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Wente Vineyards Course

The Course at Wente Vineyards

Livermore, CA, USA
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18 holesPar 727,181 yds75.3/142

About this course

The Course at Wente Vineyards sits in Livermore Valley wine country, approximately forty miles east of San Francisco. Designed by Greg Norman and opened in 1998, the course occupies rolling terrain among the Wente family's vineyards, which have been producing wine in the region since the 1880s. The layout takes advantage of natural elevation changes and integrates the surrounding agricultural landscape into the playing experience, with vineyard rows visible from many holes. The routing moves through varied terrain that includes oak-studded hillsides, open valleys, and areas adjacent to active grape cultivation. Water comes into play on several holes, and the property's natural contours create strategic interest without requiring extreme earthmoving. The design emphasizes width in the landing areas while using bunkers and natural grades to define preferred angles of approach. Views extend across the valley to surrounding ridgelines, giving the course a distinctly Northern California character. The facility operates as a public-access course connected to the Wente family's broader hospitality operations, which include the winery, tasting rooms, and restaurant. The clubhouse and dining areas reflect the wine country setting, and the course attracts both local golfers and visitors exploring the Livermore Valley wine region. The combination of golf and viticulture makes it a representative example of Northern California's wine country golf destinations, where the game shares space with agricultural heritage.

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.

1749

Best in World

1553

Best in USA

110

Best in CA

Quick facts

Location
Livermore, CA, USA
Access
Public
Holes
18
Par
72
Length
7,181 yards
Difficulty
75.3/142
Course Vaults score
7.7

Getting there

The journey to The Course at Wente Vineyards begins at Oakland International Airport (OAK), roughly forty-five minutes west, or San Francisco International (SFO), an hour distant - both gateways to the San Francisco Bay Area. From either terminal, the drive eastward traces a gradual ascent out of the urban sprawl, crossing the Altamont Pass and descending into the Livermore Valley, where the landscape transforms into rolling vineyard-covered hills and the air itself seems to shift toward wine country tranquility. The final miles wind through the Wente family's historic estate vineyards, a visual prelude that grounds the arrival in the terroir and heritage surrounding the course. The clubhouse emerges nestled among the vines and oak-studded slopes - a setting where golf and viticulture converge in the heart of one of California's most storied wine regions.

FAQ

Common questions about Wente Vineyards

Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.

Wente Vineyards has a Course Vaults score of 7.7 out of 10 based on 48 logged golfers.

Yes. Wente Vineyards is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at Wente Vineyards is 72.

Wente Vineyards plays 7,181 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Wente Vineyards is 142.

Wente Vineyards is a 18-hole course.

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