California golf
Golf courses in San Jose, CA.
Every course BogeyMap publishes in and around San Jose, ordered by LooperScore.
BogeyMap publishes 4 golf courses in San Jose, CA, 4 of them playable without a member invite. Coyote Creek Golf Club (Tournament) carries the highest LooperScore in town at 79.7.
Courses in San Jose
Coyote Creek Golf Club (Tournament)
San Jose, CA
Coyote Creek Golf Club's Tournament Course, a masterful creation by golf legend Jack Nicklaus, offers a truly expansive and thoughtfully designed experience in San Jose, California. Opened in 1999, this 18-hole championship layout showcases Nicklaus's signature style, blending strategic challenge with the natural undulations of the terrain. Golfers navigate a visually striking landscape featuring rolling hills, mature trees, and meticulously maintained fairways. The course truly comes alive on its dramatic closing stretch, where four shimmering lakes and two cascading waterfalls frame the final holes. The par-4 18th stands out as a signature finish, demanding precision with water guarding the right side and a thrilling approach shot over the aquatic features. This challenging yet approachable course provides a memorable round for golfers of all skill levels, rewarding strategic play and offering a true test of golf. Coyote Creek's Tournament Course is ideally suited for destination golfers seeking a premier Northern California golf experience, as well as locals looking for a consistently excellent and engaging round.
Cinnabar Hills Golf Club (Mountain/Canyon)
San Jose, CA
Cinnabar Hills Golf Club is a John Harbottle III design in San Jose, California, consistently ranked among the top public courses in the Bay Area. The 27-hole complex features three 9-hole loops — Mountain, Canyon, and Lake — that can be combined into three 18-hole configurations through the rolling hills of South San Jose. Golf Advisor Golfers' Choice Award winner, Cinnabar Hills offers dramatic elevation changes, panoramic Bay Area views, and well-maintained conditions year-round.
Coyote Creek Golf Club (Valley)
San Jose, CA
Coyote Creek Golf Club's Valley Course is a Jack Nicklaus design in San Jose, California, the companion layout to the Tournament Course on the same property. The 6,508-yard, par-71 layout offers a more accessible experience through the Coyote Valley with views of the Santa Cruz Mountains. A popular choice for Bay Area golfers seeking a quality public golf experience in Silicon Valley.
The Ranch Golf Club
San Jose, CA
Nestled in the eastern foothills of Silicon Valley, The Ranch Golf Club, designed by Casey O'Callaghan and opened in 2004, offers a challenging yet rewarding experience with panoramic views of the Bay Area. O'Callaghan's design philosophy emphasizes navigating narrow, slanted fairways and punishing rough, demanding precision and strategic shot-making over raw power. The course features bent grass greens and cool-season grass fairways, set against a backdrop of natural hillsides and large oak trees. The signature 15th hole, a downhill par-3, is particularly memorable with its treacherous bunker splitting a devilishly tiered green, requiring a precise approach. Despite some past maintenance challenges, the layout consistently receives praise for its engaging design and the stunning vistas it provides. Playing The Ranch is a true test of skill and course management, offering a secluded refuge from urban distractions and a truly memorable round for golfers seeking a strategic challenge amidst beautiful scenery.