San Geronimo Golf Club, CLOSED 2017

$46 (cart not included), played on Friday, September 2017 at 10:00 AM

There are rumors this course will be closing soon. I would get out and play it if you have a chance. Gene's review was spot on, and I don't have anything to add. So I hope Gene doesn't mind if I repost his review. San Geronimo is an interesting course, but almost impossible to play the first time unless you are with someone who is familiar with the course. There are several blind shots, including one tee shot on the back 9 where you set up to hit your drive facing a hill that seems to rise 50 feet in front of you and there are no indications whatsoever of where you are supposed to aim or how far you need to hit the ball. There are a few other holes where your second shot is similar -- i.e., you can't see where you are supposed to go, and there is nothing to even give you a hint as to what direction or how far is your goal. If you are familiar with the course, or with someone who is familiar with it, then it can be a LOT of fun. If you are a beginner, there are several holes that will be terrifying and almost impossible to play (some due to forced carries off the tee, some due to carries to get to the green). The condition of the course is outstanding for the money. If you are used to playing munis, where the bunkers are like hardpan (or like swinging through glue if they're wet), definitely find a bunker where you can take a few practice swings -- because these bunkers may appear to be muddy hardpan, but in reality they are just coarse sand that you can swing through predictably, even when they're wet.

$21 (cart included), played on Sunday, October 2013 at noon

San Geronimo is an interesting course, but almost impossible to play the first time unless you are with someone who is familiar with the course. There are several blind shots, including one tee shot on the back 9 where you set up to hit your drive facing a hill that seems to rise 50 feet in front of you and there are no indications whatsoever of where you are supposed to aim or how far you need to hit the ball. There are a few other holes where your second shot is similar -- i.e., you can't see where you are supposed to go, and there is nothing to even give you a hint as to what direction or how far is your goal.

If you are familiar with the course, or with someone who is familiar with it, then it can be a LOT of fun. If you are a beginner, there are several holes that will be terrifying and almost impossible to play (some due to forced carries off the tee, some due to carries to get to the green). The condition of the course is outstanding for the money. If you are used to playing munis, where the bunkers are like hardpan (or like swinging through glue if they're wet), definitely find a bunker where you can take a few practice swings -- because these bunkers may appear to be muddy hardpan, but in reality they are just coarse sand that you can swing through predictably, even when they're wet.

$36 (cart included), played on Tuesday, October 2013 at 6am

Be prepared for bogeys on 11 and 12.

Do Not Recall (cart included), played on Thursday, August 2012 at noon

I got a special price off an external website.

Played the golf course before approximately two-three years ago - seems like the conditions were better then.

Still love the layout and ambiance. There are some homes on the back side, but they fit in so well. Only time a home got closer to the course than I prefer was at the 16th green.

Pace of play was a little slow at times, but we were in carts behind walkers, so not a big deal and we weren't waiting on every shot, some of the par 3s were clear.

$41 (cart included), played on Tuesday, March 2012 at 8am

Beautiful setting so close to San Francisco yet you really feel you are in the wilderness. Salmon, bobcats, coyotee, even some mountain lion sightings. Never get tired of Holes 6, 9, 11, 12 16 and 18 although I play them well over par. Slower on weekends but getting out during the week results in good pace. Great food, too.

$51 (cart not included), played on Sunday, November 2011 at 8am

I have played this course many times and never get tried of playing it. It starts out slowly but by the 4th hole, the game is on and almost every hole after that is challenging. Quick sloping greens add to the challenge.

$51 (cart not included), played on Saturday, April 2011 at 6am

Very good course in great shape except for the tees which are bad. Greens are fairways are very good so it is a shame the tees are so bad.

$51 (cart not included), played on Sunday, February 2011 at 6am

Great course - good price for a tough test especially the back nine. Greens and fairways are in great shape and the drainage they added a few years ago really helps particularly the the first five holes which used to drain very badly. The only downside are the tees particularly the 7th tee which is horrible.

$36 (cart not included), played on Thursday, June 2010 at 8am

San Geronimo is a great challenge, but fair at same the same time. The price is good and the course is in good shape. It is worth the drive out to San Geronimo.

$51 (cart included), played on Sunday, September 2010 at 10am

I like this course and play here often as it is challenging and in pretty good condition. It seems that there is always some improvement work going on all the time which helps keep the conditions good

$41 (cart included), played on Thursday, July 2010 at 10am

Play this course! Stayed at an RV park nearby so it was an easy 15 minute drive but I'd drive 50 miles to play this course again. Not an easy course but does play fair and the course is in great shape.

$21 (cart included), played on Thursday, June 2010 at 4pm

Good rate through Golfnow, $22 w/ cart, tee time was around 4PM on a weekday. Well worth it for a Bay Area course no matter how you cut it. Though I can't even remember much about the course so other than the price I guess it doesn't stick out.

$36 (cart included), played on Tuesday, June 2010 at 8am

The course is challenging and in great shape.

$41 (cart included), played on Thursday, June 2009 at 10am

Starting time delay is the norm and the pace of play very slow; however, the course is beautiful and the area is delightful to visit.

$21 (cart not included), played on Thursday, April 2009 at 6am

Great challenging course with very reasonable pricing

$31 (cart included), played on Monday, January 2009 at 8am

Glad to live nearby

Do Not Recall (cart included), played on Sunday, January 2006 at noon

Beautiful course. It's a long way from just about everywhere, but if I get back to the north bay again anytime soon, I'll go play it.

$51 (cart included), played on Sunday, June 2008 at 6am

You can pretty much let the big dog hunt here but if you are off line, be prepared to hit some low recovery shots under the branches. Spectacular setting nestled in a tree lined valley, very quiet. Tees could use some work but the greens are very true. Its not a destination spot but if you are in the area, worth looking into.