A strong, welcoming par four that begins your journey at San Juan Oaks. In the summer months, the prevailing wind often assists tee shots, rewarding confident drives with a shorter approach. Longer hitters may find themselves with a short iron into the green. The preferred line is the left side of the fairway, while the right side falls away into a series of natural grassy lows and a strategically added fairway bunker introduced during the 2022 renovation. The green is subtly crowned, shedding shots into surrounding hollows, and rewards approaches played to the center with makeable birdie opportunities.

This expansive par five transitions players from the rolling valley floor into the more dramatic foothills. Aggressive players can shorten the sharp dogleg right by driving toward the right center of the fairway, past the valley oak that frames the corner. From here, a bold second shot through the oak can reach the green or set up a simple bump and run. The safer route favors the left center, leaving a fairway wood or long iron followed by a precise pitch. The elevated stadium green is guarded by a steep hillside left and a bunker right, with front right and central pin placements demanding thoughtful strategy.

An uphill par three featuring the most demanding green on the course. A distinct internal ridge, reminiscent of classic Monterey Peninsula designs, divides the putting surface and places a premium on distance control. A deep bunker guards the right side, making recovery particularly challenging. Pin position dictates strategy, but shots finishing above the hole often leave treacherous putts. Keeping the ball below the hole is the key to saving par and avoiding three putts.

Set against the foothills of San Juan Canyon, this par four offers sweeping views toward San Juan Bautista. Although downhill visually, the prevailing summer wind typically negates any advantage. Tee shots favor the right side of the fairway to shorten the approach. The second shot must respect the hazard running along the left side of the upper fairway and green. Shots played into the right hillside can be used to funnel the ball toward the green, rewarding creativity and local knowledge.

Following the renovation, this hole was transformed into one of the narrowest and most demanding on the course. The removal of the former right fairway places a premium on accuracy, often favoring a controlled club off the tee rather than length. Pin placement is visible from the tee and should guide strategy. Keeping the ball in play is essential, as this hole rewards discipline more than aggression.

According to local legend, this area of the property was famous for a 1800’s squatting rights gun battle between Spitt’s and Bixby two early settlers to the San Juan Valley. The strong uphill par five (par four from the red tees) plays across a deep creek framed by mature oaks. The hole plays longer than it appears, encouraging a committed tee shot to open up the second. The key decision comes on the layup, which must angle across the creek to a narrow fairway that gradually widens near the green. The beautifully set green is guarded by hillside left, creek right, and a deep greenside bunker. Favoring the left center of the green is the prudent play and par is a well-earned result.

A deceptive downhill par three that plays downwind in the afternoon. Tee shots must carry the front creek that runs along the hole. While the green appears flat from the tee, it features more movement than most on the course and is notably narrow from front to back. A front bunker offers a manageable recovery, while shots that go long could end up in the rough and make saving par far more difficult.

The signature hole at San Juan Oaks delivers one of the most spectacular tee shots in the region. From nearly 200 feet above the fairway, players are treated to panoramic views across the San Juan Valley. Drives aimed at the right center can catch a designed speed slope, adding valuable distance and leaving a mid to long iron approach. The green is protected by a creek beyond and a severe slope short that funnels shots forward. Favoring the right side of the approach while avoiding the long-left bunker which offers the best chance for success.

This par four returns players toward the clubhouse and demands precision from the tee. Drives favoring the left center avoid the large oak that can obstruct the approach from the right. The second shot carries a deep ravine to a large stadium green with ample bail out areas surrounding it. Long misses are penal, while approaches to the front right portion of the green can be rewarded, particularly with a tucked right pin if you can avoid the deep greenside bunker on the right.

The back nine opens with a noticeably different style of golf. A meandering creek runs along the entire left side while bold bunkering splits the fairway and frames decision making from the tee. Carrying the central bunker provides the best angle into the green. The left greenside bunker is deeper than it appears, making center green a smart target for left pin placements, while right pins invite a more aggressive approach.

This long par five plays with the prevailing summer wind and offers a classic risk reward opportunity. Strong tee shots that carry beyond the lake can reach a fairway swale, setting up a bold attempt to clear Nutting’s Creek on the second shot. This creek sits about 85 yards short of the green so trying to roll it up to the green is not an option. Successful attempts are rewarded with eagle chances or simple pitch shots. The expansive green is open in front and receptive, encouraging aggressive play for birdie.

A short dogleg right par four that sets up beautifully for a controlled fade. Long hitters may attempt to cut the corner, but a large sycamore guards against over aggression. The safest line targets the fairway bunker, leaving a short iron in. The green slopes firmly from back to front, making approaches below the hole essential, especially for left side pin placements.

This par four plays subtly uphill toward the easternmost point of the course. Accuracy off the tee is critical as the fairway narrows between native grasses and mounding. The approach demands respect, as anything left of the green finds one of the deepest bunkers on the course. Taking an extra club is often the wise decision.

A strategic par four framed by views of the San Justo Reservoir. Many players opt for less than driver to avoid native grasses left and a seasonal creek right. The ideal approach comes from the left side of the fairway, avoiding the deep front right bunker. Shots played cautiously toward the left center of the green often yield birdie chances.

This picturesque par three is as demanding as it is beautiful. Swirling winds created by surrounding trees complicate club selection. The green is well protected by a deep bunker on the right, while the left side offers a generous bailout. Aiming left is prudent and par is an excellent score.

A classic risk reward par four. Conservative tee shots play straight away, requiring a full second shot into the green. Aggressive players can carry the left fairway bunker to dramatically shorten the hole, though a deep seasonal creek lurks along the left side of the entire hole and green. The green slopes from back left to front, with the safest approach played short and right.

Water frames this par three, but the true challenge lies on the expansive green. Stretching over 40 yards deep, the putting surface features a pronounced swale and deep hollows. Correct distance control is essential, as three putts are common from the wrong section of the green.

A memorable finishing par five that leads you back toward the clubhouse. This beautiful, subtle dogleg left allows players to stand on the tee nestled beside a cascading waterfall, where a creek spills gently from the adjacent pond. Don’t get too comfortable admiring the scenery, as a small pond must be carried from the back tees, immediately setting the tone for an exciting finish. There is more fairway here than first appears, and longer hitters can reach the green in two by boldly challenging the left side. A generous bailout area behind the green encourages aggressive play, while a large greenside bunker guards the right. Pulled or hooked shots, however, are swiftly punished by the creek that runs the entire left side before feeding into the greenside lake.