rest of the year, so no complaints here. The staff is top notch and goes out of their way to make sure your round is enjoyable. I will be back often when in the area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 42
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Marshals needed

Had to leave after 10 holes due to the backlog of golfers waiting to tee off
Two many groups of 2 allowed
I have played here several times and I like the course but after yesterday I may not play here again

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

This Course is Not Fun

I do not recommend this course. The reviews are very positive and I don’t know why. This course has a really silly design. I should have known when I asked the starter if he played the course much and he said no never. I wouldn’t either if I worked there. I will probably never go back. Staff is friendly, course is manicured well but the course layout is a total joke. Golf options in San Jose are really bad which is why I’m guessing this place gets good reviews but avoid San Jose all together and play in Monterey or the East Bay or South Bay for some good courses.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 08/13/2023

Silly design? I think you're the first person to every say that. To each its own, I guess.

Played On
Reviews 3
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 Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Course and bang for your buck

I've played this course a few times. All around it is one of the best bang for your buck courses out there. It is a fun layout and very well maintained. Carts are great and overall the pace was solid.

Staff is kind of rude. Course was relatively empty and they refused to let us go out earlier without paying more because we had a prepaid reservation. Pretty much the only course I go to where they do this. Only other downside is it is a bit out there if you don't live in south san jose or morgan hill.

If you are looking for a solid round round at a nice course without breaking the bank this is your best bet in the area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful views

Challenging course. Greens are fast and undulating. Near perfect conditions. Do not play here unless you are a strong intermediate as there are many good players here who set a quick pace of play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
5.0
Previously Played

an unfriendly staff

Best course layout. a staff who is always unfriendly.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 31
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 31
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

California Challenge in the Hills

Every hole has a strategic shot or 2 to plan before you even pull the trigger. Great setting, Great conditions, nothing else to say, but I’ll be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

still an unfriendly staff

Best course layout. a staff who is always unfriendly.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great shape

Course was in great shape. Greens were firm and fast and rolled true.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
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
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Spectacular course, tees for all skill levels. You MUST drive the ball accurately!! Just a great 75° sunny day. Teamed up with 3 guys that play there alot! Gave me some tips on the angles to play, and not to play. We did have some wind on a few holes too. Had to Club up!

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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