Want to spend some time on the links? Whether you’re looking to connect outdoors with friends or you’re honing in on the perfect swing, we've rounded up 24 golf courses around San Jose where you can book a tee time.

Public courses

Cinnabar Hills Golf Club, 23600 McKean Rd. | This 27-hole course was ranked the 18th Best California Golf Course in 2022 by Golf Advisor and offers six possible 18-hole combinations.

San Jose Municipal Golf Course, 1560 Oakland Rd. | San Jose's first municipal course was built in 1968 as a standard par-72 course, and is for players of all levels.

Santa Teresa Golf Club, 260 Bernal Rd. | This par-71, 6,742-yard, walk-on course challenges golfers with fast greens + strategically-placed hazards. The club also offers junior programs for every skill level.

Los Lagos Golf Course, 2995 Tuers Rd. | This picturesque par-68, 18-hole course is suited for more experienced golfers with tiered and slanted greens, as well as a few challenging long-distance holes.

Rancho Del Pueblo Golf Course, 1649 Hermocilla Way | This course's short distances are perfect for beginners. Rancho has served the East SJ community since opening in 2000 and is known to host low-cost programs to introduce disadvantaged children to the sport.

Pruneridge Golf Club, 400 N. Saratoga Ave., Santa Clara | Play a quick nine-hole game, perfect your swing and target practice at the double deck driving range, or join in on a game of foot golf.

Sunken Gardens Golf Course, 1010 S. Wolfe Rd., Sunnyvale | This walkable nine-hole course offers a variety of challenges suited for beginner to intermediate golfers — there's also a small driving range to get you started.

Sunnyvale Golf Course, 605 Macara Ave., Sunnyvale | With wide open fairways and fast greens, this 18-hole course is perfect for golfers at all skill levels.

Deep Cliff Golf Club, 10700 Clubhouse Ln., Cupertino | Established in 1961, this par-80, 18-hole course sits among the Cupertino foothills with flat terrain + tiered greens — and offers classes and beginner programs.

Spring Valley Golf Course, 3441 Calaveras Rd., Milpitas | Enjoy an 18-hole, 6,140-yard course with doglegs, sand bunkers, and stunning par 3s. Practice your swing at the 29-stall driving range.

The Golf Club at Moffett Field, 934 Macon Rd., Mountain View | Sitting right next to Hanger 1 and the airfield, this unique par-72 course offers 6,572 yards of maintained Kikuyu grass fairways and roughs.

Coyote Creek Golf Club, 1 Coyote Creek Golf Dr., Morgan Hill | Try the popular 18-hole, 7,000-yard course that has seen it all — two PGA Tour Champions, a "Best of Silicon Valley" award in 2015, and 4.5 stars from Golf Digest.

Enjoy a fun game of target practice and enjoy a beer while you're at it. | Photo by SJtoday staff

Take it indoors

Topgolf, 10 Topgolf Dr. | This three-story driving range comes with HDTVs, light-up targets, and food service. Track the distance of your drives and play digital games like “Angry Birds” or virtual courses.

Golf Garage, 1076 Park Ave., Ste. B | Using Trackman Dual Radar Technology, this golf simulator features club + ball tracking systems to monitor granular swing changes over time.

iPar Golf Academy, 1088 Kiely Blvd., Santa Clara | All are welcome to sign up for a lesson with four certified golf instructors in its TruGolf simulator and V1 Pro Swing Analyzer. iPar also offers custom club fitting.

GolfSmarts, 1111 Elko Dr., Ste. F, Sunnyvale | Learn from instructor Leigh, who has taught for 25 years and played professionally in the early 1990s.

KMK Golf Studio, private residence, Morgan Hill | Coach Kelly has 16+ years of golf experience, a degree from the Professional Golf Management Program, and is a member of the PGA.

Just puttin’ around

Golfland, various locations | This classic mini golf spot — offering two courses — has locations in Milpitas and Sunnyvale.

Lost Worlds Funtropolous, 5401 Camden Ave. | Enjoy a wacky miniature golf experience and try out the indoor playgrounds, arcade games, laser tag, and more.

Aloha Fun Center, 2190 Eastridge Loop | The lights are low, but the spirits are high at Aloha's tropical-themed, 18-hole, black light mini golf course.

Enjoy stunning views at Boulder Ridge Golf Club. | Photo via Quang Vu

Members only

Boulder Ridge Golf Club, 1000 Old Quarry Rd. | Challenge yourself with steep drops + tough terrain at this club offering views of the Almaden and Blossom valleys.

Silver Creek Valley Country Club, 5460 Country Club Pkwy. | Catch a waterfall in the championship golf course, or practice at the two putting greens or short game area.

Almaden Golf & Country Club, 6663 Hampton Dr. | The 18-hole course has well-kept fairways, bunkers, smooth greens, and some sticky roughs.

San Jose Country Club, 15571 Alum Rock Ave. | Established in 1899 and newly remodeled, this private course has hosted golfing legends and celebrities including Ernie Pieper, Eddie Duino, Babe Ruth, Ty Cobb, Joe DiMaggio, and Patty Sheehan. SJCC hosts the Ernie Pieper Santa Clara County Championship every year.

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