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About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 72
Length 6926 yards
Slope 131
Rating 73.5

Tucked away between the mountains and foothills of the Gabilan and Diablo Ranges, Ridgemark Golf & Country Club enjoys a peaceful, secluded setting. San Benito County has been especially hard hit by drought and as a way to make the best of a tough situation, the decision was made to combine the club's two championship courses into one, more challenging layout. Golfers who loved the former courses need not worry. The best holes have been incorporated in the new layout along with the addition of some new and interesting holes, like the tough risk-reward seventh hole. The golf course has plenty of challenges in store including doglegs, strategically placed bunkers, tree-lined fairways, and water hazards. At just shy of 7,000 yards from the back tees, there are some long holes that are especially tough but you'll get some great mountain views from the elevated tees.

Course Details

Year Built 1974
Fairways Blue grass
Greens Blue grass
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

Reviews

3.5
242 Reviews (242)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 19
Brunch 10
Watching the Game 8
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 18
Elevation Changes 12
Undulating Greens 11
This course/club is great for:
Locals 25
Advanced Golfers 12
Seniors 12
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 20
In the 'Burbs 9
Convenient to the City 6

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Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best bang for ur buck

Absolutely great value. We play at whatever pace we want as there aren't many golfers out on Tuesday's.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 44
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

Good course for the value

After storm/rain passed by there was hardly any golfers. We had beginner in our group that if there's any players, we let them pass by. Green was in excellent condition and fairway was good...better than I expected. Since I live 1hr away, it will be hard for me to play for often but if I were near by...I would play very often here. Don't know at normal weather condition how much of people will be here to play and pace of play will be effected.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

So so in Hollister

Course is in so so shape. Largely taken over by crab grass. Practice facility was so so. Kitchen closed at 1:00 on Saturday.

Just So So!

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Poor weather
Used cart

Redesign Revisit

Hadn't played there in a while due to distance from San Jose and gas prices. Found a deal on Golfnow for the new course design. We were first out ... it was raining lightly. got briefing form marshal on new layout. Course conditions adequate given the drought condition that exist in northern California.... greens well maintained. The new routing is definitely a challenge ......could use some handouts with diagrams showing where the new tee boxes are and how to get to them.. In general the course design is tight with houses ... making the stray shot worrisome. Also large trees line many of the fairways and numerous gullies and wetland ponds when full make shot accuracy a must. We finished our practice round in under 4 hours.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

A Dad and his Son

We decided to try the new layout at Ridgemark Golf & Country Club Resort and boy were we glad we did. The course is in great condition, challenging yet fair for us 12-15 handicappers and the weather way excellent. From our morning breakfast at the clubs restaurant, through the beautiful winding neighborhoods, this course is currently in tremendous shape, and a pleasure to spend a day golfing. Pace was great, we were never pushed or backed up, just a great time golfing...A dad and his son.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course condition

Course in great shape despite the drought. Hreens in good condition. Pace of play was excellent.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

rearranged course layout

Back 9 especially was rearranged, many times you had to drive through the residence area crossing many streets to get to next hole T. Time wasted in transit and course lost its view amidst the housing.

However, course still has it charm remains.and in good condition to play on.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Its been a long time

But each time I play here I am well satisfied. Greens and fairways are in great shape and the starter "Leo" made this Mrs feel comfortable as a new player.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Always a great challenge

We love this course and play at least 3-4 times per year just to stay humble. Much more challenging than the average muni courses. When you think you're playing well, come here to be sure! Challenging but fair; staff is always great!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Fun but easy course

I never played this course before they reduced it to just 18 holes so I can't compare to its past configuration. This is a pretty easy course with few hazards. It winds through a community of houses so most fairways have houses on either side. The greens were in nice shape and the fairways were okay. I played out of two sand traps and both had nice sand so you could use a proper sand shot. There are some decent length par-fives and the par-threes were as long as 190 yards. My typical score for 18 is 100 and I easily shot a 94 here with mostly bogeys, a few pars, and a few doubles.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Great deal

This was a great deal. Course was in great shape & the greens are well taken care of. It's in the middle of a neighborhood so if you can't hit straight you may break some windows. Overall great experience and will definitely play again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best course made combining two courses into one.

Great course for the money. Has several challenging holes. Could be in better shape but all courses suffering with the drought.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Nice Course, too many Houses

Very, very well kept course. My problem is that I'm not a very good golfer and when I shoot off a Tee with houses on both sides I freak out. Especially the back 9. You're basically playing golf in the neighborhood. We had a 2-some in front to start that we never caught and nobody else behind us the whole round and that was nice. I may play there again someday but the houses bug.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nicer than expected

I didn't know what to expect, since the partial closure and merger of both existing courses, but was pleasantly surprised. No longer do you have to navigate your play around a water treatment/holding pond, (among other negatives) while instead the course seems to play longer overall. Players need to pay close attention to the signs directing to the next tees, as more than once you'll have to bypass what was previous existing fairways. All in all, a fairly nice experience on an older, established course. We'll play again.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 31
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Just Right

The staff was great and the course gives you enough mix of situations that makes it fun and fair to mid and advance players.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

HIdden Gem

I got a group of 7 together, and we used Golf Now and Groupon,. The staff were very helpful making it work so we could tee off near each other's time.
The course was in great condition, and the tee's were well marked. It was cooler than we thought, since we know it can be hot in Hollister. We are looking forward to playing here again.

Definitely need a cart....Not a walkers course

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun course

Fun course out in Hollister . Great for beginners and the old timers . Cart girls are a definite plus!!

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Great Value and Fun

They took two side-by-side 18 hole courses and closed down 18 holes., leaving 18 holes. There are now some very large distances between some holes, so a cart is necessary. The 18 holes are fun and several have elevated tee boxes. The green were firm, yet slow as the grass was a little high. The greens were in very good condition and quite reasonable in design. A very good value. Most fairways were wide enough to feel confident in swinging without trying too hard to control the shot.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

A bit drive from San Jose but worth

Not many golfers on the weekend....very relaxing to play here. Views are nice too. Fairways a bit more narrow, so sometimes balls went close to the homes. Course is not boring.....great.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great value

This is the first time playing the reconfigured layout, and it was a bit confusing on where to go, but we figured it out. The greens are fantastic. We were the 2nd group off and the group in front of us let us play through as we were a threesome. Played in 3.5 hours. Weather was great, course was fun and the rate for a Saturday, $49.00 can't be beat.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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