
CordeValle Course
CordeValle Golf Club



About this course
CordeValle Golf Club occupies a secluded valley in the foothills east of San Martin, roughly midway between San Jose and the Monterey Peninsula. Robert Trent Jones, Jr. designed the course, which opened in 1999 as the centerpiece of a luxury resort and residential development. The property encompasses rolling terrain with mature oak trees, seasonal creeks, and views toward the Santa Cruz Mountains. Jones routed the course to take advantage of natural elevation changes, creating a layout that moves through varied topography rather than following a single valley floor. The design features wide fairways that encourage aggressive play from the tee, though strategic bunkering and water hazards require thoughtful course management. Several holes incorporate significant elevation change, and the greens tend toward generous size with subtle internal contours. The par-three 15th plays downhill to a green fronted by water, while the closing stretch includes a risk-reward par-five 17th where length and accuracy determine whether players can reach the green in two. CordeValle has hosted professional tournament golf, most notably serving as the venue for the Frys.com Open on the PGA Tour from 2010 through 2013. The course has also appeared on various national rankings of resort and daily-fee courses. The club operates as part of a Rosewood resort property, offering both member and resort guest access, with facilities that include lodging, dining, and a spa integrated into the broader estate setting.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Private column compares member-only and guest-restricted courses.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in CA
Quick facts
- Location
- San Martin, CA, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1999
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Robert Trent Jones, Jr.
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 7,360 yards
- Difficulty
- 75.9/141
- Course Vaults score
- 7.7
Getting there
Most arrivals to CordeValle Golf Club begin at San Jose International Airport, a straightforward thirty-minute drive south through the Santa Clara Valley. Private aviation guests often favor Reid-Hillview Airport or San Jose's own executive terminals, trimming the approach to under twenty miles. The route peels away from Silicon Valley's hum along Highway 101, then turns east into the rolling, golden-grass foothills of the Diablo Range, where the landscape opens into vineyard-studded tranquility and the gated entrance to one of Northern California's most secluded luxury golf retreats.

FAQ
Common questions about CordeValle
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
CordeValle has a Course Vaults score of 7.7 out of 10 based on 25 logged golfers.
CordeValle was designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr..
CordeValle is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at CordeValle is 72.
CordeValle plays 7,360 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at CordeValle is 141.



