The best golf courses in California

“Probably the best golfing experience anyone could ask for. Playing Cypress Point was absolutely unforgettable, a true bucket-list experience. The course is perfectly divided into three sets of six holes, each offering a completely different feel and challenge.”

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@Flopfather

• ❗️Must play
• |🏞️Views
• |✨Pristine

“A nearly original Mackenzie in the us, that the average golfer has never heard of. This place is so special, and such a fun golf experience.”

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@Sean

• ❗️Must play
• |✨Pristine
• |🚶🏻Walkable

“Stunning views, top-notch history and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. With that said, the course needs renovated. Green complexes need rejuvenated and serious love. I know they are slowly redoing greens, but they need a full scale effort.”

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@notaburner105

• ❗️Must play
• |🏞️Views
• |✨Pristine

“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.”

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@Jwguy

• ❗️Must play
• |✨Pristine
• |💨Fast greens

“Pasatiempo is one of those rare courses where the round ends and you realize you can recall all 18 holes without effort. There’s no filler anywhere. Every tee shot presents a decision, every approach punishes indifference, and every green demands full engagement.”

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@KAbbassi

• ❗️Must play
• |🚶🏻Walkable
• |✨Pristine

“Loved the use of short grass throughout the course while still keeping it fairly tight off the tee. Tons of elevation change, and even though there aren't many trees and you can see groups playing on other holes, the trees around the perimeter make you feel surprisingly secluded.”

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@jensencastle

• ❗️Must play
• |✨Pristine
• |🚶🏻Walkable

“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.”

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@Urannimal

• ❗️Must play
• |😅Challenging
• |✨Pristine

“Pretty wide fairways, interesting greens complexes (was like putting on ice when I played), and great views.”

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@alexwtate

• 🏞️Views
• |😅Challenging
• |❗️Must play

“The contour and structure of the greens make you have to think on every shot. You have some incredible holes on the ocean, like the par 3 13th, but the inland holes, like the short 6th hole are great too.”

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@Tom_Bloke_67

• ❗️Must play
• |✨Pristine
• |🚶🏻Walkable

“Played during a horrific drought so they couldn’t water the fairways just greens tees and aprons so it wasn’t t as good as it could have been but I hear it’s much improved. Great layout like all MacKenzie’s and beautiful setting. Thought the 18th hole was kinda funky.”

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@GRaleigh 77

• 🏞️Views
• |🚶🏻Walkable
• |🏌️‍♂️Driving range

“The Lake Course at Olympic Club is one of the best and most challenging layouts I’ve played. The course is known for its narrow, sloping fairways lined with towering cypress trees and small, fast greens that demand precision on every shot.”

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@Flopfather

• 😅Challenging
• |✨Pristine
• |❗️Must play

“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…”

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@jensencastle

• ❗️Must play
• |✨Pristine
• |🤝Caddies

“Wow. Still speechless over Spyglass in the very best way. It starts wide open. I was cruising along, loving the scenery, and thinking, “What’s so tough?” Then I turned back from the ocean and into the forest and things got very narrow. Can you hit the ball where you want?”

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@playpure

• 🏞️Views
• |❗️Must play
• |✨Pristine

“Probably one of the best conditioned clubs in LA area. Pretty difficult off the tee, bunch of interesting shots. Great all day experience. Wish it was more walkable.”

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@Dbbreezy

• 😅Challenging
• |🏌️‍♂️Driving range
• |✨Pristine

“Generous targets off the tee, just the right amount of tree cover for my liking and expansive greens that offer many pin locations and variety.”

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@Lazstradamus

• 💎Hidden gem
• |🍺Bar
• |🚶🏻Walkable