
The Course
Designed by golfing great Greg Norman, the 18-hole championship course is a picturesque 7,181-yard, par-72, upscale, daily-fee golf course tucked away in the scenic Livermore Valley, 50 minutes east of San Francisco.
San Francisco Bay Area’s premier golf course, The Course at Wente Vineyards opened in July 1998. With three distinct topographies, native woodlands, mature vineyards and rolling hills of natural grasslands, The Course at Wente Vineyards offers extraordinary visual panoramas and a diversity of play unmatched in the Bay Area. Designed for both novice and pro, The Course has played host to the Livermore Valley Wine Country Championship, part of the PGA Tour’s Nationwide Tour.
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Dress Code
Collared shirts with slacks or walking shorts are required on The Course; no denim, please.
Latest News
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Join us for the 2019 Holiday Scramble!
Saturday, December 7th, join us for a great time out on the course and help provide toys this holiday season to local children in need! It's golf for a great cause, don't miss out!
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Jim and Tyler Humphrey Win Prop Reserve Member-Member
Congratulations to the father and son team of Jim and Tyler Humphrey on winning this year’s Prop Reserve Member-Member!
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Mark Hutchison Wins the 2019 Sandy “Lie-L” Classic
Mark Hutchison shot a net 71, combining with Francesco Molinari’s 67 for a team total of 138 for the win.
Planning a trip to The Course at Wente Vineyards? Print out a scorecard to bring with you!
Lessons & Clinics
No golf workshop, school, clinic or individual lesson could be better than the qualifications of our PGA Instructors. We have assembled a team of instructors that is unparalleled in the Bay Area. If you are looking to improve or have a question, please feel free to speak with our pros. It might just be the best thing you ever did for your golf game!
Clinics
Clinics at The Course at Wente Vineyards are great for family, friends, or corporate and incentive packages for your employees or clients. Clinic Packages can accompany rounds of golf on The Course, Tasting Room Tours and Tasting, and lunch or dinner in our award winning The Restaurant at Wente Vineyards. Clinics start at $225 for a one hour group lesson or workshop with a minimum of 6 participants, less than $40 per participant! Our pros also offer various public clinics year round such as Ladies Beginner Golf, so be sure to check this site often.
Lesson Rates
Private Instruction
- PGA Class ‘A’ Member, Head Golf Professional or Tournament Director
- $75 / 45 minute lesson
- $325 / Series of 5 lessons
- $125 / Playing lesson
For group workshops, private instruction, clinics, or lessons, contact The Golf Shop at 925.456.2477
The Golf Team
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Mark Vanbuskirk
Mark Vanbuskirk
Born and raised in Livermore, Mark’s interest in golf started during High School while working in a small golf retail shop in town. In 2006 his journey with The Course at Wente Vineyards began working as part of the outside staff team. His interest and dedication in golf grew since working at Wente. He is currently enrolled in the PGA apprenticeship and is working towards becoming a Class A PGA Golf professional. Mark lives with his wife, Tess and his daughter, Ava.
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Troy Cole
Troy Cole
Troy’s interest started around age 10 when his father started to play golf again. Golf was not available as a team sport at the schools that Troy attended. Instead, his practice was done at home. He would hit a 5 gallon bucket of used golf balls into a field across from the house and then pick them up. Many evenings were spent repeating this until Troy felt he achieved his goal for the practice session. Troy’s passion for the game led him to work and instruct in public and private courses throughout the country. His last stop before joining The Course at Wente Vineyards was Stonewall Golf Club in Virginia, a top rated course in the region. Troy and his wife, Kristi, reside in San Jose, CA.
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Cody Price
Cody Price
Cody brings over ten years of golf course experience to his position. Prior to his current role, Cody spent five years at North Ranch Country Club in Thousand Oaks, CA where he began as an intern before he became the Assistant Superintendent. He grew up playing golf and working at San Juan Golf & Country Club in his hometown of Friday Harbor, WA. Cody holds a BS in Business Administration from California Lutheran University, and a Turfgrass Management Certificate from Penn State University.
Rates & Specials
Tee time reservations may be made up to 30 days in advance. All rates include 18 holes and golf cart. Rates are subject to change.
Standard Rates
Monday-Thursday: $69 - $140
Friday-Sunday: $79 - $170
Rates are dynamic and subject to change. For more information call 925.456.2475.
Birthday Golf
Enjoy a complimentary round of golf a week prior or week after your birthday. Monday through Thursday, when you bring three full rack rate paying golfers to complete a foursome.
Call 925.456.2475 for more information.
Golf Memberships
Enjoy Club Wente Golf and Live The Life You Love To Live!
A Club Wente Golf membership is an exceptional value for golf lovers.

Club Wente Golf 2019
Benefits
- Five anytime complimentary rounds of golf OR ten Monday through Thursday rounds of golf
- $20 off prime time green fee for you and $10 off prime time green fee for your guests Monday through Thursday
- $10 off prime time green fee for you Friday through Sunday
- 20% savings on all merchandise in our Golf Shop
- 25% savings on golf lessons with our PGA professional staff
- Invitations to exclusive members-only events

The Proprietor’s Reserve Club
There is nothing more distinctive than membership in our Proprietor’s Reserve Golf Club where you can enjoy Livermore Valley Wine Country to the fullest by taking pleasure in a host of unequalled amenities and privileges. We would like to take this opportunity to extend an invitation to meet our Director of Golf, Cabe Jones, and become acquainted with all that Proprietor’s Reserve Golf Club has to offer.
Benefits
All of the benefits of Club Wente Golf plus...
- Unlimited golf with advanced reservations, or as available
- Unlimited use of the practice range
- Complimentary membership in Club Wente Entertainment
- Complimentary membership in Wente Vineyards Wine Club
- Individual, family and corporate packages available
- Complimentary wine & cheese tasting in The Caves for up to 6 people (1 per year)
- And more!
Tournaments
The Course at Wente Vineyards offers players of all skill levels the ultimate wine country experience.
Our PGA professional staff will attend to every detail of your event by providing unforgettable golf, delicious cuisine, seamless service and incomparable value ensuring a memorable wine country experience for all your guests.
The Course at Wente Vineyards can accommodate any group size and our team can customize the event to achieve your goals. We welcome the opportunity to answer any questions you may have and invite you to schedule an appointment for a personal tour of our property with our Director of Golf, Cabe Jones. Come see the beauty of the Livermore Valley and The Course at Wente Vineyards.
Tournament Services Include
- Greens fees, golf carts, and practice balls prior to the event
- Customized scorecards, cart signs and contest signage
- Registration table
- Bag handling and club cleaning
- Professional scoreboard and scorekeeping
- Beverage cart service
- Wente Vineyards Catering available to assist in event and menu planning
- Merchandise credit in Golf Shop for tournament players
To begin the process of customizing your tournament package to fit your needs and your budget, or for more information, CLICK HERE
or call: Troy Cole, Tournament Coordinator 925.456.2404
Host Your Own Tournament
Host your next golf event in Wine Country! Located 50 minutes from San Francisco in the East Bay, our 18 hole championship course, designed by golfing legend Greg Norman, offers players of all skill levels an exceptional wine country experience and a day to remember.
Golf groups of 16 or more may book tee times up to one year in advance. Utilize our request form to contact our staff about setting up your next golf outing or tournament with The Course at Wente Vineyards or call our Head Golf Professional at 925.456.2482.
2019 Club Tournament Schedule
All events are for Club Wente Golf and/or Proprietor’s Reserve Members only.
Sandy “Lie-L” Classic – PYP
Saturday, April 13th
8:00 Tee Times
Merlot Jacket*
Saturday, April 27th
8:00 Tee Times
Proprietor’s Reserve “King of the Vine”**
Wednesday, May 1st
Pairings Party @ Wine Release
Proprietor’s Reserve “King of the Vine”** Rnd 1
Saturday, May 4th
8:00 Tee Times
Proprietor’s Reserve Member-Member**
Saturday, June 1st
8:30 Shotgun
NCGA Senior 4-Ball Qualifier
Saturday, June 29th
8:00 Tee Times
Two-person Alternate Shot*
Saturday, July 13th
8:00 Tee Times
Two-person Scramble*
Saturday, July 27th
8:00 Tee Times
NCGA Net Amateur*
Saturday, August 3rd
8:00 Tee Times
Club Invitational kick off*
Friday, August 9th
3:30 Shotgun
Club Invitational (Member/Guest)*
Saturday, August 10th
9:00 Shotgun
Club Invitational (Member/Guest)*
Sunday, August 11th
9:00 Shotgun
Stableford*
Saturday, September 14th
7:50 Tee Times
Team Best-Ball*
Sunday, September 29th
8:00 Tee Times
Club Championship*
Saturday, October 19th
8:00 Shotgun
Club Championship*
Sunday, October 20th
8:00 Shotgun
Points Tourney*
Saturday, November 2nd
8:00 Tee Times
*Points Event, **PR Member's only