Morro Bay Golf Course
 Designed in 1929 by Russell Neyes 
201 State Park Road Morro Bay, 93442
Pro Shop: 805-772-4341
Reservations: 805-782-8060
Driving Range, Practice Greens, Club House

 

Tees Par Yards Slope USGA Blue 71 6360 118 70.4 White 69.3 6107 116 69.3 Gold 73.2 5633 122 73.2 Red 69.5 5055 117 69.5

 

This 18-hole public course with its picturesque layout is located in Morro Bay State Park is one of the busiest courses in the state.  Ocean views from almost every hole, slightly hilly play with tree-lined fairways and long, undulating greens make this setting remind you of Poppy Hills and Spyglass Hill. 

 

The number one golf course on the Central Coast for ocean views and challenging holes, on a clear day, the tree lined fairways and ocean views frame the sand dunes below. Situated inside Morro Bay State Park and Estuary, the course is located along Highway 1 just 12 miles north of San Luis Obispo. This beautiful facility offers hilly terrain, built on a hillside overlooking Morro Bay. It has tree-lined fairways and greens that are hard to read. All putts break an additional two inches towards the water no matter how they are sloped. Robert Muir Graves redesigned the course in 1987. This is a very busy course, so call early for a tee time.

Notice the many species of birds that call Morro Bay home, where Audubon International has bestowed "Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary" status on the course. But don’t get into a putting contest with the locals, lest you become their favorite type of bird, the pigeon.

To speed up play, there are only four traps and few bunkers, with most of them removed  in the 1960s.  The  course record is 64. Location: Heading north from San Luis Obispo, take  Highway 101 and exit on Highway 1 to Morro Bay. Follow the Morro Bay State Park signs to the course. Men's Blue Rating: Par: 70.4  Yardage: 6360  Slope: 118

 

Avila Beach Resort  Avila Beach Road Avila Beach, 93424  805-595-23071968
 Men's Blue Rating: Par: 70.9  Slope: 122  Yardage: 6443 

Designed by: Desmond Muirhead 1968, the course record is 63, held by Tom Stankowski.
 Take the Avila Beach exit off Highway 101 north of Pismo Beach and drive west for three miles to the entrance of the San Luis Bay Inn. Turn right and follow the signs to the club. 

 

Best Western Sea  250 Howard Street  Los Osos, 93402   805-528-1788
White: Par: 71  Yardage: 2728 

This is a public course. well-maintained with more than 200 trees lining the narrow fairways. Most are  pine trees that are over 25 years old. The first fairway has been removed and relocated to make way for a parking lot. Located off Highway 101 in Los Osos, take the Los Osos Valley Road exit and drive west to the course, which is about 11 miles from the highway. Take the entrance to Montana de Oro State Park.

 

Chalk Mountain Golf Course  10000 El Bordo Road Atascadero, 93422 Pro Shop: 805-466-8848 
1980 Robert Muir Graves BLUE  Rating:  72.2  Slope: 123  Yardage:  6299

This public  course is available for outside tournaments. Reservations can be booked seven days in  Is a short, narrow course set in the mountains among groves of oak trees. It's the kind of course you have to play a few times before you can actually score well. A hole to watch: the fourth-a 406-yard par 4. Known as "Cardiac Hill," it plays straight uphill. You can see the green from the tee, which isn't much help. The hole is deceptive in its distance and the tendency is to come up short. Accuracy off the tee is a must. Dean Greene holds the men's course record of 64. 
Off Highway 101 at the south end of Atascadero, exit at Santa Rosa Avenue heading east. Follow the Heilman Regional Park signs out El Camino Real and El Bordo Road to the course.

 

Dairy Creek   2990A Dairy Creek Road San Luis Obispo, 93401  Pro Shop: 805-782-8050 Tee Times: 805-782-8060

1997 John Harbottle   BLUE Rating:   Par: 71  Yardage: 6548
Public course. This links-style course is defined by rolling hills, large greens, and plenty of wind. The number-one handicap hole is the par-5, 549-yard double dogleg fifth hole with a creek running through the fairway. 
On Highway 1 just north of the San Luis Obispo exit on Dairy Creek Drive. Take a right on Dairy Creek and make your first left. The course will be on your left.

 

Hunter Ranch Golf Course in Paso Robles  4041 Highway 46 East Paso Robles, 93446  Pro Shop: 805-237-7444 
Designed by Kenneth Hunter, Mike  McGinnis and Paul Casas. BLUE Rating: Par: 72.2  Slope: 128   Yardage: 6741

Public course is heavily bunkered with rolling hills and an abundance of mature oak trees. Water on four holes. Some greens are  tiered. Holes 11 through 14 are Hunter Ranch's version of Amen Corner at Augusta National Golf Club.  Course record:  67,  James Lee. 
From Highway 101, drive east on Highway 46  for 3.5 miles to the course.

 

Links Course at Paso Robles   5151 Jardine Road Paso Robles, 93446  Pro Shop: 805-227-4567
1996 Rudy Duran  BLACK  Rating:  Par:  73.3   Slope: 118  Yardage: 7056 
Public course is a traditional links-style with generous  fairways where wind is a  factor. The course gives you plenty of options for several types of shots. If you're going to score well,  besides hitting the ball well, course management is a must. 
On Highway 101 take the 46 East exit, follow to Jardine Road. Take a left on Jardine and the course will be on your left.
 

Paso Robles Golf Club    1600 Country Club Drive Paso Robles, 93446 Pro Shop: 805-238-4722 Clubhouse: 805-238-47101960 

1960, Bert Stamps designed.   BLACK Rating:  Par:  70.1   Slope: 121  Yardage: 6195
Very walkable course. Paso Robles is a shot-makers course, with water coming into play on 15 holes. The sixth hole is one of the county's  toughest par 4. Don't let the yardage fool you, this course will test your golf skills. Course record is 64.

Travel 27 miles north of San Luis Obispo on Highway 101 to the Spring Street exit in Paso Robles. Turn right onto Niblick Bridge and drive to Country Club Drive.

 

Pismo State Beach Golf Course   Pismo State Beach Golf Course  25 Grand Avenue Grover Beach, 93433  Pro Shop: 805-481-5215
Built in 1967, Par: 64  Yardage: 2795 

Course is available for outside tournaments. Reservations are not accepted. All play is on a first-come, first-served basis. This is a public course.  flat, has water on seven holes, plus excellent ocean views. There are no sand traps. Monterey pines line the fairways and get a lot of action. This is a good course for beginners. 

Is located on Highway 1 in Grover City, turn right on Grand Avenue toward the beach and follow it to the course.

 

San Luis Obispo Golf & Country Club  255 Country Club Drive  San Luis Obispo, 93401  Pro Shop: 805-543-4035  Clubhouse: 805-543-3400
1957 Bert Stamps   BLUE  Rating: Par:  72.5    Slope: 129   Yards: 6714

This is a private course. Reciprocal play is accepted with members of other private clubs; otherwise, members and guests only.  Course is available for outside tournaments on Mondays with board approval. Rolling course  plays longer than it looks because of the lush fairways that provide little roll. Thick stands of pine trees line the fairways, waiting for errant tee shots. The greens are protected by strategically placed bunkers. The course  record is 64, held by PGA Tour winner Loren Roberts.

Take the Marsh Street exit off Highway 101 in San Luis Obispo and turn right. Travel to Broad Street  (Highway 227) and turn right. Drive 4.5 miles to Los Ranchos Road, then right to Country Club Drive and right again to the club.