The Peninsula Course
San Mateo, CA, USA





The Peninsula Golf & Country Club, nestled in the verdant hills of San Mateo, quietly embodies a classic, understated California golf experience, reflecting the spirit of its locale: unpretentious, welcoming, and thoroughly enjoyable. Originally laid out during the mid-20th century, the course meanders through gently rolling terrain, offering a pleasant walking experience punctuated by mature trees lining fairways. It favors accuracy over raw power, presenting challenges in the form of strategic bunkering and subtly contoured greens that reward thoughtful approaches, demanding you play the course over and over. While not a past host of major championships, Peninsula Golf & Country Club has been a consistent site for regional amateur events, providing a stern test for up-and-coming players on the Peninsula, and Bay Area. The course's layout encourages a strategic approach, with doglegs and cleverly positioned hazards placing a premium on shot placement. Peninsula's membership is known for its tight-knit community and dedication to the game. It's also known for its annual crab feed event, an integral part of the club’s social calendar. The club maintains its unpretentious character, offering a more relaxed, family-oriented experience.
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FAQ
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
The Peninsula has a Course Vaults score of 6.9 out of 10 based on 9 explicit golfer ratings.
The Peninsula was designed by Donald Ross, Ron Forse, and Tom Bendelow.
The Peninsula is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at The Peninsula is 71.
The Peninsula plays 6,538 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at The Peninsula is 133.