Specials for Women: same as for men
Web site: www.springvalleygolfcourse.com
Lessons: available through the golf school located on site---contact Mark Dorcak 1-408-956-8381
Course hours: dawn to dusk
Total distance on 18 holes from the forward tees: 5437 yds. Front 9 = 3 par 3's, 3 par 4's, 3 par 5's and Back 9 = 2 par 3's, 5 par 4's, 2 par 5's = 72. 9 hole play is only during first 1 1/2 hours of the day.
Fees are for walking but powered carts are available.
Golf shop: small selection of clothing and shoes, club fitting
Other amenities: driving range, chipping area, putting green, restaurant with banquet facilities.
Other comments: range balls/lunch special, holes 9 and 18 are drives over water
For the beginning golfer:  This course is not for the very beginner to golf.  You'll need to drive at least 120 yards to clear the water on the 9th and 18th holes.  But once you can get that distance on a drive, this course is fun to play.  Every hole is different and will offer some challenges that are not too difficult to get through.
Favorite restaurants:

Italian
    Romano's Macaroni Grill
    110 Ranch Dr.
    Milpitas, CA  95035
    (408) 935-9875
    www.macaronigrill.com

Specials for Women: Co-ed clinics available
Women's club: M @ 8:30 a.m.
Web site: www.americangolf.com
Lessons: Private and group instruction available. Many types of clinics are offered. Call the golf shop. Course hours: dawn to dusk
Total distance on 18 holes from the forward tees: 5496 yds. Front 9 = 2 par 3's, 5 par 4's, 2 par 5's and Back 9 = 2 par 3's, 5 par 4's, 2 par 5's. 9 hole play is M-F any time.
Fees are for walking but powered carts are available.
Golf shop: Good selection of clothing and shoes
Other amenities: driving range, putting green, restaurant with banquet facilities
Other comments: hilly on front 9, tends to flatten out on back 9
For the beginning golfer:  A challenging course, not meant for the novice to play unless you get distance and accuracy.  Intermediate players will enjoy the challenge.