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3.6
275 Reviews (275)
5 Stars
62
4 Stars
120
3 Stars
62
2 Stars
17
1 Stars
14
Conditions
3.4
Value
4.0
Layout
3.7
Friendliness
3.8
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.1
81.3%
Recommend this course
236 out of 275 reviews
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4.2
6 Reviews (6)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.5
Layout
4.0
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.3
100.0%
Recommend this course
6 out of 6 reviews
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3.6
20 Reviews (20)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.1
Layout
3.8
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.0
StaffFriendliness
3.8
85.0%
Recommend this course
17 out of 20 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 70
Length 6004 yards
Slope 112
Rating 68.7

It might not have a lot of competition, but Gilroy Golf Course dubs itself as the "Best 11-Hole Golf Course in America." Built by local farmers and businessmen in 1923, this unique 11-hole routing east of Santa Cruz features small greens and wide, tree-lined fairways set along the Uvas Valley that has changed very little since its founding. Though not a full 18, the golf course is still plenty challenging, including the 245-yard par-3 8th hole, a scenic tee shot considered to be the course's signature. Gilroy Golf Course has suitable BBQ and outing facilities for larger groups.

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Course Details

Year Built 1924
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

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

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Reviews

3.6
275 Reviews (275)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 7
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 16
Elevation Changes 16
Undulating Greens 8
This course/club is great for:
Locals 25
9-Hole Rounds 18
Beginners 15
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 18
Worth the Drive 8

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Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 28
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 17
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Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Conditions Average
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Friendliness Excellent
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Skill Intermediate
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I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Need a marshal at hole 1/10.

It was great for nine holes but had to que to play back nine because the same holes are replayed. If there was a marshal directing who gets to play, perhaps alternating between players on hole 1 and 10, it would be more enjoyable.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 10/31/2023

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We apologize for any inconvenience you experienced with the repetition of holes. Your suggestion about having a marshal directing play is appreciated and will be taken into consideration. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the first nine holes, and we hope to provide a more enjoyable experience for you in the future.

Played On
Reviews 3
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 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Wonderful Golf Course

What a wonderful golf course. My wife and I played the front nine. Great conditions, great players, great staff. Give this course a shot!!!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
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Commented on 08/28/2023

Thank you for reviewing us, lgzsteelcurtainzbest. We see you rated the course 3-stars and are interested in learning what we can do to improve before your next round. Feel free to comment on this review or reach out to the team in the golf shop. We always appreciate the feedback. Thank you for playing Gilroy Golf Course, and we hope to see you again soon.

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Reviews 28
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
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Commented on 07/24/2023

Hello. We appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review. We would love to know how we can earn those last two stars next time! Thanks for playing Gilroy Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
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 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 04/24/2023

Hello,
Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. We see you rated the course 2-stars and are interested in learning what we can do to improve for your next visit.

We take customer feedback very seriously at our course. Please reach out to our team in the golf shop and tell us what's on your mind.

Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Once a Lifetime Course

The golf course was completely out of maintenance!!

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 04/11/2023

Thank you for reviewing the course. We would like to apologize for your recent experience.

We're sorry to hear you were less than satisfied during your round. We pride ourselves on our providing great service and the high-quality standards we maintain.

We would like to make things right. Please reach out to our management team at the pro shop.

We hope to hear from you soon.

Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
First Time Playing

I won’t be back

Well, I’m glad to have this course checked off my list.
Let’s make a list of what sucked:
- The course was practically a swamp. Water was squishing up around my shoes walking on some of the greens.
- The guy working in the prop shop was actively cursing about another customer when I walked in. Easily the least friendly golf course employee I’ve ever run into, and that’s saying a lot.
- Even if it would have been dry, conditions were garbage. The layout and routing sucks, and only one or two holes were mildly interesting.

I paid for 18 but left after 9. I was ready to leave after 6, but couldn’t will myself to slosh back to my car from the furthest part of the property. I won’t be back.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 04/11/2023

I couldn't agree with you more!!

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Commented on 04/03/2023

Hi,
Thank you so much for leaving us with your feedback. We value our customer experience, so your review is important to us. We will make note and we hope to see you back soon!

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

What's up at GGC.

Went out to play fri/3. The course was wet but that was to be expected. All of the greens were fine/dry except the 5th hole.
I do recommend GGC. The layout is good and it's a good course to go out and have a good time.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 04/24/2023

Hello
We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 4-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing at our course.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Worst course

This was the worst course ive ever played at. Course conditions were so bad, greens were terrible, missing patches of grass everywhere with caution tapes around it.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 02/16/2023

Thank you for reviewing the course. Let us first start by apologizing for the poor experience you had during your visit. The current condition is by no means the standard we strive to achieve and are working diligently to improve the course. Thank you for playing and we hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 66
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Walked
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 01/13/2023

Hi. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We see you rated the course 1 star and are interested in learning what we can do to improve for your next visit. We take single-star feedback very seriously at our course. You are welcome to comment further or reach out to our team in the golf shop. We always appreciate the feedback. Thanks for choosing Gilroy Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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