Pasatiempo Golf Club
San Francisco, California
Alister MacKenzie's personal favorite among his designs (he built a home on the 6th fairway), Pasatiempo in Santa Cruz is a bucket-list course for architecture aficionados. The rolling layout features MacKenzie's trademark contoured greens, strategic bunkering, and a dramatic barranca crossing.
History & Heritage
Pasatiempo opened in 1929, designed by Dr. Alister MacKenzie for Marion Hollins. MacKenzie built his home on the sixth fairway. Bobby Jones played the opening round and praised hole 16. Tom Doak restored original features in 2007.
Signature Holes
Adjacent to MacKenzie's former home overlooking the fairway.
Deep barranca fronts the green in a celebrated MacKenzie short hole.
MacKenzie's self-proclaimed favorite hole in all of golf.
Dramatic finisher with barranca crossing.
What to Expect
A bucket-list experience with MacKenzie's rolling terrain, barrancas, and contoured greens. Cool Santa Cruz coastal weather.
At 6,476 yards par 70, green complexes are among the most challenging anywhere.
Playing Tips
Greens are the primary defense. Being on the correct tier is essential. Barrancas require confident carries.
Highlights
- ✓ Alister MacKenzie's personal favorite design
- ✓ MacKenzie built his home on the 6th fairway
- ✓ Bucket-list course for architecture lovers
Frequently Asked Questions
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