Draft:San Jose Country Club (California)

San Jose Country Club is an 18-hole private golf course in San Jose, California.

San Jose Country Club
In 2024, parts of this tree kept falling down
Club information
Coordinates37°23'09"N 121°48'57"W
LocationSan Jose, California, U.S.
Elevation415 ft
Established1899, 125 years ago
TypePrivate
Owned byMembership
Total holes18
Events hostedSanta Clara County Championship (1927-present)
GreensRyegrass
Websitesanjosecountryclub.org
Designed byTom Nicoll, 1912

A.W. Tillinghast, 1936

John Harbottle, 1997
Par70
Length6,225 yards
Course rating71.2
Slope rating132
Course record59 (Dick Lotz, 1963 Santa Clara County Championship

Linda Vista Golf Club

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San Jose Country Club was established in 1899 as Linda Vista Golf Club, making it the fourth-oldest golf club in Northern California. Linda Vista was originally a six-hole golf course with sand greens.

Later, the club expanded to a 2900-yard 9-hole course.

Current Course

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In 1912, a new, 18-hole course was built on a hillside about half a mile east of the previous site. Tom Nicholl was the original designer of the course, but after the club acquired more of the surrounding land, the holes were expanded and the course was redesigned by A.W. Tillinghast.

After further revisions such as adding cart paths for electric golf carts, and removing trees and bunkers, and one major overhaul by John Harbottle, the course is a par 70 that measures 6,225 yards from the back tees and has a USGA rating of 71.2 and a slope of 132.

Santa Clara County Championship

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For 98 years, San Jose Country Club has hosted the Ernie Peiper, Jr. Santa Clara County Championship. This tournament attracts top amateurs from around the South Bay. The 2024 Champion is Ryan Firpo.

Besides Golf

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Besides golf, San Jose Country Club has other amenities, including a swimming pool, a resturaunt, a driving range, and bocce courts.

References

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