SUNNYVALE GOLF COURSE (1969)

 

BAY AREA REGION

Municipal - 18 hole - cost: $22 - $41

605 Macara Lane, Sunnyvale, CA 94086

Tel: (408) 738-3666

 

Designed by Clark Glasson. The course features wide fairways lined by trees and greens that can be approached by air or land. From San Jose (about ten miles north to the course): Go north on US 101. Exit on South Mathilda and head over the freeway. Turn right on Maude Avenue and then right on Macara Avenue. For a muni course, it is in good shape and an average-to-good player can score well. Play can be slow, especially around the eighth hole, which features water to the right and left of the fairway and in front of the green.

 

SUNOL VALLEY GOLF CLUB (1968)

 

BAY AREA REGION

Public - 36 hole - cost: $20 - $55

6900 Mission Road, Sunol, CA 94586

Tel: (925) 862-0414  

 

Designed by Clark Glasson, Clark Glasson. There are two 18-hole golf courses, the Cypress and Palm. The Cypress is short and narrow, with sloping greens. The Palm Course is longer and more spacious, with hazards on nearly half the course. Wind is a factor on both courses. Sunol Valley does not have a driving range. Be cautious coming in and out of the property, as the beginning holes of each course closely adjoin the driveway. The yardage listed is for the Palm Course. From San Jose (about 20 miles north to the course): Take I-680 north to Andrade Road. Make a left over the freeway to the course. Fun layouts, but If you were expecting anything more than typical muni golf you will be disappointed.