
La Jolla Course
La Jolla Country Club

About this course
La Jolla Country Club, perched on the dramatic bluffs overlooking the Pacific, is where Southern California golf history began. The club's early days were a haven for Hollywood elite and local luminaries seeking respite and camaraderie. Designed in the Golden Age of golf architecture, the course presents a classic layout with strategic bunkering and undulating greens. The terrain is distinctly coastal, with ocean breezes influencing play and panoramic views providing a stunning backdrop, making club selection on the deceptively tight fairways a constant test. This track favors those who can keep the ball in play and think their way around the course, as blind shots and subtle doglegs demand course knowledge. While La Jolla Country Club hasn't hosted major professional championships, it remains a revered institution for local golf enthusiasts. The membership, a blend of business leaders and community figures, is known for its vibrant social scene and commitment to preserving the club's heritage.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Private column compares member-only and guest-restricted courses.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in CA
Quick facts
- Location
- La Jolla, CA, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1927
- Holes
- 18
- Designer(s)
- Phil Mickelson, Rees Jones, William Francis Bell, Willie Watson
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,690 yards
- Difficulty
- 72.8/133
- Course Vaults score
- 8.1
Getting there
La Jolla Country Club is reached most directly through San Diego International Airport (SAN), a compact fifteen-minute drive north along the coast into one of Southern California's most refined enclaves. The route transitions swiftly from urban harbor views to the eucalyptus-lined curves of Torrey Pines Road, climbing gently into the bluffs above the Pacific. As you wind through La Jolla village - past galleries, cafés, and glimpses of turquoise coves - the club reveals itself with characteristic understatement, perched on rolling terrain where the scent of salt air mingles with the quiet hum of privilege that has defined this corner of the coast for over a century.

FAQ
Common questions about La Jolla
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
La Jolla has a Course Vaults score of 8.1 out of 10 based on 16 logged golfers.
La Jolla was designed by Phil Mickelson, Rees Jones, William Francis Bell, and Willie Watson.
La Jolla is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at La Jolla is 72.
La Jolla plays 6,690 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at La Jolla is 133.



