Jack Neville & Douglas GrantPar 72

Perched dramatically atop the rugged cliffs of Carmel Bay, Pebble Beach Golf Links represents the pinnacle of public championship golf in the United States. Host to six historic U.S. Opens, the layout offers unforgettable ocean-side drama highlighted by the legendary par-3 7th and cliffside 18th hole.

Robert Trent Jones Sr.Par 72

A masterclass in coastal variety, Spyglass Hill begins with five sweeping holes through towering seaside sand dunes before plunging into the dense, tranquil Del Monte Forest. Widely regarded by tournament pros as one of the most formidable championship tests in the world.

Robert Trent Jones Jr., Tom Watson & Sandy TatumPar 72

Crafted to emulate the raw, windswept traditions of authentic Scottish linksland, Spanish Bay hugs the Monterey coastline amidst preserved native dunes. Players navigate rolling fairways and firm greens accompanied by the nightly sunset serenade of the bagpiper.

William F. Bell (Rees Jones Redesign)Par 72

Straddling the towering sea bluffs of La Jolla above the Pacific surf, Torrey Pines South is a municipal masterpiece and celebrated two-time U.S. Open venue. The punishing length, thick coastal rough, and sweeping canyon vistas make it an essential bucket-list round for serious players.

Pete DyePar 72

Conceived as an uncompromising stadium showpiece, this desert cathedral is renowned for punitive pot bunkers, cavernous water hazards, and dramatic mounding. The signature island green on the 17th hole, known as 'Alcatraz', provides one of the ultimate shotmaking challenges in golf.

Arthur HillsPar 72

Perched atop soaring coastal bluffs south of San Francisco, the Ocean Course delivers genuine links-style play with unobstructed ocean panoramas on every hole. The closing stretch culminates in a breathtaking 18th hole played directly toward The Ritz-Carlton over crashing waves.

Willie Watson & Sam WhitingPar 72

Framed by stately Monterey Cypress trees along the shores of Lake Merced, TPC Harding Park is a storied municipal gem that hosted the 2020 PGA Championship. Its pristine tree-lined corridors demand surgical accuracy and disciplined course management from tee to green.

Arnold PalmerPar 72

The sole Arnold Palmer signature design in coastal San Diego, Aviara is sculpted seamlessly into the rolling hills overlooking the Batiquitos Lagoon nature sanctuary. Renowned for immaculate botanical landscaping, cascading water features, and expansive undulating greens.

Robert Trent Jones Jr.Par 71

Nestled entirely within the serene canopy of the Del Monte Forest, Poppy Hills serves as the headquarters of the Northern California Golf Association. Extensively renovated in 2014, the layout features sand-capped fairways, natural waste areas, and seamless pine straw transitions.

Brad BellPar 72

Set across 250 pristine acres of secluded Sierra Nevada forest, Coyote Moon offers breathtaking mountain golf with dramatic elevation drops and granite rock outcroppings. Trout Creek winds gracefully through the layout, creating a serene and unforgettable alpine experience.

William F. Bell (Tom Weiskopf Redesign)Par 72

Completely reimagined by Tom Weiskopf, the North Course features larger greens, strategic routing, and jaw-dropping panoramas of the Pacific Ocean and canyon gorges. More accessible and player-friendly than its South sibling, it remains one of the finest public values in the state.

William F. Bell & Ted RobinsonPar 72

Often celebrated as the 'Poor Man's Pebble Beach', Sandpiper delivers extraordinary seaside golf along the cliffs of Santa Barbara's coastline. Multiple holes run directly parallel to the Pacific surf, providing pure coastal thrills without the resort tariff.

Damian PascuzzoPar 71

Situated amidst the windswept eucalyptus groves and coastal dunes of the Central Coast, Monarch Dunes offers a modern Scottish links feel with generous fairways and sculpted bunkers. Firm, fast-running turf encourages creative ground-game shotmaking in every season.

Robert JohnstonePar 72

Established in 1895 inside the historic Presidio national park site, this iconic course winds through towering eucalyptus and Monterey pine groves. Rolling hilly topography and quick greens provide an exhilarating, classical test minutes from the Golden Gate Bridge.

Gil Hanse & Geoff ShackelfordPar 72

A cult-classic masterpiece of minimalist design, Rustic Canyon unfolds naturally through a broad desert canyon floor north of Los Angeles. Vast open fairways, subtle green contours, and native waste washes deliver world-class strategic golf at an unmatched public price point.