
Green Hills Course
Green Hills Country Club



About this course
Green Hills Country Club is a mid-century marvel carved into the rolling landscape of the San Francisco Peninsula, a testament to understated elegance and enduring community. This is a place where golf feels personal, almost familial, set against a backdrop of cypress trees and panoramic views. Designed by Robert Baldock in 1958, Green Hills presents a classic parkland layout, challenging yet fair. The course winds through mature trees, demanding strategic shot placement and rewarding thoughtful play over sheer power. Known to favor a draw, the course tests players with subtly contoured greens that prioritize feel over brute force. Locals will tell you the course has seen its share of changes over the years, as evidenced by the mix of design philosophies in some of the tee boxes, and bunkers, each of which adds to the club’s character. While Green Hills might not be a name splashed across national headlines, it holds a place of deep affection within the Bay Area golfing community. It’s where generations of families have honed their games, celebrated victories, and built lasting friendships. The club also hosts a lively bocce ball group where many of the clubs members partake in the popular Italian pastime.
Quick facts
- Location
- Millbrae, CA, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1930
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Alister Mackenzie
- Par
- 71
- Length
- 6,351 yards
- Difficulty
- 74.5/136
- Course Vaults score
- 7.5
Getting there
Green Hills Country Club sits just south of San Francisco, accessible most directly via San Francisco International Airport (SFO), a twenty-minute drive north through the Bay's suburban corridor, or via Oakland International (OAK) to the east, which offers a slightly longer but equally straightforward route through the East Bay hills. For those arriving by private aircraft, the nearby San Carlos Airport (CSS) provides a discreet alternative just minutes away, allowing for a seamless transition from tarmac to fairway. The final approach winds through the rolling, oak-dotted Peninsula landscape - that distinctive California terrain where coastal influence meets inland hills - before arriving at the club's gates in Millbrae, where manicured grounds and mature trees signal entry into one of the Bay Area's most established private sanctums.

FAQ
Common questions about Green Hills
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Green Hills has a Course Vaults score of 7.5 out of 10 based on 16 logged golfers.
Green Hills was designed by Alister Mackenzie.
Green Hills is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Green Hills is 71.
Green Hills plays 6,351 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Green Hills is 136.



