GOLF INFORMATION

GOLF INFORMATION

General Information

The Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation operates the largest publicly owned golf course system in the nation, with 20 golf courses at 18 different facilities. These golf courses feature a variety of beautiful and interesting settings from the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains to the Pacific coastline overlooking Catalina Island.

This golf course system offers affordable greens fees, discount programs for senior citizens and students, and an excellent junior golf program. Of the 20 golf courses, 13 are 18-hole regulation length courses, three are convenient 9-hole regulation length courses, one is a challenging 18-hole executive length course, one is an 18-hole par-three course, and two are 9-hole par-three courses.

A product of forward thinking public officials throughout its acquisition and development era, the County’s golf course system is now, in its maturity, a leading symbol of public and private sector partnership in offering quality golf service operations. Innovation and cooperation characterize the efforts between this Department and skilled golf industry professionals who operate our golf courses under management lease agreements. The collaborative efforts of these firms and individuals, and aggressive capital improvement programs, will help ensure that Southern Californians will continue to benefit from the finest public golf experience available for many years to come.

Reservations & Fees

Beginning August 1, 2024, you may book your tee time 8 days in advance starting at 8:00p.m.

If you have any questions please contact the respective Golf Course Staff. You may also contact the Los Angeles County Golf Operations office at 626.821.4650.

Additional Resources

Los Angeles County Golf Club

Established in 2008 to promote the spirit of the game which embraces integrity, competition and camaraderie, and love of the great game of golf. The Club is available to County employees, family, friends, and the general public (annual membership fee applies to all members).

The Los Angeles County Golf Club generally competes on the last Sunday of each month at one of our 20 County courses. For more information please visit Los Angeles County Golf Club by clicking the button below or email the Tournament Director, Tim Smith, at TSmith@parks.lacounty.gov.

Senior Discount Card

Senior Citizens, 65 years of age or older, may purchase an annual golf identification card which when presented at the Starter’s window at any Los Angeles County Golf Course shall entitle the owner to reduced greens fees as approved by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors.

Any person presenting valid proof of age (birth certificate, valid Driver’s License, Medicare card) and a current 1 ¼ x 1 ¼ inch photograph, may apply for an Annual Senior Citizen Identification Card from the Starter at any County golf course, excluding Maggie Hathaway.

The Senior Citizen Identification Card annual fee does not include greens fees. The card is nontransferable and may be used only by the person to whom it is issued. Fraudulent use is cause for recall and revocation of the senior golf discount privileges.

Senior Citizen Identification Cards are valid only for non-holiday, weekday play (Monday through Friday). Persons using the card may play or make a reservation before 7:00 a.m. and after 9:00 a.m.

Senior Citizens may use their identification card between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. on weekdays, exclusive of holidays, via “waitlist/stand-by.”

Golf Advisory Committee

The Los Angeles County Golf Advisory Committee (GAC) is an official advisory body to the Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR), its Golf Operations Division, and the Director of Parks and Recreation. Established under the authority of the Department of Parks and Recreation, the GAC operates in compliance with the Brown Act, and all meetings are open to the public.

The GAC provides credible, representative public and community input on matters related to the County’s public golf system, including policies, procedures, operations, and long-term sustainability. The Committee represents the broader public interest and reflects the diversity of Los Angeles County’s golf community and surrounding neighborhoods.

In 2025, the GAC was restructured and modernized to better align with current demographics, community needs, and the evolving role of public golf within the County’s Park and Recreation system. The updated structure emphasizes inclusivity, geographic representation, transparency, and meaningful public engagement.

The Committee meets quarterly, with additional Local Area Task Force and subcommittee meetings held to gather community input and support focused policy and planning discussions. Meeting notices, agendas, and minutes are posted in accordance with public meeting requirements.

If you are committed to public service, community engagement, and helping shape the future of LA County’s public golf system, we encourage you to apply to the Golf Advisory Committee.

Call for Applications
Role Descriptions
Member Application

How to apply. 

  • The application is fillable and may be completed electronically or printed.
  • Completed applications may be submitted by one of the following methods:
    • Email: MBernal@parks.lacounty.gov
    • In Person: Drop off a printed application at any of the County’s 18 golf courses

Applications must be received by February 15, 2026.

Men's, Women's & Senior's Clubs

The Department of Parks and Recreation does not sponsor or cosponsor any particular golf club; however, the Department will recognize and approve one club for men, one club for women, and one club for seniors at each County golf course.

  • Any person 18 years of age or over shall be eligible for membership as a regular member, with the exception of the Senior Citizen’s Clubs whose members must be 50 years of age or over.
  • No eligible person shall be denied membership on the ground of race, creed, color, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, sex, age or disability,
  • Total regular membership in club(s) may be limited at any time by majority vote of the club members, or their board of directors, provided that such limit shall be a number not less than 250 persons for an 18 hole course, and 150 persons for a 9 hole course.
  • The annual membership dues charged by recognized clubs shall be in keeping with the County’s stated goal of serving the greatest number of people at a reasonable cost.Currently, most golf courses offer all three clubs. Membership into each club is controlled and handled by each golf club independently. For more information regarding membership into these golf clubs, please contact each golf course directly.