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

Phoenix Lake Golf Course

#281 best public golf courses in California

Phoenix Lake Golf Course
4.5
Public
Par 35
9 Holes
Sonora, CA
Coyote Hills Golf Course

#282 best public golf courses in California

Coyote Hills Golf Course
4.5
Semi Private
Par 70
18 Holes
Fullerton, CA
Lemoore Golf Course

#283 best public golf courses in California

Lemoore Golf Course
4.5
Public
Par 72
18 Holes
Lemoore, CA
Chalk Mountain Golf Course

#284 best public golf courses in California

Chalk Mountain Golf Course
4.5
Public
Par 72
18 Holes
Atascadero, CA
Gilroy Golf Course

#285 best public golf courses in California

Gilroy Golf Course
4.5
Semi Private
Par 70
18 Holes
Gilroy, CA
Upland Hills Country Club

#286 best public golf courses in California

Upland Hills Country Club
4.5
Public
Par 70
18 Holes
Upland, CA
River Ridge Golf Club: Vineyards

#287 best public golf courses in California

River Ridge Golf Club: Vineyards
4.5
Municipal
Par 72
18 Holes
Oxnard, CA
Lake Tahoe Golf Course

#288 best public golf courses in California

Lake Tahoe Golf Course
4.5
Public
Par 71
18 Holes
South Lake Tahoe, CA
Redwood Canyon Golf Course

#289 best public golf courses in California

Redwood Canyon Golf Course
4.5
Public
Par 71
18 Holes
Castro Valley, CA
Rancho Maria Golf Club

#290 best public golf courses in California

Rancho Maria Golf Club
4.5
Public
Par 72
18 Holes
Santa Maria, CA

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