Diablo Hills Golf Course

Worst golf course I have ever been to. Don’t waste your money on this dump. For 25 dollars there are plenty of other places in the area that are much better.

My husband played with his buddy here last Tuesday and came back raving about the guy working at the golf shop. Usually they send the golfers on their way but my husband had lots of questions (new to golfing) and the gentleman was giving him great pointers. He even showed him the proper way to swing (along with which club). My husband was very appreciative and the owner has a good man working for him… As well as a new frequent customer thanks to his employee.

I’ve been playing here since I started, which is 20 years now. (Wow.) My husband and I play all over the bay area, so we have lots to compare it to. It’s a great course for beginners and more experienced players — for different reasons.
It’s perfect for beginners because it’s only 9 holes but they are regulation length. Players are also spaced out properly. That’s much better than on courses like Buchanan, where you can easily get hit by an errant shot. Most people playing here are patient with beginners. You should definitely invite us to play through as needed, but we won’t give you a dirty look at we pass by.
It’s terrific for experienced golfers who want a short round. You’ll be able to use all the clubs in your bag; however, it’s also perfect for forcing yourself to practice with certain clubs. The course is easily walked, but there are a couple fairways that still give a work-​out. For speed, be sure to tee off before 9 AM. You’ll be done in less than two hours and can enjoy a great breakfast.
As for the condition of the course… it’s fine! Yes, grass on the tee boxes is a bit long. Yes, there are some bald spots (when there is drought) and places with crab grass. And the bunkers are filled with dirty-​sand, not fluffy white sand. If you can’t play well in such «conditions» we don’t want you here anyway — you take yourself way too seriously.

A little expensive for what the course offers, but a fun round of nine and somewhat challenging. The food in the clubhouse is decent as well.

The condition of the tee boxes is unacceptable. The grass on the tee box is longer than the rough. The fairways look like you would expect for a short 9 hole course but the tee boxes just blow my mind. I have played here 3 times over 6 months and the tee boxes have been the same every time. Even when you are teeing off with a driver the grass is tall enough to interfere. The course really would not be so bad if they would just cut the grass on the tee boxes to the length of the fairway. The tee box should not be a penalty.

This is probably the worst gc I’ve seen in a long time. Sawmill gc (bath, pa– look it up) looks like a country club compared to this. Can you at least cut the fucking grass on the par three tee boxes?!

I play this course about 1 to 2 times a month. I’m a weekend hacker who usually shoots 45 on this course. Not that great, but here are my thoughts on each hole. Yardage measures are from the blue tees.
Hole 1
Aim slightly to the left side of the green. It’s an easier, less steep approach from the left. I typically use a driver off the tee, but I have seen others use low-​numbered irons very effectively here.
If you have hit your ball to the left you’ll have a simple chip shot onto the green. The approach from the right is steep and has a sand trap defending the green.
Hole 2
This is the second longest hole of the course at 328 yards. It’s all uphill, but not as steep an incline as what you will encounter on hole 8.
The designers of this course use sand traps to punish errant shots on this course in general, this hole is no exception. If you hit your drive to the left, a sand trap awaits your ball. Hitting to the right isn’t that bad. There is a ridge to the right that will roll most of the balls down near the fairway. If you hit very far to the right, don’t bother searching for it. Those bushes atop the ridge are pretty thick and it may have gone to hole 8 on the other side of the ridge.
The green is pretty large so you’ll have more freedom to power your second shot through. I typically use a 7 iron for my second shot (usually I hit my second shot from around the sand trap) onto the green.
Hole 3
Very short hole. I use a pitching wedge with a full swing here. Aim to the right as the green slopes strongly to the left due to a drain hole. The tee box here is never mowed very well. It will feel like you’re hitting out of the rough.
Hole 4
Shortest hole of the course, but it can be tricky. It opens up to the right so I’ve seen many players try to hit there. The problem with that shot is the bushes to the right of the cart path are bigger and thicker than they look. They grab a lot of balls.
Better to shoot straight ahead with a pitching wedge at about two-​thirds power and try for a long putt (assuming the flag is positioned to the right). Again, the tee box here is never mowed very well.
Hole 5
Watch out for players ahead of you. The fairway drops and turns to the right about 100 yards from the tee box. It’s pretty easy to lose sight with players ahead of you at the tee, however, they will definitely be in range of your swing. This is especially true if you’re going to use a driver off the tee. Use the white stairs to see if it’s clear ahead of you.
I use a driver off the tee. I take two different approaches here depending how well I’m hitting my drivers. If I’m hitting my drivers long that day, I’ll target straight forward. That shot will take me to the edge of the fairway where the course dog turns, but it’s straight shot to the green.
If I’m hitting my drivers shorter that day, I’ll target to the right which brings me closer to the hole. Why wouldn’t I hit to the right all the time if it brings me closer to the hole? There’s a large bank of sand traps here where my balls constantly land if I’m hitting long.
I typically use a 7 iron with my second shot. The course drops to the right so target left.
Hole 6
I call this hole the batting cage, because of the high fences they have erected to protect the homes to the right. They used to not allow woods to be hit off the tees here, but have since removed that sign. I assume the sign was a useless attempt to limit the damage to the nearby apartments.
A wood is your best shot off the tee, assuming you hit straight. Aim for the right as there is a decent, grass-​less slope to the left. The sand traps to the right are a pain though. They are clumped to the right and defend the hole pretty well from that angle.
I typically use a pitching wedge on my second shot.
Beware the wild turkeys that camp out left of the hole.
Hole 7
This is a pretty straight forward hole. I use a seven iron to make the green. The green slopes to the left.
Hole 8
This hole is the bane of my golf existence. I can’t hit below 7 on this hole. It’s the longest hole on the course and its up hill. The trouble with this hole are the shots after the tee. Because its up hill you have to use a lofted iron to get the height and distance you’ll want. Hybrids won’t get you very far, because they won’t give you much loft.
I tee off with a driver, usually follow with a four iron, and whatever else it takes to me there.
Hole 9
Finding this hole can be tricky. From the end of hole 8 walk to the left, through the four way intersection, keep hole 3 on your left. Keep walking down that path, past the houses on the left, past the cross walk, and you’ll have arrived.
This is the most protected hole on the course. The front is covered by multiple sand traps. If you can hit the hell out of your driver, it may be best to hit with less power to avoid the traps.
I use a pitching wedge with a full swing on my second shot to get past the traps.
Good luck

Great little 9 hole golf course nestled in the neighborhood across from John Muir hospital. The course is well taken care of and poses some challenges to the people playing it. I’d call it half golf course and half pitch and putt. Even the most inexperienced golfer can hack their way through the course and have a great time. Usually I can play the entire course in roughly 2 hours though I’m sure on weekends it takes longer due to more people on the course.
It is a little pricey considering it’s only 9 holes but worth it in my opinion.

Rip off. Not worth the money. Go to Buchanan Golf Course if you want to play a 9 hole course. It would be a fun course if it wasn’t $ 25. $ 25 for 9 holes doesn’t make sense to me. You can play Franklin Canyon for $ 20, Lake Chabot for $ 20, Diablo Creek $ 25 and those courses are 18 holes! I live right down the street from it and I still would rather drive 20 minutes to go somewhere else

Gave this 5 stars based on food; Course was about a 3.5 stars. Not the best manicured and easy to get a little lost.
Was pleasantly surprised to order some food after our round and their fries are KILLER! They must double fry those things or something but they are delish!!! The veggie burger was tasty too! Service was less than stellar but hey, I’d rather have good food with wack service than great service with doo-​doo food.

It’s a little 9 hole course that needs a little TLC. Huge chunks missing from green, fairway and tee box. And by huge chunks I mean more than just divots etc. There was an enormous hole on the 1^st hole full of water (water hazard!) and a giant one on like the 4^th or 5^th in the middle of the fairway that was coned off hahaha
I mean, all in all it’s an inexpensive 9-​hole that you can walk but still…

This is by far the biggest rip off in the Bay Area. I was with a client this past Friday and went out to Boundary Oaks to try and get a late round in. Unfortunately, they had a tournament going on so Diablo Hills was our next closest option. We teed off at around 5pm and it was $ 26 per person to play nine holes. I repeat, it was $ 26 per person to play nine holes at what I would call an «executive course». If you think this is a nice golf course, then you do not play golf. The greens are like putting on a real golf courses fairways. If this course was $ 5 or $ 10, I would say good value, great place to learn how to play golf, but at the prices they are charging, this course is good for nothing.
If you are looking for somewhere to play, I highly recommend going on golf now and checking out all the 18 hole courses that you can play for $ 26 or less that aren’t too far away.

This is one of the great practice courses, use as such. Each hole is different and greens are a bit tricky. Really recommend if you want to tune up your short game. I go out late in the afternoon walking and it’s $ 15. It’s close to everything too.

Course is nice, but we were told that we could upgrade to 18 after 9 holes and when we made the turn, the starter was backed up and didn’t have control of his time schedule. Watching him try to put us back in for nine holes was like watching a blind man play pick-​up-​sticks.
We didn’t get back on because it would have been a two hour wait. SO DISSAPOINTED!!!
NEVER GOING BACK!

Even with your golf bag stuffed with cold «beverages,» you probably aren’t going to enjoy your round at Diablo Hills.
I’ve never been a good golfer, but I still like a challenge. There is nothing challenging about Diablo Hills. A couple of the holes are less than 90 yards long and even a hacker can reach them with a pitching wedge.
The worst part about Diablo Hills are the green fees. It’s absolutely unbelievable how overpriced this course is, especially with Boundary Oaks just up the street.
Fees:
Mon-​Thurs:
9 holes — walk: $ 17, ride $ 27.
18 holes — walk $ 27, ride $ 42
Weekends:
9 holes — walk: $ 22, ride $ 32
18 holes — walk: $ 32, ride $ 47
Twilight (Mon-​Thurs): walk $ 15, ride $ 23
Twilight (weekends): walk $ 15, ride $ 25
No matter how many beverages you consume during your round you are still going to feel like this place is a joke. Pack your clubs and head to any course in the area, you’ll thank me later.

For a great time and a relaxing 9 holes try Diablo Hills. Don’t come with country club expectations. That being said, the course is well maintained and has a few challenging holes. Freakin sand traps on the 9^th hole is a challenge!
Ultimately, Diablo Hills offers great value, friendly staff, and a casual atmosphere. After a game, stop off at the Greenery for a delicious burger.

A good 9 hole for a laid back game on a Sunday :) the course is a little run down but if you are like me and don’t mind it, it’s a fun time. Stop into the Greenery afterwards and get one of their burgers — they are delicious (I recommend the smothered one)

9 hole golf course next to Heather Farms that winds through the different condominium complexes. The course varies in difficulty as some of the holes are short and others are really long. Plus sometimes you get lucky and can play by yourself. It’s always fun to stop by The Greenery after a round of golf for a drink.

This is a very nice 9 hole course. There is a good variation of holes, ie, an elevated par 3, interesting par 5’s and simple to challenging par 4’s.
The fairways are pretty easy to hit and the greens aren’t overly curvaceous, so the course isn’t necessarily all that difficult, but I’m not going pro anytime soon, so it’s good enough for me and perfect for a quick round after work.
You really don’t need a cart here, as it’s a fairly simple walk, despite a few hills. The price tag is about what you’d expect for a par 9 course and it’s usually easy to get a tee-​time.
If you’re looking to play a quick round by yourself, or with a few friends, this is a great place to do it.

A nice little 9 holer, it plays pretty quick I like to swing by after work and have plenty of time to squeeze in a round. For a 9 hole it has good varation in hole type and length. It is a walkable course without a problem and is easy to get on to with out too much of a wait.
The little sports bar/​restaruant is nice and is always a good place to have a relaxig after round beer.