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

Emerald Lakes Golf Center: Emerald Lakes (Alternate Tees)

#171 best public golf courses in California

Emerald Lakes Golf Center: Emerald Lakes (Alternate Tees)
4.5
Public
Par 66
18 Holes
Elk Grove, CA
Catta Verdera Country Club

#172 best public golf courses in California

Catta Verdera Country Club
4.5
Semi Private
Par 71
18 Holes
Lincoln, CA
Poplar Creek Golf Course

#173 best public golf courses in California

Poplar Creek Golf Course
4.5
Semi Private
Par 70
18 Holes
San Mateo, CA
Sandpiper Golf Club

#174 best public golf courses in California

Sandpiper Golf Club
4.5
Public
Par 72
18 Holes
Goleta, CA
Fig Garden Golf Course

#175 best public golf courses in California

Fig Garden Golf Course
4.5
Semi Private
Par 72
18 Holes
Fresno, CA
Mountain Vista Golf Club: San Gorgonio

#176 best public golf courses in California

Mountain Vista Golf Club: San Gorgonio
4.5
Semi Private
Par 72
18 Holes
Palm Desert, CA
Jurupa Hills Country Club

#177 best public golf courses in California

Jurupa Hills Country Club
4.5
Public
Par 70
18 Holes
Jurupa Valley, CA
Kings Valley Golf Course

#178 best public golf courses in California

Kings Valley Golf Course
4.5
Public
Par 56
18 Holes
Crescent City, CA
Mountain View Golf Course

#179 best public golf courses in California

Mountain View Golf Course
4.5
Public
Par 70
18 Holes
Santa Paula, CA
Lake Shastina Golf Resort: Championship

#180 best public golf courses in California

Lake Shastina Golf Resort: Championship
4.5
Semi Private
Par 72
18 Holes
Weed, CA

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