SANDPIPER GOLF CLUB
๐บ๐ธ Santa Barbara, CA, USA
Designed by William Francis Bell
Sandpiper Golf Club in Goleta owes its enduring appeal to a dramatic setting, where the Pacific Ocean serves as both gallery and gauntlet. The course, carved into coastal bluffs overlooking the Channel Islands, offers views as distracting as the persistent sea breezes.
Designed in the early 1970s, Sandpiper favors players who can manage the wind and hold a line. Its generous fairways are tempered by strategically placed bunkers and greens that demand precise approach shots. While not nationally renowned, Sandpiper provides a stern, yet fair, test that locals appreciate.
Over the years, Sandpiper has become a favorite among Santa Barbara golfers, known for its unpretentious atmosphere and consistent playing conditions. While the club does not host any major championships, the course is often frequented by celebrities, and golfers who seek a challenging and memorable round with an oceanside view.
Reviews
One of the most naturally beautiful courses Iโve played. Conditions could be improved but the location and the scenery throughout makes it all so worth it
Great public course a bit north of LA. Amazing views of the Pacific Ocean with some really great signature holes. Great walk, very affordable, highly recommend if youโre in the area
Absolute gem in so cal, lucky to live only 10 min drive from here. Reason for low rating is course has been a little beat since theyโve announced an upcoming restoration. Greens and fairways are a little rough, but still canโt beat the views.
One of the best day trips for Angelnos. Take the train, play the course, take train back home have dinner downtown. Helluva way to spend a day for like $300.
Amazing views.
FAQ
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Sandpiper at Sandpiper Golf Club has a Course Vaults score of 7.9 out of 10 based on 49 explicit golfer ratings.
Sandpiper was designed by William Francis Bell.
Yes. Sandpiper at Sandpiper Golf Club is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Sandpiper is 72.
Sandpiper plays 7,159 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Sandpiper is 136.