Golf Green Fees in San Francisco Bay Area, CA
Golf green fees in the San Francisco Bay Area range from around $35 at public park courses to $400+ at marquee daily-fee clubs along the Pacific Coast. The market spans San Francisco, Marin, Contra Costa, Alameda, and San Mateo counties, with 40+ public-access courses. San Francisco's municipal courses — Harding Park, Sharp Park, Lincoln Park, and Golden Gate Park — offer the lowest rates at $35–80. The South Bay (San Jose area) and East Bay (Pleasanton, Dublin) have strong mid-range options at $60–110. The Pacific Coast — Half Moon Bay, Pacifica, and the Santa Cruz Mountains — holds premium daily-fee tracks running $150–400. Bay Area golf is playable year-round, with summer fog a consistent morning feature on coastal courses.
How much does public golf cost in San Francisco Bay Area?
Public golf courses tracked by GreenFeeTracker in San Francisco Bay Area average about $43 for weekday play, with known rates ranging from $23 to $150. The most affordable tracked course is Mission Hills of Hayward Golf Course at $23 on weekdays. 37 courses allow walking. 8 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 6, 2026
Cheapest Public Golf Courses in San Francisco Bay Area
Full listThe courses below have the lowest verified weekday rates tracked by GreenFeeTracker in San Francisco Bay Area. Rates shown are for 18 holes on a weekday where available.
| Course | Weekday Rate | Twilight Rate | Walking |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | $23+cart | — | Yes |
| $25+cart | $20 | Yes | |
| $30+cart | $23 | Yes | |
| $35+cart | — | Yes | |
| $45+cart | $34 | Yes |
Mission Hills of Hayward Golf Course
$23
weekday · 18 holes
Walking allowedDiablo Hills Golf Course
$25
weekday · 18 holes
Walking allowedRedwood Canyon Golf Course
$30
weekday · 18 holes
Walking allowedGleneagles
$35
weekday · 18 holes
Walking allowedPoplar Creek Golf Course
$45
weekday · 18 holes
Walking allowed8
Courses under $50
11
Courses under $75
37
Walking-friendly courses
8
Twilight deal courses
10
Senior rate courses
All Golf Courses in San Francisco Bay Area
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| Twilight | Walk? | Verified | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mission Hills of Hayward Golf Course Cheapestpublic | $23+cart | $23 | — | Yes | 4.2(347) | Listed on course website · Checked May 6, 2026 |
Diablo Hills Golf Course public | $25+cart | $25 | $20 | Yes | 4.1(304) | Listed on course website · Checked May 6, 2026 |
| $30+cart | $40 | $23 | Yes | 4.2(415) | Listed on course website · Checked May 6, 2026 | |
Gleneagles public | $35+cart | $35 | — | Yes | 4.1(141) | Listed on course website · Checked May 6, 2026 |
Poplar Creek Golf Course public | $45+cart | $62 | $34 | Yes | 4.1(476) | Listed on course website · Checked May 6, 2026 |
| $47+cart | $64 | $34 | Yes | 4.6(16) | Listed on course website · Checked May 6, 2026 | |
Metropolitan Golf Links public | $47+cart | $73 | $32 | Yes | 4.2(435) | Listed on course website · Checked May 6, 2026 |
| $49+cart | $65 | $36 | Yes | 4.5(796) | Listed on course website · Checked Apr 24, 2026 | |
Las Positas Golf Course public | $50+cart | $60 | $36 | Yes | 4.0(539) | Listed on course website · Checked May 6, 2026 |
Santa Teresa Golf Club public | $54+cart | $79 | $35 | Yes | 4.2(310) | Listed on course website · Checked May 6, 2026 |
Cinnabar Hills Golf Club public | $70 | $80 | — | Yes | 4.7(1,095) | Listed on course website · Checked May 6, 2026 |
| $75+cart | — | — | Yes | 4.3(57) | Listed on course website · Checked May 6, 2026 | |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.7(14) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
Fox Hole Golf Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 5.0(23) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
100 Yards Golf public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 5.0(18) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
GOLF SQUARE SAN JOSE public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 5.0(31) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Fremont Park Golf Course public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 3.8(253) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Skywest Golf Course public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.0(213) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
GolfersBZ public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 5.0(15) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.6(129) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
Moraga Country Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.4(163) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Swing Central Golf Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.9(32) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
MY SWING STUDIO public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 5.0(39) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.7(224) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
Presidio Golf Course public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.5(905) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Springtown Golf Course public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.6(10) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
TPC Harding Park public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.3(538) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Corica Park Golf Course public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.2(255) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Baylands Golf Links public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.2(382) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.4(232) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
Stonebrae Country Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.7(377) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Fleming 9 Course public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.3(172) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Sharp Park Golf Course public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 3.9(391) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
San Francisco Golf Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.3(85) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.6(21) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.6(98) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
Sandbaggers Golf Spot public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 5.0(27) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Best Value Public Golf Courses in San Francisco Bay Area
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 ValueMission Hills of Hayward Golf Course | $23 | 4.2(347) | 0.183 |
| $25 | 4.1(304) | 0.164 | |
| $30 | 4.2(415) | 0.140 | |
| $35 | 4.1(141) | 0.117 | |
| $47 | 4.6(16) | 0.098 |
Twilight Golf Rates in San Francisco Bay Area
8 courses in San Francisco Bay Area 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diablo Hills Golf Course | $20 | $25 | Save $5 |
| Redwood Canyon Golf Course | $23 | $30 | Save $7 |
| Metropolitan Golf Links | $32 | $47 | Save $15 |
| Poplar Creek Golf Course | $34 | $45 | Save $11 |
| Los Lagos Golf Course Maintenance | $34 | $47 | Save $13 |
| Santa Teresa Golf Club | $35 | $54 | Save $19 |
| Callippe Preserve Golf Course | $36 | $49 | Save $13 |
| Las Positas Golf Course | $36 | $50 | Save $14 |
Walking-Friendly Public Golf Courses in San Francisco Bay Area
37 of the 39 public courses tracked by GreenFeeTracker in San Francisco Bay Area allow walking. Walking availability may vary by day, time, or season — confirm with the course.
| Course | Walking Policy | Weekday Rate | Walking Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mission Hills of Hayward Golf Course | Allowed | $23 | — |
| Diablo Hills Golf Course | Allowed | $25 | $25 |
| Redwood Canyon Golf Course | Allowed | $30 | — |
| Gleneagles | Allowed | $35 | — |
| Poplar Creek Golf Course | Allowed | $45 | $5 |
| Los Lagos Golf Course Maintenance | Allowed | $47 | $47 |
| Metropolitan Golf Links | Allowed | $47 | — |
| Callippe Preserve Golf Course | Allowed | $49 | $49 |
| Las Positas Golf Course | Allowed | $50 | — |
| Santa Teresa Golf Club | Allowed | $54 | — |
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About this pricing data
Green fees in San Francisco Bay Area 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.