SAN JOSE COUNTRY CLUB (1912)

 

BAY AREA REGION

Members only: 18 hole

15571 Alum Rock Avenue, San Jose, CA 95127

Tel: (408) 258-3636 

 

Designed by Tom Nichol, Tillinghast, John Harbottle. This old course, with some hilly lies and small, sloped greens, plays more difficult than the yardage would suggest. A highlight is the view from the fourth tee; you can see most of the golf course and San Francisco. Reciprocal play with other members-only clubs is allowed. From within San Jose: Off I-680, exit on Alum Rock Avenue and head east. Go about two and one-half miles, and the club is on the left, just past a narrow bridge.

 

SAN JOSE MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE (1968)

 

BAY AREA REGION

Municipal -18 hole - cost: $31 - $44

1560 Oakland Road, San Jose, CA 95131

Tel: (408) 441-4653  

 

Designed by Robert Muir Graves. This busy, clean, well-maintained course is not particularly interesting, but rather designed to accommodate heavy play. San Jose is one of the better, more aggressive operations around. From within San Jose: Off US 101, take the North 13th Street exit and head east to Old Oakland Road. The course is on the right.