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

Rossmoor Golf Club: Dollar Ranch

#151 best public golf courses in California

Rossmoor Golf Club: Dollar Ranch
4.5
Semi Private
Par 72
18 Holes
Walnut Creek, CA
Mission Lakes Country Club

#152 best public golf courses in California

Mission Lakes Country Club
4.5
Semi Private
Par 72
18 Holes
Desert Hot Springs, CA
Sunnyside Country Club

#153 best public golf courses in California

Sunnyside Country Club
4.5
Semi Private
Par 72
18 Holes
Fresno, CA
Arrowhead Golf Course: Arrowhead (Alternate Tees)

#154 best public golf courses in California

Arrowhead Golf Course: Arrowhead (Alternate Tees)
4.5
Public
Par 72
18 Holes
Alturas, CA
Sycuan Resort: Oak Glen

#155 best public golf courses in California

Sycuan Resort: Oak Glen
4.5
Semi Private
Par 72
18 Holes
El Cajon, CA
The Golf Club at Brentwood: Creekside/Hillside

#156 best public golf courses in California

The Golf Club at Brentwood: Creekside/Hillside
4.5
Public
Par 72
18 Holes
Brentwood, CA
Riverwalk Golf Club: Friars

#157 best public golf courses in California

Riverwalk Golf Club: Friars
4.5
Semi Private
Par 36
9 Holes
San Diego, CA
Mount Huff Golf Course

#158 best public golf courses in California

Mount Huff Golf Course
4.5
Public
Par 66
18 Holes
Crescent Mills, CA
Castle Creek Country Club

#159 best public golf courses in California

Castle Creek Country Club
4.5
Semi Private
Par 72
18 Holes
Escondido, CA
Talega Golf Club

#160 best public golf courses in California

Talega Golf Club
4.5
Public
Par 72
18 Holes
San Clemente, CA

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