Santa Cruz has many public, private and semiprivate golf courses, so there is something for just about any skill level.
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Santa Cruz Area Golf Courses
Boulder Creek Golf and Country Club
This golf course has an average rating of 4.2 stars out of 5 stars.
Address: 16901 Big Basin Hwy, Boulder Creek, CA 95006
Phone: (831) 338-2111
Website: https://www.bouldercreekgolf.com/
DeLaveaga Golf Course
Public hilltop 18-hole course with a tricky 10th hole, 2-level driving range & well-stocked shop. Plus it has a Frisbee Golf Course too!
This golf course has an average rating of 4 stars out of 5 stars.
Address: 401 Upper Park Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Phone: (831) 423-7214
Website: https://www.delaveagagolf.com/
Pajaro Valley Golf Club
Public golf course. It has an average rating of 3.6 stars out of 5 stars.
Address: 967 Salinas Rd, Royal Oaks, CA 95076
Phone: (831) 724-3851
Website: https://www.pajarovalleygolf.com/
Pasatiempo Golf Club
Pasatiempo was designed by world-renowned golf architect Alister MacKenzie. Even though MacKenzie also designed Augusta National and Cypress Point, Pasatiempo was his favorite layout and where he made his American home, which still borders the sixth fairway. Today, this historic top 100 course is a semi-private golf club that sets aside certain tee times each day for public play.
The golf course has an average rating of 4.6 stars out of 5 stars.
Address: 20 Clubhouse Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Phone: (831) 459-9155
Website: https://www.pasatiempo.com/
Seascape Golf Course
Members only golf course. Seascape Golf Club’s 6,034-yard par 71, exceedingly-playable golf course features immaculately-manicured fairways, rolling hills, and small, challenging greens. Designed by Garret and David Gill in 1926 as the exclusive Rio Del Mar Country Club.
The golf course has an average rating of 4 stars out of 5 stars.
Address: 610 Clubhouse Dr, Aptos, CA 95003
Phone: (831) 688-3213
Website: https://www.seascapegc.com/
Spring Hills Golf Course
Members only golf course. It is nestled against the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains and offers a peaceful & picturesque country setting with ideal weather. Family owned & operated since 1965, their friendly & courteous staff along with the fun, challenge, and beauty of the course, are sure to provide you with the golf experience you strive for.
The golf course has an average rating of 4.4 stars out of 5 stars.
Address: 501 Spring Hills Dr, Watsonville, CA 95076
Phone: (831) 724-1404
Website: http://www.springhillsgolf.com/home/