Best Public Golf Courses in the Bay Area (2025)
A comprehensive ranking of the top public golf courses across all five Bay Area regions — from championship municipal tracks to hidden gem layouts you've probably never heard of.
⛳
💰
Bay Area Golf Courses Under $80 — Best Value Rounds in 2025
You don't need to spend a fortune to play great golf in the Bay Area. Here are the best courses where you can tee it up for under $80 — including some genuine hidden gems.
🌉
Golf Courses Near San Francisco: The Complete Guide
From the championship TPC Harding Park to the Golden Gate Bridge views at Lincoln Park, we cover every golf course in and around San Francisco with tips on booking and what to expect.
🌳
Best Golf Courses in the East Bay — Oakland to Pleasanton
The East Bay has some of the Bay Area's most underrated golf. We explore the best courses from Oakland's Lake Chabot to Corica Park's acclaimed Rees Jones redesign and beyond.
🏌️
Beginner's Guide to Golfing in the Bay Area
New to golf? The Bay Area is actually one of the best places to learn. We break down the most beginner-friendly courses, affordable lessons, and everything you need to get started.
🎯
Beginner Golf Lessons in the Bay Area: Where to Start, What to Expect & What to Buy
The complete guide to finding beginner golf lessons across SF, East Bay, South Bay and the Peninsula — with pricing, top instructors, gear recommendations and Amazon links.
🏌️
Best New Golf Clubs of 2025 — Reviews & Buyer's Guide
Drivers, irons, wedges, putters and complete sets — we reviewed the best new clubs of 2025 so you know exactly what's worth buying before you spend a penny.
🏆
Poppy Ridge Golf Course Review: The 2025 Redesign Is a Genuine Surprise
Architect Jay Blasi's redesign turned three mediocre nines into one genuinely great 18-hole layout. We played it and share an honest verdict on whether it lives up to the hype.
🚗
Bay Area Golf Road Trip: 5 Courses in 3 Days (The Complete Itinerary)
The ultimate Bay Area golf road trip — from TPC Harding Park in San Francisco down the coast to Pebble Beach, with the best stops, stays and tee times along the way.
🎉
The Ultimate Bay Area Golf Bachelor Party Guide (2026)
Planning a golf bachelor party in the Bay Area? We've built the perfect itineraries — from budget East Bay rounds to a full Pebble Beach splurge — with course combos, accommodation picks and group tips.
🏌️
Best New Golf Clubs of 2026 — Drivers, Irons, Wedges & Sets Reviewed
The 2026 equipment cycle has a surprise: irons are the bigger story than drivers this year. We review the top drivers, the best new irons, a must-buy wedge, and the best complete sets for every budget.
🔩
Best Golf Irons of 2026 — Every Category Ranked & Reviewed
Titleist T200, Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke, TaylorMade P770 and more — the complete breakdown for every handicap range and budget.
🎯
Best Golf Putters of 2026 — Blade & Mallet Picks Ranked
Scotty Cameron, Odyssey Ai-One, TaylorMade Spider GTX — the definitive 2026 putter guide for every stroke type and budget.
🏆
Bay Area Golf Tournaments — Spring 2026 Schedule
LPGA Founders Cup, SF City Championship, Silverado Showdown, The Goodwin Intercollegiate and every amateur event you can enter this spring.
☀️
Bay Area Golf Tournaments — Summer 2026 Schedule
NCGA Amateur Week at Spyglass Hill, Junior Championship at Lake Merced, US Amateur qualifying and open events for all levels.
👦
Kids & Junior Golf Tournaments Bay Area 2026 — Complete Guide
Tournament schedule, how to get started, Youth on Course membership and the best courses for kids ages 5–18 in the Bay Area.
🏌️
Best Kids Golf Clubs of 2026 — Ranked by Age Group
US Kids Golf, Callaway XJ, TaylorMade Kalea and more — the best junior clubs for every age from 3 to 18 with sizing guide and Amazon links.
⛳
Junior Golf Camps in the Bay Area — Summer 2026 Guide
Presidio Golf Camps, Nike at Tilden Park, First Tee, Bay View Academy and more — plus a complete gear checklist with Amazon links so your kid shows up ready.
🏌️♀️
Best Women's Golf Clubs of 2026 — Drivers, Irons & Sets Reviewed
Callaway Reva Rise, TaylorMade Kalea Gold, Ping G Le3 and more — every category of women's golf clubs ranked for 2026 with swing speed guide and Amazon links.
🏆
TPC Harding Park Tournaments — Major Championship History
Presidents Cup 2009, Morikawa's 2020 PGA Championship, Tiger's WGC wins — the complete record of every major tournament at San Francisco's legendary public course.
⛳
Best 9-Hole Golf Courses in the Bay Area (2026)
Not every round needs four hours. The Bay Area has seven excellent 9-hole courses — fast, affordable, and perfect for a quick evening round or your first time on a real course.