Pruneridge Golf Club

Today’s GroupGolfer feature is a short course in Santa Clara, perfect for beginners or even golfers with a tight schedule: $13 for 9 Holes and a Bucket of Range Balls at Pruneridge Golf Club in Santa Clara ($26 Value. Expires July 8, 2011.)

Centrally located in Santa Clara, Pruneridge Golf Club has long been a favorite stop in the South Bay for a relaxing nine holes of golf and its large double deck driving range is the ideal place to put your new equipment to the test. Known as "Silicon Valley’s Premier Golf Training Facility," Pruneridge is a great place for beginners to learn the rules of golf while getting a feel for the game.

A short par 31, Pruneridge measures 1,814 yards from the longest tees, making it the ideal course to play if you don’t have time for a full round but need a quick fix. The course has a rating of 58 and slope of 92 with water hazards and sand bunkers coming into play on almost every hole. Composed of par 3’s and 4’s, each of Pruneridge’s holes are aptly named after their unique characteristics. Some of the courses signature holes include "Peek-a-Boo," "The Tucked Away Green," and "Over or Under."

Flawless upkeep of the Bluegrass fairways and Bermuda grass greens keep players coming back to appreciate the true roll of their chips and putts on a course that doesn’t lie. The double-decker driving range allows you to train your swing for as long as you can hold a club. Don’t let the length of this course fool you; although short, Pruneridge Golf Club has plenty to keep you busy while bettering you as a golfer in every way.

Whether you’re an avid golfer looking to perfect the small aspects of your game, or a play-for-fun golfer, Pruneridge is a great facility for players of all skill levels to enjoy an afternoon of twists and turns on the course at a great price.