Eagle Ridge Golf Club
Gilroy, California – 2951 Club Dr, Gilroy, CA 95020
About Eagle Ridge Golf Club
Eagle Ridge Golf Club opened in 2000 in the oak-studded foothills on the west side of Gilroy, a design by Ron Fream and David Dale of Golfplan with Johnny Miller consulting. The routing threads through a gated residential community, but the land carries the round: rolling terrain, mature oaks, and long views toward the surrounding hills. The young course quickly earned a four-star rating from Golf Digest and a place on Golf for Women's list of the fifty most women-friendly courses in the country.
On the course
The card is one of the sternest in the South Bay: 7,005 yards, par 72, and a slope of 140 from the back tees. Defenses come from everywhere, with 92 bunkers, three lakes, seven creeks, and large multi-tiered greens that demand the correct shelf, not just the correct green. The par-4 3rd and the long, narrow 9th headline the front nine, ponds guard the 5th and 12th greens, and the closing five holes form as testing a finish as the region offers. Six tee sets run down to 5,102 yards; pick honestly.
Who it suits
The resume matches the difficulty. Eagle Ridge has hosted qualifying for USGA championships, including the U.S. Women's Open and the former Public Links, along with numerous NCGA qualifiers. Reviewers note the bunkering has been softened from its original severity but still dominates strategy, and the back nine climbs enough that most players ride. It suits golfers who want a tournament-grade examination without leaving the South Bay, with scenery as consolation for the scorecard.
The practice setup is complete: a grass driving range, two putting greens, a short-game area with a practice bunker, a simulator, and academy instruction. The clubhouse carries a steady calendar of tournaments and events, and the pro shop is full service. Choose Eagle Ridge on a day you want your handicap audited; it is among the hardest public tee times in the Bay Area, and the views from the upper holes are part of the reward.
Architect: Ron Fream & David Dale (with Johnny Miller) · Opened: 2000
Course Details
- 18 Holes
- Par 72
- 7,005 Yards
- Course Rating 74.1
- Slope 140
- Practice Facilities: Driving range · Practice green · Pro shop
- Tee Time Prices: $55 – $113
- Phone: (408) 846-4531
- Address: 2951 Club Dr, Gilroy, CA 95020
Notable Facts About Eagle Ridge Golf Club
- Designed in 2000 by Johnny Miller, Ron Fream, and David Dale, with a routing set in the oak-studded foothills above Gilroy.
- Features six sets of tee boxes, 92 bunkers, three lakes, seven creeks and many multi-tiered greens, stretching to just over 7,000 yards from the tips.
- Has served as a qualifying site for the USGA Public Links, USGA Women's Open, PGA Champions Tour Siebel Classic and numerous NCGA qualifiers.
Book Tee Times at Eagle Ridge Golf Club
Eagle Ridge Golf Club is an 18-hole par-72 public golf course in Gilroy, California. Tee times currently range from $55 to $113. Compare live rates and book online through Golf The Bay.
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