Golfweek ranks California's top private golf courses for 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 5:58 PM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
Golfweek released its 2026 ranking of the best private golf courses in California, listing 20 top courses. Cypress Point Club in Pebble Beach took the No. 1 spot, built before 1960. The ranking is based on input from over 800 participants and evaluates factors such as layout and landscaping. Three courses returned from last year’s list: Brambles, The Reserve, and Vintage Club, tied for 19th place. The complete list features a mix of classic and modern courses across the state.
- •Cypress Point Club is ranked No. 1 in California.
- •20 courses were evaluated for the ranking.
- •Three courses returned from last year's list.
- •The ranking considers layout, landscaping, and routing.
- •Classic courses are defined as those built before 1960.
- 5:58 PMYahoo Sports — Best private golf courses in California? See new ranking
"Golfweek released its 2026 list of the best private golf courses in each state. Which were the best in California?
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