Pasatiempo

[The Yard]

Has anyone played Pasatiempo in Santa Cruz, if so, did you fly into San Jose, or San Francisco?

[pudubny]

Has anyone played Pasatiempo in Santa Cruz, if so, did you fly into San Jose, or San Francisco?

I flew into San Fran but had a few days in the Santa Cruz area as well. There is a small airport in Santa Cruz with a few flights available from LA as I recall.
The course is very underrated but has had some conditioning issues in recent years due to water restrictions, may want to check on that if it's important. Enjoy.

[BigRedLefty]

Played it a few times. Flew into SFO. You are going to have a lot more options out Of YYZ.

process is pretty simple to get a car and be on the freeway quickly. I think it’s just over an hour from the airport.

course is mint and was in great condition in May.

[The Yard]

did you guys stay in Santa Cruz overnight?

[BigRedLefty]

I always played it in transit to/from Monterey or San Fran. I went down to the boardwalk in May and relaxed along the coast which I was nice. I think it would warrant 1-2 nights depending on schedule.

[The Yard]

I always played it in transit to/from Monterey or San Fran. I went down to the boardwalk in May and relaxed along the coast which I was nice. I think it would warrant 1-2 nights depending on schedule.

10/4, great info.

[Playthru]

Flew into SF. Got an airbnb in Santa Cruz. Played Pasatiempo in the morning. Went down to the dock area in the evening. Great place with seafood restaurants and a drive-on dock. Eat dinner and watch Dolphins, seals etc in the ocean. Also nice downtown area with pubs and restaurants.

[Tommy Armour V31]

<Flying ro San jose will save close to an hour of driving time, its prob 30-45 min from San jose airport. Air canada goes direct to san jose, or just do a 1-stop trip via chicago or denver.

[The Yard]

<Flying ro San jose will save close to an hour of driving time, its prob 30-45 min from San jose airport. Air canada goes direct to san jose, or just do a 1-stop trip via chicago or denver.

anything else worth playing around the San Jose + Santa Cruz area?

[Tommy Armour V31]

San Juan Oaks in Hollister, south of SanJose, I played it 20 years ago, but remember it fondly. It was a Fred Couples design company course. I have heard that Carmel, near Monterey is nice as well.
In Milpitas, near San Jose, both Summit Pointe and Spring Valley a quite good.
When I lived there for a year in 97/98, I often drove a while to get to courses so as to enjoy the views in the area.

[LongLefty]

Leaving in 2 weeks to play Pebble, Spyglass and Links at SB. Added Pasatiempo to the rotation while we’re there as I heard great things! Can’t wait to get down there. We are flying into San Francisco.

[DonW468]

Well, Pasatiempo was always amazing sometimes they have discounts on GolfNow.

[BigRedLefty]

Pasa is awesome. I believe they were doing some minor construction on 1,2,3,4,7&9 tee boxes. I think they were only out of commission for a week, but might be worth checking in with the course.

pasa is one of my favorite courses I’ve played

[Swingman]

Correct, they were working on the first 4 tee boxes when I was there last week and had temporary tees at the beginning of the fairway for those holes. They provided a discount to the green fee. Once they are done with those ones, they will move on to another 4 tee boxes until they are done.

The greens were a bit sandy and the rough still had plugs present from a recent aeration, but should be gone by the time you get there.

Enjoy as Pasatiempo is a special one in my books.

I basically did the same trip last week, except I started in San Diego at Torrey Pines North and South. Went to Pasatiempo next, then finished at Pebble playing those three (PB/Spy/SB).

Safe travels and hope you play well!