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Hardest Golf Courses in Los Angeles, California

The 25 most challenging golf courses in Los Angeles, California, ranked by maximum slope rating. Tee-by-tee yardage, slope, and course rating for every course.

Ranked list of hardest golf courses in Los Angeles

#CourseSlope
1
Sand Canyon Country Club
Santa Clarita
153
2
The Oaks Club at Valencia
Valencia
150
3
Wilshire Country Club
Los Angeles
150
4
Riviera Country Club#18 GD
Pacific Palisades
149
5
North Ranch Country Club
Westlake Village
147
6
Calabasas Golf and Country Club
Calabasas
146
7
El Caballero Country Club
Tarzana
146
8
Bel-Air Country Club
Los Angeles
146
9
Hacienda Golf Club
La Habra Heights
146
10
Valencia Country Club
Valencia
144
11
San Gabriel Country Club
San Gabriel
144
12
Brentwood Country Club
Los Angeles
144
13
Trump National Golf Club Los Angeles
Rancho Palos Verdes
144
14
MountainGate Country Club
Los Angeles
144
15
Palos Verdes Golf Club
Palos Verdes Estates
144
16
The Industry Hills Golf Club - Ike (Dwight D Eisenhower) Course
Industry
144
17
Glendora Country Club
Glendora
143
18
Crystalaire Country Club
Llano
143
19
Virginia Country Club
Long Beach
143
20
The Industry Hills Golf Club - Babe Zaharias Course
Industry
143
21
Friendly Hills Country Club
Whittier
143
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Los Angeles Country Club#16 GD
Los Angeles
143
23
South Hills Country Club
West Covina
142
24
Lakeside Golf Club
Burbank
142
25
Candlewood Country Club
Whittier
142

Los Angeles Golf Course Rankings FAQ

What is the hardest golf course in Los Angeles, California?

Sand Canyon Country Club in Santa Clarita is currently the hardest golf course in Los Angeles based on slope (slope rating 153).

How many ranked golf courses are in Los Angeles, California?

155 golf courses in Los Angeles are catalogued in Stymie's directory. This ranking page shows the top 25 by slope.

How are the rankings calculated?

Rankings use the USGA slope rating from each course's most difficult tee set. Slope measures relative difficulty for a bogey golfer versus a scratch golfer, on a scale from 55 (easiest) to 155 (most challenging). A slope of 113 is average.

Can I book a tee time at these Los Angeles courses?

Yes. Each course name links to its Stymie page with scorecard, reviews, architect info, and booking options. Set a tee time alert to be notified when availability opens.