
Falls Course
Falls at Blackhawk Country Club

About this course
The Falls at Blackhawk Country Club occupies rolling terrain in Danville, situated in the San Ramon Valley east of the Oakland-Berkeley hills. Ted Robinson Sr., known throughout California for his residential course designs and signature use of water features, routed this layout through the upscale Blackhawk planned community. Robinson's work here reflects his characteristic approach: strategic water hazards, sculpted bunkering, and integration with the surrounding residential development. The course takes its name from the water elements that define several holes, with creeks and ponds coming into play on multiple occasions throughout the round. The property's natural elevation changes provide variety in shot-making demands, and mature landscaping frames many holes. Robinson designed the course to challenge accomplished players while remaining accessible to members across skill levels, a balance typical of his country club work in Northern California. Blackhawk Country Club serves a residential membership drawn from the broader East Bay area. The club operates as a centerpiece of the Blackhawk community, which developed significantly during the 1980s and 1990s. The Falls course complements the club's other amenities and reflects the region's growth during that period, when many similar semi-private and private clubs emerged to serve the expanding suburbs of the San Francisco Bay Area.
Quick facts
- Location
- Danville, CA, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1986
- Designer
- Ted Robinson Sr.
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 71
- Length
- 6,751 yards
- Course Vaults score
- 8.0
Getting there
The journey to Falls at Blackhawk Country Club begins at Oakland International Airport (OAK), roughly forty minutes to the west, or San Francisco International (SFO), situated an hour's drive across the Bay Bridge. Private aviation clients benefit from the proximity of Livermore Municipal Airport (LVK), a mere fifteen minutes south, offering a discrete alternative for those arriving by charter. From either commercial gateway, the route traces eastward through the suburban spine of the East Bay before ascending into the rolling hills of Danville, where the landscape shifts from urban sprawl to oak-studded ridgelines and manicured estates - a transition that announces arrival in one of Northern California's most exclusive enclaves, culminating at the gates of Blackhawk itself.

FAQ
Common questions about Falls
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Falls has a Course Vaults score of 8.0 out of 10 based on 11 logged golfers.
Falls was designed by Ted Robinson Sr..
Falls is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Falls is 71.
Falls plays 6,751 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
Falls is a 18-hole course.




