Hit The Links at Stockton, California Golf Courses

“Just be the ball, be the ball, be the ball... You’re not being the ball, Danny.” - Caddyshack.

If it's golf courses you're looking for, look no further than right here in Stockton. We've got numerous spots in and around our city that provide for you the beauty, serenity, and putting-worthy green for the day-long golfing trip you've been looking for. Check out what we got in the blog below, make a list, and plan out your future trips.

Also, the Stockton Sports Commission—a non-profit focusing on the promotion of sports tourism in Stockton—and Visit Stockton will be holding the 3rd annual Sport City Golf Tourney fundraiser at The Reserve at Spanos Park on Friday, October 18 from 8am - 3pm. This fun and exciting event is perfect for solo, twosomes, and foursomes with plenty of free swag and a chance to win some amazing prizes. Click here for more info and how to sign up!

NOTE: The courses below are open to the public AND offer memberships for those interested.

"You don't need to be thinking immortality - you need to be thinking 'hit the 7 iron!'" - Tin Cup.

Elkhorn Golf Club

Over on Elkhorn Drive off Davis Road in North Stockton, the Elkhorn Golf Club offers a challenging course with many tournaments happening year-round. This relatively level 97 acre course is well maintained and full of newly planted Tyee 007 bent grass greens. Plus, there's the on-site practice facilities and golf shop!

Note: The Elkhorn Grill runs Tuesday - Sunday from 7am to 2pm. Dinner is also offered on Friday & Saturday.

"Why don't you just go HOME? That's your HOME! Are you too good for your HOME? ANSWER ME!" - Happy Gilmore.

Swenson Park Golf Course

First opened in 1952, Swenson Park Golf Course is owned and operated by the City of Stockton. Beautifully designed by the popular Northern California golf course architect Jack Fleming, Swenson is known for its beautiful Valley Oaks, which come into play on most holes on the course. With holes of fluctuating difficulties—including some lakes—this course offers an opportunity for golfers of all handicaps to partake in the sport.

Note: Swenson offers their Fox Den Grille, a great spot to eat with optional outdoor patio dining.

"Spaulding, get dressed! You're playing golf." - Caddyshack.

The Reserve at Spanos Park

Named one of the Top 25 public golf courses in California, this spot features over 7,000 yds, Par 72, seven lakes coming into play on 12 holes, strategically-placed bunkers, and fast-breaking, well-protected greens. Everything you'd expect to find on a course that sits on 360 acres surrounded by lakes and farmland. Located on Eight Mile Road, this 18-hole championship course delivers at being both competitive and beautiful.

And don't forget: The Reserve is the site of the 2024 Sport City Golf Tourney, hosted by the Stockton Sports Commission. For more info, please contact Rebecca Scharmann on our team at rebecca@visitstockton.org or (209) 938-1556.