The yearly Golf Advisor state best-of lists are compiled by analyzing the ratings and reviews submitted by members of our community throughout the year. We use our Golf Advisor Index logic that weights newer reviews and combine it with a course's weighted subcategory averages. Reviews from trusted and active reviewers are weighted heavier than inactive members. Courses must offer public access and have received at least one review in 2018 to be eligible for this year's list.
California golf courses reviewed in 2018: 512
Reviews of California golf courses in 2018: 18,930
Top 25 California courses
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Brooks, CaliforniaPublic
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![Pebble Beach GL at Pebble Beach Resorts]()
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![Spyglass Hill GC: #18]()
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![Grizzly Ranch Golf Club - hole 10]()
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Half Moon Bay, CaliforniaPublic -
Palm Desert, CaliforniaResort
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Seaside, CaliforniaPublic
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Hidden Valley Lake, CaliforniaSemi-Private
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Indian Wells, CaliforniaResort
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