10460 West Pico Blvd,
Los Angeles, California 90064
The Course:
18 holes. Tree-lined parkland. Gently undulating terrain
Surroundings:
Residential setting.
Designer:
William Park "Billy" Bell and William H. Johnson.
9-hole par-3 course (992 yards)
34.047152
-118.415140
LA North - W Pico Blvd
Rancho Park
Rancho Park Golf Course: Located alongside the prestigious and private Hillcrest Country Club, the Ranch Park Golf Course, operated by the City of Los Angeles, is surely one of the busiest in LA. It's worth picking a quieter time to tee it up at this pleasantly undulating, tree-lined parkland course, unless you are happy to progress at an often slowish pace (rounds have been known to last five or even six hours here).
Water hazards are not something you'll have to contend with, but plenty of tree-lined fairways will have to be carefully navigated, or you might just be playing back over or through the trees from an adjoining fairway. Although not overly large, the subtly sloping greens will still thoroughly test your putting skills.
Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.
Must book in advance.
Walking permitted at all times. Golf carts available to rent.
Rancho Park has been host to numerous top level golf tournaments, including the Los Angeles Open (in 1970,'71,'72,'83) and as well as PGA Senior Tour (1990-94) and LPGA Tour events (see our Tournaments section >by Venue >Rancho Park).
Sony Open in Hawaii: played at Waialae Country Club near Honolulu, the Sony Open takes over the spotlight from The Sentry as the PGA Tour’s calendar-year opening event (Jan 15-18). The Sentry (not being played in 2026) was formerly known as the Tournament of Champions, with a field typically restricted to golfers who won a PGA Tour event in the previous calendar year.
Dubai Desert Classic: the DP World Tour’s first Rolex Series event of 2026, is contested for the 37th time (Jan 22-25). First won by Englishman Mark James in 1989, it now boasts a four-time winner, Rory McIlroy. Played on the Emirates Golf Club’s Majlis course, this once desert-surrounded course is the long-time flagship for Golf in Dubai.
Our visit last month included two rounds at Golf de Chantilly, one of France’s most prestigious clubs.
It offers two superb layouts: Le Vineuil, a five-star championship course with a rich history, and Longères, an excellent four-star course that provides a strong and enjoyable test.
The wider Paris region offers plenty more. Courses such as Fontainebleau, Golf de Saint-Germain, and several other top-rated layouts make this area one of Europe’s most rewarding golf destinations, offering a mix of woodland, heathland, and parkland designs.
The Dutch: "It's no' just a game", as they say in Scotland, and that's certainly true at The Dutch. With 5-star services throughout, a lavishly comfortable Loch Lomond-inspired clubhouse, and a superbly designed and presented golf course, one could not ask for more from this top-end private club.
Join us at The Dutch from August 21–24 for the Festival of Golf, featuring the HotelPlanner Tour. Experience four days of top-tier sport, live music, incredible food, and unexpected surprises. Explore the grounds, connect with others, embrace new challenges, and dive into an unforgettable celebration. Click here to buy tickets.
Here at Prince’s Golf Club you'll find 27 excellent holes of links golf. Just over the fence and sharing similar terrain is Royal St George’s; but Prince’s is far from overshadowed by its venerable neighbour. The three nine-hole loops at Prince's, laid out over gently undulating terrain, are sure to bring a smile of satisfaction to all lovers of links golf.
Stay&Play at Prince's: excellent onsite Lodge accommodation available
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