Hardest golf courses in San Jose, CA

The hardest golf course in the San Jose area is Poppy Ridge Golf Course in Livermore. All 34, hardest first; the number is our overall rating.

1. 1Poppy Ridge Golf CourseLivermore, CA · Public · 18 holes · 7,231 yds9.0
2. 2The Institute Golf ClubMorgan Hill, CA · Private · 18 holes · 7,952 yds9.2
3. 3The Club at Ruby HillPleasanton, CA · Private · 18 holes · 7,433 yds9.1
4. 4The Course at Wente VineyardsLivermore, CA · Public · 18 holes · 7,083 yds9.4
5. 5Emerald Lake Country ClubEmerald Hills, CA · Public · 18 holes · 7,214 yds8.1
6. 6Callippe Preserve Golf CoursePleasanton, CA · Public · 18 holes · 6,749 yds9.0
7. 7Coyote Creek Golf ClubMorgan Hill, CA · Public · 18 holes · 7,044 yds7.7
8. 8Cinnabar Hills Golf ClubSan Jose, CA · Public · 18 holes · 6,806 yds9.8
9. 9Stonebrae Country ClubHayward, CA · Private · 18 holes · 7,114 yds9.3
10. 10Sharon Heights Golf and Country ClubMenlo Park, CA · Private · 18 holes · 6,836 yds9.1
11. 11Las Positas Golf CourseLivermore, CA · Public · 18 holes · 6,707 yds6.7
12. 12Stanford Golf CourseStanford, CA · Public · 18 holes · 6,742 yds8.8
13. 13Shoreline Golf LinksMountain View, CA · Public · 18 holes · 7,000 yds7.3
14. 14The Golf Club At Moffett FieldMountain View, CA · Public · 18 holes · 6,603 yds7.3
15. 15Bay View Golf ClubMilpitas, CA · Public · 18 holes · 6,605 yds6.7
16. 16Baylands Golf LinksPalo Alto, CA · Public · 18 holes · 6,657 yds7.9
17. 17Villages Golf & Country ClubSan Jose, CA · Private · 18 holes · 6,638 yds9.4
18. 18Silver Creek Valley Country ClubSan Jose, CA · Private · 18 holes · 6,964 yds9.5
19. 19The Club at CastlewoodPleasanton, CA · Private · 18 holes · 6,756 yds9.4
20. 20Menlo Country ClubRedwood City, CA · Private · 18 holes · 6,732 yds9.4
21. 21Almaden Golf & Country ClubSan Jose, CA · Private · 18 holes · 6,852 yds9.2
22. 22San Jose Municipal Golf CourseSan Jose, CA · Public · 18 holes · 6,676 yds6.7
23. 23Pasatiempo Golf CourseSanta Cruz, CA · Public · 18 holes · 6,473 yds9.5
24. 24Palo Alto Hills Golf & Country ClubPalo Alto, CA · Private · 18 holes · 6,360 yds9.6
25. 25Los Altos Golf & Country ClubLos Altos, CA · Public · 18 holes · 6,435 yds9.5
26. 26Sunnyvale Municipal Golf CourseSunnyvale, CA · Public · 18 holes · 6,255 yds6.2
27. 27Santa Teresa Golf ClubSan Jose, CA · Public · 18 holes · 6,725 yds6.9
28. 28Boulder Ridge Golf ClubSan Jose, CA · Private · 18 holes · 6,518 yds9.7
29. 29DeLaveaga Golf CourseSanta Cruz, CA · Public · 18 holes · 6,049 yds7.7
30. 30La Rinconada Country ClubLos Gatos, CA · Private · 18 holes · 6,089 yds9.6
31. 31San Jose Country ClubSan Jose, CA · Private · 18 holes · 6,194 yds8.5
32. 32Spring Valley Golf CourseMilpitas, CA · Public · 18 holes · 6,042 yds7.6
33. 33Los Lagos Golf CourseSan Jose, CA · Public · 18 holes · 5,398 yds7.7
34. 34Saratoga Country ClubSaratoga, CA · Private · 18 holes · 4,828 yds9.5

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Updated November 2026