Golf in Silicon Valley
From bayfront links in Palo Alto and Mountain View to the dramatic foothills of Cinnabar Hills, the South Bay delivers year-round golf. Beloved munis, premium publics, prestige privates, and quick after-work tracks — all between San Jose and Stanford.
Featured Golf Destinations
Stanford Golf Course
The storied 1930 William Bell & George C. Thomas Jr. design in the Stanford foothills — home of Cardinal golf and one of America's great college courses.
CordeValle Golf Club
A world-class Robert Trent Jones Jr. resort course in the oak-covered hills of San Martin — Silicon Valley's bucket-list golf destination.
Shoreline Golf Links
A Robert Trent Jones Jr. links-style design in the center of Silicon Valley — one mile north of Highway 101 on North Shoreline Boulevard.
Baylands Golf Links
Palo Alto's reimagined links-style municipal course along the Baylands — firm, fast, windswept golf with a modern design pedigree.
Cinnabar Hills Golf Club
27 holes of dramatic foothill golf in the hills above south San Jose — widely considered the premier public golf experience in Silicon Valley.
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Stanford Golf Course
The storied 1930 William Bell & George C. Thomas Jr. design in the Stanford foothills — home of Cardinal golf and one of America's great college courses.
CordeValle Golf Club
A world-class Robert Trent Jones Jr. resort course in the oak-covered hills of San Martin — Silicon Valley's bucket-list golf destination.
Shoreline Golf Links
A Robert Trent Jones Jr. links-style design in the center of Silicon Valley — one mile north of Highway 101 on North Shoreline Boulevard.
Baylands Golf Links
Palo Alto's reimagined links-style municipal course along the Baylands — firm, fast, windswept golf with a modern design pedigree.
Cinnabar Hills Golf Club
27 holes of dramatic foothill golf in the hills above south San Jose — widely considered the premier public golf experience in Silicon Valley.
Los Lagos Golf Course
San Jose's mid-length 18-hole city course along Coyote Creek — lakes, wetlands, and a forgiving par-68 perfect for improving golfers.
Coyote Creek Golf Club
36 holes of Jack Nicklaus-design golf in Coyote Valley — two distinct courses that once hosted PGA Tour golf, minutes south of San Jose.
Spring Valley Golf Course
A classic, friendly valley-floor course tucked against the East Foothills near Ed Levin County Park — honest golf at an honest price since 1956.
Blackberry Farm Golf Course
Cupertino's charming city-owned 9-hole par-29 course along Stevens Creek — a relaxed, family-friendly loop inside Blackberry Farm Park.
Santa Teresa Golf Club
A beloved south San Jose public staple at the base of the Santa Teresa foothills — a full 18, a par-3 short course, and one of the busiest ranges in the Valley.
Sunnyvale Golf Course
Sunnyvale's full-length 18-hole municipal course — tree-lined, walkable, and the city's everyday championship track.
Palo Alto Hills Golf & Country Club
A polished private club in the hills above Palo Alto — rolling fairways, modern renovations, and the Peninsula tech elite's home course.
The Villages Golf & Country Club
A private 18-hole championship course plus 9-hole par-3 in San Jose's Evergreen foothills — the heart of the Villages community.
San Jose Municipal Golf Course
San Jose's flat, friendly, walkable city muni in North San Jose — the everyday course locals use to actually play golf, fast.
Los Altos Golf & Country Club
A classic 1923 private club on the Peninsula's golden mid-slope — tree-lined tradition and one of the region's most respected memberships.
Sunken Gardens Golf Course
Sunnyvale's friendly 9-hole par-29 muni and lighted range — a beloved beginner on-ramp and quick-round favorite since 1963.
Deep Cliff Golf Course
Cupertino's tree-lined 18-hole executive course along Stevens Creek — the Valley's favorite fast, friendly round at 10700 Club House Lane.
San Jose Country Club
The South Bay's oldest golf club — a classic 1912 foothill course above Alum Rock with sweeping Valley views and old-school charm.
Pruneridge Golf Club
Santa Clara's convenient 9-hole course and lighted driving range in the middle of the city — the tech corridor's go-to practice-and-play stop.
Silver Creek Valley Country Club
San Jose's premier private country club — a Ted Robinson championship course winding through the gated Silver Creek Valley hills.
Rancho del Pueblo Golf Course
East San Jose's welcoming 9-hole par-3 course and range — affordable, fast, and a cornerstone of beginner golf in the city.
Summitpointe Golf Club
A dramatic foothill course in the hills above Milpitas with sweeping Silicon Valley and bay views — the East Foothills' scenic public track.
Golf in Silicon Valley — A Local's Guide
Silicon Valley and the South Bay pack a dozen-plus golf courses across San Jose, Cupertino, Mountain View, Milpitas, and neighboring cities. With playable weather nearly year-round, local golfers choose from public, municipal, executive, and private options across Santa Clara County. Cinnabar Hills in the south San Jose foothills and Baylands Golf Links in Palo Alto anchor the public lineup, while CordeValle and Stanford represent the region's aspirational golf.
What sets South Bay golf apart is its practicality: Shoreline Golf Links sits in the center of Silicon Valley, one mile north of Highway 101, and tracks like Santa Teresa, Summitpointe, and San Jose Muni serve the locals who play every week. For beginners and quick after-work rounds, short courses like Deep Cliff in Cupertino, Sunken Gardens in Sunnyvale, Blackberry Farm, and Rancho del Pueblo keep the game approachable. First Tee – Silicon Valley programming in San Jose, Palo Alto, and Gilroy reinforces the region's beginner and youth golf footprint.
After-Work Golf, the SV Way
Twilight rounds and 9-hole tracks are baked into Silicon Valley golf culture. The Valley's executive and short courses let you finish a round in under two hours — perfect between the office and dinner. Many locals rotate a weekday short course with a weekend championship track.