A little ridiculous that I made the drive to Gilroy all to be denied a golf cart at 12 noon because of a Men's club that starts at 5pm. FIVE! A whole five hours before. At least have a sign up or something that says "walking course only" .. Last week, I came at the same exact time and was given TWO carts. The front desk seems to be confused at how long 9 holes would take. read more

Course is not maintained. Cart paths are not maintained. Tee boxes aren't maintained. Nothing is flat or close to renovated. Driving range is dirt. read more

Dickhead old Marshall guy pestering you for going slow when in reality the whole course is slow. Not 18 holes, have to redo some holes. Causes delays long waits read more

Decent course. Greens are slow! Doing some work on a couple holes, but other than that, a pretty good experience. Friendly staff.

The new owner is invested in creating a fun and memorable refuge. Between the Tee n Greens joyful triumph and agonizing defeat can be experienced at a very fair price (golf moose). Try the burgers and food too read more

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Fun little muni. Easy getting around, takes less than two hours without holdups for 9 holes. Only two minor issues. First is that they need to work on the drainage in the actual hole itself, picking the ball out of water that has who knows what in it doesn't feel great. Second is that the fourth green has had some abuse and needs to be maintained a little better, especially since no one seems to fix their marks. read more

I've never played here before but golfmoose gave me a great deal for a SAT at 1PM for $50 - 2 players with cart, I took a chance and drove from Fremont. iPhone used a very long and slow direction to this hidden place, lots of local roads instead of 101 to Gilroy. We got there just in time although we left hour before. Anyhow, it was a hot SAT but nice with the golf cart, I wouldn't recommend walking on this course, quite hilly indeed, on a hot day it's a no no. I know giving 5 stars is not correct, but I liked the golf course layout and the price is quite attractive. I'm sure if it has the whole 18 holes instead of 11 holes, it would charge much more. Some of the fairways are spotty because lack of grass, but the grass parts are very nice and great IMO. Hit the fairways and you're ok. The green grass are thick so it's extremely slow, the speed is not correct, although many greens are slopped but they won't roll as they should so putt harder. The sands are soft and perfect, I only got in a bunker once so can't tell about others. So, we played first 9 holes with white, then came back 10 with black, when it went to 16 from the same T as 7 then it split to the left fairway to a new hole 16 which was nice and up hill as most of the holes on this course. Then the 17th holes T using the same green as #8 is beautiful. We love these 2 holes, #8 and #17, people can drive to the green on the 17, I don't drive long but I was 100 yard to the green. If you don't hit straight, then you may find the hills and rocks not friendly, the fairways green are great IMHO. Beginners may find this golf course challenging, but if you use the soft fairways as practice then it's great, don't score, just play. The greens are slow so easier to putt NOT to go all over the place. I think the golf course is being renovated, for $25 a game with cart, I would come back and can't wait to see when it's totally renovated. It's further than Coyote, but less crowded. The round was 4hr and 15 minutes on a SAT was quite good unlike many other golf courses. Look at the pictures I took and the layout of the holes to have some ideas of the layout, fairways and greens. read more

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Try the home made sausage Yum! The course was older but in pretty good repair; three holes were challenging enough. It was good for our grandsons who are new to golf. We did not feel rushed read more

Worst golf experience ever! There is a reason why it's so cheap. Grass was so bad, choppy, holes, weeds, and super muddy. Got to hole 8 and then the cart died, just died. Called the office and no one answered, left a msg then packed up the clubs and belongings and carried our stuff up and over 17/18, through the field back to the parking lot. Paid for 18 and got a cart for free, so didn't bring our push carts. Went to tell the guy inside, he said "oh" and it made me so annoyed that we left. So, in the end, it was a terrible deal. Paid for 2 people to play 18 with a cart and left after starting the 8th hole. Customer service doesn't exist here. Not even a "I'm sorry, can I get you another golf cart?" Nope. Just "oh". Never again. Makes Santa Theresa feel like a country club. read more

Interesting little, longish course stuck up in the hills. We have something like this near where I live and find that we don't use it as much as you'd think being so close. The greens are in very nice shape, the fairways not so much - but then it is a wet winter/spring so understandable. Just not a lot of character. If I lived nearby, I think I'd Use the driving range anyway. read more

This course has great value especially those weekday twilight hours can't beat that sunset read more

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Course is in pretty bad shape. Some greens are ok. Most are in pieces. If your looking for some good breakfast the food was

Wow, a little piece of paradise!!! We rode our bicycles through here last Sunday, it was just breathtakingly gorgeous. Golfers on the course, a few families walking, kids in the playground, people out tinkering in their manicured gardens.... if we could afford it, would love to live here. The pool looks refreshing!!! Next, to try the clubhouse for an outdoor lunch soon! read more

Not a bad course for the price, but it's a quirky layout as others have said and finding which tee box to use can be challenging if you are not familiar with the course, especially the 9th tee box. But overall not bad and the new carts are nice and the pro shop guy was friendly. read more

I really enjoyed this little course yesterday. The greens were in great shape, fairways not so much. Found a great deal on golf moose for $52.00 for two players including cart for 18 holes. I'd be happy to go back and play it again. Great finishing hole...265 yards from elevation, looking out over Gilroy. read more

I used to like this course, but with the the so called upgrade , the new three par is a joke , it always screws up my GPS . I guess the course can't figure out how to add the new hole in as part of the course. I liked having the old # 7 was better on the first nine , it's a monster and better to deal with when you're fresher instead of at the end of the 18. It's just not worth the price ! read more

I love this place, it's quirky, it's unusual and it's fun. Sure it's not the most manicured course I've ever seen and it's hotter than the surface of Mars at times - but for sub $30 for 18 holes it's the best value for money in the bay. read more

This has to be the worst layout of any golf course in California, maybe the entire country? Only 11 holes, so people on front and back nine trying to play to the same greens from different tee locations. What a shitshow... Do NOT play here!! Update- after reply from Don. The layout obviously sucks, but I was aware of that. Our issue was that we had group of tee times reserved, but you booked a tournament in before us and bumped us back by an hour, then we had to deal with the tournament tee time sums on the "shared" holes. We would have canceled if we knew of the tournament, but didn't find out we were bumped until we showed up. Just turn it into a nine hole course. read more

Set your expectations appropriately. This course is not trying to be like its neighbor course down the road, Eagle Ridge. I dont understand all of the low reviews this place has received. This is bargain golf, period. 4 Stars for exactly what its is, affordable golf for all ages. This is Gilroys best option for a quick round, or driving/putting practice. I am a huge fan of this little public course. Only nine holes but only $10! Twilight rate is only $5. They advertise affordability, and that is what you receive. A little windy in the pm, but that is classic Gilroy. read more

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April 5th 6:30 we were the last ones on the course and the guys wanted to go home so they turned on the sprinklers. When we played through they asked how many more holes we were going to play. Young gentleman earlier shift is great!! read more

Great place to come home your golfing skills The fairways are in bad shape but alive enough to not tear up your clubs The greens are decent But for the price what do you expect it was 12$ for 9 holes then 5 more if you want to do 18 Great laid back place to bring kids to learn the game Small bucket of balls are $3 med $5 Large $7 Beers are 2.50 a pop not bad, but u can smuggle in your own I had a great time haven't played in over 4 years Shot a 39 on the front 9 not bad I will be back to do a full 18 read more

Gilroy Golf Course - Par 31 on the front & Par 31 on the back - Golf Near Me - Gilroy, California

I went because I bought a groupon for a discounted rate. The course is not that bad, but the people that played there (at least when I went) were rude, hit balls right behind you...and at least 2 other groups of players were complete asses! The golfers that seem to play here are locals and kind of rough around the edges with no golf etiquette. I would never go back. read more

Nice little 11 hole golf course, they recently cleaned it up and started offering more online and email specials. They also added grass to the practice range, I also have noticed a cart girl selling drinks which is always good. Nothing great, you play 7 holes twice if you wanna play 18 but for the price is awesome. read more

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WOW! What an amazing course. No hole is normal on this course but so much fun! The guy in the club house was very helpful when he said "good luck!" LOL We used a cart to do 9 holes....all holes and up and down hills...some on the side of a hills...very challenging for sure. Of course because of the weather the grass was really long in many places and the guy was out there trying to mow in spots that were dry enough but over all it's a beautiful course and we can't wait to spend the day out there again! read more

The person who checked us in, at the window, was rude and unprofessional. The golf course was dirty and ugly. The only friendly person was the worker in charge of the golf carts. I wouldn't recommend and I personally will never be coming back. read more

I really hate giving "low" reviews. Especially because I know some places try, but can only do the best with what they have. For example, anyone coming in to manage/run this golf course faces a HUGE obstacle, mainly the golf course itself. It was really not designed well. Doesn't have proper sprinkler systems(I'll assume). Doesn't have a good chunk of land to actually build on. So, I wouldn't expect much typically from a $10 round of golf. But, recently I've played a few places paying only that, and was quite surprised at how well they were kept up, and how well they were designed to maximize space while keeping it interesting. Therefore, my standards in the low-ball golf price range has changed based on what my other options are. And I'll say that even at $10, my other options are way better. The course feels aged. The grass is in a need for some serious TLC. I actually broke multiple tees just trying to put them into the ground to hit off of. The greens are almost impossible to get a good put on. Imagine putting on dirt with as many bumps as a put-put golf kinda place. And, true story, some of the greens had more dirt than grass. I guess we'll call em "browns" or "beiges". It doesn't have much land to work with, and you can sense it. Often a ball will come at you from the fairway right next to it. It's kind of like a "ping pong" back and forth kind of play. Again, I've seen other courses with little more space than this, and really maximize it though. So, design has a lot to do with the lackluster layout. There were people everywhere, several times people would jump ahead of us. Literally people were running around the course. Felt so chaotic. Overall, I'd say the best part about golfing out here, $2.50 beers. Can't beat that. Also, the staff was really cool and helpful. read more

So, we've been coming to this course for a few years now, and I finally decided to write a post. This course is exactly what you are looking for if you're a beginner, or just want to sharpen some of your skills. However, with that being said, the greens are a bit bumpy, and with the drought situation, the fairways can be dry...but most courses are like that this time of year. Some of the holes are long enough to bring out a driver, but if you are a long ball hitter...make sure people are off the green, like on hole 3. (Which I hit passed but left of the green) Since there are no hard hats available in the pro shop, be careful of "scud missile-like" golf balls from fellow hackers. It can get crowded some days, and backs up, due to the cheap rates, and beginners... but that's why I usually get a beer, and sit on some of the tee box benches, and enjoy the day out! After all, this course is best for beginners, please make sure you bring a good, patient attitude, and definitely, just go out and HAVE FUN WITH THE GAME... Plus, they sell BEER in the pro-shop! Enjoy life! -Mark Tsutsui. read more

I've got the golf bug!!! Been playing a little under a year and now I am infatuated. I've played several 9 hole short courses over the last year but have been steppin it up lately. GGC is a great intermediate course to up your long hole game. I am challenged on every hole- all are way over 200 yards each. I want to master these par 3's and 4's SO snobby mc snob snobs that play at nicer courses can suck it! I like this course! Great views of the south county foot hills and wonderful lingering morning fog makes it comfortable to play until about noon. Golfnow dot com gets you a $29 morning tee time with a cart included! read more

Well, this ain't gonna be pretty... It didn't help that our round started when we checked in with the biggest a**hole ever to work in a pro shop. This little course has few redeeming qualities for anyone with a decent golf game. The first hole is a very short Par 3 with a smooth rolling green. I was hoping the following 8 holes would be more of the same. Unfortunately, that couldn't be further from the truth. The greens were horrendous. They were completely run over by a clover infestation. Some of the greens actually had patches of mud in the middle. We simply picked our ball up and placed it in a better position when confronted with putting over mud. All Par 4s are driveable. We rented a driving cart (BIG mistake) because we were in a hurry. We ended up driving around with the choke pulled out just to make it run. The only reason I don't give it one star is that it's a perfect course for beginning golfers. No one should ever be embarassed out here. If someone would tell the ass behind the counter to improve his attitude, that could be a start in working toward a better rating. read more

5 stars if your a beginner I mean really, a JC w/their own golf course? I don't even think West Valley has that! It's cheap, if you are a beginner and you're intimidated and embarrassed, this is the perfect place. You tell everyone you are a beginner and that you suck and it's all good. This is a beginner's course and a great place to just play, let other's either play ahead or play with them, they don't care. Just know that it is a 9 hole and walking course. The peeps here are cool, it's not fancy, but 'bring your cooler' type of place. No judgment here. FORE! read more

First of all, I gotta chuckle at their website -- "Gilroy Golf Course is dubbed one of the greatest 11-hole courses around." No kidding? As far as I'm concerned, it's the only 11-hole course in exsistance. Honestly, it really is 9 holes -- you play it twice to complete 18 holes. You play the white tees the first go around, and the blacks on the back nine. It is very similar to Gleneagles in SF. One thing is certain, Gilroy GC is NOT easy. The entire course is slanted. The fairways and greens are sloped and fast. The 8th hole was an interesting 265-yard par 3 straight downhill. The greens were also in great shape and were tough. The course was dead on this chilly November Saturday morning. We finished in 4 hours even. Not a great course. But challenging enough and a good bargain. $38 including a cart is decent -- and it is definitely a more interesting layout than your typical back-and-forth muni. read more

Its not Peeble Beach, well its not even the Pacific Grove Golf links, but for $10 a round its good enough for a quick hit around. For a 9 hole course there were more par 4s than the usual 9 hole courses, and it usually not too busy so you can take your time and concentrate on just your game. The fairways are narrow, but the greens were decent. Don't come here expecting a manicured fairway, and smooth greens, but this place is nice especially for the price. For $10 - $13, you can't lose. read more

This place is ok, not so well-maintained but for 20 something buck or even less if you book online with golfnow its alright. Theres a lot of muddy areas and the cart path are not smooth at all. The driving range is a calamity. It's right along the first hole and all it takes is a slice from a novice golfer to come close to hitting you if on the first hole since there is no safety net. Staff is ok. Beware of a lot of slow golfers though. read more

Even though we've lived in Gilroy for over 3 years, we hadn't played this course until yesterday. We thought it was great! Yeah, the 11-hole thing is a little weird, but this is a really interesting and fun course to play. There are enough quirks to keep the more experienced golfer interested, but it's also wide enough for beginners to feel comfortable. The greens were challenging, too. I had a great time playing, and my husband (who is a much better golfer than me) enjoyed it, too. What a hoot! read more

I love this golf course! I've been coming here a few years now and they have been really improving it over the years, the staff or students that work there are very nice and friendly. I'm not a pro by a long shot but this course is so much fun to go to with some friends and just have a good time, for $10 you can't beat it! I would recommend this course. It's not eagle ridge or coyote but for the price and the privacy, I would go here over the other ones any day!!! read more

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From my prior reviews you can see that I've been a long-time patron. And $7 for a huge bucket of balls is a bargain, especially when you can hit off the grass of you wish. There are few finer places to practice than in the shade of the old, old California Sycamore at the bottom of the hill. One star is for the range. That said, they've let the course itself go to the point where it's just not worth bothering, at any price. I realize that water and $$ issues are going to cause problems from tee-to-green. I can live with that, just slide your ball to a grassy spot and play on. You get what you pay for with golf. But they've lost chunks of every single green now. Some are bare dirt in spots, others have rodent holes. In other spots around greens, large piles of seemingly healthy sod have been pulled up and just left there to die. If there's a work in progress here, it's not readily apparent. Then we got to 9 today, and they have signs up saying "9th hole closed 1130a-4p today" For who? For what? There was a a group of First Tee kids when we started, but there were only two cars in the parking lot and one was ours. We were quite literally the only people playing or practicing then--on a beautiful Saturday. There seemed to be no reason not to play #9. And if there were, why not tells us when we paid, so we can work an extra hole in other than 8 to compensate. Sorry, Gav. You're off my list. read more

Gilroy is an OK town.. haven't ever spent more time there than it takes to pass through. The smell alone is enough to keep me away. I love garlic, but to smell that much all the time... I'd think twice about living there. On top of that, I've heard some pretty sketchy reports from people who have lived in the area. read more

Great course in a great setting. Staff is great and so are the rates. Great course and mountain setting for a nice day out with friends or clients. Especially great to take clients or your wife out if you are a boogie golfer and need some forgiving fairways =) Always a great time at Gilroy Golf Course. read more

Pros: Plenty of longish holes for a 9 hole course, zero wait time, super cheap and frolicking prairie dogs everywhere. Cons: Grim fairways, muddy greens and the homes of frolicking prairie dogs everywhere you step. I like this course for what it is; a cheap but fun beginners course where you can take your time and not feel sheepish about a duck hook left off the tee. It's rough around the edges but for $10 bucks you get what you pay for. We stopped in the middle of a long drive up 101 to stretch our legs and had a good time. Don't rent a cart - it's totally walkable and honestly some of the gravel foot paths would be a challenge on a cart. And don't expect snacks or beverages - the pro shop/snack bar is bare bones. Do bring extra balls - especially if you aren't so consistent with your driver. We lost a couple of balls to the neighboring fields (sorry Mr. Farmer...) read more

We had a great experience at the course yesterday while we were volunteering for a U.S. Kids tournament. The staff let us set up inside and stay until the tournament was over. We really appreciated their hospitality. read more