Hardest golf courses in Santa Barbara, CA

The hardest golf course in the Santa Barbara area is Sandpiper Golf Club in Goleta. All 7, hardest first; the number is our overall rating.

1. 1Sandpiper Golf ClubGoleta, CA · Public · 18 holes · 7,159 yds8.3
2. 2Montecito ClubSanta Barbara, CA · Private · 18 holes · 6,512 yds9.6
3. 3La Cumbre Country ClubSanta Barbara, CA · Private · 18 holes · 6,494 yds9.8
4. 4Glen Annie Golf ClubGoleta, CA · Public · 18 holes · 6,417 yds8.3
5. 5Santa Barbara Golf ClubSanta Barbara, CA · Public · 18 holes · 6,022 yds9.0
6. 6Birnam Wood Golf ClubSanta Barbara, CA · Private · 18 holes · 5,931 yds9.2
7. Rancho San Marcos Golf CourseSanta Barbara, CA · Public · 9 holes · 6,952 yds9.0

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Updated November 2026