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the tee on the par-4 8th, meanwhile, one is offered a peek of downtown San Jose. Over on the back-nine, the par-5 16th and par-4 17th are separated by yet another pond with two eye- catching fountains. The closing 18th will leave one double-thinking their shot into the green, as it’s protected in front by a creek. “It’s a very forgiving layout but it


can also still bite you, which makes it perfect for players of all skill levels,” head professional Michael Reed said. “There’s enough challenge here for everyone.” That partly explains why The


Villages has become a hot spot as a tournament venue for numerous NCGA Associate Clubs based in the greater Bay Area. The club accepts outside play,


including unaccompanied guests when sponsored by residents. Of the 55,000 rounds hosted by the club last year, over 12,000 were guests. But there’s more. Other golf amenities at The Villag-


es include a driving range and spacious 18-hole putting green plus two separate chipping practice areas. There’s also an executive nine-hole course for golfers wanting to improve their short game. Only one hole on the par-3 course plays longer than 100 yards. Inside the clubhouse, The Villages


offers two outstanding restaurants. The main clubhouse dining facility offers an upscale menu highlighting seasonal ingredients and local pro- duce. The club’s new Bistro, on the other hand, is a casual affair where one can relax post-golf with refresh- ments and tasty quick bites. All within easy reach from the Bay


Area, Morgan Hill/Gilroy communi- ties and the Monterey Peninsula, The Villages makes for a great day trip. For those over the age of 55 thinking of the perfect place to retire or somewhere to live away from the hustle and bustle, The Villages only gets better.


Divided into 12 unique neigh-


borhoods featuring 2,536 residences (a mix of condominiums, villas and single-family homes), homeowners


20 / NCGA.ORG / SUMMER 2016


View from the 9th tee box through the original stone entrance leading to the William Wehner estate, built circa 1891.


automatically belong to the golf and country club. Along with the golf, The Villages


also offers USTA approved tennis courts, four pools and spas, a bocce court, pickle ball, and a state of the art fitness center. For the more ad- venturous, there’s also an equestrian center and a slew of hiking trails, one which climbs to an elevation of 2,300 feet. The Villages also has six individual


golf clubs including the 18-hole Men and Women’s Club and the 9-hole Men’s and Women’s Club. For those looking to improve their game, the club offers a full range of instruction for players of all abilities. Overall, more than 100 organiza-


tions and clubs are available. Four separate clubhouses, ranging from 1,071 square feet to 15,000 square feet, provide among other amenities specialized rooms for residents inter- ested in hobbies such as photography and woodworking. There’s also avail- ability for outside business confer- ences and events. The place even has its own post office. All ‘Villagers’ can own their own


golf carts for getting to the course or around the community. If one wants a taste of the city life, while it seems a world away downtown San Jose is just a short 20 minute drive.


The Villages Golf & Country Club


ADDRESS 5000 Cribari Lane, San Jose 95135 PHONE


(408) 223-4637 WEBSITE


thevillagesgcc.com/golf EMAIL info@the-villages.com


Rated among the top 20 adult


communities in the U.S. by New Choices for Retirement Living, The Villages also hosts charter outings where members can get in a Sharks or Giants game. Among those also calling


The Villages home is Roger Maltbie’s 92-year-old father, Lin. A course fixture, the elder Malt- bie regularly shoots his age. Roger, who once worked in The Villages pro shop, holds the course record, a 10-under 62. “I’ve always enjoyed my rounds


at The Villages,” Roger said. “The course possesses some of the most deceptively challenging putting greens I’ve encountered…anywhere. In short, it’s just plain fun to golf.”


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