CordeValle
CordeValle threads through an oak dotted valley in the golden foothills south of San Jose, a Robert Trent Jones Jr design that opened in 1999. A par 72 of about 7,360 yards at the heart of a Rosewood resort, it has hosted PGA Tour events and the 2016 US Women's Open, and remains one of California's finest stay and play courses.
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The verdict
CordeValle is the kind of resort course that plays like a private club. Robert Trent Jones Jr routed it in 1999 through a quiet valley below the Santa Cruz Mountains at San Martin, an easy run south of Silicon Valley, and the Rosewood resort that grew up around it has made it one of the most polished stay and play destinations in northern California. It plays a par 72 of about 7,360 yards.
The pedigree is real. CordeValle hosted the Frys.com Open on the PGA Tour and the 2016 US Women's Open, and it presents in tournament condition for everyday guests, firm and fast with immaculate greens. Trent Jones Jr balances width with strategy, the front nine open across the valley floor and the back climbing into the oaks, and a caddie program and walking culture give it a feel closer to a championship members club than a typical resort. It is a benchmark for golf in the Bay Area.
CordeValle at a glance
- Opened
- 1999
- Designer
- Robert Trent Jones Jr.
- Type
- Resort valley parkland
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- About 7,360 yds
- Green fee
- From about $390
Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026 from CordeValle and leading course databases. The course opened in 1999 to a Robert Trent Jones Jr design, a par 72 of about 7,360 yards, and has hosted PGA Tour and USGA events including the 2016 US Women's Open. Green fees recently ran from about $390 to $420 including a caddie (indicative, 2026); rates change by season, so always confirm directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
The front nine opens across the floor of the valley, generous off the tee but framed by bunkering and the oaks that give CordeValle its character. Trent Jones Jr asks the player to choose a side of the fairway for the best angle in, and the greens, true and quick, reward a committed approach over a tentative one.
The back nine gains interest as the land rises into the hills, the holes tightening and the elevation adding teeth to the long par 4s. The closing stretch has decided professional events here, a fair but demanding finish that asks for clean ball striking when the round is on the line. At full length from the tips it is a stern test, while the forward tees keep it enjoyable for resort guests.
Presentation is the constant. CordeValle is maintained to a tournament standard year round, the caddie program and the walking tradition reinforcing the championship feel. Pair it with a stay at the resort, add a round or two among the Monterey and Bay Area greats, and it slots naturally into a high end northern California golf trip.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Resort and semi private course; play is for resort guests and limited public tee times |
| Green fee | Recently about $390 to $420 including a caddie; seasonal and time of day rates apply (indicative, 2026) |
| Booking | Book through the Rosewood resort, ideally as a stay and play; reserve ahead for weekends |
| On the day | Caddie program and a strong walking culture; carts available, tournament conditioning |
| Getting there | San Martin, about 30 to 40 minutes south of San Jose and Silicon Valley |
| Best months | Spring through fall, with the mild Bay Area climate giving year round golf |
Access and pricing verified June 2026; green fees change by season and year, so always confirm current rates and availability directly before booking.
Where to stay nearby
The obvious base is the Rosewood CordeValle resort on the property, where the lodging, dining and spa make a self contained luxury stay and put the first tee a short walk away. A stay and play package is the simplest route to the best tee times.
For a wider trip, San Jose and the South Bay offer plenty of hotels within easy reach, and the course pairs naturally with a swing down to Monterey and Pebble Beach for a northern California golf tour.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts near CordeValle.
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CordeValle questions
Who designed CordeValle and when did it open?
CordeValle was designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr and opened in 1999. It sits at the heart of a Rosewood resort in the foothills at San Martin, south of San Jose.
What is the par and length of CordeValle?
CordeValle is a par 72 of about 7,360 yards from the championship tees, playing through an oak dotted valley with the back nine climbing into the hills.
What tournaments has CordeValle hosted?
CordeValle hosted the Frys.com Open on the PGA Tour and the 2016 US Women's Open, and is maintained to a tournament standard for everyday guests.
Can visitors play CordeValle?
CordeValle is a resort and semi private course. Play is mainly for resort guests, with limited public tee times, so a stay and play package booked through the resort is the surest way to play.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026; indicative green fees verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.