Golf courses in California

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This collection of California golf courses spans from the coastal bluffs of Little River to the arid landscapes of the Anza-Borrego Desert. It features championship layouts designed by Tom Fazio and Arnold Palmer, alongside historic venues like La Quinta Country Club, a frequent PGA Tour host. The list includes diverse terrains such as links-style courses in the Central Valley, oak-lined fairways in Galt, and scenic 36-hole resorts in Palm Springs, offering a mix of professional-grade challenges and executive par-3 tracks.

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A

Borrego Springs Resort

18-hole championship course situated within the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park.

B

Palm Lake Golf Course

18-hole executive course located in Pomona, featuring multiple water hazards.

C

Club Circle Golf Course

9-hole executive course in Borrego Springs.

D

Lake Tamarisk Desert Resort

9-hole desert course featuring lake views and native vegetation.

E

Rams Hill Golf Club

Tom Fazio-designed championship course known for its elevation changes and views of the Santa Rosa Mountains.

F

The Tradition Golf Club

Private Arnold Palmer-designed course set against the base of the Santa Rosa Mountains.

G

la Quinta Country Club

Historic course established in 1959, known for hosting the PGA Tour’s American Express tournament.

H

Ridge Creek Dinuba Golf Club

John Fought-designed links-style course featuring wide fairways and strategic bunkering in the Central Valley.

I

Little River Inn Golf Course

Coastal course offering views of the Pacific Ocean and surrounding redwood forests.

J

Kern Valley Golf Course

18-hole course located near the Kern River and Sequoia National Forest.

K

Bethel Island Golf Course

18-hole course situated in the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta.

L

Indian Canyons Golf Resort

36 holes arranged into perfectly balanced, challenging layouts. Not to mention the scenic setting...

M

Mayacama Golf Club

A stunning course that provides exciting gameplay and scenic views - the surrounding nature is simply beautiful.

N

RoadRunner Golf & Country Club (Borrego)

18-hole par-3 course located within a private gated community in Borrego Springs.

O

Dry Creek Ranch Golf Course

18-hole course in Galt featuring mature oak trees and the eponymous Dry Creek.

P

Azusa Greens Country Club

18-hole public course located at the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains.

Q

Mountain Meadows Golf Course

18-hole championship course in Pomona featuring significant elevation changes and mature trees.

R

North Kern Golf Course

18-hole public course in Bakersfield known for its flat terrain and fast greens.

S

Muroc Lake Golf Course

18-hole course located on Edwards Air Force Base.

T

Tees & Trees Golf Course

9-hole par-3 course located in Barstow.

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