
Moffett Field Course
The Golf Club at Moffett Field



About this course
Moffett Field, intrinsically linked to the neighboring aeronautical legacy, offers a golfing experience unlike any other in the heart of Silicon Valley. Routed across the former Naval Air Station Moffett Federal Airfield, the layout is inherently flat and exposed, playing as an almost-links style course, rare for inland California. Its character favors a strategic approach, rewarding players who can navigate the subtle contours of the fairways and judge distances accurately into the greens. The omnipresent coastal winds, known to swirl unpredictably, further enhance the challenge. While not widely celebrated, Moffett Field provides a unique diversion from the tech industry's intensity. Its lack of pretension is embraced by its membership. The course’s lack of substantial elevation change means it's very walkable, and on most days, offers remarkable views of the iconic Hangar One, a silent sentinel to the area's rich history in aviation and aerospace innovation. Originally designed to offer recreation for military personnel and later opened to the public, Moffett Field has retained a practical charm. While it may not host championships or boast architectural pedigree, it offers a straightforward, accessible, and undeniably memorable round of golf in a setting steeped in history. A round at Moffett offers an interesting reprieve - and it's well priced.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in CA
Quick facts
- Location
- Sunnyvale, CA, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1959
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Bob E. Baldock
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,572 yards
- Difficulty
- 75/128
- Course Vaults score
- 5.8
Getting there
The Golf Club at Moffett Field sits in the heart of Silicon Valley, less than ten minutes from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport and roughly thirty minutes south of San Francisco International, making it one of the most accessible private clubs in Northern California. The approach follows Highway 101 through the tech corridor, where glass campuses give way to the broad, flat expanse of the former naval air station - Moffett Field's iconic Hangar One rising like a sentinel on the horizon. Entry to the club requires clearance through NASA Ames Research Center gates, a quiet reminder that this is golf played on hallowed aeronautical ground, where the fairways unfold beneath the same skies once traversed by dirigibles and cutting-edge aircraft.

FAQ
Common questions about Moffett Field
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Moffett Field has a Course Vaults score of 5.8 out of 10 based on 17 logged golfers.
Moffett Field was designed by Bob E. Baldock.
Yes. Moffett Field is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Moffett Field is 72.
Moffett Field plays 6,572 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Moffett Field is 128.



