Hardest golf courses in Los Angeles, CA

The hardest golf course in the Los Angeles area is Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades. All 50, hardest first; the number is our overall rating.

1. 1Riviera Country ClubPacific Palisades, CA · Private · 18 holes · 7,400 yds9.8
2. 2The Los Angeles Country ClubLos Angeles, CA · Private · 18 holes · 7,530 yds9.5
3. 3Industry Hills Golf Club at Pacific Palms ResortCity of Industry, CA · Public · 18 holes · 7,168 yds8.4
4. 4Angeles National Golf ClubSunland, CA · Public · 18 holes · 7,123 yds6.7
5. 5Wilson & Harding Golf CoursesLos Angeles, CA · Public · 18 holes · 7,002 yds7.2
6. 6Hacienda Golf ClubLa Habra Heights, CA · Private · 18 holes · 6,935 yds9.7
7. 7El Dorado Park Golf CourseLong Beach, CA · Public · 18 holes · 6,901 yds8.2
8. 8El Caballero Country ClubTarzana, CA · Private · 18 holes · 7,019 yds9.3
9. 9Oakmont Country ClubGlendale, CA · Private · 18 holes · 7,005 yds9.5
10. 10Trump National Golf Club Los AngelesRancho Palos Verdes, CA · Public · 18 holes · 6,871 yds6.8
11. 11Brookside Golf ClubPasadena, CA · Public · 18 holes · 7,069 yds6.7
12. 12Whittier Narrows Golf CourseRosemead, CA · Public · 18 holes · 6,824 yds6.4
13. 13MountainGate Country ClubLos Angeles, CA · Private · 18 holes · 6,799 yds8.6
14. 14Diamond Bar Golf CourseDiamond Bar, CA · Public · 18 holes · 6,742 yds6.7
15. 15Skylinks at Long BeachLong Beach, CA · Public · 18 holes · 6,912 yds7.3
16. 16Navy Golf CourseCypress, CA · Private · 18 holes · 6,780 yds9.1
17. 17Los Coyotes Country ClubBuena Park, CA · Private · 18 holes · 7,011 yds8.6
18. 18Lakewood Country ClubLakewood, CA · Public · 18 holes · 7,010 yds7.7
19. 19Hillcrest Country ClubLos Angeles, CA · Private · 18 holes · 7,005 yds9.3
20. 20Brentwood Country ClubLos Angeles, CA · Private · 18 holes · 6,948 yds8.9
21. 21Rolling Hills Country ClubRolling Hills Estates, CA · Private · 18 holes · 7,090 yds9.6
22. 22Virginia Country ClubLong Beach, CA · Private · 18 holes · 6,655 yds9.1
23. 23Old Ranch Country ClubSeal Beach, CA · Private · 18 holes · 6,932 yds9.4
24. 24Lakeside Golf ClubBurbank, CA · Private · 18 holes · 6,840 yds9.2
25. 25Annandale Golf ClubPasadena, CA · Private · 18 holes · 6,640 yds9.7
26. 26Wilshire Country ClubLos Angeles, CA · Private · 18 holes · 6,824 yds8.7
27. 27Victoria Golf CourseCarson, CA · Public · 18 holes · 6,796 yds5.5
28. 28Santa Anita Golf CourseArcadia, CA · Public · 18 holes · 6,463 yds6.7
29. 29Westridge Golf ClubLa Habra, CA · Public · 18 holes · 6,437 yds6.2
30. 30Los Verdes Golf CourseRancho Palos Verdes, CA · Public · 18 holes · 6,605 yds7.2
31. 31California Country ClubWhittier, CA · Private · 18 holes · 6,804 yds7.9
32. 32Bel-Air Country ClubLos Angeles, CA · Private · 18 holes · 6,800 yds8.9
33. 33Knollwood Country ClubGranada Hills, CA · Public · 18 holes · 6,380 yds6.9
34. 34San Gabriel Country ClubSan Gabriel, CA · Private · 18 holes · 6,664 yds8.6
35. 35Coyote Hills Golf CourseFullerton, CA · Public · 18 holes · 6,501 yds8.3
36. 36Alondra Park Golf CourseLawndale, CA · Public · 18 holes · 6,445 yds6.5
37. 37Hansen Dam Golf CoursePacoima, CA · Public · 18 holes · 6,801 yds8.5
38. 38South Hills Country ClubWest Covina, CA · Private · 18 holes · 6,342 yds9.4
39. 39Bella Verde Resort & Golf ClubMontebello, CA · Public · 18 holes · 6,400 yds9.1
40. 40Balboa Golf CourseEncino, CA · Public · 18 holes · 6,628 yds8.2
41. 41Glendora Country ClubGlendora, CA · Private · 18 holes · 6,606 yds9.4
42. 42Woodley Lakes Golf CourseVan Nuys, CA · Public · 18 holes · 6,816 yds8.3
43. 43Friendly Hills Country ClubWhittier, CA · Private · 18 holes · 6,406 yds9.4
44. 44Rio Hondo Golf ClubDowney, CA · Public · 18 holes · 6,354 yds7.2
45. 45Via Verde Country ClubSan Dimas, CA · Private · 18 holes · 6,417 yds8.4
46. 46Montebello golf CourseMontebello, CA · Public · 18 holes · 6,400 yds7.7
47. 47Calabasas Country ClubCalabasas, CA · Private · 18 holes · 6,347 yds8.5
48. 48Mulholland Hills Country ClubTarzana, CA · Private · 18 holes · 6,334 yds9.0
49. 49Palos Verdes Golf ClubPalos Verdes Estates, CA · Public · 18 holes · 6,305 yds8.8
50. 50Recreation Park Golf Course 9Long Beach, CA · Public · 18 holes · 6,368 yds8.3

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Updated November 2026