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Hardest Golf Courses in San Mateo County, California

The 11 most challenging golf courses in San Mateo 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 Mateo County

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1
Sharon Heights Golf Course
Gold tees · 6,477 yds · Rating 77.1 · Par 72Menlo Park
142
2
Green Hills Country Club
Blue tees · 6,211 yds · Rating 70.7 · Par 71Millbrae
138
3
Half Moon Bay Golf Links - The Ocean Course
Blue tees · 6,401 yds · Rating 76.7 · Par 72Half Moon Bay
137
4
Half Moon Bay Golf Links - The Old Course
White tees · 6,322 yds · Rating 77.3 · Par 72Half Moon Bay
137
5
Lake Merced Golf and Country Club
Blue tees · 6,290 yds · Rating 76.8 · Par 72Daly City
135
6
Burlingame Country Club
White tees · 6,098 yds · Rating 76.1 · Par 72Hillsborough
135
7
Peninsula Golf and Country Club
Blue tees · 6,215 yds · Rating 76.8 · Par 72San Mateo
134
8
Menlo Country Club
Black tees · 6,732 yds · Rating 72.7 · Par 71 · PrivateWoodside
133
9
Sharp Park Golf Course
WHITE tees · 6,239 yds · Rating 75.9 · Par 72Pacifica
130
10
Crystal Springs Golf Course
White tees · 6,175 yds · Rating 75.1 · Par 73Burlingame
128
11
Poplar Creek Golf Course
GOLD tees · 5,574 yds · Rating 72.4 · Par 71San Mateo
121

San Mateo County Golf Course Rankings FAQ

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

Sharon Heights Golf Course in Menlo Park is currently the hardest golf course in San Mateo County based on slope (slope rating 142).

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

16 golf courses in San Mateo County are cataloged in Stymie's directory. This ranking page shows the top 11 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 Mateo 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.