This place is excellent. It's gets busy during the usual golfing / range practice time.

We used the driving range and this place is very affordable with $14 for 100 balls. It's a lush green driving range with very good quality balls. The clubs which are free to rent are all great quality too. The store has friendly staff who are eager to recommend the right club if you're a beginner. There's a birdie's express which has some decent quality snacks. Overall you can spend hours here just relaxing and playing for a fairly reasonable sum. Definitely will be going back read more

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Top Notch! Beautiful setting and wonderful people. Great portions. Perfect for any time. GO CARD!

The attendant answering the call was rude! I tried my best to ask for a tee time and he responded with "No!". I don't think he even bothered to look up the schedule. For an institution that strives to be the best, I was shocked by his response. Also, why can't they allow tee time availability via on-line? I get that the course is private. read more

Beautiful course. The restaurant on site is delicious and quick service. Everyone working at the course from the carts to the pro shop was very friendly and helpful. read more

I finally was able to play this course. My friend's spouse works for Stanford and he invited us to play as guests. This is not a public course and I noticed that players are either alumni, Stanford employees, or members. I'm grateful to my golf buddy for inviting us. I want to rate this course on the conditions of the golf course and the challenges any golfers face on each hole. Depending on your handicaps, it can be hard as well as rewarding. My group played on the white tees and we had a lot of par 4 covering more than 400 yards. Par 5s are more than 500 yards and Par 3s are 120-160 yards. The fairway is well-maintained and manicured. If you can see your ball on the fairway, it will be easy to take your 2nd or 3rd shot to the green. However, if you go inside the green side bunker, taking out takes a lot of skill as the majority are very deep. The greens are very fast and I had a lot of 3 putts. Watch out for your chips as the ball can run past the hole and you'll see yourself putting another 10-20 ft. We enjoyed the course and had a lot of fun playing. We paid $160 including the cart. The pace of the play was good. We're done within 4 hours. The golf cart also has a GPS that tells you the yardage and the hole layout. I will come back here again if I get invited again. read more

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My husband and I come here regularly to practice, and today we witnessed something concerning. A gentleman in work attire, possibly maintenance, came in needing to use the restroom. The way he was spoken to at reception was disturbing. We will be reaching out to Herman about this. Everyone deserves to be treated with kindness and respect. read more

Breaking down this review into 2 parts - one for the driving range and the other for the course itself. Course review: Tee times for students and alums are only available via phone 3 days in advance. Depending on who answers the phone, staff may have an attitude and also I think at an institution like Stanford, they really should think about implementing some login system and allowing for online bookings for members, students, alums. I'm sure it would save a lot of headache and frustration with busy phone lines and hard to hear calls if reception is bad. Personally this is one of the better condition courses I've had the privilege of playing and it's always a treat to play considering that I no longer am a student and cannot pay $25 for 18. Now, they hiked up the price for alums from $165 with cart to $200 so I have to really think hard before deciding to play here. The front 9 is pretty walkable but the back 9 can get a bit brutal with the hills, starting from actually hole 9 but if you're up for the task, you'll save the $25 cart rider fee. It's not an easy course with emphasis on good landing spots on the green. Wayward tee shots on certain holes are guaranteed to be lost (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9 are particularly burned into my memory when I first learned to play golf here as a student). Overshooting the approach on 2, 13 get you into trouble and undershooting the par 3 14th is a bad idea. The best thing is that each hole is memorable starting from the tee shot over a busy road on the 1st hole (don't worry it's impossible to hit the cars), passing horses in the barn on the 6th, seeing a beautiful red S made of flowers on 14th, and ending with a view of the Bay on 18th come to mind. If you're lucky enough to play here (get accepted to Stanford as a student or employee, drop serious $$$ to be a member, or know someone who is affiliated and willing to play with you), you'll enjoy the challenge this course brings that shaped players like Tiger Woods, Michelle Wie, Maverick McNealy, Brandon Wu, Andrea Lee, etc. Driving Range: Open to the general public. Minimal wind which makes for great control of external factors when fixing your swing. Facility is very nice and has lights at night until close at 8:30. Buckets of balls are one of the cheaper options in the area and a main reason I continue to drive here despite living closer to another range. Recently because of the Stanford Invitational event, lots of premium range balls (practice Pro V1, TP5x, Chrome Soft X) have been in my buckets. $14 for 100, $11 for 75, $9 for 50, and $5 for 25 balls. Great deal! read more

Stunning course. Conditions were great. Greens are quick but run true. Never seen tee boxes so pure in my life. If you can get in and play do it! read more

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It wasn't that crowded even at 5p on Sat. Decent price for $12 for 75 balls(pretty good condition) bucket. No chipping, only putting and driving range. read more

This review is for the driving range. Very nicely maintained driving range (with actual grass) and friendly staffs. There is a small putting area, water filling station, and clubs cleaning box. $14 for 100 balls (callaway or taylor made range balls) for the most part, no wait for a bay. It gets hot when the weather is warm - bring a hat. read more

Stanford Golf Course - Golf Near Me - Stanford, California

I've been coming out on this course with my dad (a Stanford alum) since I was a little girl, so it has a special place in my heart. Not only is it a place filled with great memories, but it's also one of the best courses I've ever had the privilege of playing. Stanford Golf Course is surrounded by beautiful, natural landscape and although it's near busy roads and neighborhoods, it is relatively quiet. Playing this course this past Sunday was such a special experience, given that Tiger had just won the Masters! This course was recently redone at about the same time as the Stanford driving range if I'm not mistaken. Some of the bunkers and traps have been moved and resized, but for the most part it is the same course I've always known. The ratings have changed, as has par for the course: Cardinal: 73.6 / 138 Par 70 Black: 71.1 / 128 Par 70 White: 69.2 / 122 Par 70 White: 74.0 / 132 Par 71 Blue: 71.5 / 129 Par 71 The greens were a bit dry (in mid-April), but that's pretty normal; they get greener as the season progresses. All trees on the fairways are immaculately trimmed and cared for, the fairways are beautiful and clear of debris, and the views are tough to beat. As an added bonus, during the month of April, guests are 1/2 off! If you know someone who is a member, I would highly recommend playing at Stanford. It's a beautiful, well-designed, meticulously cared for golf course in a great location. read more

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I did not play a round at Stanford Golf Course but I used their Golf Learning Center. Beautiful facility, balls, mats and driving range in great condition! I'll be back!! read more

Nice driving range off the Stanford campus. Best part is they are open till 8pm I believe. Has lights that come on just after sun goes down. Price per basket is a little higher than other places but quality of tee areas and evening hours make it worth it to me. Took family here and bought 4 baskets of 100 balls, so we were here for about 1.5 hours. Will be back again. read more

Amazing time here for our annual golf tournament raising funds for a great cause. The staff here is top notch. The course is gorgeous. The food and the wine are excellent. We had an amazing time here every year. read more

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I have on a mission to explore, learn, and try new things. So far so good! One of the things I wanted to do was learn to golf. I have never hit a golf ball in my life and my friend from Menlo Park took me to this golf driving range to practice. Apparently this is the old practice grounds for Tiger Woods. My friend grew up in an affluent city and is very familiar with this sport that targets towards those who, for the lack of better words, are rich. So he knows a thing or two about golfing. Unfortunately, it has been quite a while since he has been at a golf driving range. When we entered, the man was very curt with his answers. His demeanor wasn't too friendly and seemed a bit irate. However, regardless of his tone with us, we were cordial with him. So his attitude changed to a more relaxed one and at the very end was helpful. The prices seemed reasonable, although I lack any sources for comparison. $12 for 100 balls seemed very reasonable to me, as it provided more than an hour's worth of entertainment. Also, since I didn't have any clubs of my own and couldn't borrow my friend's (he's 6'1 ... it's not going to work), they had clubs for me to borrow for no additional charge! Note - you don't have to pay at the register, you can just go to the ball dispensing machine to pay. This is probably standard at many golfing ranges but then again, I wouldn't know. I'm a newbie. So finally, we ended up at the driving course and my first hit was very successful. The consequential hits, not so much. However, I was being taught by a great teacher and ended up having some nice drives. Overall, the course provided what I needed. A clean, well-organized, reasonably priced place to hit a few golf balls and bust some balls. read more

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Course is amazing. 3 Stars for the driving range, place is overpriced and the lady running it doesn't understand price elasticity

Having played this golf course more than 50 times in the past 20 years, I feel convicted in offering my highest rating for this golf course. This isn't about the amenities, or the food or anything but the golf course itself. The reason this course is so great is the layout of the holes. Truly, not another course I'm familiar with requires a player to have a complete all-around game, from tee to green. There are some great driving holes, while other holes require placement and good course management. The greens are fair yet challenging. The course has elevation change, but nothing extreme. Several of the holes require a carry over the creek that winds it's way though the course, which creates risk/reward decisions. It's a fun, fair, and very beautiful course. Challenging too. Michelle Wie won't be disappointed. read more

Stanford Golf Course - Golf Near Me - Stanford, California

This is one of my favorite golf courses I've ever played at. It is located on Stanford University's campus, on the west side. It is one of the best deals of students ($25) ever, although it is a little more expensive ($100+) for alumni and Stanford affiliates. Highlight holes: 1) Par 5 - nice straight hole over a ridge (fun start) 5) Par 4 - really fun dogleg right (great for fades) 6) Par 4 - hardest hole of them all. Has a little creek you have hit over so you either need a strong drive or really great 2nd shot. 8) Par 3 - basically hitting from the top of a mountain down onto the green 11) Par 4 - shortest par 4 on the course (birdie opportunity?!) 14) Par 3 - tricky par 3 (over the valley with a big hill in the background) 18) Par 4 - make sure you look out for the golden gate in the background on a clear day! Total: Par 70 (5,4,3,3,4,4,5,3,4,4,4,4,4,3,4,5,3,4) Getting a tee time isn't too tough - for students just call 3 days ahead and you should have no problem. read more

Stanford Golf Course - Golf Near Me - Stanford, California

I came to play at the Stanford Golf Course this past weekend. It's a beautiful course located on the Stanford University Campus. The grass is well maintained and it plays pretty fairly. Because I had friends who went to the University, I was able to gain access to play (you need to have someone with a Stanford Affiliation to play). Students pay a reduced price of $25, which is great for any undergraduate/graduate students. As for the course, the par is 70 and it's quite hilly on some holes. It seems a lot shorter than other course I've played but it quite a lovely time. During my round, it seemed to be more backed up than usual, where we would have to wait to start each of the first 6 holes because we were waiting for the other group. Keep in mind that the Championship tees are Cardinal colored and the Women's tees are Blue colored (supposedly as a jab to Cal). If you're able to play, I highly suggest giving this course a try, especially at the student rate. Pro Tip: At the tee of the 18th hole, you can see the Golden Gate Bridge on a clear day! read more

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I have played this course a long time ago. It is challenging and fun, through the rolling foothills above Stanford great place to go, but last time I went had to be with a member or someone affiliated with the school. Beautiful grounds . read more

We had a bad experience here. Course is in OK shape given winter conditions. We played with with close friends who are all regular golfers. A Marshall named Forest badgered us in several holes first about smoking and how it can create wildfires (this is about the 5th day of rain this season and the whole course is muddy and wet!!) and later, him and a member friend of his, insisted that we created some heavy divot on the 6th hole that we didn't fix!!!. When my friends respectfully explained that we weren't that group who caused the heavy divot, the conversation with him and his member friend became unnecessarily contentious. Three of the four people in our group are members, Stanford grads. We all had a bad experience of five hours as a result of this crazy acting Marshal and his aggressive friend. By the way, the round was about 5 hours, 45 minutes longer than necessary. Marshall should be helping with pace of game instead of lecturing players about the harm of smoking or fictitious divot problems. I played about 500 rounds of golf in various courses in the Bay Area. I belong to the Olympic club. I have never been badgered like this before. read more

The Stanford University Golf Course was designed in 1929 by George Thomas and William Bell. Bell and Thomas built some of California's best tracks in the 1920's and 30's including PGA stops Torrey Pines and Riviera Country Club, the ultra-exclusive Los Angeles and Bel-Air Country Clubs and the delightful layout at the Ojai Valley Inn. Stanford's layout is natural and beautiful. The holes wander past majestic oaks and back around San Francisquito Creek. Elevated tee boxes provide an intimidating view on the first hole and amazing vistas of the Bay Area throughout much of the hilly back 9. On a clear day, you can see San Francisco and Oakland from 18 tee. Stanford is not long by modern standards (6727 from the tips), but it is challenging (70 par, 73.0 rating, 137 slope). The 3's and 5's are manageable in length, and there are several short par 4s (9, 11 and 15). However, the remaining 4's demand long tee shots at 483, 447, 429, 444, 473, 424 and 457 yards each, and the course is kept soft to defend against modern technology. The course in not open to the public but students, staff, Alumni Association members all have access and can invite guests. I've played it a few hundred times and it is my favorite course in the Bay Area. It doesn't have the ammenities associated with resort course, and pace of play can exceed 4:30 on weekend afternoons, but the test of golf is pure. read more

Pros: Nice range. Reasonable price. I especially like the generous old-timers (with their lifetime of golf wisdom) who hang around the place and offer free tips. My swing has definitely improved as a result of the tweaks they suggested. Cons: This place tends to get clogged up around 6:30 p.m., when the Brooks Brothers-clad corporate army invades the place en masse. read more

Note: PRIVATE CLUB Why not 5 stars? Purely because I'm bitter. I've played this course more times than I can count over the years. Anyone who has played this course long enough will already know why I'm upset. The Sand Hill Road travesty. This is an unbelievable course. It requires BOTH great shot-shaping abilities and a long game. The 12th for example, requires you to bomb your tee shot (473 yard, Par 4) to carry a creek. Once you've managed that, there's the minor detail of a huge tree smack in the middle of the fairway. Plenty of holes have their own interesting details. The 1st requires you to hit across a busy road. (Don't worry, I've never seen anyone hit a car.) My favorite is the 13th. Best adivce on that hole: put it on the green, hit it long, skull it so far past the green it embeds in the hill behind, but whatever you do, DON'T end up short! Plenty of beautiful views. My favorite by far is the 18th where, on a clear day, you can see the entire Bay area. So, what is the Sand Hill travesty? Holes 3 and 4 were completely changed a couple of years ago. They are now back-to-back Par 3s. This was done in order to allow the city to widen Sand Hill Road. For those who never played here before, you'll never know the difference and probably would give it 5 stars. I'm just bitter... read more

Lovely activity. Parking is easy to find. 130 balls for 13$. You have to go inside the club house to get the tokens. I had a good time here. Outdoor single floor. Just a driving range. Really fun way of killing a couple of hours on the weekend. read more

I just love the place and the people, for $6 you get a lot of fun and practice! read more

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I can't afford to play the course at Stanford, but I think I can handle the $6 for 50 balls at the driving range on the other side of Junipero Serra. I've hit at a couple ranges in the south bay - shoreline, pali muni, pinhigh - and stanford has by far the best feel, tho it isn't anything super swanky. But come on - I hope you don't play golf just for the elitism and plaid. You play to be outdoors. To hang out with friends. To squeeze in 15 holes during the twilight special, just to get the extra bonus of seeing the sunset over rolling hills of emerald green. The stanford driving range is open until 9pm at night during the summer. And for $6 - $9 if you're popeye and have arms of steel - you can simulate the calm of twilight golf. Sure, you can't really see where your ball went as it gets darker (tho there are great stadium style lights at the range), but come on, leave that type A banker personality behind for an hour, and just feel the ball! Soak in the twilight sun, stop and listen to the crickets chirp, feel the summer air on your skin. It's good for you. read more

Stanford Golf Club is a great golf course. Period. Layed out beautifully in the natural landscape (well, aside from the first tee where a main road travels below the tee box and you have cross a street to play your tee shot) and the course focuses just purely on golf. Amazingly true greens (closest I've played the past couple years is California Country Club) will make any lover of the short game excited. This course requires good shot making. Dog legs on all the Par 5s with tall trees at the apexes deters longer hitters from attempting short cuts. I enjoyed the nice risk/reward layouts on the par 4s with exceptional greenside bunkering. I would suggest if you're having a bad driver day to keep it in the bag. The rough is very penal here and taking 3W on the tee is not a bad idea. I was only able to get on this private course through a work sponsored event and as such, played a scramble format. I probably would have enjoyed the course more if I had a chance at stroke play and walked. This would allow me to see the course from more angle (with my occasional wayward shots...) and probably appreciate the design even more. Don't pass up a chance to play. read more

You got to hit off of mats. Plastic tees. No parking. Off the beaten path and expensive. That is why I am giving this only 2 stars. But is the only game in town so that is why it is always packed with duffers. You get to chip and putt though which is nice for practicing but you can practice on the Stanford golf course too. (A little secret) Better than Golfland though. read more

Stunning design, just pure golf. No tricky holes, no forced carries, just old fashioned, hard as nails, tough as a b#*%h golf course. Each and every hole is memorable, the greens are VERY fast, but roll 100% true, and the rough is super sticky and thick, but that's why its called "rough". Every missed fairway penalizes, as does a missed green on the short side. I have yet to shoot a decent round (played over a couple dozen times). But at the end of each round, I walk off smiling, because I have nobody to blame but myself (AKA I suck, the course rocks). If you have a chance, please do yourself a favor and play the course, it is well worth the $$. read more

Good range but not great because you can only hit on mats. Nice location right on Stanford campus. I go there occasionally because it a range that is less affected by the wind. One of the older guys that works there is a jerk, though. Not helpful at all and confrontational. I think he is only nice to Tiger Woods. read more

***Good*** Usually a spot to swing. Quality conditions. ***Bad*** Hit of rubber mats. No putting. No sand. ***Recommendation*** Give it a shot. It is Tiger's old stomping ground. read more

Because of the price, I actually think this place is better than average. $5 for 50 balls, especially in an area like Palo Alto/Stanford? I would have never expected it. There's no grass range, but no biggie. I've been rusty for some time now, so getting form back was a lot bigger priority than being a golf snob. read more

Pros: Awesome course, prestine shape Great views Exclusive - only students, alumni + guests can play here Cons: Pricey - $55 for an alumni guest after 5pm - any day of the week Sprinklers come on around 7:30pm - sucks when you're trying to get in 18 read more

I've played here a couple of times with alumni over the years. This is a great university course, probably behind Ohio State and Arizona State on the list of unviversity courses that I've played. Course is not hard, but you need to think about ball position on a couple of holes. Tee shot on the first over the road is unique. Decent pro shop that is stocked with merchandise. I'm a real fan of the par 3s on this course as they are ripe for the taking if you hit the right shots. As a scratch player, this course isn't that hard but if you are new to the game, it can give you a headache or two if you don't hit it straight off the tee. Befriend an alumni or two and go out and play this course, you'll be glad that you did. read more

Loses a star for no grass range. Good range that's open late. 9pm during DST and 8pm otherwise. Sometimes hard to find a spot in the afternoon when golf classes take the last 1/4 of mats. Must use a rubber tee. Don't use the new adjustable height tees. They snap easily. read more

One of the best golf courses in California, let alone the Bay Area, let alone Palo Alto. Everything about this course is top notch, just be prepared to spend a pretty penny. It's not for beginners (that's why they have a great driving range across the street) but it is as good as golf gets. read more

A good place to hit balls, but lacking in other areas. Good balls, good mats, good targets, good atmosphere. Buy no practice green or bunker. The practice green they do have is closed off for the Stanford golf team and private lessons. If you just want to hit balls and don'Thank You mind hitting off mata, this is a good place. And think of the greats that have practiced here: Tom Watson, Notah Begay, Michelle Wie, and oh yes - the man himself - Tiger Woods!! read more

Ok, if you're not a Stanford student then take this review with a grain of salt. I've been paying $20/round for the past two years ($25 if you do not buy a 10 round script card) and each time i walk off the course, I feel as if they were paying ME! The course tends to be in great shape, especially around May when they host some major NCAA tournaments. The bunkers could use a bit of work, especially the one in the front of the 17th hole which must be suffering from leprosy. Quick review by hole: 1st hole: divine dog leg left. play conservative and have an easy third shot into the green 2nd: one of the toughest driving holes. make par and be happy. 3rd: brutal par 3. the green might as well be the hood of a car. 4th: my bobby mcferrin hole. after the 3rd, i need a "don't worry, be happy" 5th: fair par 4. prevailing winds behind you. play for the center of the green since there's a false front. 6th: #1 handicap hole for the men. not a difficult hole though for long hitters since it's dead straight and generous on misses right. 7th: Do you like to live dangerously? then cut some distance off this hole by taking the drive over the trees. Tiger did. then attack the green with a mid-iron and tap in for eagle. Or heck get an albatross. 8th: seems so easy, but why do i not make par here? 9th: don't overthink. pound your drive up the hill and hit a 3/4ths up to the green. If you try to play course management, you might get into more trouble. 10th: longish par 4 with blind shot to green. two tier so make sure to take extra club when hitting to a back pin. 11th: short par 4. better make par before the next hole eats you up. 12th: Signature hole. LONG DRIVE! I always aim straight and then hope my inconsistency will take my drive left or right of the ginormous oak tree in the middle. I've only seen one drive get passed the tree down the middle... and he chunked his sand wedge. Why? Because the ginormous oak tree doesn't duffers that scoff at its looming branches. Beware of the oak tree curse!!! 13th: i'm convinced that the groundscrew likes to aim golfers 15 degrees right of the fairway by placing the tee box markers at the wrong angle. 14th: take an extra club for this par 3. no fun to be short and have to punch a wedge straight up the side of a hill. 15th: my birdie hole. short par 4. almost driveable. 16th: par 5. on the approach shot, aim right. better to be in the trap than the gully with US Open style rough. 17th: It's as easy as 1... 2... 3... 4... The last time we played, "The Humble One" aced the hole. If you have a white stick, then hit the ball onto the ridge and let it roll up... then down... rolling... it has a chance... and watch it drop! We made eagle, birdie, par, and bogey for the 3rd ever recorded graduated scoring on a hole (google "golf digest hole in one") 18th: Great finishing hole. Beautiful vista with views up to the SF skyline on a clear day. Generous fairway but still tough as nails shot into the green. Birdies are hard to come by... especially when you three jack from 15 feet like i did. Hit 'em straight! read more