2026 Best Public Golf Courses in California

The best golf courses in California, based on user reviews and rankings

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The best public golf courses in California, ranked by locals

The Resort at Squaw Creek

#121 best public golf courses in California

The Resort at Squaw Creek
4.5
Semi Private
Par 71
18 Holes
Olympic Valley, CA
Palm Desert Resort Country Club

#122 best public golf courses in California

Palm Desert Resort Country Club
4.5
Semi Private
Par 72
18 Holes
Calimesa, CA
Mission Hills of Hayward: Skywest

#123 best public golf courses in California

Mission Hills of Hayward: Skywest
4.5
Municipal
Par 72
18 Holes
Hayward, CA
Altadena Golf Course

#124 best public golf courses in California

Altadena Golf Course
4.5
Public
Par 36
9 Holes
Altadena, CA
Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort: North

#125 best public golf courses in California

Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort: North
4.5
Semi Private
Par 36
9 Holes
Rancho Mirage, CA
Sherwood Forest Golf Course

#126 best public golf courses in California

Sherwood Forest Golf Course
4.5
Public
Par 71
18 Holes
Sanger, CA
Whitehawk Ranch Golf Club

#127 best public golf courses in California

Whitehawk Ranch Golf Club
4.5
Semi Private
Par 71
18 Holes
Clio, CA
Corica Park Golf Club: North

#128 best public golf courses in California

Corica Park Golf Club: North
4.5
Semi Private
Par 71
18 Holes
Alameda, CA
Marine Memorial Golf Course

#129 best public golf courses in California

Marine Memorial Golf Course
4.5
Military
Par 36
9 Holes
Barstow, CA
Napa Municipal Golf Club at Kennedy Park

#130 best public golf courses in California

Napa Municipal Golf Club at Kennedy Park
4.5
Public
Par 72
18 Holes
Napa, CA

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