My favorite thing about Deep Cliff (besides the fact that it's right around the corner from where I work) is the compact size. When it's not crowded, you can play 18 holes in four hours. Most of the holes are par 3 and 4, making it just right for a morning or afternoon. Likewise, if you have a Passport card, you can get twilight rates on weekdays. And since the course is so compact, you may not need a cart, making it a truly affordable place to play. The driving range is pitiful, but the putting green is spacious and well-kept. Perfect for a bit of putting practice during lunch break. read more

I am giving this course 2 stars based solely on 1 irritating visit. Take this review for what it is... catharsis. The Good: - For an "executive course", this place is pretty well kept (which is more than I can say for Dirtridge in Santa Clara). - The price is right too. The Bad: - They slam the groups together so that everyone is teeing off within 15 minutes of eachother. Normally this is ok, but when you do it at an executive course where generally horrible golfers play, it's a recipe for disaster. Take my experience yesterday.... They actually told us that we had to be at the 10th hole by 4 PM (we were teeing off at 1:45) because of a league that started at that time. This isn't unreasonable. Even really bad golfers can get to the 10th within 2 hours. However, we were stuck behind at least 3 groups of guys that had never touched golf clubs before. I guess you can see where this is going... We made it to the 10th tee at 4:09 pm and were told that we had to end our day. To make things even more irritating, the "Director of Golf" was a d*ckhead about the whole thing. Copped a major attitude and treated us like we were children. Here's a quote "You're day's over guys. You didn't make it." The "Director of Golf" was nice enough to raincheck the back 9 for us (he made it seem like he was doing us a favor), but the fact that they even had to do that is ridiculous. Why on earth would we have to suffer for their course mismanagement or the fact that we were waiting for 10 minutes at each hole for the ding-dongs in front of us to take 3 mulligans a piece? Would I go back? Only if the "Director of Golf" is canned or they begin to manage their tee times better. read more

Despite playing very poorly that day, I had a great time at this golf course. The grounds are well kept and the holes are interesting. The course is well suited for beginning and intermediate players. Even experts can work on their iron game here. The longest hole was 289 yards (I believe) and there isn't anything above a par 4. There's not to much room to slice however because of all the trees lining Stevens Creek, which runs right through the course. I didn't get a chance to check out their pro shop but their clubhouse was pretty nice. It had a pretty good menu for a public golf course. I ended up eating a turkey cranberry sandwich and was surprised at how fresh the ingredients were. There were even almond slices in the cranberry sauce. Nice touch. read more

I came for the scenic surroundings and food, and simply to relax. I do not golf. Just having some quiet ME time away from people.

Great for Beginners; Practice your approaches & short game. 18 holes but only made up of par 4s & 3s, this is a good place to begin once you feel like you've graduated the pitch & putt courses. Because it has many par-3s though, the pace can get slow on occasion. Once our three-some was able to catch a single who was trailing a two-some?! Watch out for the water hazards... as the starter will profess to seeing many, many balls that have been lost on the 1st hole. I don't understand some of the pin locations though... almost borderline unfair. During Autumn, there can be lots of fallen leaves on several greens. The course is decently maintained otherwise. There is no full range (just netting) but they do have a decent size practice putting area. $36 for weekends isn't bad. Check their rates online as you may be able to save some $$ by booking online or through twilight. A good place for beginners and improving players to work on their short game. read more

This is a nifty little executive par-3 course. Most par-3 courses are only 9 holes. However, they have a full 18 holes here, including 6 par-4s. This is a perfect course for beginners. It's incredibly short but the scenery is really nice. For those people that are more adept golfers, most of the par-4s are driveable with exception of two dog-legs. Unfortunately, both times I've played here was the day after it rained. The drainage is very poor and a few holes were unplayable due to standing water. The driving range is nothing more than a couple of nets. It can be next to impossible to get a tee time on the weekends. The Club House has a typical golf course restaurant, although the food is not quite as good as your average course and the seating area could use a good cleaning. The pro shop is extremely small. Other people have rated this course 5 stars. Compared to other executive courses, I would agree that it is one of the finest I've ever seen. However, I prefer to rate all courses on the same scale regardless of their length, hence the 3 stars. read more

This is one of my favorite courses in the area. It's BEAUTIFUL! The deer are fearless. You shoo the deer out of the fairway and as soon as you walk by, they go right back out there! I guess you can't beat the freshly manicured salad they serve on the golf course fairway. First thing in the morning is the best time to go, but it can be soggy. If you're a barefoot golfer, like me, you might need to keep the golf shoes on until the back nine. read more

This is one of the better executive courses I have ever played on. What a find tucked away in the foothills of Cupertino. Shorter course (of course) is great for beginners as well as for iron play for some of us that have been doing this for a time. Most are par 3s, with a few short par 4s. I walk the course, and it really is a nice setting. Lots of trees. Fairways and greens are well maintained normally, but do get a little rougher some times of the year. They have a netted practice area (you hit the balls into the net), and a practice putting green. Also, a small pro shop. The grill puts out the usual golf course fair, but the burgers and hot dogs are really rather tasty. The cold beer is always a nice finish after moseying through the course. Highly recommended for a leisurely round of golf. read more

This is an executive course so for those short on time or who are like me and find playing a full 18 a bit of a task at times, this course is just right. You'll have an opportunity to practice your short game set to beautiful backdrops. They are always accommodating and everyone is so friendly here. The course can get a bit backed up on weekends but that's true of any course. They have been putting a lot of money into renovations which makes things a little inconvenient in the mean time. The turf tee boxes aren't ideal, but they are only temporary. read more

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I guess this is a case of getting what you pay for. We booked online and saved a few bucks vs. the advertised rate, and it was worth the money. The course is a little quirky, but very picturesque. The greens were fair, but the tee boxes are almost non existent. I would play again. read more

I have been taking lessons from Carl Wheatley for the past month and I highly recommend him. I am a beginner golfer and Carl worked with me on the basics, showing me how to efficiently shift my weight after coming down from my take away. He was extremely helpful and explained concepts very clearly. I live in San Francisco, however, I make sure to commute to Cupertino just to get my hour lesson with Carl in since it has improved my golf game significantly. read more

I haven't played any other 18 hole executive courses and I hand't played this course in 20 years (just took back up golf again last year), so I was looked forward to trying this course today. You get what you pay for. At $33 for walking 18 holes on a Sunday, it certainly did not break the bank. But the small driving range consists of hitting into a net, didn't really like that. The greens were in good shape, but the tee boxes were all dirt or sand, so that kinda ruined our round for us. I know there is a drought but driving from dirt is not very fun. The course is very compact, which was OK, but he people behind us kept talking when we were driving/hitting/putting, we finally had to ask them to be quiet. There is a creek that runs through front nine, which was fun (to try to avoid), but also seems to result in lots of bugs, which were annoying I guess I'd rather pay a little more and get a nicer course. With the crappy range and the dirt tee boxes and the bugs, I'd rather play at Pruneridge. I was really hoping to like this course, but seems like it's gone downhil, maybe once the drought is over it will be better. read more

Deep Cliff is an excellent course: fun, challenging, and well maintained; surrounded by high trees and an abundance of singing birds. Every time I play here I always see many deer and am never let down by its beauty. The course itself is a challenge but at the same time is not horribly hard. The greens are nice and fairways sweet. I love the front nine here at Deep Cliff, it always makes me happy and just relaxes me. It's very secluded and tucked away giving you a real nice head change... The back nine as well is beautiful and somewhat more of a challenge. The staff is friendly and the facilities are great. The practice putting green is large and you are actually able to practice chipping as well which is great! There is a netted driving range and the balls are a great price. The pro shop is small yet has everything you need to play. I have not eaten at the restaurant/grill but every time I pick up some brews on my way to the tenth hole I smell its excellence. Anytime I am playing at deep cliff I have an excellent time regardless of how I'm shooting. peace and enjoy. read more

I am still trying to figure out what the heck was I thinking going golfing at 7:50 am on Saturday. Freezing cold and I am out there playing 9 hole with my buddy. Obviously my game was embarrassing. I blamed the cold, we finished the 9th hole in about 1 hour and 23 minutes. Price: $25.00 Here Is my take of the 1st 9 holes Hole 1: used 8 Iron boogie Hole 2: used 9 iron par Hole 3: used 9 iron boogie Hole 4: used 6 iron par Hole 5: used iron double boogie Hole 6: used driver par Hole 7: used PW boogie Hole 8: used PW par Hole 9: used driver double boogie Conclusion: I need golf lessons read more

Good course for 20-30 handicaps, as it's 18 holes but a very very short par 60. The course is in great condition, and there are some fun holes with lotsa trees to make things interesting. Minus one star for the overzealous marshal telling us that we needed to hurry up even though the group behind us was nowhere near catching up with us. He also picked up my friend's ball (that was in play, though on the wrong side of the cart path) and threw it to him! What!?! read more

Played here a few times when I was first learning how to play golf. I would recommend this course for all levels, it can be challenging even for those who have a decent handicap. Decent scenery and fun par 3's. This course is different from all in the area. I love how this place has a style of its own. The giant cliff backdrop to hole 2 is stunning. Relaxed and laid back staff. Only four starts because rate of play has been an issue in the past and there has been no marshall around to move other groups along. Saturdays are always busy, but the round doesn't need to last 5+ hrs. read more

A great course for beginners to learn on. Mostly par threes, with a few par fours and opportunities to "let the big dog eat." The course is in excellent condition and is really fun. You have to pick your battles though, as the course is very crowded and slow. Tee times during weekdays is probably your best bet. read more

This review pertains to the junior golf class and instructor Abraham Roof only. My son, a 7-year old, was the youngest of 4 students who had just completed a 4-week beginner course at this golf club under the instruction of Mr. Roof. Over the 4-week course, we found Instructor Roof to be unprofessional, condescending, rude and impatient. For example, in most of the lessons, he spent over half of the time talking on his walkie talkies with other people during the class. He was ill prepared for the classes bringing inadequate supply of golf clubs for the kids - the beginner class was supposed to provide the golf equipment and yet the kids often had to share a putter or driver. The worst thing about this instructor was that he was rude and condescending. When my son missed a hit, he made a comment like "let's celebrate someone's bad luck". What kind of comment was this to give to a young kid who was just beginning to learn golf? And his instructions were often unclear. In one instance, he asked the kids to take turns to hit the balls without telling them to pick up the balls after the hit. 3 out of 4 students did not pick up their balls afterward, but he singled out my son for forgetting to pick up the ball. Well, if you did not clearly tell the students to pick up the balls in the first place, how could you expect them to pick them up?? He accused my son of not following his instructions in front of everyone else. He was also exceedingly impatient and skipped my son for several turns in the golf class when all the other students took their turns. But for his favorite student, a girl in the class, he would give her extra hits, speaking of favoritism and unfair treatment! Mr. Roof may be a good golf player himself, but he is definitely not a good teacher, at least not for young kids - very discouraging, condescending and unprofessional! My son and I went into this golf class with a lot of enthusiasm - we even thought about taking the spring family golf lesson together and maybe private classes or even join as a member of the club. But after this devastating and distasteful experience, we won't even consider taking anything further from this club! A total disappointment to say the very least! If you want an instructor for your kids, please stay away from Mr. Roof - total nightmare! read more

This place deserves nothing less than 5 stars for hosting the 16th hole where I shot my first birdie. Dare I hope for more to come? For a beginner slowly easing into the world of 18-holes, I think the plentiful par 3 holes are a wonderful start to learn how to pace yourself through the course. Since it is mostly par 3 and par 4s, they only offer pull carts rather than a golf cart. So, be prepared to walk the course. I agree with the other reviews that the scenery is quite nice. The greens are really quite fast here, or at least faster than what I'm used to. There are a few interesting holes so it's not entirely boring. A chipping green and a netted range is available for a quick warm up. read more

This is a nice little golf course tucked away in Cupertino. Its fairly short and a lot of cover(don't have to worry about over heating). They stack tee time's a bit, so it can get backed up pretty quick. Best to go early. Definitely will go back. read more

I've been a loyal customer of this course for 10 years and I think it's is complete bullshit that your rates have gone up when there is hardly any difference from "renovations". This course was great because it was affordable and fast. 49 dollars a player to walk is an absolute joke to any avid golfer. I will take my 64 dollars when you add in the cart, and go play 18 at a real golf course. Deep cliff should be ashamed at this piss poor management. Your greens and tee boxes are hardly ever in any type of shape, and rounds now take 4-5 hours. Thank you for ruining the last good par 4 course around here. 19 bucks to 50 bucks in only a few years is a huge RED FLAG read more

Paid $38 on a weekend morning (around 7am teetime). This very short par 60 executive 18-hole course presents some challenges as there are many trees that come in play. This was actually my first 18-hole course (even though it was only par 60), and I at the time enjoyed the experience as I was out with a great group of friends. Early teetime definitely helped as we did not experience any delay whatsoever... and it was great to go out early in the morning when things are quiet. Ah, the calm. Looking back however, paying $38 (walking rate), granted that it was weekend morning, was not a good value. For the same amount of money, you can definitely hit up better courses than this one... you may have to travel farther, but hey, why not for a better golf course. Okay, overall. read more

I grew up on this course when it was $2 to play 9 holes in 1967. I played every week. I graduated Monta Vista HS in 1979. We've had a reunion tournament for 9 years at the Deep Cliff website for $60 per player. This year Deep Cliff wants to charge us $100 per player and the GM Shane Stevens has been on vacation for 3 weeks, his subordinates say, "I have no control over pricing". They are gauging the people that grew up playing that course. Here are its posted prices copied from its own site. Tournament Rates: Monday - Thursday, $40.00 per player Friday, $50.00 per player Saturday and Sunday, $65.00 per player We're only asking that Deep Cliff honor its posted prices and that someone in Shane Stevens' extended absence be empowered to honor what is advertised. read more

For an executive par 3 course - this is my favorite. The greens are in good shape, the fairways too. The course makes you come up with good shots, and is good enough to reward you. But it is still challenging. Water on many holes, and danger of some kind on almost every hole. The play is steady and the grill has great lunch and food. IT is protected from the wind, so the weather is always peaceful. I truly believe if you want to get good at golf (ie. short game practice and understanding the important shots) you should play this course often. Dwight read more

Golf course I'd rate 3/5, decent 18 hole course, well kept and nice variety. Main complaint is that the golf course is typically crowded and tee times are delayed (~20-30 minute delay). The rest of this review is for the upper management at Deep Cliff: The 4th and 5th star is for Grant... let me tell you about Grant.. He is the epitome of customer service. If you were to wrap a bundle of ideal qualities together and package them in an employee -- he would be it. His demeanor, presence, patience, and candor are above anything previously seen at a golf course, let alone any customer service industry. I had locked my keys in the trunk of my car and was unable to leave the facility. Upon relentless phone calls (and prayers), none were met with a solution. Grant, bless his kind soul, remained throughout the process, asking how he could help, and respectfully remained by our side as he waited to close the gates. I'm ASTOUNDED by his patience. Never once got the feeling that "hey! these guys should leave... not my problem..." Instead, I was met with graciousness and an abundance of empathy. He stayed by our side, lent us a phone charger and let us keep the car there over night as the situation couldn't be resolved, sadly. We ended up calling an uber to pick us up outside the gate. Best of all, upon leaving, he stopped to check in and make sure everything is all right and that we had a means to get home. From a managers standpoint, I couldn't be more pleased with how an employee handled a potential polarizing situation. He had many chances to react negatively, frustratingly, or even indifferent, but instead he met each encounter with poise, thoughtfulness, and most of all -- respect. He is the sole reason I will continue to come back and have a positive association with Deep Cliff. I can not stress enough how such qualities are necessary in any service industry. Grant, I tip my hat off to you. read more

I just started to learn golf and I'm taking lessons from Carl Wheatley. Carl is one of the best coaches I've ever worked with-- very professional, patient, and has a great sense of humor too (in addition to the fact that he is also extremely nice)! :D Carl also teaches very efficiently: he would record your swings and replay them step by step to help you make improvement. He obviously also has a lot of experience in teaching-- since he can always spot where the problem is, and will fix it right away. I learned so much from each session that I could already practice on my own only after my first 30-min session with him! As for the Deep Cliff golf course in general, I don't really know much, since I've only been ironing at the driving range. But this place looks great to me-- very clean, and people here are very nice too. Again, GO CARL! XD read more

I first want to start off by saying the staff at deep cliff are awesome people, they will always accomodate your needs and are very honest people and the fellow golfers there, We had left our Swami Izzo GPS on the golf cart and after 4 days we asked the proshop if it was there and YES they handed it right over to us. We golf here a couple times a week and have to say the greens over time we have seen improvement, they are making it a nice course to play on. Thanks again to who turned in my GPS and Thanks to the staff for holding there for us. read more

Deep cliff ripped off its previous Premier members by truncating their memberships this January even though they had paid for the membership for months beyond January. This is logical idiocy aside from the fact that it shows a lack of ethics. It's questionable whether I will play there again and my wife and I were people who played more than most. As well, other full 18 hole courses are similar in price to the new membership. read more

I took a group of co-workers to Deep Cliff two weeks ago and we had a blast. The course offered something for every level of golfer. I also want to comment on Shane Stevens (General Manager) outstanding hospitality - what a great guy! Again, fun track, beautiful setting and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Absolutely worth checking this place out. read more

Been taking lessons from Carl Wheatley for awhile now - don't think I'll ever be able to quit! As a young female brand new to golf he has made this experience SO much fun in a completely comfortable environment, while providing professional tips and feedback. And my learning curve shows it! Not only are his prices affordable, they are extremely helpful! read more

Was excited to play this course this past Saturday with my sister. We liked that it is 18 holes but only a par 60, as we were a bit tight on time. Deep Cliff is on a really lovely property but the rough is pretty seriously rough (easy to lose balls, bring extra). We liked this course well enough except weren't thrilled with most of the staff. The woman who checked us in was wonderful but that is where it ended. We are experienced but still sort of beginner golfers, if that makes sense. We play regularly and are keenly aware of the "rules" including pace of play. When we got to the first tee there was a decent back up, so we had to wait our turn. The starter was a nice man, although he seemed to think my sis and I were considerably younger than we are and talked to us like we were young girls about how important it is to keep up the pace of play. This was before we even teed off so I am not sure what his issue was. When it finally was our turn, I teed off first and hooked my ball into the trees (eh what are you gonna do) and the starter decided he would give me a bit of a swing lesson.. um really? When my sis stepped up she addressed the ball, and was just beginning her back swing and the gentleman interrupted and pointed out that her line was off. Again, um really? Are you kidding me? of course now she is frazzled and proceeded to hook hers right into the trees. This man had us completley stressed that we were somehow out of place there. We went on our way and were following a foursome of obvious beginners and literally had to sit and wait at every single solitary tee box. And this was just on the front nine. There is a call box which you can use to order food from the cafe so that when you finish on the 9th green you can pop in and grab your food and head to 10. We ordered lunch and ran in to the cafe to pick it up. We knew that we didnt have time to sit and eat so we were just grabbing it. As I stood at the counter cramming food in my mouth waiting for my sis to come out of the ladies room, a course representative came to me is a rush and said that if we didnt get to the 10th tee we would lose our turn. I explained that we weren't sitting to eat, my sis just ran to the ladies room. He said we needed to get there right away. We literally ran to the 10th tee and a: there was someone there and b: there was no one behind us. We literally waited for a minimum of 5-10 minutes but up to 15-20, at every single tee for the entire round. Last thing: the beverage cart made an appearance and we had to really work to flag her down. She stopped a good distance away and we asked if she was the beverage cart and the woman said "uhhh yeaaah".. Um ok so can we get drinks? She explained that she really didn't have anything as some guy had just totally wiped her out. Hmmm well she did have the one thing we wanted much to her annoyance. Anyway we did see her once n the back nine... she was sitting in a remote little area under a tree and seemed to be sort of hiding. She was busy playing on her phone and didn't even notice us walk by. We liked the course even with the crazy rough, but we felt totally unwelcome and I can't say I'd go back. read more

I am a beginner golfer and last weekend I got invited to go to the Deep Cliff Golf Course in Cupertino. I had the opportunity to meet Carl , who not only is a professional golf player, but also a great instructor. In short period of time he made my game so much better and much enjoyable. I live in San Francisco, but I heard so much about DCGC and Carl that I made the effort to commute during the weekend. The drive to Deep Cliff Golf Course was totally worth it - beautiful and well maintain landscape with friendly deers. Thank you Carl for your time and patience. See you soon! read more

My friend and I took lessons from Carl Wheatley here at Deep Cliff and couldn't be more pleased. The price was extremely reasonable for such a nice course and Carl is an excellent teacher. He helped get my shots longer and straighter by the end of the first lesson and I look forward to continuing to work with Carl. I would recommend him to anyone looking to improve their game at a nice course for a reasonable price. A+. read more

This course used to be amazing, but right now, this course is in horrible condition. Tee box is just sand. Paradoxically, the bunkers have no sand, so there is significant risk of injuring your wrist. Fairway is mostly just dirt and no grass. I would not go here until they have completed their renovation. Giving it two stars instead of one star because at least the greens and 5-10 yards surrounding the greens have grass that you can at least chip/putt from. Also because this course used to be nice. read more

I am proud to have Carl Wheatley as mine and my daughter's golf pro. He makes golf lessons seem fun no matter how challenging. He is a class act! read more

I'll start with...I can't wait until my next lesson! My first time picking up a golf club was during my lesson on Wednesday with Carl Wheatley at Deep Cliff. He totally changed my perception of golf! Carl's teaching style is relaxed, comfortable and makes it fun to learn golf. I am so pumped about getting my own set of clubs and plan to spend lunch breaks at the driving range! read more

I just started golfing recently, and I thought before I played a round I would take some lessons here. I was recommended to seek out Carl Wheatley as an instructor and I was definitely NOT DISAPPOINTED. Carl has been extremely helpful and got me playing very quickly. I wasn't sure if I'd like golf, but now I love it. HIghly recommended. I'm a ninja. read more

Cheap Cliff is the bomb. The greens here are spectacular, I feel like I'm playing in a PGA tournament....then I snap back to reality when I look at my scorecard. read more

Let me tell you a little something about golf - CARL WHEATLEY is as good as it gets! Being the non-professional complete beginner that I am, I found Carl to be truly unique in that he is an instructor who genuinely cares about improving the full golf experience of his students. I planned a surprise birthday lesson for my best friend, and Carl went above and beyond to make this a special day, one for the books! I won't give away all his secrets, but let's just say he took care of us and we will absolutely be coming back to Deep Cliff Golf Course :) Thank you Carl, for a golf cart ride to remember.....you ROCK! read more

Deep Cliff is a very pleasant and short 18 hole course. However, the parking lot is not protected from balls flying in and smacking the cars. My vehicle suffered nearly $800 of damage from such an incident. To my surprise, Deep Cliff carries no insurance for such events and their management was completely unwilling to contribute in anyway to the repair. If you have a car that you don't want to have damaged, I'd strongly recommend that you find a course other than Deep Cliff to play. read more