Welcome to the Top 100+ Public Golf Courses in Southern California
Southern California is a golfer’s paradise — from ocean‑side fairways to desert layouts framed by mountain peaks, our region offers some of the most diverse and memorable public golf experiences in the world.
This Top 100+ list is more than just a ranking. It’s a curated guide to the courses that define SoCal golf — the ones worth your time, your travel, and your tee fee.
How We Selected the Top 100+
Our rankings are built from a blend of:
- Course Quality & Design – Layout, conditioning, and architectural merit.
- Playability & Experience – How fun and memorable the round is for golfers of all skill levels.
- Facilities & Amenities – Clubhouse, practice areas, and service.
- Community Reputation – Player reviews, local league activity, and tournament history.
- Management & Consistency – How well the course is maintained and operated over time.
We combined national and state rankings, SCGA data, golfer feedback, and our own on‑the‑ground coverage to create a list that’s both authoritative and rooted in the real SoCal golf scene.
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Santa Barbara County – Ranked Public Golf Courses
| Rank | Course Name | Address | Phone | Website | Management / Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandpiper Golf Club | 7925 Hollister Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93117 | (805) 968‑1541 | sandpipergolf.com | Fess Parker Family / Sandpiper GC |
| 2 | Glen Annie Golf Club | 405 Glen Annie Rd, Goleta, CA 93117 | (805) 968‑6400 | glenanniegolf.com | Independent |
| 3 | Santa Barbara Golf Club | 3500 McCaw Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93105 | (805) 687‑7087 | playsantabarbara.com | City of Santa Barbara |
| 4 | Rancho San Marcos Golf Course (currently closed seasonally, check status) | 4600 Hwy 154, Santa Barbara, CA 93105 | (805) 683‑6334 | rsm1804.com | Independent |
| 5 | Twin Lakes Golf Course | 6034 Hollister Ave, Goleta, CA 93117 | (805) 964‑1414 | twinlakesgolf.com | Independent |
| 6 | Hidden Oaks Golf Course | 4760 Calle Camarada, Santa Barbara, CA 93110 | (805) 683‑8284 | hiddenoaksgolf.com | Independent |
Ventura County – Ranked Public Golf Courses
| Rank | Course Name | Address | Phone | Website | Management / Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rustic Canyon Golf Course | 15100 Happy Camp Canyon Rd, Moorpark, CA 93021 | (805) 530‑0221 | rusticcanyongolfcourse.com | Rustic Canyon Partners |
| 2 | Soule Park Golf Course | 1033 E Ojai Ave, Ojai, CA 93023 | (805) 646‑5633 | soulepark.com | County of Ventura (managed by KemperSports) |
| 3 | Olivas Links Golf Course | 3750 Olivas Park Dr, Ventura, CA 93001 | (805) 677‑6770 | olivaslinks.com | City of Ventura (managed by KemperSports) |
| 4 | Buenaventura Golf Course | 5882 Olivas Park Dr, Ventura, CA 93003 | (805) 677‑6772 | buenaventuragolf.com | City of Ventura (managed by KemperSports) |
| 5 | River Ridge Golf Club – Vineyard Course | 2401 W Vineyard Ave, Oxnard, CA 93036 | (805) 983‑4653 | riverridge‑golfclub.com | River Ridge Golf Club LLC |
| 6 | River Ridge Golf Club – Victoria Lakes Course | 2401 W Vineyard Ave, Oxnard, CA 93036 | (805) 983‑4653 | riverridge‑golfclub.com | River Ridge Golf Club LLC |
| 7 | Sterling Hills Golf Club | 901 Sterling Hills Dr, Camarillo, CA 93010 | (805) 604‑1234 | sterlinghillsgolf.com | Independent |
| 8 | Camarillo Springs Golf Course | 791 Camarillo Springs Rd, Camarillo, CA 93012 | (805) 484‑1075 | camarillospringsgolf.com | Camarillo Springs Golf LLC |
| 9 | Saticoy Regional Golf Course | 1025 S Wells Rd, Ventura, CA 93004 | (805) 647‑6678 | venturaparks.org | County of Ventura |
| 10 | NBVC Seabee Golf Course | Bldg 1537 Pacific Ave, Port Hueneme, CA 93043 | (805) 982‑2620 | navylifesw.com | U.S. Navy MWR |
| 11 | Moorpark Country Club (public access) | 11800 Championship Dr, Moorpark, CA 93021 | (805) 532‑2834 | moorparkgolf.com | Arcis Golf |
| 12 | Elkins Ranch Golf Course | 1386 Chambersburg Rd, Fillmore, CA 93015 | (805) 524‑1440 | elkinsranchgc.com | Elkins Ranch LLC |
| 13 | Saticoy Regional 9‑Hole | 1025 S Wells Rd, Ventura, CA 93004 | (805) 647‑6678 | venturaparks.org | County of Ventura |
| 14 | Saticoy Golf Course – Par 3 | 1025 S Wells Rd, Ventura, CA 93004 | (805) 647‑6678 | venturaparks.org | County of Ventura |
Long Beach – Public Golf Courses
| Rank | Course Name | Address | Phone | Management / Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | El Dorado Park Golf Course | 2400 N Studebaker Rd, Long Beach, CA 90815 | (562) 430‑5411 | City of Long Beach (managed by American Golf) |
| 2 | Skylinks at Long Beach Golf Course | 4800 E Wardlow Rd, Long Beach, CA 90808 | (562) 421‑3388 | City of Long Beach (managed by American Golf) |
| 3 | Recreation Park 18 Golf Course (“Big Rec”) | 5001 Deukmejian Dr, Long Beach, CA 90804 | (562) 494‑5000 | City of Long Beach (managed by American Golf) |
| 4 | Recreation Park 9 Golf Course (“Little Rec”) | 5000 E 7th St, Long Beach, CA 90804 | (562) 438‑4012 | City of Long Beach (managed by American Golf) |
| 5 | Heartwell Golf Course | 6700 E Carson St, Long Beach, CA 90808 | (562) 421‑8855 | City of Long Beach (managed by American Golf) |
| 6 | Bixby Village Golf Course | 6180 Bixby Village Dr, Long Beach, CA 90803 | (562) 498‑7003 | Independent |
LA/LA County – Ranked Public Golf Courses
| Rank | Course Name | Address | Phone | Management / Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trump National Golf Club Los Angeles | 1 Trump National Dr, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 | (310) 265‑5000 | Trump Organization |
| 2 | Rustic Canyon Golf Course (Ventura County border, LA metro market) | 15100 Happy Camp Canyon Rd, Moorpark, CA 93021 | (805) 530‑0221 | Rustic Canyon Partners |
| 3 | Los Verdes Golf Course | 7000 W Los Verdes Dr, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 | (310) 377‑7370 | County of Los Angeles (managed by American Golf) |
| 4 | Industry Hills Golf Club – Eisenhower Course | 1 Industry Hills Pkwy, City of Industry, CA 91744 | (626) 810‑4653 | Pacific Palms Resort (Majestic Realty) |
| 5 | Industry Hills Golf Club – Zaharias Course | 1 Industry Hills Pkwy, City of Industry, CA 91744 | (626) 810‑4653 | Pacific Palms Resort (Majestic Realty) |
| 6 | Rancho Park Golf Course (18‑Hole) | 10460 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064 | (310) 838‑7373 | City of Los Angeles – Dept. of Recreation & Parks |
| 7 | Griffith Park – Wilson Course | 4730 Crystal Springs Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90027 | (323) 663‑2555 | City of Los Angeles – Dept. of Recreation & Parks |
| 8 | Griffith Park – Harding Course | 4730 Crystal Springs Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90027 | (323) 663‑2555 | City of Los Angeles – Dept. of Recreation & Parks |
| 9 | Brookside Golf Club – #1 & #2 Courses | 1133 Rosemont Ave, Pasadena, CA 91103 | (626) 585‑3594 | City of Pasadena |
| 10 | Roosevelt Golf Course | 2650 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027 | (323) 665‑2011 | City of Los Angeles – Dept. of Recreation & Parks |
| 11 | Chester Washington Golf Course | 1930 W 120th St, Los Angeles, CA 90047 | (323) 756‑2516 | County of Los Angeles (managed by American Golf) |
| 12 | Lakewood Golf Course | 3101 Carson St, Lakewood, CA 90712 | (562) 429‑9711 | County of Los Angeles (managed by American Golf) |
| 13 | Los Amigos Golf Course | 7295 Quill Dr, Downey, CA 90242 | (562) 869‑0302 | County of Los Angeles (managed by American Golf) |
| 14 | Mountain Meadows Golf Course | 1875 Fairplex Dr, Pomona, CA 91768 | (909) 623‑3704 | County of Los Angeles (managed by American Golf) |
| 15 | Woodley Lakes Golf Course | 6331 Woodley Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91406 | (818) 780‑6886 | City of Los Angeles – Dept. of Recreation & Parks |
| 16 | Encino Golf Course | 16821 Burbank Blvd, Encino, CA 91436 | (818) 995‑1170 | City of Los Angeles – Dept. of Recreation & Parks |
| 17 | Balboa Golf Course | 16821 Burbank Blvd, Encino, CA 91436 | (818) 785‑6882 | City of Los Angeles – Dept. of Recreation & Parks |
| 18 | Victoria Golf Course | 340 E 192nd St, Carson, CA 90746 | (310) 323‑4174 | County of Los Angeles (managed by American Golf) |
| 19 | El Cariso Golf Course | 13100 Eldridge Ave, Sylmar, CA 91342 | (818) 367‑2319 | County of Los Angeles (managed by American Golf) |
| 20 | Penmar Golf Course | 1233 Rose Ave, Venice, CA 90291 | (310) 396‑6228 | City of Los Angeles – Dept. of Recreation & Parks |
Orange County – Ranked Public Golf Courses
| Rank | Course Name | Address | Phone | Website | Management / Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pelican Hill Golf Club – Ocean North | 22800 S Pelican Hill Rd, Newport Coast, CA 92657 | (844) 878‑0942 | pelicanhill.com | The Irvine Company |
| 2 | Pelican Hill Golf Club – Ocean South | 22800 S Pelican Hill Rd, Newport Coast, CA 92657 | (844) 878‑0942 | pelicanhill.com | The Irvine Company |
| 3 | Monarch Beach Golf Links | 50 Monarch Beach Resort N, Dana Point, CA 92629 | (949) 234‑3900 | monarchbeachgolf.com | OB Sports / Troon Golf |
| 4 | Oak Creek Golf Club | 1 Golf Club Dr, Irvine, CA 92618 | (949) 653‑5300 | oakcreekgolfclub.com | The Irvine Company |
| 5 | Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club | 26772 Avery Pkwy, Mission Viejo, CA 92692 | (949) 305‑5100 | arroyotrabuco.com | Independent |
| 6 | Tijeras Creek Golf Club | 29082 Tijeras Creek, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 | (949) 589‑9793 | tijerascreek.com | American Golf Corporation |
| 7 | Strawberry Farms Golf Club | 11 Strawberry Farm Rd, Irvine, CA 92612 | (949) 551‑1811 | strawberryfarmsgolf.com | Independent |
| 8 | Tustin Ranch Golf Club | 12442 Tustin Ranch Rd, Tustin, CA 92782 | (714) 730‑1611 | tustinranchgolf.com | OB Sports / Troon Golf |
| 9 | Black Gold Golf Club | 1 Black Gold Dr, Yorba Linda, CA 92886 | (714) 961‑0060 | blackgoldgolf.com | City of Yorba Linda (managed by KemperSports) |
| 10 | San Clemente Municipal Golf Course | 150 E Avenida Magdalena, San Clemente, CA 92672 | (949) 361‑8380 | san-clemente.org | City of San Clemente |
| 11 | San Juan Hills Golf Club | 32120 San Juan Creek Rd, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 | (949) 493‑1167 | sanjuanhillsgolf.com | San Juan Hills Golf LLC |
| 12 | Mile Square Golf Course (Classic & Players) | 10401 Warner Ave, Fountain Valley, CA 92708 | (714) 962‑5541 | milesquaregolfcourse.com | Mile Square Golf LLC |
| 13 | Costa Mesa Country Club (Los Lagos & Mesa Linda) | 1701 Golf Course Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 | (714) 540‑7500 | costamesacountryclub.com | City of Costa Mesa |
| 14 | Fullerton Golf Course | 2700 N Harbor Blvd, Fullerton, CA 92835 | (714) 578‑9201 | fullertongc.com | American Golf Corporation |
| 15 | Dad Miller Golf Course | 430 N Gilbert St, Anaheim, CA 92801 | (714) 765‑3481 | dadmillergc.com | City of Anaheim |
| 16 | Meadowlark Golf Club | 16782 Graham St, Huntington Beach, CA 92649 | (714) 846‑1364 | meadowlarkgc.com | American Golf Corporation |
| 17 | Coyote Hills Golf Course | 1440 E Bastanchury Rd, Fullerton, CA 92835 | (714) 672‑6800 | coyotehillsgc.com | American Golf Corporation |
| 18 | Anaheim Hills Golf Course | 6501 Nohl Ranch Rd, Anaheim, CA 92807 | (714) 998‑3041 | anaheimhillsgc.com | American Golf Corporation |
| 19 | Shorecliffs Golf Club | 501 Avenida Vaquero, San Clemente, CA 92672 | (949) 492‑1177 | shorecliffsgolfclub.com | Shorecliffs Golf LLC |
| 20 | Tustin Ranch Golf Club (Par‑3 Practice & Events) | 12442 Tustin Ranch Rd, Tustin, CA 92782 | (714) 730‑1611 | tustinranchgolf.com | OB Sports / Troon Golf |
San Diego County – Ranked Public Golf Courses
| Rank | Course Name | Address | Phone | Website | Management / Ownership | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Torrey Pines Golf Course – South | 11480 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037 | (858) 581‑7171 | torreypinesgolfcourse.com | City of San Diego – Parks & Recreation | |
| 2 | Torrey Pines Golf Course – North | 11480 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037 | (858) 581‑7171 | torreypinesgolfcourse.com | City of San Diego – Parks & Recreation | |
| 3 | Maderas Golf Club | 17750 Old Coach Rd, Poway, CA 92064 | (858) 451‑8100 | maderasgolf.com | Troon Golf | |
| 4 | Aviara Golf Club | 7447 Batiquitos Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92011 | (760) 603‑6900 | golfaviara.com | Hyatt Hotels (managed by Troon Golf) | |
| 5 | Coronado Golf Course | 2000 Visalia Row, Coronado, CA 92118 | (619) 522‑6590 | coronadogolfcourse.com | City of Coronado | |
| 6 | Omni La Costa Resort – Champions Course | 2100 Costa Del Mar Rd, Carlsbad, CA 92009 | (760) 438‑9111 | omnihotels.com | Omni Hotels & Resorts | |
| 7 | Omni La Costa Resort – Legends Course | 2100 Costa Del Mar Rd, Carlsbad, CA 92009 | (760) 438‑9111 | omnihotels.com | Omni Hotels & Resorts | |
| 8 | The Grand Golf Club | 5200 Grand Del Mar Way, San Diego, CA 92130 | (858) 314‑1930 | thegrandgolfclub.com | Fairmont Hotels | |
| 9 | Encinitas Ranch Golf Course | 1275 Quail Gardens Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024 | (760) 944‑1936 | jcresorts.com | City of Encinitas (managed by JC Golf) | |
| 10 | Balboa Park Golf Course | 2600 Golf Course Dr, San Diego, CA 92102 | (619) 239‑1660 | sandiego.gov | City of San Diego – Parks & Recreation | |
| 11 | Riverwalk Golf Club | 1150 Fashion Valley Rd, San Diego, CA 92108 | (619) 296‑4653 | riverwalkgc.com | Troon Golf | |
| 12 | Rancho Bernardo Inn Golf Course | 17550 Bernardo Oaks Dr, San Diego, CA 92128 | (844) 338‑9289 | jcresorts.com | JC Resorts | |
| 13 | Twin Oaks Golf Course | 1425 N Twin Oaks Valley Rd, San Marcos, CA 92069 | (760) 591‑4700 | jcresorts.com | JC Golf | |
| 14 | The Vineyard at Escondido | 925 San Pasqual Rd, Escondido, CA 92025 | (760) 735‑9545 | jcresorts.com | JC Golf | |
| 15 | Carlton Oaks Golf Club | 9200 Inwood Dr, Santee, CA 92071 | (619) 448‑4242 | carletonoaksgolfclub.com | Carlton Oaks Country Club LLC | |
| 16 | Admiral Baker Golf Course (North & South) | 2400 Admiral Baker Rd, San Diego, CA 92124 | (619) 487‑0090 | navylifesw.com | U.S. Navy MWR | |
| 17 | Colina Park Golf Course | 4085 52nd St, San Diego, CA 92105 | (619) 255‑4425 | thefirstteesandiego.org | Pro Kids | First Tee – San Diego |
| 18 | Mission Bay Golf Course | 2702 N Mission Bay Dr, San Diego, CA 92109 | (858) 581‑7880 | sandiego.gov | City of San Diego – Parks & Recreation | |
| 19 | Goat Hill Park | 2323 Goat Hill Dr, Oceanside, CA 92054 | (760) 433‑8590 | goathillpark.com | Goat Hill Park LLC | |
| 20 | Steele Canyon Golf Club | 3199 Stonefield Dr, Jamul, CA 91935 | (619) 441‑6900 | steelecanyon.com | Steele Canyon Golf Club LLC |
Riverside County – Ranked Public Golf Courses
| Rank | Course Name | Address | Phone | Website | Management / Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PGA West – Stadium Course | 56150 PGA Blvd, La Quinta, CA 92253 | (760) 564‑7101 | pgawest.com | PGA West / Century Golf Partners |
| 2 | Classic Club | 75200 Classic Club Blvd, Palm Desert, CA 92211 | (760) 601‑3600 | classicclubgolf.com | H.N. & Frances C. Berger Foundation (managed by Troon Golf) |
| 3 | Desert Willow Golf Resort – Firecliff | 38995 Desert Willow Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260 | (760) 346‑7060 | desertwillow.com | City of Palm Desert (managed by KemperSports) |
| 4 | Desert Willow Golf Resort – Mountain View | 38995 Desert Willow Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260 | (760) 346‑7060 | desertwillow.com | City of Palm Desert (managed by KemperSports) |
| 5 | Indian Wells Golf Resort – Players Course | 44‑500 Indian Wells Ln, Indian Wells, CA 92210 | (760) 346‑4653 | indianwellsgolfresort.com | City of Indian Wells (managed by Troon Golf) |
| 6 | Indian Wells Golf Resort – Celebrity Course | 44‑500 Indian Wells Ln, Indian Wells, CA 92210 | (760) 346‑4653 | indianwellsgolfresort.com | City of Indian Wells (managed by Troon Golf) |
| 7 | Shadow Ridge Golf Club | 9002 Shadow Ridge Rd, Palm Desert, CA 92211 | (760) 674‑2700 | marriott.com | Marriott Golf |
| 8 | Escena Golf Club | 1100 Clubhouse View Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262 | (760) 778‑2737 | escenagolf.com | Troon Golf |
| 9 | SilverRock Resort | 79‑179 Ahmanson Ln, La Quinta, CA 92253 | (760) 777‑8884 | silverrock.org | City of La Quinta (managed by Landmark Golf) |
| 10 | Morongo Golf Club at Tukwet Canyon – Champions Course | 36211 Champions Dr, Beaumont, CA 92223 | (951) 845‑0014 | tukwetcanyon.com | Morongo Band of Mission Indians |
| 11 | Morongo Golf Club at Tukwet Canyon – Legends Course | 36211 Champions Dr, Beaumont, CA 92223 | (951) 845‑0014 | tukwetcanyon.com | Morongo Band of Mission Indians |
| 12 | Soboba Springs Golf Course | 1020 Soboba Rd, San Jacinto, CA 92583 | (951) 654‑4300 | sobobaspringscc.com | Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians |
| 13 | Temecula Creek Inn Golf Course | 44501 Rainbow Canyon Rd, Temecula, CA 92592 | (844) 319‑7444 | temeculacreekinn.com | JC Resorts |
| 14 | Redhawk Golf Club | 45100 Redhawk Pkwy, Temecula, CA 92592 | (951) 302‑3850 | redhawkgolfcourse.com | Redhawk Golf Club LLC |
| 15 | Dos Lagos Golf Course | 4507 Cabot Dr, Corona, CA 92883 | (951) 277‑8787 | doslagosgolf.com | Dos Lagos Golf LLC |
| 16 | Hidden Valley Golf Club | 10 Clubhouse Dr, Norco, CA 92860 | (951) 737‑1010 | hiddenvalleygolf.com | Empire Golf Management |
| 17 | Cimarron Golf Resort – Boulder Course | 67603 30th Ave, Cathedral City, CA 92234 | (760) 770‑6060 | cimarrongolf.com | Landmark Golf |
| 18 | Cimarron Golf Resort – Pebble Course | 67603 30th Ave, Cathedral City, CA 92234 | (760) 770‑6060 | cimarrongolf.com | Landmark Golf |
| 19 | Indian Canyons Golf Resort – North Course | 1097 E Murray Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92264 | (760) 833‑8700 | indiancanyonsgolf.com | Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians |
| 20 | Indian Canyons Golf Resort – South Course | 1097 E Murray Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92264 | (760) 833‑8700 | indiancanyonsgolf.com | Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians |
San Bernardino County – Ranked Public Golf Courses
| Rank | Course Name | Address | Phone | Website | Management / Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sierra Lakes Golf Club | 16600 Clubhouse Dr, Fontana, CA 92336 | (909) 350‑2500 | sierralakes.com | Sierra Lakes Golf Club LLC |
| 2 | Yucaipa Valley Golf Club | 33725 Chapman Heights Rd, Yucaipa, CA 92399 | (909) 790‑6522 | yucaipavalleygolf.com | County of San Bernardino (managed by Touchstone Golf) |
| 3 | Los Serranos Golf Club – South Course | 15656 Yorba Ave, Chino Hills, CA 91709 | (909) 597‑1711 | losserranosgolfclub.com | Los Serranos Golf Club LLC |
| 4 | Los Serranos Golf Club – North Course | 15656 Yorba Ave, Chino Hills, CA 91709 | (909) 597‑1711 | losserranosgolfclub.com | Los Serranos Golf Club LLC |
| 5 | Shandin Hills Golf Club | 3380 Little Mountain Dr, San Bernardino, CA 92405 | (909) 886‑0669 | shandinhillsgolf.com | Shandin Hills Golf LLC |
| 6 | Green Tree Golf Course | 14144 Green Tree Blvd, Victorville, CA 92395 | (760) 245‑4860 | victorvilleca.gov | City of Victorville |
| 7 | Whispering Lakes Golf Course | 2525 E Riverside Dr, Ontario, CA 91761 | (909) 923‑3673 | ontarioca.gov | City of Ontario |
| 8 | Upland Hills Country Club (public access) | 1231 E 16th St, Upland, CA 91784 | (909) 946‑4711 | uplandhillsgolf.com | Upland Hills CC LLC |
| 9 | Apple Valley Golf Course | 15200 Rancherias Rd, Apple Valley, CA 92307 | (760) 242‑3653 | av.town | Town of Apple Valley |
| 10 | Colton Golf Club | 1901 W Valley Blvd, Colton, CA 92324 | (909) 877‑1712 | coltongolfclub.com | City of Colton |
| 11 | Bear Mountain Golf Course | 43092 Goldmine Dr, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315 | (909) 585‑8002 | bigbearmountainresort.com | Big Bear Mountain Resort |
| 12 | El Prado Golf Course – Chino Creek | 6555 Pine Ave, Chino, CA 91710 | (909) 597‑1753 | elpradogolfcourses.com | City of Chino |
| 13 | El Prado Golf Course – Butterfield Stage | 6555 Pine Ave, Chino, CA 91710 | (909) 597‑1753 | elpradogolfcourses.com | City of Chino |
| 14 | El Prado Golf Course – Desert Course | 6555 Pine Ave, Chino, CA 91710 | (909) 597‑1753 | elpradogolfcourses.com | City of Chino |
| 15 | Rivers Edge Golf Course | 144 Marina Dr, Needles, CA 92363 | (760) 326‑3931 | needlesca.gov | City of Needles |
| 16 | Silver Lakes Country Club – North Course (public access) | 14818 Clubhouse Dr, Helendale, CA 92342 | (760) 245‑7435 | silverlakescountryclub.com | Silver Lakes HOA |
| 17 | Silver Lakes Country Club – South Course (public access) | 14818 Clubhouse Dr, Helendale, CA 92342 | (760) 245‑7435 | silverlakescountryclub.com | Silver Lakes HOA |
| 18 | Arrowhead Country Club (public access) | 3433 Parkside Dr, San Bernardino, CA 92404 | (909) 882‑1735 | arrowheadcc.com | Arrowhead CC LLC |
| 19 | Meadowbrook Golf Course | 1300 S La Cadena Dr, Colton, CA 92324 | (909) 825‑2500 | meadowbrookcolton.com | Independent |
| 20 | Ashwood Golf Course | 10885 Apple Valley Rd, Apple Valley, CA 92308 | (760) 240‑1800 | ashwoodgolf.com | Independent |
Imperial County – Ranked Public Golf Courses
| Rank | Course Name | Address | Phone | Website | Management / Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barbara Worth Resort & Country Club (Imperial Palms Hotel & Resort) | 2050 Country Club Dr, Holtville, CA 92250 | (760) 356‑5800 | barbaraworth.com | Independent |
| 2 | Rio Bend Golf Course & RV Resort | 1589 Drew Rd, El Centro, CA 92243 | (760) 352‑7061 | riobendgolfresort.com | Independent |
| 3 | Del Rio Country Club | 102 S Rio Vista Ave, Brawley, CA 92227 | (760) 344‑0085 | delriocountryclub.com | Independent |
| 4 | Lakeview Golf Course | 1589 Drew Rd, El Centro, CA 92243 | (760) 352‑6638 | (No dedicated site — info via City of El Centro) | City of El Centro |
| 5 | Desert Trails Golf Course & RV Park | 225 Wake Ave, El Centro, CA 92243 | (760) 353‑4653 | (No dedicated site — info via local listings) | Independ |
🏌 Honorable Mentions – Solid Public Tracks Just Outside the Top 100
(These are established courses with strong local followings, good conditioning, or unique layouts — great for content, events, or sponsor tie‑ins.)
Orange County
- Aliso Viejo Country Club (public access days) – Aliso Viejo – ClubCorp/Troon Privé hybrid model with occasional public tee times.
- Birch Hills Golf Course – Brea – Short course, great for beginner and junior golf coverage.
- David L. Baker Golf Course – Fountain Valley – Popular night‑lit executive course.
San Diego County
- Lomas Santa Fe Executive Course – Solana Beach – JC Golf; one of SoCal’s best‑kept short‑course secrets.
- St. Mark Golf Club – San Marcos – JC Resorts; strong community event calendar.
- Salt Creek Golf Club – Chula Vista – Links‑style muni with ocean breezes.
Ventura County
- Piru Golf Course – Piru – Small‑town 9‑hole with a loyal local base.
- Saticoy Regional Par‑3 – Ventura – Great for junior golf and clinics.
Santa Barbara County
- Ocean Meadows (now part of North Campus Open Space) – Goleta – Former course turned nature preserve; potential for golf history content.
- La Purisima Golf Course – Lompoc – Tough, tour‑level test that flies under the radar.
Riverside County
- Oak Valley Golf Club – Beaumont – Known for hosting USGA qualifiers.
- Eagle Glen Golf Club – Corona – Scenic, challenging layout with strong outing business.
San Bernardino County
- Canyon Crest Country Club (public access days) – Riverside border – Arcis Golf.
- Hidden Valley Lake Golf Course – Small but scenic.
Imperial County
- Del Rio Country Club – Brawley – Community‑driven events and leagues.
🚧 New Courses & Major Renovations in the Pipeline
While SoCal isn’t seeing a flood of brand‑new public courses (land and water costs make that tough), there are notable projects and refreshes to watch:
Confirmed / Under Development
- SilverRock Resort Expansion (La Quinta, Riverside County) – The city has long‑term plans for a second 18‑hole course alongside the existing Arnold Palmer design, plus a luxury hotel.
- Goat Hill Park Short Course (Oceanside, San Diego County) – John Ashworth’s crew has discussed adding a par‑3 loop to complement the main course.
- Great Park Golf Course (Irvine, Orange County) – Part of the Orange County Great Park development; still in planning stages, could be a major muni addition.
Major Renovations
- Torrey Pines North (San Diego) – Ongoing bunker and green complex work to keep pace with the South Course’s prestige.
- Rustic Canyon (Moorpark, Ventura County) – Fairway and bunker restoration planned to return it to original Gil Hanse specs.
- La Costa Champions Course (Carlsbad, San Diego County) – Gil Hanse redesign completed for the 2024 NCAA Championships; now a stronger tournament venue.
- Indian Wells Golf Resort (Riverside County) – Turf and irrigation upgrades for sustainability, plus new practice facilities.
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