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

Manteca Golf Course: Manteca Park

#11 best public golf courses in California

Manteca Golf Course: Manteca Park
4.5
Public
Par 72
18 Holes
Manteca, CA
Timber Creek Golf Course: Lakes/Oaks

#12 best public golf courses in California

Timber Creek Golf Course: Lakes/Oaks
4.5
Semi Private
Par 72
18 Holes
Roseville, CA
Trona Golf Course

#13 best public golf courses in California

Trona Golf Course
4.5
Public
Par 36
9 Holes
Trona, CA
Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club

#14 best public golf courses in California

Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club
4.5
Semi Private
Par 72
18 Holes
Mission Viejo, CA
Tustin Ranch Golf Club

#15 best public golf courses in California

Tustin Ranch Golf Club
4.5
Semi Private
Par 72
18 Holes
Tustin, CA
Saddle Creek Golf Resort

#16 best public golf courses in California

Saddle Creek Golf Resort
4.5
Semi Private
Par 72
18 Holes
Copperopolis, CA
Lake Shastina Golf Resort: Scottish Links

#17 best public golf courses in California

Lake Shastina Golf Resort: Scottish Links
4.5
Semi Private
Par 35
9 Holes
Weed, CA
Oak Quarry Golf Club

#18 best public golf courses in California

Oak Quarry Golf Club
4.5
Semi Private
Par 72
18 Holes
Jurupa Valley, CA
Deep Cliff Golf Course

#19 best public golf courses in California

Deep Cliff Golf Course
4.5
Semi Private
Par 60
18 Holes
Cupertino, CA
Morgan Run Club & Resort: East/South

#20 best public golf courses in California

Morgan Run Club & Resort: East/South
4.5
Semi Private
Par 72
18 Holes
Rancho Santa Fe, CA

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