The Course at Wente Vineyards

5050 Arroyo Rd, Livermore, California, 94550-9645

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Quick Facts

Holes: 18
Par: 72
Length: 7181 yards
Slope: 142
Rating: 74.5

Year built: 1998
Greens: Rye Grass
Fairways: Rye Grass
Season: Year round

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The Course at Wente Vineyards

5050 Arroyo Rd, Livermore, California, 94550-9645

Grapes and golf make for a great combination at The Course at Wente Vineyards, a beautiful but very challenging championship golf course in the Livermore Valley. Ever since opening in the late 1990s, this upscale daily fee facility located 35 miles east of San Francisco has been a popular Bay Area tee time thanks to its private club feel, reputation for superb course maintenance, and highly intriguing layout. The Course at Wente Vineyards has appeared frequently on Golf Advisor s list of the Top Courses in California. It is notable for being Greg Norman s first design in the United States. Norman simply couldn t resist the property. Surrounded by golden hills and well removed from any other development, The Course at Wente Vineyards is an amenity of an 1883-vintage winery that holds the distinction of being the oldest continuously operating family-owned winery in the country. The playing field rambles amidst three distinct topographies native woodlands, mature vineyards and hills of natural grasslands with more than 200 feet of elevation change between its highest and lowest spots. The rolling hills come alive with elevated tee shots and panoramic views revealing the surrounding countryside. The Course at Wente Vineyards not only mesmerizes players with its gorgeous scenery, it also offers a stern challenge that tests even the most skilled golfers. During two of the three years that the course hosted a Nationwide Tour (now Korn Ferry Tour) event, it produced the Tour s highest scoring average of the season. Big bunkers add definition to the fairways and serve as targets. Although the tee shot landing areas are generous, accuracy is needed on approach shots into the layout s sloping greens. Due to the?elevation changes of the golf grounds, players face some blind shots. Norman has said the short par-4 2nd, with its fairway flanked on both sides by sycamore and oak trees, is his favorite hole. The back nine begins high on a ridge that yields breathtaking vistas. One of the coolest moments at The Course at Wente Vineyards comes when you make the drive up the dramatic, switchback-filled cart path that leads from the 9th green to the 10th tee. The round rushes to a rousing finish with a stretch of five holes set in a valley amidst the vineyards. Creeks, wetlands and a lake add to the beauty and strategy of these final holes. Practice facilities at The Course at Wente Vineyards include a putting green located next to the clubhouse and a driving range and practice bunker high up on a ridge. While Wente Vineyards s?Tasting Lounge is located across the parking lot, the course has a grill restaurant with a patio that boasts views of the 18th green and vineyards. Don t miss out on a tee time at The Course at Wente Vineyards. When you play here you may never want the day to end.?

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Tee Details

Tee	Par	Length	Rating	Slope
Black	72	7181 yards	74.7	143
Gold	72	6840 yards	73.4	140
Blue/Blue White	72	6266 yards	70.9	127
Blue/Blue White (W)	72	6266 yards	69.6	126
White	72	5637 yards	68.4	121
White (W)	72	5637 yards	73.8	132
Red (W)	72	4865 yards	69.6	115

Policies

Metal spikes allowed: No

Credit cards accepted: VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed

Dress Code: Collared shirts with slacks or walking shorts are required; no denim.

Rentals/Services

Carts: Yes - included in green fees

Clubs: Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving range: Yes

Pitching/chipping area: Yes

Putting green: Yes

Teaching pro: Yes

Weather for The Course at Wente Vineyards

Today

Jun 07

Sunny

81°F

51°F

W 15 mph

Mon

Jun 08

Partly Cloudy

73°F

58°F

WSW 17 mph

Tue

Jun 09

Partly Cloudy

79°F

56°F

10%

W 13 mph

Wed

Jun 10

Sunny

94°F

67°F

NNW 11 mph

Thu

Jun 11

Sunny

99°F

64°F

NNW 12 mph

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