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    Sandpiper Golf Club

    3.3 (123 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    CMack R.

    Sandpiper Golf Club is an absolutely stunning course with breathtaking ocean views and beautifully maintained fairways that make every round unforgettable. The staff is welcoming and attentive, and the overall experience feels premium from start to finish.

    J E.

    Beautiful course. Play it 2-3 times a year. Nice staff. Yes the greens are insanely fast / too fast for me. Also yes they do need to invest and renovate the club house / restaurant etc , have a cart girl etc. They surely know and just need to do it.

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    Joe P.

    Its Two Star 2uesday again!!!!! I haven't played Sandpiper in Goleta (Santa Barbara area) in more than 20 yrs. I recall my past experiences being positive. There are some scenic holes, and you are in the SB area. However, after a five hour round (4 1/2 hrs is the usual maximum, and 4 hrs is the desired time), I hope I don't play here again any time soon. In addition to the painfully slow round, there were some other undesirable factors. For example, when I paid for my round, there is an option to tip the guy in the pro shop. I play a lot of golf, and this is the first time I have ever seen this. Secondarily, there are some holes that are unfair. On the front nine, there is a long par 3 that requires you land your ball in front of the green. The greens are very fast here for a resort type course, and if your ball is above the pin (flag), you will be hard pressed to putt your ball near the pin. I did exactly what is required here, but my ball scooted to the back fringe. I was lucky to two putt from there to make a 3 (par). On the back nine, the greens slow down bc the grass grows during the day. Its easy to three putt a green (two putts is the norm). On #10 I hit the center of the green below the pin. I was in the desired position. However, bc the greens were so fast on the front nine, I left myself a long second putt that I missed. I made a 4 on a hole that I should have made a 3: Not happy! Likewise, on a par 5 on the back nine, there is no where to land your ball on your second shot, that leaves you a desirable third shot to hit your ball onto the green. I hit a good drive, but could not hit close to the green bc I was in the rough (grass). I had to "layup". The problem is the layup area is approximately 150 yds out bc there is a ravine that affects your 2nd & 3rd shots. Most layup areas are inside more manageable distances (100 yds or less). I had to hit the perfect shot to clear the ravine and a bunker (sand trap), to be near the green. Unfortunately, I hit a bad shot and lost my ball: I was pissed! Lastly, this course normally costs around $250. We were lucky and only paid $80 bc one of our friends has a membership. Nonetheless, they should have a marshal to monitor slow play. The group ahead of us was dillydallying all day, and did nothing to speed up their pace of play. We waited on every single shot, on every single hole. The slow play coupled w/ some unfair holes led to a very frustrating day, and even longer drive back to OC.

    #11 tee a bit beat up, but you get a good view out to the ocean

    Staff and cart/starter guys are good. Nice views of the ocean and mountains. Greens are unusually firm and fast, like a glass surface, with little grip of the ball...the wind on #17 green can push the ball downhill! divots on the green are hard to fix. That reminds me, not enough sand is given on the carts to repair fairway divots, so lots of holes on fairways for your ball to fall into. Maybe that relates to the sandtraps are often lacking sand, so stay out of them! #4 tee was pretty lumpy. #13, par 5, along the bluff has a two scary overgrown canyons and a small green that requires some good shooting, about 140 yards in the air from a downward leaning plateau. Ball washing is forbidden evidently...nothing on the cart or at each hole. Watch out on #16 fairway for driving range balls coming through! I got hit in the head by one. They need to set up a ball net along #16 to prevent that from happening again. I'll be OK. Only a little sore spot on my noggin thankfully. Only a little sore spot on my noggin thankfully. Only a little sore spot on my noggin thankfully.

    Ingrid H.

    In celebration of my husband's birthday, I searched for a course that we had never played. I didn't mind the cost, because I wanted to splurge a bit. When I saw the drone footage of the course on the website, the course appeared to be pristine and immaculate. Our friends, husband, and I eagerly looked forward to our tee time and celebrating in style for his birthday. Our excitement quickly dissipated by the time we got to hole 3. We couldn't believe how poorly kept the course is and quite frankly, we felt like we were bamboozled. With the exception of the beautiful view, Sandpiper was not a hallmark golf experience. The grass was poorly kept, many of the tee boxes were in poor condition, not once did we see a beverage cart to purchase snacks or drinks, there were no trash cans along the course to dispose of water bottles or other trash, the bathrooms (I think near hole 7) weren't clean, the clubhouse is in desperate need of a renovation, and when we returned the cart, the staff didn't wipe off our golf clubs. When the amenities are outdated, the service is subpar, and the course is poorly kept, what could possibly justify the cost of $215 per person?! We golf regularly and have played on some really nice courses and have had nice golf experiences (Desert Willow, Rancho Bernardo, and Kierland to name a few). I think it's absolutely despicable that Sandpiper would charge such outlandish rates and purport to offer a world class experience and award worthy and celebrated course that is clearly from decades ago when the course was in better condition. The website and about us page is quite misleading and people such as myself, have fallen for what Sandpiper proclaims. Our experience was an utter disappointment. Until such time they can offer a true $215 experience, the rates should be adjusted to reflect what patrons are getting.

    Beautiful view on 13

    I don't know where to start! This course is definitely the most outstanding and beautiful course I have ever played. It is a tough and longer course! The grass was a beautiful green and happily I had good weather while playing. The greens are definitely the defense of this course! The greens are hard and very fast but absolutely gorgeous! You are very happy with 2 putts! The staff were very friendly and were very helpful! I didn't meet one person without a smile on their face! Everyone was knowledgeable and helpful with directions. The snack area on the turn was very clean even though I didn't get a snack I could tell they had good food by the smell! This course is definitely doing it right and this course should be on every golfers dream list to play! I will definitely be coming back!!!

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    Always fun to play at Sandpiper. Weather is great in the course is usually in pretty good condition.

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    Great course nice staff, especially Michael. Friendly, course is in great shape and overall a great spot!

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    Solid public golf course. Will be back. Great holes on the ocean!! Decent pricing. Recommend if you are in Santa Barbara.

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    Also know as the Pebble Beach of Santa Barbara, Sandpiper has some impressive views and some amazing golf holes.

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