👋 First time here? This guide shows you exactly where to park, buy balls, and start hitting.

Vibe Check

Serious Practice

Family Friendly

Vibe Notes: Classic busy muni vibes: lots of locals, juniors, and league players; not fancy, but feels like ‘home course’ for many. Reviews mention overcrowding and tight tee times, but also note why it’s popular: friendly staff, solid layout, great junior programs, and big practice area.

Crowded

often

Anxiety Score

baseline

Typical Attire

semi_strict

Description

Santa Teresa Driving Range​ is located in San Jose, California and has 43 all mat hitting stations (no grass). It’s open 7 days a week, sunrise to sundown with weekly maintenance scheduled Monday mornings​. The range has no special technology like Toptracer or Trackman and is not lighted or covered.

The driving range is attached to Santa Teresa Golf Club, a popular 27-hole public golf facility. The facility features the challenging par-71, 6,742-yard main course (opened in 1963, designed by George E. Santana) as well as one of the finest par-3 short courses in Northern California called “Shorty” (designed by Gene Bates in 1996).

  • Small: $4.00 (22 balls)

  • Medium: $8.00 (50 balls)

  • Large: $15.00 (115 balls)

The 43-stall driving range is located near the clubhouse/pro shop area. The range runs parallel to the short course (“Shorty”), which is positioned near Hole 5 of the main course. The practice facility includes the driving range, putting green, and chipping/sand practice area, all accessible from the parking lot and clubhouse.​

Features

Driving Range Pricing
$15 (115 balls)
Public / Private
Public
Surface Type
Mats
Google Star Rating
4.2
Facility Condition
Acceptable
Typical Attire
Semi-Strict
Lights at Night
No
Lights at Night
No
Covered Bays
No
Covered Bays
No
Technology
None
Golf Technology
None
Pro Shop
Yes
Golf Lessons
Yes
Golf Lessons
Yes
Club Fitting
Yes
Club Rentals
Yes
Club Rentals
Yes
Attached Golf Course
Yes
Holes
27 Holes
Vibes
Family Friendly, Serious Practice
Vibe Notes
Classic busy muni vibes: lots of locals, juniors, and league players; not fancy, but feels like 'home course' for many. Reviews mention overcrowding and tight tee times, but also note why it's popular: friendly staff, solid layout, great junior programs, and big practice area.
  • 18 Hole Course
  • 9 Hole Par 3 Course

Your First Visit (Step-by-Step)

Parking
Enter off Bernal Road and park in main lot in front of clubhouse. From there, walk toward clubhouse; driving range and Shorty short course run alongside, easy short walk to practice tee. 1) Park and walk toward range area (can bypass pro shop if just practicing). 2) At range, locate vending machine. 3) Select bucket size (small/medium/large). 4) Pay using credit card or exact-change cash. 5) Collect balls in bucket that drops out. 6) Carry bucket to open mat bay and start hitting.
1) Walk to the driving range area near the clubhouse 2) Locate the range vending machine at the driving range 3) Purchase balls directly at the vending machine using credit card or cash (EXACT CHANGE ONLY for cash) 4) Select bucket size: Small $4.00 (22 balls), Medium $8.00 (50 balls), or Large $15.00 (115 balls) 5) Machine dispenses balls into bucket 6) Select any available mat hitting station among the 43 stalls Dispensing Method: Automated vending machine at the range. No tokens, tickets, or pro shop purchase required. Golfers purchase directly from the machine.
dispenser
1) From car in main lot, walk up toward clubhouse but veer toward clearly visible driving range line. 2) Stop at range vending machine at one end of tee. 3) Buy bucket there and pick it up from dispenser. 4) Turn and walk 10-30 yards along mat line until you find open station. 5) Set bag behind mat, place balls on hitting tray, begin practice while looking across toward Shorty holes and main course.
Santa Teresa Golf Club, 260, Bernal Road, San Jose, Santa Clara County, California, 95119, United States
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