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Hardest Golf Courses in San Luis Obispo County, California

The 10 most challenging golf courses in San Luis Obispo County, California, ranked by maximum slope rating. Tee-by-tee yardage, slope, and course rating for every course.

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Ranked list of hardest golf courses in San Luis Obispo County

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1
San Luis Obispo Country Club
Platinum tees · 6,880 yds · Rating 80.5 · Par 74San Luis Obispo
144
2
Cypress Ridge Golf Course
Black tees · 6,802 yds · Rating 80.5 · Par 72Grover Beach
143
3
Hunter Ranch Golf Course
White tees · 6,280 yds · Rating 76.2 · Par 72Paso Robles
143
4
Dairy Creek Golf Course
Black tees · 6,398 yds · Rating 78.4 · Par 72San Luis Obispo
142
5
Chalk Mountain Golf Course
Blue tees · 6,270 yds · Rating 76.8 · Par 72Atascadero
139
6
Monarch Dunes Golf Course
Black tees · 6,817 yds · Rating 73.1 · Par 71Grover Beach
135
7
Paso Robles Golf Club
Blue tees · 6,157 yds · Rating 76.1 · Par 71Paso Robles
133
8
Morro Bay Golf Course
Black tees · 6,360 yds · Rating 77.1 · Par 72Morro Bay
130
9
Avila Beach Resort Golf Course
Blue tees · 6,286 yds · Rating 71.0 · Par 71San Luis Obispo
129
10
Sea Pines Golf Course
White tees · 3,746 yds · Rating 62.2 · Par 62Morro Bay
100

San Luis Obispo County Golf Course Rankings FAQ

What is the hardest golf course in San Luis Obispo County, California?

San Luis Obispo Country Club in San Luis Obispo is currently the hardest golf course in San Luis Obispo County based on slope (slope rating 144).

How many ranked golf courses are in San Luis Obispo County, California?

21 golf courses in San Luis Obispo County are cataloged in Stymie's directory. This ranking page shows the top 10 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 San Luis Obispo County 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.