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Balboa Park Golf Course is a challenging par 72, where Sam Snead holds the course record, and a nine-hole executive course.

It features stellar views of downtown San Diego, Balboa Park, Point Loma and the Pacific Ocean. The oldest public golf facility in San Diego, Balboa Park Golf Course also offers a driving range, Pro Shop, coffee shop, halfway house and practice putting greens.

The course is just five minutes away from the San Diego Convention Center, downtown hotels, Little Italy, and the Gaslamp Quarter Historic District.

 

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If you have questions, feel free to stop by the administrative offices at each City course or call or (619) 235-1184.  You can also contact us via email at sdcitygolf@sandiego.gov.


Green Fees

2024 Balboa Park GC. Rate Sheet

(Rates Effective January 1, 2024)

Time FrameRate TypeSD City Resident
(with valid City Golf ID cards)
Non-Resident
Weekday (Mon-Fri)18-Hole Course$37.00$51.00
18-Hole Course Senior (62 and over)$27.00$51.00
18-Hole Course Junior (17 and under)$33.00$35.50
18-Hole Course Twilight$23.50$30.50
9-Hole Course$17.00$23.00
9-Hole Course Senior (62 and over)$13.00$23.00
9-Hole Course Junior (17 and under)$16.00$18.00
Weekend
(Sat, Sun & Holidays)
18-Hole Course$46.00$64.50
18-Hole Course Twilight (all golfers)$28.00$39.00
9-Hole Course (all golfers excluding Junior Ticket play)$22.50$29.00
Resident ID Cards & Junior TicketsCity of San Diego Resident Golf ID Card
(Annual fee from date of purchase. Must show proof of residency to qualify)
$25.00-
Junior Monthly Ticket
* - (30 day ticket. 17 yrs and under, San Diego City residents only. Valid Mon-Fri beginning at twilight. Not valid on holidays.)
$10.50-

 

Pro Shop Cart FeeShared Rider

Golf Cart Rentals*

 

18 Hole Course$38.00$19.00
18 Hole Course Twilight$30.00$15.00
9 Hole Course$24.00$12.00
Golf Club Rentals18 Hole Course $50
9 Hole Course $25
Driving RangeHours: (subject to change without notice)
Tues: Closed for maintenance
Wed: 8 a.m. - Sunset
Thurs. - Mon: 6:30 a.m. - Sunset
Note: Buckets will be sold up to 30 minutes before sunset.
Range BallsSmallMediumLarge
 $7.00$11.00$14.00

*Only two golf carts will be permitted per tee time.  Single riders will be required to pair up if necessary.


18 Hole Course Twilight Schedule

Start DateEnd DateTwilight Start Time
Jan. 1, 2024March 9, 202412:30 p.m.
March 10, 2024May 31, 20242 p.m.
June 1, 2024Aug. 31, 20243 p.m.
Sept. 1, 2024Nov. 2, 20242 p.m.
Nov. 3, 2024Dec. 31, 202412:30 p.m.

Balboa Park Golf Course Holiday Schedule

DayDateFacility OpenFacility Close
Thanksgiving DayThursday, November 28, 20246:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Christmas EveTuesday, December 24, 20246:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Christmas DayWednesday, December 25, 20246:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.

Balboa Maintenance Information

DATECOURSE AND STATUSDESCRIPTIONIMPACT TO PLAY
March 13-19Balboa 9 Hole  - OpenFairways, tees to be aeratedMinimal
March 20Balboa 9 Hole - ClosedCore aeration, topdressing of greensBumpy, sanded greens - Approx. 2-3 weeks
March  19-25Balboa 18 Hole - OpenFairways, tees to be aeratedMinimal
March 26-27Balboa 18 Hole - ClosedCore aeration, topdressing of greensBumpy, sanded greens - Approx. 2-3 weeks
Sept. 3-9Balboa 18 Hole - OpenFairways, tees to be aeratedMinimal
Sept. 10-11Balboa 18 Hole - ClosedCore aeration, topdressing of greensBumpy, sanded greens - Approx. 2-3 weeks
Sept. 11-17Balboa 9 Hole  - OpenFairways, tees to be aeratedMinimal
Sept. 18Balboa 9 Hole - ClosedCore aeration, topdressing of greensBumpy, sanded greens - Approx. 2-3 weeks

Course Facts and Figures

Balboa Park Golf Course is the closest golf course to downtown San Diego, conveniently located near the state Route 94 and Interstate 5 freeways.

Facilities include an 18-hole golf course and a nine-hole executive golf course as well as a driving range, practice putting greens, coffee shop and halfway house.

The Pro Shop offers golf merchandise for sale, rental clubs and hand or power golf carts. The Professional Golf Instruction staff offers group and individual golf lessons.

  • Championship Tees - 6,281 yards Rating 71.1/125
  • Regular Tees - 5,835 yards Rating 68.9/119
  • Red Tees - 5,368 yards Rating 72.1/120
  • Regular Tees - 2,175 yards Par 32
  • Red Tees - 2,135 yards Par 35

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Cart Rules

Carts must be kept on the paths around all tee and green complexes. Adherence to cart rules is strictly enforced. Please help us maintain the golf course by following the posted cart rules, all Marshal instructions and staying on the cart paths whenever possible.

Should you have any questions or concerns please call the Administration Office at (619) 235-1184.


Frost Delay

Golf Operations found the Frost Delay Procedure (PDF) to be the most equitable procedure for handling delays. We realize this may cause an inconvenience for our customers and we apologize for delays and/or cancellations.


 

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