Los Angeles is the second-largest golf market in the United States — over 90 public-access courses across the LA Basin, from Griffith Park municipals to semi-private clubs along the South Bay coast. Weekday green fees average $66, with city-operated courses starting around $33 and premium hillside or coastal options running $100–115.
Los Angeles Green Fees: Current Pricing
| Course | Weekday 18 | Weekend 18 | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alhambra Golf Course | $33 | $50 | 4.4 ★ |
| Los Amigos Golf Course | $40 | $50 | 3.9 ★ |
| DeBell Golf Club | $46 | $56 | 4.3 ★ |
| South Bay Golf Club | $50 | $50 | 5 ★ |
| Angeles National Golf Club | $110 | $205 | 4 ★ |
| Inglewood Golf & Curling Club | $115 | $115 | 4.4 ★ |
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City of LA Municipal Courses
The LA Department of Recreation and Parks operates Rancho Park Golf Course, Griffith Park Golf Courses (Harding and Wilson), Penmar Golf Course, Roosevelt Golf Course, Harbor Park Golf Course, and Woodley Lakes Golf Course. These city courses run $33–55 on weekdays and represent the best-value entry into the LA market.
Best Value-to-Quality Courses
Los Verdes Golf Course in Rancho Palos Verdes delivers ocean views and championship conditions at below-market pricing. Brookside Golf Course adjacent to the Rose Bowl in Pasadena and Angeles National Golf Clubin Sunland are consistently cited as the LA area's top public-access courses for quality-to-price ratio.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cheapest public golf course in Los Angeles?
Roosevelt Golf Course (9-hole, closest to downtown), Penmar Golf Course in Venice, and the Griffith Park courses (Harding and Wilson) are among LA's most affordable public options at $33-45 for 18 holes on weekdays.
What is the best public golf course in Los Angeles?
Rancho Park Golf Course in West LA (next to the LA Country Club) is frequently cited as the city's top daily-fee layout. Los Verdes Golf Course in Rancho Palos Verdes and Brookside Golf Course in Pasadena (adjacent to the Rose Bowl) are standouts for quality-to-price ratio.
How many public golf courses are in Los Angeles?
The greater LA metro has 90+ public-access courses across LA County, including 6 City of LA courses, multiple LA County-operated facilities, and dozens of semi-private clubs with daily-fee access.
Is golf expensive in Los Angeles?
LA has a wide range. City courses run $33-55 weekdays. Mid-tier semi-private access is $60-90. Premium coastal/hillside courses run $90-115+. The $66 average is higher than most US markets but far below Pebble Beach or Pelican Hill.