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

Golf Club at Gray's Crossing: Gray’s Crossing

#521 best public golf courses in California

Golf Club at Gray's Crossing: Gray’s Crossing
4.5
Public
Par 72
18 Holes
Truckee, CA
Marriott's Desert Springs Resort: Valley

#522 best public golf courses in California

Marriott's Desert Springs Resort: Valley
4.5
Semi Private
Par 72
18 Holes
Palm Desert, CA
La Quinta Resort Citrus Course

#523 best public golf courses in California

La Quinta Resort Citrus Course
4.5
Semi Private
Par 72
18 Holes
La Quinta, CA
Green Tree Golf Course

#524 best public golf courses in California

Green Tree Golf Course
4.5
Semi Private
Par 72
18 Holes
Victorville, CA
Carlton Oaks Golf Resort: Carlton Oaks Lodge

#525 best public golf courses in California

Carlton Oaks Golf Resort: Carlton Oaks Lodge
4.5
Semi Private
Par 72
18 Holes
Santee, CA
Admiral Baker Golf Course: South

#526 best public golf courses in California

Admiral Baker Golf Course: South
4.5
Military
Par 72
18 Holes
San Diego, CA
Palm Desert Country Club

#527 best public golf courses in California

Palm Desert Country Club
4.5
Semi Private
Par 71
18 Holes
Palm Desert, CA
The Crossings at Carlsbad

#528 best public golf courses in California

The Crossings at Carlsbad
4.5
Semi Private
Par 72
18 Holes
Carlsbad, CA
Costa Mesa Country Club: Mesa Linda

#529 best public golf courses in California

Costa Mesa Country Club: Mesa Linda
4.5
Public
Par 70
18 Holes
Costa Mesa, CA
Mount Whitney Golf Club

#530 best public golf courses in California

Mount Whitney Golf Club
4.5
Semi Private
Par 36
9 Holes
Lone Pine, CA

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