👋 First time here? This guide shows you exactly where to park, buy balls, and start hitting.
- Address: Baylands Golf Links, 1875 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303, USA
- Mats
- Public
Baylands Driving Range
Beginner Friendly
Vibe Check
Social / Hangout
Casual
Scenic / Views
Lively
Vibe Notes: Upscale muni atmosphere. Popular with Bay Area professionals. Reviews praise the links-style layout, well-maintained greens, and scenic baylands views. Staff is professional and helpful. The course has a strong pace-of-play policy (4:20 time par). Reviewers say it’s a ‘great value’. Wind is a constant factor.
Crowded
sometimes
Anxiety Score
friendly
Typical Attire
casual
Description
Baylands Golf Links in Palo Alto features a modern 26-bay practice facility. The range is part of the completely redesigned Troon-managed links-style course that opened in 2018. It includes a practice chipping green and putting green. The range sells discount keys for frequent visitors. Popular with Bay Area tech workers for after-work practice sessions.
- Putting Green
- Chipping Green
Features
Driving Range Pricing
$18
Public / Private
Public
Surface Type
Mats
Google Star Rating
4.1
Facility Condition
Good
Typical Attire
Casual
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
N/A
Club Rentals
Yes
Club Rentals
Yes
Attached Golf Course
Yes
Holes
18 Holes
Vibes
Social / Hangout, Scenic / Views, Lively
Vibe Notes
Upscale muni atmosphere. Popular with Bay Area professionals. Reviews praise the links-style layout, well-maintained greens, and scenic baylands views. Staff is professional and helpful. The course has a strong pace-of-play policy (4:20 time par). Reviewers say it's a 'great value'. Wind is a constant factor.
Your First Visit (Step-by-Step)
Parking
Free parking lot at 1875 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto. Enter off Embarcadero Road. The lot is adjacent to the clubhouse and range. Can fill up on weekend mornings.
The driving range is adjacent to the parking lot and clubhouse. The putting green and chipping area are between the Pro Shop and the first tee.
Buy Balls
1) Park in lot. 2) Enter Golf Shop. 3) Purchase bucket or use discount key. 4) Walk to range (immediate, adjacent to shop). 5) Use key at dispenser or carry bucket. 6) Find open bay.
Enter the Golf Shop. Purchase a bucket of balls or a discount key at the counter. If you have a discount key, use it at the ball dispenser machine at the range entrance.
How You Get Balls
staff
Find a Mat / Bay / Grass Spot
Parking Lot → Golf Shop (purchase, 30 sec walk) → Range Entrance/Dispenser (immediate) → Open Bay (30 sec walk)
The range has 26 designated hitting bays. Walk to the range and find an open bay. First-come, first-served.
Baylands Golf Links, 1875 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303, USA
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