Golf Green Fees in Chico, CA
Chico's Northern California foothill location combines university-town energy with surprisingly good public golf. The area stretches through the Sacramento Valley from Chico north toward Red Bluff, with several daily-fee courses offering parkland and valley terrain at rates well below Bay Area or Sacramento prices. The warm, dry summers and mild winters allow year-round golf, and the courses are uncrowded compared to major California markets.
How much does public golf cost in Chico?
Public golf courses tracked by GreenFeeTracker in Chico average about $56 for weekday play. The most affordable tracked course is Churn Creek Golf Course at $28 on weekdays. 38 courses allow walking. 5 offer twilight rates. Pricing changes by season, time of day, cart inclusion, and tee time availability — verify with the course before booking.
Pricing data last updated: May 11, 2026
Cheapest Public Golf Courses in Chico
Full listThe courses below have the lowest verified weekday rates tracked by GreenFeeTracker in Chico. Rates shown are for 18 holes on a weekday where available.
| Course | Weekday Rate | Twilight Rate | Walking |
|---|---|---|---|
1 Churn Creek Golf CourseCheapest | $28 | $25 | Yes |
| $30+cart | — | Yes | |
| $39+cart | $25 | Yes | |
| $50 | $35 | Yes | |
| $58+cart | $29 | Yes |
Churn Creek Golf Course
$28
weekday · 18 holes
Walking allowedDry Creek Ranch Golf Course
$30
weekday · 18 holes
Walking allowedTable Mountain Golf Course
$39
weekday · 18 holes
Walking allowedGlenn Golf & Country Club
$50
weekday · 18 holes
Walking allowedLake Almanor West Golf Course
$58
weekday · 18 holes
Walking allowed3
Courses under $50
5
Courses under $75
38
Walking-friendly courses
5
Twilight deal courses
2
Senior rate courses
All Golf Courses in Chico
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| Twilight | Walk? | Verified | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Churn Creek Golf Course Cheapestpublic | $28 | $28 | $25 | Yes | 4.1(99) | Listed on course website · Checked May 11, 2026 |
| $30+cart | $30 | — | Yes | 3.6(333) | Listed on course website · Checked May 11, 2026 | |
| $39+cart | $44 | $25 | Yes | 4.4(179) | Listed on course website · Checked May 11, 2026 | |
| $50 | $55 | $35 | Yes | 4.5(68) | Listed on course website · Checked May 11, 2026 | |
| $58+cart | $58 | $29 | Yes | 4.6(54) | Listed on course website · Checked May 11, 2026 | |
| $129 | $129 | $109 | Yes | 4.6(49) | Listed on course website · Checked May 11, 2026 | |
Beyond Golf Chico public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.9(20) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.3(63) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.0(46) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
Bailey Creek Golf Course public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.8(124) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Lava Creek Golf Course public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.7(39) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Tuscan Ridge Golf Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 2.9(15) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Wilcox Oaks Golf Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.5(130) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Butte Creek Country Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.5(202) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
White Ranch Events public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.9(46) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Sierra Golf public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.8(24) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Gale Vineyards & Winery public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.5(35) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Patrick Ranch Museum public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.5(144) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Grizzly Ranch Golf Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.8(177) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
The Palms Venue & Villas resort | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.6(91) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 3.6(156) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.5(142) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
Arbuckle Golf Club Inc public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.6(57) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.9(30) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.0(5,882) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
Wild Goose Country Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 5.0(3) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Del Rio Country Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.4(93) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.3(905) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.5(4) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
Hiddenbrooke Golf Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.2(505) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.5(2) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
Skylinks at Long Beach public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.2(707) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
GUTIERREZ GOLF public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | — | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Plumas Pines Golf Course public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.7(141) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.2(100) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
Yocha Dehe Golf Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.8(569) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Bidwell Park Golf Course public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.2(222) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Skyway Golf Park public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.2(62) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Best Value Public Golf Courses in Chico
Ranked by Google rating relative to weekday rate (rating ÷ price). A higher score means more highly rated for the price. This is a directional guide — value also depends on course conditions, location, and personal preference.
| Course | Weekday Rate | Rating | Value Score |
|---|---|---|---|
Best ValueChurn Creek Golf Course | $28 | 4.1(99) | 0.146 |
| $30 | 3.6(333) | 0.120 | |
| $39 | 4.4(179) | 0.113 | |
| $50 | 4.5(68) | 0.090 | |
| $58 | 4.6(54) | 0.079 |
Twilight Golf Rates in Chico
5 courses in Chico currently have twilight rates tracked by GreenFeeTracker. Twilight availability, start times, and pricing vary by season and day — confirm with the course before booking.
| Course | Twilight Rate | Weekday Rate | Est. Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Churn Creek Golf Course | $25 | $28 | Save $3 |
| Table Mountain Golf Course | $25 | $39 | Save $14 |
| Lake Almanor West Golf Course | $29 | $58 | Save $29 |
| Glenn Golf & Country Club | $35 | $50 | Save $15 |
| Whitehawk Ranch Golf Club | $109 | $129 | Save $20 |
Walking-Friendly Public Golf Courses in Chico
38 of the 41 public courses tracked by GreenFeeTracker in Chico allow walking. Walking availability may vary by day, time, or season — confirm with the course.
| Course | Walking Policy | Weekday Rate | Walking Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Churn Creek Golf Course | Allowed | $28 | — |
| Dry Creek Ranch Golf Course | Allowed | $30 | $30 |
| Table Mountain Golf Course | Allowed | $39 | $39 |
| Glenn Golf & Country Club | Allowed | $50 | — |
| Lake Almanor West Golf Course | Allowed | $58 | — |
| Whitehawk Ranch Golf Club | Allowed | $129 | — |
| Beyond Golf Chico | Allowed | — | — |
| Colusa Golf and Country Club | Allowed | — | — |
| Diamond Mountain Golf Club | Allowed | — | — |
| Bailey Creek Golf Course | Allowed | — | — |
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About this pricing data
Green fees in Chico change by season, day of week, tee time, cart inclusion, residency status, and booking channel. Some rates may be missing or not yet available. GreenFeeTracker collects publicly available pricing data where possible — some courses do not publish rates online. Always verify directly with the course before booking. Data is updated periodically and may not reflect recent price changes.