Local Rules
No-play zones
No-play zones are left of holes 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12 and 13; right of hole 18; and behind hole 3. They are marked by red stakes with green tops. Do not enter to play or retrieve a ball.
Designated drop zones
Additional drop zones are available on holes 5, 6, 8, 12, 13 and 14, generally at the most forward tee box.
Penalty-area boundaries
Penalty areas are marked by red stakes or painted lines. On holes 8 and 10 the outside-left edge of the cart path is the boundary; on holes 5, 12 and 13 it is the outside-left edge of the black protective fence.
Out-of-bounds holes
Out of bounds applies on holes 4, 9, 10, 14, 15 and 18. Road curbs define the boundary on holes 10 and 18; boundary fences apply on holes 4, 14, 15 and 18.
Abnormal ground conditions
Animal holes and abnormal ground conditions in native-grass areas are treated under Rule 16; take nearest-point-of-relief, no nearer the hole, without penalty.
Electrical power lines
If a ball strikes an elevated power line, cable or tower, cancel the stroke and replay it without penalty.
Course Intelligence
Course Character
Boulder Ridge is defined by its foothill setting and changing natural hazards: native grass, rocky and wooded edges, protective fences, lakes and broad South Bay views make the course visually varied. The Golf Club at Boulder Ridge is an 18-hole private course in San Jose set among rolling foothills and native landscape. The course mixes elevation, protected natural areas, lakes and framed views across the South Bay. Boulder Ridge: dramatic Bay Area foothills, native grass and strategic water lines
Major Risks
Blue Tee Strategy
Plan for elevation changes and uneven lies. Use conservative targets around ponds and bunkers. Review the hole-specific Local Rules before play. Course management notes
Golfer Reviews / Consensus
No verified golfer-review consensus was included in this research pass. INSUFFICIENT
Course Conditions
PARTIALLY_VERIFIED Current conditions not verified Confirm current conditions with the course before play. 2026-10-02 2026-09-02 Do not infer current playing conditions from static course information. No current conditions report was verified.
30-second Pre-round Brief
Pre-round brief {"scenery": "Panoramic valley and mountain views; giant prehistoric boulders define the setting.", "summary": "Boulder Ridge sits high above the Santa Clara Valley, with views toward Silicon Valley and the Santa Cruz Mountains.", "terrain": "Hilly elevated terrain with natural rock features.", "headline": "Hilltop private golf with panoramic Silicon Valley views", "playingExperience": "An 18-hole private course where elevation, bunkers and ponds shape play."} Course focus Review the course character, terrain and strategy notes before play.
Regulations
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