The best-conditioned golf courses in California
The golf courses in California that Course Vaults golfers rate highest for conditions: greens, fairways, tee boxes, and bunkers. Each course needs conditions ratings from at least 5 different golfers who played it; 81 courses qualify.
Bel Air Country Club
Los Angeles, CA, USAConditions 4.9 out of 5 from 10 golfers
PrivateGeorge C. Thomas & William Park Bell Sr.
- 4.9Conditions
- 4.4Layout
- 4.5Scenery
- 4.5Facilities
I loved how you leave the clubhouse and disappear back into the neighborhood, almost feeling tucked away from everything. The iconic bridge is obviously a standout feature and makes the property so memorable, along with the incredible views. The course was in great condition…
Written by
@jensencastle
- Must play
- Pristine
- Caddies
Riviera Country Club
Pacific Palisades, CA, USAConditions 4.9 out of 5 from 21 golfers
PrivateGeorge C. Thomas & Ron Forse
- 4.9Conditions
- 4.8Layout
- 4.0Scenery
- 4.5Facilities
Shot values to the max. Recovery options available. #4 has to be on the list of hardest holes I've ever played. #8 has to be on the list of most fun. I'm actually down on #10 unless you can carry the ball 305. I think it's a layup hole if you can't.
Written by
@Urannimal
- Must play
- Challenging
- Pristine
Stone Eagle Golf Club
Palm Desert, CA, USAConditions 4.8 out of 5 from 6 golfers
PrivateTom Doak
- 4.8Conditions
- 4.8Layout
- 5.0Scenery
- 4.2Facilities
- Must play
- Pristine
- Restaurant
South
The Los Angeles Country Club
Los Angeles, CA, USAConditions 4.7 out of 5 from 6 golfers
PrivateGeoff Shackelford
- 4.7Conditions
- 4.1Layout
- 4.0Scenery
- 4.4Facilities
- Driving range
- Hidden gem
- Restaurant
North
The Los Angeles Country Club
Los Angeles, CA, USAConditions 4.7 out of 5 from 24 golfers
PrivateGeorge C. Thomas
- 4.7Conditions
- 4.7Layout
- 4.4Scenery
- 4.6Facilities
The North at LACC made for a controversial US Open venue in 2023. I’m of the opinion that George Thomas’s 1927 design is one of the best in the West. The North’s front nine is undoubtedly one of my favorite nines I have played, with an equally as compelling back nine.
Written by
@Jwguy
- Must play
- Pristine
- Fast greens
Cypress Point Club
Pebble Beach, CA, USA
Conditions 4.6 out of 5 from 41 golfers
(Valley of Montecito) Valley Club of Montecito
Santa Barbara, CA, USA
Conditions 4.6 out of 5 from 12 golfers
Pasatiempo Golf Club
Santa Cruz, CA, USA
Conditions 4.6 out of 5 from 49 golfers
San Francisco Golf Club
San Francisco, CA, USA
Conditions 4.6 out of 5 from 18 golfers
Lakeside Golf Club
Burbank, CA, USA
Conditions 4.5 out of 5 from 8 golfers
(California of San Francisco) California Golf Club of San Francisco
South San Francisco, CA, USA
Conditions 4.5 out of 5 from 22 golfers
The Preserve Golf Club
Carmel, CA, USA
Conditions 4.5 out of 5 from 5 golfers
Diablo Country Club
Diablo, CA, USA
Conditions 4.5 out of 5 from 5 golfers
Meadow Club
Fairfax, CA, USA
Conditions 4.4 out of 5 from 8 golfers
Pebble Beach Resorts
Pebble Beach, CA, USA
Conditions 4.4 out of 5 from 80 golfers
San Diego Country Club
Chula Vista, CA, USA
Conditions 4.3 out of 5 from 5 golfers
Lake Merced Golf Club
Daly City, CA, USA
Conditions 4.3 out of 5 from 9 golfers
Brentwood Country Club
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Conditions 4.3 out of 5 from 6 golfers
Poppy Hills Golf Course
Pebble Beach, CA, USA
Conditions 4.3 out of 5 from 13 golfers
Brambles Golf Club
Middletown, CA, USA
Conditions 4.3 out of 5 from 5 golfers
Saticoy Country Club
Somis, CA, USA
Conditions 4.3 out of 5 from 5 golfers
(Dunes) Monterey Peninsula Country Club
Pebble Beach, CA, USA
Conditions 4.3 out of 5 from 10 golfers
(Trump National Los Angeles) Trump National Golf Club Los Angeles
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, USA
Conditions 4.3 out of 5 from 6 golfers
The Links at Spanish Bay
Pebble Beach, CA, USA
Conditions 4.2 out of 5 from 25 golfers
(18 holes) Poppy Ridge Golf Course
Livermore, CA, USA
Conditions 4.2 out of 5 from 7 golfers
How we rank
This ranking uses each golfer’s conditions rating, on a 0.5–5 scale. Conditions is the golfer’s overall conditions score, or the average of their greens, fairways, tee box, and bunker scores when no overall was given. Every golfer counts once per course: repeat rounds are averaged first, then the course score is the average across golfers. A course needs conditions ratings from at least 5 different golfers. Ties go to the course with more golfers, then the higher Course Vaults score. Only open courses with a published Course Vaults score (at least 5 explicit ratings) are eligible, and a page is published only when at least 5 courses qualify. State pages include courses across California. Rankings refresh about hourly.
FAQ
Bel Air Country Club is #1 on Course Vaults in California at Conditions 4.9/5 (10 golfers). 81 courses qualify for this list.
This ranking uses each golfer’s conditions rating, on a 0.5–5 scale. Conditions is the golfer’s overall conditions score, or the average of their greens, fairways, tee box, and bunker scores when no overall was given. Every golfer counts once per course: repeat rounds are averaged first, then the course score is the average across golfers. A course needs conditions ratings from at least 5 different golfers. Ties go to the course with more golfers, then the higher Course Vaults score. Only open courses with a published Course Vaults score (at least 5 explicit ratings) are eligible, and a page is published only when at least 5 courses qualify. State pages include courses across California. Rankings refresh about hourly.
A course appears once at least 5 different golfers have rated its conditions on Course Vaults. Log your round and rate it in the app to help it qualify.
This page was last generated Nov 12, 2026, 3:37 AM EST. Scores and eligibility are recomputed about every hour.
