Golf and nature collide within the artfully designed Saratoga Nation Membership, a sprawl of lush rolling hills and quick fairways placing the avid golfer to the check. Nestled within the japanese foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains, this par 34 nine-hole masterpiece sits secluded in Silicon Valley.
With choices to play 9 or 18 holes, the monitor presents panoramic views and supplies a handy escape for its surrounding communities. The Membership’s Members personal over 100 acres consciously balancing conservation with native utilization; supported by photo voltaic and water wells, sustainability is a precedence.
Developed in April 1958 and opened for its first spherical of golf on June 6, 1962, the founding companions hoped to satisfy their imaginative and prescient of making a high quality golf expertise eliminating the hassles and pitfalls of touring thirty miles throughout city to the subsequent nearest course. They rapidly noticed the additional benefit to the neighborhood they may create by carving an unbelievable golf expertise into the foothills of Saratoga. Backed as much as the Fremont Older Open House Protect, each gap of the unique Robert Muir Graves creation has been maximized by famend golf architect Carter Morrish, son of Jay Morrish.
Nature abounds on this verdant oasis; the deer within the distance kick up a flock of untamed turkeys from Prospect Creek which sits parallel to the ample fairway. Touchdown the inexperienced in two, you’re challenged by a back-rolling ball that strains itself up for an ideal putt to save lots of par. This monitor meanders up and thru the mountain’s edge and invitations the seasoned golfer to place their ability on the road.
NCGA has appropriately ranked this majestic course as a par 68 with an elective 18-hole rating for aggressive match play.
Since its first spherical of golf performed in 1962, six tennis courts had been added in 1972, and the clubhouse was expanded with a second ground to incorporate a proper eating room and lounge in 1974. Many initiatives have been accomplished over time together with renovations to each inexperienced and the driving vary, resurfaced tennis and pickleball courts with stadium lighting, plus enhancements to the clubhouse to incorporate a health middle and pool facility. Most not too long ago, two bocce ball courts had been added with a seating space to revel with associates whereas admiring spectacular valley views.
As a completely personal, member-owned recreation facility, members honor one another and traditions for generations to share, and in doing so, have managed to safe the longer term legacy of Saratoga Nation Membership. Members are thrilled to rejoice sixty years of success and a lifetime of reminiscences in the neighborhood!
“For over 30 years, my household has grown up taking part in golf at Saratoga CC and it has turn into my second house. It has an exceptionally well-maintained golf course that has constructed many lifelong friendships. The monitor is brief sufficient for seniors and juniors to get pleasure from their rounds, in the meantime difficult the handicaps of “Plus” golfers. It’s actually the best-kept secret of golf in Northern California.” — Clive Surfleet
