Hardest golf courses in California

The 50 hardest golf courses in California carry slope ratings from 148 at Torrey Pines South Course in La Jolla to 137. They are ranked from the 270 California courses with a reliable published slope rating; the median slope across that group is 130.

1. 1 Torrey Pines South Course La Jolla 148 slope 78.8 rating · 7,802 yds
2. 2 Bear Creek Golf Club Murrieta Private 146 slope Par 72 · 75.9 rating · 7,188 yds
3. 3 Del Mar Country Club Rancho Santa Fe Private 145 slope Par 72 · 75.8 rating · 7,226 yds
4. 4 Sherwood Country Club Lake Sherwood Private 144 slope Par 72 · 75.4 rating · 7,098 yds
5. 5 Shady Canyon Golf Club Irvine Private 144 slope Par 71 · 74.7 rating · 7,012 yds
6. 6 Trump National Golf Club Los Angeles Rancho Palos Verdes 144 slope 74.6 rating · 6,844 yds
7. 7 Carlton Oaks Golf Santee Public 143 slope Par 72 · 75.9 rating · 7,412 yds
8. 8 The Madison Club La Quinta Private 143 slope Par 72 · 75.6 rating · 7,426 yds
9. 9 The Club at Pasadera Del Rey Oaks 143 slope 73.7 rating · 6,736 yds
10. 10 Dinah Shore Tournament Course Rancho Mirage 142 slope 75.3 rating · 7,250 yds
11. 11 Maderas Golf Club Poway Public 142 slope Par 72 · 75.2 rating · 7,063 yds
12. 12 Journey at Pechanga Temecula Public 142 slope Par 72 · 74.8 rating · 7,093 yds
13. 13 Angeles National Golf Club Sunland Public 142 slope Par 72 · 74.5 rating · 7,088 yds
14. 14 Pete Dye Challenge Course Rancho Mirage 142 slope 73.8 rating · 6,950 yds
15. 15 The Oaks Club at Valencia Stevenson Ranch Private 141 slope Par 72 · 75.8 rating · 7,201 yds
16. 16 Rams Hill Golf Club Borrego Springs 141 slope 75.4 rating · 7,232 yds
17. 17 The Grand Golf Club Fairbanks Ranch Public 141 slope Par 72 · 75.1 rating · 7,160 yds
18. 18 Vintage Club Indian Wells Private 141 slope Par 72 · 74.9 rating · 7,138 yds
19. 19 Silverado Resort Silverado Resort 141 slope 74.8 rating · 7,190 yds
20. 20 Aviara Golf Club Carlsbad 141 slope 74.7 rating · 7,038 yds
21. 21 Desert Willow Golf Resort Palm Desert Public 141 slope Par 72 · 74.1 rating · 7,060 yds
22. 22 Morongo Golf Club at Tukwet Canyon Calimesa 140 slope 75.8 rating · 7,442 yds
23. 23 Indian Wells Golf Resort Indian Wells Public 140 slope Par 71 · 75.4 rating · 7,376 yds
24. 24 Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club Rancho Santa Fe Private 140 slope Par 72 · 75.2 rating · 7,090 yds
25. 25 The Palms Golf Club La Quinta Private 140 slope Par 70 · 74.6 rating · 7,047 yds
26. 26 Wood Ranch Golf Club Simi Valley 140 slope 74.4 rating · 6,959 yds
27. 27 Hidden Valley Golf Club Norco City Public 140 slope Par 72 · 74.0 rating · 6,789 yds
28. 28 The Crosby Club San Diego Private 140 slope Par 70 · 74.0 rating · 6,796 yds
29. 29 Indian Ridge Country Club Palm Desert Private 140 slope Par 72 · 73.9 rating · 7,060 yds
30. 30 Oak Valley Golf Club Cherry Valley Public 140 slope Par 72 · 73.7 rating · 7,078 yds
31. 31 Cross Creek Golf Club Temecula Public 140 slope Par 71 · 73.5 rating · 6,780 yds
32. 32 Mountain View Country Club La Quinta Private 139 slope Par 72 · 75.8 rating · 7,445 yds
33. 33 North Ranch Country Club Westlake Village 139 slope 75.0 rating · 6,992 yds
34. 34 Valencia Country Club Valencia 139 slope 74.7 rating · 7,068 yds
35. 35 Oakmont Country Club Glendale Private 139 slope Par 71 · 74.5 rating · 7,005 yds
36. 36 The Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe Rancho Santa Fe Private 139 slope Par 71 · 73.9 rating · 7,002 yds
37. 37 Stone Eagle Palm Desert Private 139 slope Par 71 · 73.7 rating · 7,012 yds
38. 38 Eagle Glen Golf Club Corona Public 139 slope Par 72 · 73.5 rating · 6,898 yds
39. 39 Callippe Preserve Pleasanton Public 139 slope Par 72 · 73.3 rating · 6,749 yds
40. 40 TPC Stonebrae Union City 138 slope 74.8 rating · 7,133 yds
41. 41 Bel-Air Country Club Los Angeles Private 138 slope Par 70 · 74.3 rating · 6,800 yds
42. 42 The Golf Club at Terra Lago Indio Public 138 slope Par 72 · 74.1 rating · 7,064 yds
43. 43 Toscana Country Club Indian Wells 138 slope 74.0 rating · 7,005 yds
44. 44 Steele Canyon Golf Club Jamul Public 138 slope Par 71 · 73.5 rating · 6,781 yds
45. 45 Tradition Golf Club La Quinta 138 slope 72.6 rating · 6,889 yds
46. 46 Pauma Valley Country Club Valley Center Private 137 slope Par 71 · 75.7 rating · 7,311 yds
47. 47 Riviera Country Club Pacific Palisades Private 137 slope Par 71 · 75.6 rating · 7,400 yds
48. 48 El Niguel Country Club Laguna Niguel Private 137 slope Par 72 · 75.2 rating · 7,208 yds
49. 49 El Caballero Country Club Tarzana Private 137 slope 74.6 rating · 7,019 yds
50. 50 Hacienda Golf Club La Habra Heights Private 137 slope Par 71 · 74.1 rating · 6,948 yds