Championship Golf
The crown jewel of CordeValle is our 7,360-yard, award-winning golf course, designed by internationally acclaimed golf architect Robert Trent Jones Jr. PGA Tour-quality challenges were brought to the par 72 course design, offering excitement and enjoyment to both the passionate and novice golfer.
Defined by Jones as his finest creation, the course envelopes CordeValle’s Northern California landscape of meandering creeks, sycamore trees, canyons, and broad meadows. With this unique blend of natural and designed elements, each round played on our championship course promises to be an exceptional one.
The Course
The course at CordeValle features multiple tees and approach angles for varying degrees of difficulty. Strategically placed bunkers with challenging bays, fingers, and folds establish the character of the course. An elevation change of only 150 feet throughout the entire 18 holes makes CordeValle walkable for the golf purist, and demands different tactics and club selections throughout the game.
| Tees | Yardage | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 7,360 | 75.9 | 141 |
| Blue | 6,810 | 73.6 | 135 |
| U.S.Women’s Open | 6,762 | 74.0 | 137 |
| Blue Green Combo | 6,627 | 72.8 | 131 |
| Green | 6,440 | 71.8 | 129 |
| White (M) | 6,010 | 69.9 | 127 |
| White (W) | 6,010 | 75.5 | 140 |
| Red | 5,385 | 72.1 | 125 |
Caddie Program
A caddie acts not only as guide and instructor on the golf course, but also philosopher, psychologist and friend. The Caddie Program at CordeValle provides a team of professional caddies who have defined the golfing experience from the resort’s inception. Whether the “walking experience” or the attention of a forecaddie, a round of golf will be richly improved by this unique partnership program.
Golf Butler
CordeValle’s full-service team of golf butlers is a one-of-a-kind amenity for guests to enjoy during play on the resort’s award-winning 18-hole course. While caddies take care of the logistics and technical aspects of the game, golf butlers focus on enhancing each guest’s experience using personal and custom touches. Whether booking a relaxing treatment at our wellness spa, coordinating small bites and refreshments on the green or shining golfers’ shoes and returning clubs postgame, the golf butlers make guests’ time at the resort a hole-in-one.
Jon Horner Golf Academy
The CordeValle Golf staff is committed to providing the highest level of personal service and club amenities to its members and guests. Led by Head Instructor Jon Horner, our golf facilities include a comprehensive learning center directed by PGA Golf Professionals; advanced practice grounds with multiple tees; an all-grass range with target greens; and a special short game area for chipping, pitching, putting and sand play. In addition, practice putting greens are located near the first and tenth tees.
Jon Horner
Head Instructor, PGA Professional
Jon has worked in golf his entire life, starting as a caddie at age 11. At a very young age, he found teaching golf to be his true passion. Jon has dedicated his entire life to helping others enjoy and improve at the game of golf.
A graduate of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Jon has learned from, taken lessons with and worked for many of the top teachers in the game. He credits much of his success to his mentors: Jim McLean, Mike McGetrick, Mariano Bartolome and Michael Hunt. Currently Jon works with three touring professionals, all of whom have shown considerable improvement on their tour’s money list. More importantly, Jon enjoys helping golfers of every level improve, and he does whatever it takes to make sure each student makes progress.
Jon was recently named to the list of Best Teachers in the State of California by Golf Digest.
