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Pasatiempo Golf Club

public
Santa Cruz, CA
Very hard to book
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About Pasatiempo Golf Club

Pasatiempo Golf Club in Santa Cruz is one of California's most celebrated and historically significant golf courses, designed by the legendary Alister MacKenzie and opened in 1929 as his personal home course. MacKenzie — who also designed Augusta National, Cypress Point, and Royal Melbourne — considered Pasatiempo among his finest works, and the course's dramatic undulating fairways, deep bunkers, and complex green complexes bear his unmistakable signature. Perched in the hills above Santa Cruz with views of the Monterey Bay on clear days, the course plays through native terrain with natural rock outcroppings and MacKenzie's characteristic strategic design that rewards precise, thinking golf. Pasatiempo is consistently ranked among the top public courses in the United States.

History

Pasatiempo Golf Club was designed by Dr. Alister MacKenzie and opened in 1929, the same prolific period in which he designed Augusta National (with Bobby Jones) and Cypress Point. MacKenzie was so taken with the Santa Cruz site that he built his home on the property, where he lived until his death in 1934. The course has been maintained with careful stewardship of MacKenzie's original design intent, resisting the urge to modernize in ways that would compromise his strategic vision. It remains a living monument to MacKenzie's genius.

Serious golfers making a pilgrimage to play one of golf architecture's all-time masterpieces and experience MacKenzie's genius firsthand.
Course Highlights
  • Designed by Alister MacKenzie as his personal home course — one of his acknowledged masterworks
  • MacKenzie also designed Augusta National, Cypress Point, and Royal Melbourne
  • Deep, dramatic bunkering and complex greens that defined MacKenzie's revolutionary strategic approach
  • Views of Monterey Bay from the hills above Santa Cruz
  • Consistently ranked among the top 100 courses in the United States — a true pilgrimage destination
Why Pasatiempo Golf Club is Hard to Book
Booking Difficulty
Very hard to book

Nationally recognized MacKenzie design — tee times are in very high demand from golfers traveling from across the country to play here.

Without automated alerts, you'd need to constantly refresh the booking site hoping to catch a cancellation. That's where TeeTimeGo comes in — we monitor the tee sheet and notify you the moment a slot opens.

Insider Booking Tips

Book at the maximum advance window (typically 30 days). Weekday mornings are more accessible than weekends. Walking is strongly encouraged and fits the MacKenzie spirit perfectly. Consider a caddie for the full experience.

Pro tip: Set a TeeTimeGo alert so you're notified the instant a cancellation opens — even at 2am.

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Course Information
20 Clubhouse Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
www.golfnow.com/tee-times/facility/4759-pasatiempo-golf-club
18 holes
Par 72
6,500 yards
Designed by Alister MacKenzie
Established 1929
Green fees: $160–$195 weekday / $175–$220 weekend
Walking allowed (encouraged)
Collared shirt required

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about getting tee time alerts for Pasatiempo Golf Club

How do I get tee time alerts for Pasatiempo Golf Club?

Sign up for TeeTimeGo and create an alert for Pasatiempo Golf Club. We'll monitor the tee sheet and notify you instantly when cancellations open up.

When do tee times typically open at Pasatiempo Golf Club?

Book at the maximum advance window (typically 30 days). Weekday mornings are more accessible than weekends. Walking is strongly encouraged and fits the MacKenzie spirit perfectly. Consider a caddie for the full experience.

Can I set alerts for specific times at Pasatiempo Golf Club?

Yes! When creating your alert, you can specify preferred tee times, number of players, and date ranges. We'll only notify you when matching slots open.

How quickly will I be notified about Pasatiempo Golf Club tee times?

TeeTimeGo sends near-instant alerts via email and SMS when cancellations appear at Pasatiempo Golf Club, giving you the best chance to book before others.

Is Pasatiempo Golf Club hard to book?

Nationally recognized MacKenzie design — tee times are in very high demand from golfers traveling from across the country to play here.

What if I want to book multiple courses including Pasatiempo Golf Club?

You can create alerts for multiple courses at once. Add Pasatiempo Golf Club along with other favorites to maximize your chances of securing the perfect tee time.

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