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The Course at Wente Vineyards

4.6
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The Course at Wente Vineyards
Everyone washed down their food at this feast with rich red wine from The Course at Wente Vineyards

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4.6
762 Reviews 762 Reviews
5 Stars
522
4 Stars
174
3 Stars
44
2 Stars
13
1 Stars
9
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.3
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94.9%
Recommend this course
713 out of 762 reviews
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4.7
35 Reviews 35 Reviews
5 Stars
29
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.8
Value
4.3
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.6
94.3%
Recommend this course
33 out of 35 reviews
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4.7
78 Reviews 78 Reviews
5 Stars
63
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.2
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.6
94.9%
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74 out of 78 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 7181 yards
Slope 143
Rating 74.7

Located less than an hour east of San Francisco, the Course at Wente Vineyards sprawls across the lush, rolling hills of Livermore Valley. Greg Norman carefully crafted the golf course, creating one of northern California's most challenging layouts. The course incorporates three different landscapes: woodlands, grassy meadows, and mature vineyards. All throughout the golf course though, golfers will be faced with dramatic elevation changes that cause tricky uneven lies but that also means there are panoramic views to be enjoyed on almost every hole. The fairways and landing areas are narrow and require good club management. The prevailing winds add another challenging element to the course. The Course at Wente Vineyards' back nine holes are more demanding with the par 3s being especially memorable. It is a tough but fair round that will reward proper club selection and strategy.

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Tees
Tee Par Length Rating Slope
Black 72 7181 yards 74.7 143
Gold 72 6840 yards 73.4 140
Blue/Blue White 72 6266 yards 70.9 127
Blue/Blue White (W) 72 6266 yards 69.6 126
White 72 5637 yards 68.4 121
White (W) 72 5637 yards 73.8 132
Red (W) 72 4865 yards 69.6 115
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Scorecard for The Course At Wente Vineyards
Metrics:
Hole 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Out 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 In Total
Black M: 74.7/144 474 307 138 421 581 353 228 602 496 3600 304 172 564 420 173 569 454 453 472 3581 7181
Gold M: 73.4/140 423 301 133 383 521 349 202 598 462 3372 300 169 558 413 166 547 413 445 457 3468 6840
Blue M: 70.9/127 405 286 121 341 479 298 182 547 405 3064 281 161 542 375 160 499 372 400 412 3202 6266
Blue/White M: 69.6/126 380 286 121 341 479 298 182 480 353 2920 281 161 487 375 160 499 372 391 368 3094 6014
White M: 68.4/121 W: 73.8/132 380 254 110 288 408 265 150 480 353 2688 256 149 487 342 148 473 335 391 368 2949 5637
Red M: 64.9/113 W: 69.6/116 300 203 101 245 373 240 122 429 315 2328 216 120 413 302 143 423 286 319 315 2537 4865
Handicap 7 15 17 11 13 9 5 3 1 18 16 6 10 12 14 8 4 2
Par 4 4 3 4 5 4 3 5 4 36 4 3 5 4 3 5 4 4 4 36 72
Handicap (W) 9 15 17 7 11 5 13 3 1 16 14 6 8 18 12 10 4 2

Course Details

Year Built 1998
Fairways Rye Grass
Greens Rye Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Greg Norman (1998) Tad Burnett (1998)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs 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, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Collared shirts with slacks or walking shorts are required; no denim.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities
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Reviews

4.6
762 Reviews (762)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 26
Patio Dining 23
19th Hole Scenic Views 12
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 39
Bunkers 31
Forced Carries 19
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 35
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 35
A Weekend Splurge 28
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 30
In the 'Burbs 11
Convenient to the City 10

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HoCheol6791301
Played On
Reviews 12
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Ltrainor
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
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u640334732
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great pace of play!

Love this course. I only play when I can get a deal though because it’s pricey. But I’ve played there 3 times recently and they have the best pace of play in the Bay.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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ragascon88
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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u000004333448
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played

Oh my folks. Step it up

Driving range without stalls or balls. No way to a warm
Up. Come on folks….

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
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u314163133078
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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u314159792804
Played On
Reviews 6
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 Excellent
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u314162158327
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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mspeed3000
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Awesome experience!!!

Great way to start 2025 with 5 star rating all around!! Highly recommend this course!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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sbs1285
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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sbs1285
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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minjhan9
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Huge Course

Its a very nice course with elevation changes, playing both sides and the top of a mountain. Would not recommend walking, that hill aka lombard st near 9 is crazy. Beautiful course, club house is on the smaller side but good food.

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Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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u000005869742
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Breathtaking views and high quality golf course

Always a great time at Wente. Plays like a private course. Spectacular time and great value!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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kni88
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u430120778
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course is challenging, in great condition and every hole provides stunning views. Definitely a favorite spot to play

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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y9lEMoHIb7Z19fiUfot7
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

First time playing in the rain at Wente

I love Wente, played it several times over the last 10 years and it is one of my favorite courses. Beautiful views, challenging course and is just a great track

This was the first time I played in the rain, the area had seen quite a bit of rain in the prior week, but the course was in amazing condition. No standing water in the bunkers, and the greens rolled perfectly

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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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lgatma
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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mikeedmonds
Played On
Reviews 18
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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u314161464407
Played On
Reviews 18
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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kango43
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Best course in the Bay Area by far. Highly recommended

Best course I have played in a very long time. The views are breathtaking, very peaceful and very challenging course. I will be coming to this course again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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