Lowest Slope (Public)

Easiest Golf Courses in Santa Clara County, California

The 22 most beginner-friendly public golf courses in Santa Clara County, California, ranked by lowest slope rating. Ideal for high-handicap golfers and new players.

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Ranked list of easiest golf courses in Santa Clara County

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1
Gavilan Golf Course
Red tees · 3,276 yds · Rating 57.0 · Par 62Gilroy
81
2
Sunken Gardens Golf Course
Black tees · 3,002 yds · Rating 56.4 · Par 58Sunnyvale
87
3
Pruneridge Golf Club
White tees · 3,008 yds · Rating 56.4 · Par 60Santa Clara
88
4
Deep Cliff Golf Course
White tees · 3,051 yds · Rating 58.0 · Par 60Cupertino
90
5
Blackberry Farm Golf Course
BLUE tees · 3,088 yds · Rating 58.0 · Par 58Cupertino
91
6
The Villages Golf and Country Club
1 tees · 4,030 yds · Rating 60.6 · Par 68San Jose
96
7
Los Lagos Golf Course
Gold tees · 3,889 yds · Rating 60.7 · Par 66San Jose
98
8
Santa Teresa Golf Club
Orange tees · 4,095 yds · Rating 64.4 · Par 69San Jose
98
9
La Rinconada Country Club
Family - Blue tees · 3,199 yds · Rating 58.7 · Par 60Los Gatos
100
10
Gilroy Golf Course
Green/Yellow tees · 5,023 yds · Rating 64.1 · Par 69Gilroy
102
11
Sunnyvale Golf Course
Gold tees · 5,172 yds · Rating 65.4 · Par 70Sunnyvale
106
12
Baylands Golf Links
Green tees · 4,743 yds · Rating 62.9 · Par 71Palo Alto
107
13
Spring Valley Golf Course
Red/Gold tees · 5,015 yds · Rating 64.3 · Par 72Milpitas
110
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Cinnabar Hills Golf Club
Oak tees · 4,830 yds · Rating 64.9 · Par 72San Jose
112
15
Bay View Golf Club
Member tees · 5,496 yds · Rating 67.4 · Par 72Milpitas
116
16
Summitpointe Golf Course
Member tees · 5,496 yds · Rating 67.4 · Par 72Milpitas
116
17
Eagle Ridge Golf Club
Burgundy tees · 5,169 yds · Rating 66.3 · Par 72Gilroy
117
18
Shoreline Golf Links
Red tees · 5,429 yds · Rating 66.0 · Par 72Mountain View
117
19
Silver Creek Valley Country Club
Red-Short 18 tees · 4,982 yds · Rating 64.8 · Par 71San Jose
119
20
Saratoga Country Club
White/Red tees · 4,576 yds · Rating 65.6 · Par 68Saratoga
120
21
CordeValle Golf Club
Red tees · 5,352 yds · Rating 66.7 · Par 72Gilroy
120
22
San Jose Municipal Golf Course
Red tees · 5,447 yds · Rating 67.9 · Par 70San Jose
122

Santa Clara County Golf Course Rankings FAQ

What is the easiest golf course in Santa Clara County, California?

Gavilan Golf Course in Gilroy is currently the easiest golf course in Santa Clara County based on slope (slope rating 81).

How many ranked golf courses are in Santa Clara County, California?

48 golf courses in Santa Clara County are cataloged in Stymie's directory. This ranking page shows the top 22 by slope.

How are the rankings calculated?

Rankings use the lowest USGA slope rating from each course's tee sets. Only public and municipal courses are included to ensure access. Slope ranges from 55 to 155 with 113 as average; lower is more forgiving.

Can I book a tee time at these Santa Clara County courses?

Yes. Each course name links to its Stymie page with scorecard, reviews, architect info, and booking options. Set a tee time alert to be notified when availability opens.