
Sunnyvale Course
Sunnyvale Golf Course


About this course
Sunnyvale Golf Course, a product of the post-war golf boom in California, offers a welcoming, accessible experience in the heart of the South Bay. Nestled amidst the tech campuses and residential neighborhoods of Sunnyvale, the course provides a respite from Silicon Valley's intensity. The relatively flat, parkland-style layout presents a straightforward test for golfers of all skill levels. Mature trees line the fairways, rewarding accuracy over brute force. While not known for its length or dramatic elevation changes, the course emphasizes strategic play around the greens. The consistently well-maintained putting surfaces are a point of pride for the club. Designed in the late 1960s, Sunnyvale Golf Course hasn't hosted major championships, focusing instead on serving the local community. However, the course remains a popular gathering place for tech workers, families, and retirees alike, drawn by its affordability and convenient location. Many a startup deal has likely been discussed on its fairways, blending the spirit of innovation with the traditions of the game.
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
- 1968
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- David W. Kent
- Par
- 70
- Length
- 6,248 yards
- Difficulty
- 70.2/118
- Course Vaults score
- 5.4
Getting there
Sunnyvale Golf Course sits in the heart of Silicon Valley, easily accessed from both San Francisco International Airport and San Jose International Airport - each roughly thirty minutes away depending on traffic along the 101 corridor. The approach is decidedly urban, threading through the tech campuses and tree-lined boulevards of the South Bay, yet the course itself occupies a surprisingly serene pocket of green amid the innovation economy. For those arriving by private aircraft, San Jose's Mineta International accommodates jet traffic, while nearby Palo Alto Airport serves smaller planes with characteristic Peninsula efficiency.

FAQ
Common questions about Sunnyvale
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Sunnyvale has a Course Vaults score of 5.4 out of 10 based on 13 logged golfers.
Sunnyvale was designed by David W. Kent.
Yes. Sunnyvale is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Sunnyvale is 70.
Sunnyvale plays 6,248 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Sunnyvale is 118.



