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

Lakewood Country Club

#161 best public golf courses in California

Lakewood Country Club
4.5
Public
Par 72
18 Holes
Lakewood, CA
Swenson Park Golf Course

#162 best public golf courses in California

Swenson Park Golf Course
4.5
Municipal
Par 72
18 Holes
Stockton, CA
Creekside Golf Course

#163 best public golf courses in California

Creekside Golf Course
4.5
Public
Par 72
18 Holes
Modesto, CA
Indian Canyons Golf Resort: North

#164 best public golf courses in California

Indian Canyons Golf Resort: North
4.5
Semi Private
Par 72
18 Holes
Palm Springs, CA
Tilden Park Golf Course

#165 best public golf courses in California

Tilden Park Golf Course
4.5
Public
Par 70
18 Holes
Pleasant Hill, CA
Los Amigos Golf Course

#166 best public golf courses in California

Los Amigos Golf Course
4.5
Public
Par 71
18 Holes
Downey, CA
Oakmont Golf Club: West

#167 best public golf courses in California

Oakmont Golf Club: West
4.5
Semi Private
Par 72
18 Holes
Santa Rosa, CA
Links Golf Course of Paso Robles

#168 best public golf courses in California

Links Golf Course of Paso Robles
4.5
Semi Private
Par 72
18 Holes
Paso Robles, CA
Rooster Run Golf Club

#169 best public golf courses in California

Rooster Run Golf Club
4.5
Semi Private
Par 72
18 Holes
Petaluma, CA
Bigfoot Golf and Country Club: Bigfoot (Alternate Tees)

#170 best public golf courses in California

Bigfoot Golf and Country Club: Bigfoot (Alternate Tees)
4.5
Semi Private
Par 70
18 Holes
Willow Creek, CA

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