Callippe Preserve Golf Course

Course was packed with tee times closely spaced. Not enough time between tee times. Free players allowed would speed up play. 5 1/2 hours for 18. Ouch!

Good layout. No holes seemed they same and required variety of shots. Greens ok and rolled smooth. Perhaps they are a bit slower than I’d expect. Seems that players of this course actually fix ball marks ( which is nice 😄 )

This is a nice course that is maintained well. Some holes are blind and more challenging than others but that’s golf. The carts help with a virtual map but ideally you can play with someone who has played there before. Tee times are hard to get and some of the staff could be a little more welcoming.

I was told to "Hurry" from both the people in the Pro shop and from the starter. Not only did i hurry but i didnt need too becsuse, the waiting started on hole three. Our group(4) were waiting on the group(2) in front to finish before we were able to shoot. The group was at least two holes down by the time I had to leave (hole 12). 3.5hrs to play 12 holes

This course can be difficult. Very hilly. Not recommended for walking. Greens were slower than expected. Overall the condition was good very considering it is the middle of a very hot summer.

First time playing as I wanted to try a new course away from the San Jose/SV area. I'm glad that I tried Callipe! The course conditions were almost immaculate. The fairways were in great shape, the greens were very well manicured as well. Tough course if you lack accuracy on your drives, luckily I didn't have that issue today. Beautiful views all around.
I finished in exactly 4 hours (teed off at 3pm). Played by myself. Will gladly go back and try to improve on my 88 that I shot today.

Expect a 4 to 4 1/2 hour round. About 2 -3 min wait on each tee box. 2 - 3 holes are car path only (not including the par 3 holes).

This was my first time playing here but it won’t be my last. I thoroughly enjoyed this track. Super fun layout with a great variety of holes. Some require absolute tester golf with less than driver off the tee while others allow grip it and rip

Track is set on a hillside so there is plenty of elevation changes throughout as well as some forced Carrie’s over barrancas

Course conditions are good all around. Greens rolled slower than my liking but they held approach shots well and rolled smooth

Fairways were lush and green thorough. There were a few brown and thin areas here and there but nothing bad.

Tee boxes were level with good coverage and sand traps had decent sand in them.

Kids in the pro shop were very friendly and helpful. Pace of play was slow which is apparently normal for here other than that just a super fun experience. I’ll be back for sure

If you don’t have 6+ hours for a round of golf (on a weekday!) don’t come here. Checked in at 10:45 for an 11:08 tee time. Tee box had a stack up 3 groups deep - not a good start. Two holes in and we were backed up again, with no Marshall to be seen, so sat again for 20 minutes.

Played the first 9 in just under 2.5hrs, made the turn and had to wait another 20 minutes. Not sure if a group stopped for lunch or if they sent a new group out starting in the middle. In either event, the final 9 were even slower than the start, and never saw a Marshall again!

The staff told me this was the norm, so set your time expectations low.

Course is in great shape and I have always enjoyed playing here! The wind and green locations can be quite challenging but make for a fun experience. The pace of play is generally pretty slow here but that’s expected when it’s one of the nicer public courses in the Bay Area. Twilight rounds are a great deal but don’t expect to get a full 18 in. Cheers.

Staff was very knowledgeable and friendly. The course is difficult but absolutely enjoyable. Well worth trying.