1 CordeValle Club Drive,
San Martin, California 95046
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Ray Otis (PGA, Head Golf Professional)The Course:
18 holes. Open parkland. Undulating terrain - a few slopes to climb (more so on the back-nine).
Surroundings:
Rural countryside.
Designer:
Robert Trent Jones Jr.
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20 miles SE of San Jose
From Hwy 101 approx 3 miles north of Gilroy, take the Masten Ave exit and head west on Masten Ave. After 1 mile turn right on to Santa Teresa Blvd. After 1.3 miles turn left into CordeValle Drive (directly opposite Highland Blvd on your right). Follow the road into CordeValle.
CordeValle
CordeValle Golf Club: Quietly tucked away in a stunningly scenic corner of the Santa Clara Valley, CordeValle is an exclusive and intimate resort. Within this large private preserve, which skirts the foothills of the Santa Cruz mountains, Robert Trent Jones Jr has crafted one of his most memorable layouts.
The picturesque round-topped hills of the valley are reflected in the soft natural flowing lines of this golfing masterpiece. Unencumbered by residential or commercial development, the layout makes excellent use of the terrain's gentle elevation changes, its broad meadows and grassy canyons. Each hole presents a different vista onto the wooded north-facing hillsides and more open south-facing slopes beyond the course.
The beauty of the environment is matched by the charm, challenge and elegance of the course itself. The generally quite open layout is home to plenty of stylish bunkering, pleasant elevation changes, and occasional creeks and ponds. Stray beyond the good-width fairways and you'll have the chance to inspect an abundance of thickish grass, wild plants and native flowers that expansively separate the holes.
CordeValle is an excellent example of Robert Trent Jones Jr's visionary design abilities. His aim is to touch our hearts and inspire our golfing brains with a rare and unforgettable golf experience. Here at CordeValle it is certainly a case of mission accomplished.
Stay&Play at CordeValle: luxury onsite accommodation available, see Where2Stay section below.
Resort guests (staying at Cordevalle's onsite accommodation) can book to play on weekdays and weekends.
No outside visitor play available.
Walking permitted. Resort guests are required to use a caddie or forecaddie. Golf carts available for hire, but cannot be used before 9am.
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Located in the foothills of California’s Santa Cruz Mountains, CordeValle is a secluded luxury retreat in a wonderfully natural setting just 30 minutes south of San Jose and 45 minutes north of the Monterey Peninsula.
Infused with country club charm and top-class amenities, including a luxury spa and Robert Trent Jones Jr designed championship golf course, the resort provides an exlusive sanctuary at one with its natural surroundings.
Located at CordeValle, the Clos La Chance winery and vineyard offers you the opportunity to sample some of California’s famed wine vintages.
California's 32nd best course (Golf Digest, 2025/26).
USA's 52nd best public access course (Golf Digest, 2025/26).
One CordeValle Club Drive, San Martin CA 95046
+1 (408) 695 4500
Visit websiteCordeValle is a secluded luxury retreat in an extraordinary setting. Infused with country club charm and superb amenities including a luxury spa and world-class championship golf course, the resort is a beautiful sanctuary in harmony with its natural surroundings. (Cordevalle was formerly a Rosewood Resort).
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