Santa Teresa Golf Club Short Course

Santa Teresa Golf Club Short Course is an 18-hole course located in San Jose, California's foothills. The layout features a mix of challenging par 3s, par 4s, and par 5s with varying difficulty throughout the round.

The course design emphasizes strategic shot-making and course management. Notable characteristics include multiple fairway bunkers requiring precise tee shots, elevated greens with significant depth (ranging from 40-45 yards), and undulating terrain with uphill and downhill lies. Wind management is critical, particularly on elevated holes where ground-level conditions differ from those above the tree line.

Key design elements include strategic bunkering, two-tiered greens on several holes, and protection by mature oak trees. The front nine culminates with a relatively open par 4 finishing hole. The back nine presents demanding par 3s (holes 14 and 16) and a challenging par 5 finishing stretch (holes 17-18).

Par and total yardage specifics are not detailed in the course materials, but the layout appears to offer moderate to significant challenge with emphasis on accuracy and distance control rather than sheer length. The course hosts the San Jose City Championship and other competitive tournaments.