Boulder Ridge CC in San Jose, CA , opinions?

[Tim Leahy]

I am scheduled to play Boulder Ridge CC in San Jose, CA this Monday, is it worth the drive from Sacto? Pictures look interesting, but what are your opinions of the course?

[Tom Huckaby]

It's worth the drive, for sure.  Definite cartball - very hilly, some very long green to tee jaunts - but some very neat views from up on the hilltop on which the course sits... and some HUGE boulders (hence the name), making it seem like Scottsdale in San Jose.  Also several darn good golf holes, for sure.

It will never be the purist GCAer's cup of tea, but I found it to be good fun the two times I played it.

And one side note, you will be playing the closest course to my house.  Try not to throw rocks or anything.

 

[Tim Leahy]

It's worth the drive, for sure.  Definite cartball - very hilly, some very long green to tee jaunts - but some very neat views from up on the hilltop on which the course sits... and some HUGE boulders (hence the name), making it seem like Scottsdale in San Jose.  Also several darn good golf holes, for sure.

It will never be the purist GCAer's cup of tea, but I found it to be good fun the two times I played it.

And one side note, you will be playing the closest course to my house.  Try not to throw rocks or anything.

 

You do have those bullet proof windows on your house don't you? I promise to yell fore!
Seriously, how is the traffic on 87south on Monday mornings around 8?  I am staying near the airport and it looks like I have to take a short ride on the 87.

[Tom Huckaby]

Reverse commute, Tim - you'll be just fine.  Just pray a prayer for those heading the other direction.

 

Note also... Cinnabar Hills is just up the road, more or less.. would make for a fine 36 hole day if you get ambitious.

TH

[Tim Leahy]

Reverse commute, Tim - you'll be just fine.  Just pray a prayer for those heading the other direction.

 

Note also... Cinnabar Hills is just up the road, more or less.. would make for a fine 36 hole day if you get ambitious.

TH

Thanks, copter Tom! 
I won't be playing 36, just heading home to Sacto afterwards, I am going try to walk on at Harding Park on Sunday afternoon and then head down to SJ Sunday night.

[Bill_McBride]

When I first saw the thread title, I flashed back to a weekend camping trip with three other couples many years ago when the guys played two rounds at Boulder Creek a little north of San Jose.  That was a fun if very short and tight course.  What's the current status there?

[Rich Goodale]

Tim

I think Cinnabar Hills is a much better course than Boulder Ridge, but if you're committed to the latter, you'll find it interesting, for the reasons that Tom says.  It's been 7 years since I've been to either place, so whatever option you take, please report back.

Rich