The best private courses in Rolling Hills Estates, California

“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

“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

“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

“Golden age classic, about to re-open as a fully restored course dating back to 1919 thanks to Kyle Phillips design who restored the greens to their full scale and more prominently featured the barranca throughout the course adding visual appeal and strategic shot values”

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@RFimbo14

• 😅Challenging
• |🏌️‍♂️Driving range
• |❗️Must play

“Greens and wind are its only real defense, but definitely not “get-able” without a decent game. Fun walk and solid membership. Great caddy program.”

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@Dbbreezy

• 🚶🏻Walkable
• |🏌️‍♂️Driving range
• |✨Pristine

“For a course trapped in the rolling mountain landscape, I think Mountain Gate does a decent job of making fairly enjoyable routing out of a somewhat limited area  architecturally speaking.”

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@AleksJ98

• 🏌️‍♂️Driving range
• |🍔Restaurant
• |🍺Bar