Played here yesterday on a cool overcast morning in Santa Cruz.

Course is owned by City of Santa Cruz and still run by the Loustalot family since 1973.

Was a member here for over 20 years when working in Silicon Valley and came back to play it again for old times sake.

Well the course is still in great shape but I had to move up a tee box from days... » More

Played here yesterday on a cool overcast morning in Santa Cruz.

Course is owned by City of Santa Cruz and still run by the Loustalot family since 1973.

Was a member here for over 20 years when working in Silicon Valley and came back to play it again for old times sake.

Well the course is still in great shape but I had to move up a tee box from days gone by. Don't laugh it will happen to all of you LOL.

This course sits on top of a large hill overlooking Santa Cruz and is in DeLaveaga park. Course is lined with many large eucalyptus trees and pine trees that will need to be avoided. Not to mention the many OB areas that are like large and mini canyons. Bring plenty of ammo.

The course is complete with great holes and lots of elevation changes. # 8 is one of the best short Par 3's one can find on any course playing between 114 to 131 with a canyon between the tee and green large bunkers surround the hole and the green is LONG from left to right and sloping into the canyon. # 10 is a narrow Par 5 downhill dogleg left to an uphill green. You par this one and you will feel great. Oh and it is guarded by canyons all the way to the hole on the left side and a road on the right side. Be long and straight off the tee. Good luck.

Thats just two of 18 great holes on this course. And # 3 and #5 Par 3's are divided by canyons with no bail out areas. This course will test your golfing ability. Especially the first time you ever play it.

While the damp weather had the fairways soft they had great lies all round. They were lush and green.

Traps were all cleaned and playable as we went off early so no issues. And there are plenty of traps.

Rough is high and damp and of course the previous mentioned OB areas on all holes. And one large water hazard on # 18.

Greens were in great shape. They are great size, wonderfully manicured and have speed and don't be above the hole. And N CA golfers know how to fix divots.

Excellent driving range available. Large parking lot right next to the pro shop. Putting green out front of the shop.

Walk across the street for # 1 and pucker up when you see the road on the left and the canyon on the right all the way to the green.

When you are all finished they have a great restaurant upstairs or you can have coffe and bkfst before your round.

We often refer this course as being the poor mans Pasatiempo which is just around the corner on Hwy 17. Now charging over $450 to play.

As a side note to how things have changed2 2 in this area. In the 70's/80's Pebble was $45 for twilight and Pasatiempo was $45 for 18. I never expected to see the cost of golf go so high but I believe it now.
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Played Thurs with some former colleagues in a little reunion from the old days. This was one of the public courses we would ditch work for back in the early days of Silicon Valley.

Old style parkland flat course. Was just a place to get a quick round in. Was in great shape then and it still is and much improved IMO.

Boy has this place changed2 2 . And for th... » More

Played Thurs with some former colleagues in a little reunion from the old days. This was one of the public courses we would ditch work for back in the early days of Silicon Valley.

Old style parkland flat course. Was just a place to get a quick round in. Was in great shape then and it still is and much improved IMO.

Boy has this place changed2 2 . And for the better. New clubhouse and restaurant, well new for us guys. And they now have a 9 hole course that is packed and does a great job with for junior golf. Jackson Koivun came out of this program and is #1 amatuer at the moment. And Kiara Romero as well.

The good news is golf is still reasonable here. Especially for seniors. No wonder the place was packed. + its an easy course to walk.

Tee boxes were all playable with no problems.

Fairways were mowed/clean and gave good rollout and lies all round. Virtually no rough to deal with but on the back 9 you will find some OB areas that can ruin a round.

Traps were all in good shape. No complaints.

Greens are good size, in good shape and chipped/putted excellent all round. And it seems N CA golfers know how to fix divots.

Great customer service from everyone encountered.

Nice complex and nice to see it is still in service after all these years. Especially given the growth in Silicon Valley.
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Played Thurs with some former colleagues in a little reunion from the old days. This was one of the public courses we would ditch work for back in the early days of Silicon Valley.

Old style parkland flat course. Was just a place to get a quick round in. Was in great shape then and it still is and much improved IMO.

Boy has this place changed2 2 . And for the be... » More

Played Thurs with some former colleagues in a little reunion from the old days. This was one of the public courses we would ditch work for back in the early days of Silicon Valley.

Old style parkland flat course. Was just a place to get a quick round in. Was in great shape then and it still is and much improved IMO.

Boy has this place changed2 2 . And for the better. New clubhouse and restaurant, well new for us guys. And they now have a 9 hole course that is packed and does a great job with for junior golf. Jackson Koivun came out of this program and is #1 amatuer at the moment. And Kiara Romero as well.

The good news is golf is still reasonable here. Especially for seniors. No wonder the place was packed. + its an easy course to walk.

Tee boxes were all playable with no problems.

Fairways were mowed/clean and gave good rollout and lies all round. Virtually no rough to deal with but on the back 9 you will find some OB areas that can ruin a round.

Traps were all in good shape. No complaints.

Greens are good size, in good shape and chipped/putted excellent all round. And it seems N CA golfers know how to fix divots.

Great customer service from everyone encountered.

Nice complex and nice to see it is still in service after all these years. Especially given the growth in Silicon Valley.
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Very busy Friday morning. Able to get out first as usual, but it is becoming more and more competitive to get that first tee time. Course is in very good condition right now - no issues whatsoever. They are beginning the renovation project on #17, so that hole will be played as a par 3 for about a month to complete the project. Looking forward to seeing what the hole looks like... » More

Very busy Friday morning. Able to get out first as usual, but it is becoming more and more competitive to get that first tee time. Course is in very good condition right now - no issues whatsoever. They are beginning the renovation project on #17, so that hole will be played as a par 3 for about a month to complete the project. Looking forward to seeing what the hole looks like when finished.

While the greens rolled well and were very receptive, they were much slower than usual, which is not a bad thing, but when you play every day and get accustomed too certain pace, it took me several holes to adjust. Otherwise the entire course is a joy to play.
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Rumor has it, this course is losing one of the 9holes. It's going to be a sad day when it happens. Love the layout of this course! Tough holes and plenty long!!!