👋 First time here? This guide shows you exactly where to park, buy balls, and start hitting.
- Address: Sunken Gardens Golf Course, 1010, South Wolfe Road, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara County, California, 94086, United States
- Mats
- Real Grass
- Lights at Night
- Public
Sunken Gardens Driving Range
Beginner Friendly
Vibe Check
Social / Hangout
Casual
Music
Food / Drinks
Family Friendly
Vibe Notes: Relaxed, friendly, unpretentious, “great little place,” welcoming to beginners, neighborhood vibe, BBQ restaurant with craft beer and live music Saturdays, great value, can be heat trap on hot days
Crowded
sometimes
Anxiety Score
friendly
Typical Attire
casual
Description
Sunken Gardens Driving Range is an 18-stall driving range, IRONS ONLY (no drivers/woods permitted). Open 364 days/year (closed Christmas Day), lighted for evening use, approximately 200 yards to furthest target. Well-maintained grass hitting areas with mats available at select stalls.
Driving Range Pricing:
• Small Bucket (~35 balls): $8
• Medium Bucket (~70 balls): $11
• Large Bucket (~105 balls): $14
- Putting Green
- Chipping Green
Features
Driving Range Pricing
$14 (105 balls)
Public / Private
Public
Surface Type
Grass and Mats
Google Star Rating
4.3
Facility Condition
Good
Typical Attire
Casual
Lights at Night
Yes
Lights at Night
Yes
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
9 Holes
Vibes
Social / Hangout, Family Friendly, Music, Food / Drinks
Vibe Notes
Relaxed, friendly, unpretentious, "great little place," welcoming to beginners, neighborhood vibe, BBQ restaurant with craft beer and live music Saturdays, great value, can be heat trap on hot days
Your First Visit (Step-by-Step)
Parking
1. Start: Parking lot → clubhouse entrance (20-30ft) 2. Enter → pro shop counter (15ft) 3. Purchase balls, receive bucket from staff 4. Exit → turn toward visible range (30-50ft) 5. Arrive at 18-stall range, select open stall 6. Begin practice (irons only)
Park in main lot at 1010 S Wolfe Rd, Sunnyvale CA 94086 (corner S Wolfe & El Camino Real); free ample parking adjacent to clubhouse; range visible from lot; plentiful except peak Saturday afternoons
Buy Balls
1. Park in main lot at 1010 S Wolfe Rd 2. Enter clubhouse main entrance 3. Walk straight to pro shop counter (15ft inside) 4. Request balls: small ($8), medium ($11), large ($14) 5. Pay at counter (cash or card) 6. Receive pre-filled bucket from staff 7. Exit toward range (visible from door)
More Details: Enter clubhouse at 1010 S Wolfe Rd, walk to counter, request small ($8), medium ($11), or large bucket ($14), pay with cash or Visa/MC, staff hands you pre-filled bucket, exit toward range
How You Get Balls
staff
Find a Mat / Bay / Grass Spot
Exit clubhouse toward 18-stall range (immediately adjacent to parking, highly visible); first-come first-served; select open stall with mat or grass; IRONS ONLY strictly enforced; set up bucket and begin
18-stall range immediately adjacent to clubhouse/pro shop between parking lot and 9-hole course; runs along S Wolfe Rd with protective netting; putting green near clubhouse/first tee; chipping area with bunker also close; all within 100ft of pro shop
Sunken Gardens Golf Course, 1010, South Wolfe Road, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara County, California, 94086, United States
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