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Mike Crisp
San Jose
2012-10-18
Member (cart included), played on Wednesday, October 2012 at noon
I have been a member at San Jose for almost 20 years and I never tire of playing this challenging (but fair) course. The course is over 100 years old and like most courses of its era, it has small fast greens. Par is 70 (33 on the front and 37 on the back) and during a round you get to hit every club in your bag. Guests rarely shoot their handicap and all express a desire to play the course again. I have played over 200 California courses and San Jose is definitely in my top 10.
Would travel: 20-30 Miles
Bottom line: I would play again, Ranks with the best in this price level, Best course in the area, Fair priced based on quality and competitive area pricing
Condition of Course, Difficulty, Layout, Ambiance, Pace of Play, Staff, Pro Shop
Member (cart included), played on Wednesday, October 2012 at noon
I have been a member at San Jose for almost 20 years and I never tire of playing this challenging (but fair) course. The course is over 100 years old and like most courses of its era, it has small fast greens. Par is 70 (33 on the front and 37 on the back) and during a round you get to hit every club in your bag. Guests rarely shoot their handicap and all express a desire to play the course again. I have played over 200 California courses and San Jose is definitely in my top 10.