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Parks & Recreation

Golf Courses

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The City of San Diego Parks & Recreation Department operates three municipal golf courses. Torrey Pines, Balboa Park and Mission Bay Golf Course and Practice Center.

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Photo of Torrey Pines Golf Course and Logo

 

 

Photo of Mission Bay Golf Course and Logo

Photo of Balboa Park Golf Course and Logo

 

 

Online Reservations and Resident ID Card Purchases/Renewals 

Please Select a Course to Make a Tee Time or Purchase/Renew a Resident ID Card (for best results please use the Chrome browser)

Torrey Pines Golf Course

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Mission Bay Golf Course

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Balboa Park Golf Course

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Join our Golf Operations team in one of a variety of positions including Golf Operations Assistant (Golf Starter), Golf Course Mechanic (Equipment Technician, Pesticide Applicator) and more! Work at one of the best municipal golf programs in the country with great benefits, great golf courses and great people. Click here to learn more.

IMPORTANT FACILITY UPDATES:

Mission Bay Lighting Update: Night golf is currently suspended until further notice. Visit Mission Bay site for more details.

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*To make tee times at Torrey Pines -

Residents

To make a resident tee time, customers must have a valid Resident I.D. Card. You can verify residency and purchase the card online.

0 to 7 days in advance

  • All times within this window are available via our booking portal.
  • No booking fees apply.
  • A maximum of two times, for up to 8 players per day.

8 to 90 days in advance

  • Due to high demand for both Golf Digest Top-100 golf courses, Advanced Reservations are recommended as the preferred method to guarantee your ideal tee time.
  • To make reservations 8-90 days in advance (tee times for the 90th day are released at 7:00pm), please use our booking portal or call 877-581-7171 -- reservation staff is available Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Pacific Time. The administration office is closed on City Holidays. PLEASE NOTE, DUE TO CURRENT STAFFING SHORTAGES, OUR ADMIN OFFICES ARE OPEN INTERMITTENTLY. WE APOLOGIZE FOR THE INCONVENIENCE.  AT THIS TIME, OUR ONLINE BOOKING PORTAL IS THE QUICKEST WAY TO SECURE A TEE TIME.
  • A $32 non-refundable booking fee per player, per tee time, will be charged to reserve your space and does not apply to green fees.
  • Players will pay green fees on the day of play to the starter and applicable golf cart and golf club rental fees in the Golf Shop.
  • For a complete list of fees see our rates.
  • All advance reservations must be secured at the time of reservation with a non-refundable booking fee. We accept all major credit cards.
  • City residents must have a valid City Resident Card at the time of reservation.
  • A maximum of two times, for up to 8 players per day.

Non-Residents

0 to 3 days in advance

  • All times within this window are available via our booking portal.
  • No booking fees apply.
  • A maximum of two times, for up to 8 players per day.

4 to 90 days in advance

  • To make reservations 4-90 days in advance (tee times for the 90th day are released at 7:00pm), please use our booking portal,or call 877-581-7171 -- reservation staff is available Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Pacific Time. The administration office is closed on City Holidays. PLEASE NOTE, DUE TO CURRENT STAFFING SHORTAGES, OUR ADMIN OFFICES ARE OPEN INTERMITTENTLY. WE APOLOGIZE FOR THE INCONVENIENCE.  AT THIS TIME, OUR ONLINE BOOKING PORTAL IS THE QUICKEST WAY TO SECURE A TEE TIME.
  • A $50 non-refundable booking fee per player, per tee time, will be charged to reserve your space and does not apply to green fees.
  • There are only a limited number of advance times available each day, and times fill quickly. We recommend making reservations as soon as plans allow. 
  • Players will pay green fees on the day of play to the starter and applicable golf cart and golf club rental fees in the Golf Shop.
  • For a complete list of fees see our rates.
  • All advance reservations must be secured at the time of reservation with a non-refundable booking fee. We accept all major credit cards.
  • City residents must have a valid City Resident Card at the time of reservation.
  • A maximum of two times, for up to 8 players per day.

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(After clicking the button below, log in or create an account to be directed to the I.D. card purchase module)

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To qualify, cardholders must live in or own a residence within the San Diego City Council-defined districts.

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Junior Monthly Ticket* Information
Golf CourseUsage/TimeframeOnline Booking Available
Mission Bay7 Days a Week ** / 6:00 AM - Close1 Day Advanced Booking at 7 PM
Balboa Park  18Monday - Friday ** / Beginning at Twilight ***1 Day Advanced Booking at 7 PM
Balboa Park  97 Days a Week ** / 6:00 AM - Close1 Day Advanced Booking at 7 PM
Torrey Pines Monday - Thursday ** / Beginning at Twilight ***1 Day Advanced Booking at 7 PM

* Junior Monthly Ticket Available only to City of San Diego Residents Ages 17 and Younger. 

** Monthly Ticket Play Not Permitted on Holidays.

*** Twilight Times Change Seasonally.  See Rate Schedule For List of Twilight Times.

Tee Time Booking Information

Tee Time Booking Information

Requirements:

  • Valid Resident I.D. Card (for residents)
  • Verify residency and purchase card online

Booking Windows:

0 to 3/7 Days in Advance

CategoryResidentsNon-Residents
Booking Window0 to 7 days0 to 3 days
Booking MethodBooking portalBooking portal
FeesNo booking feesNo booking fees
Max Bookings2 times, up to 8 players/day2 times, up to 8 players/day

4/8 to 90 Days in Advance

CategoryResidentsNon-Residents
Booking Window8 to 90 days4 to 90 days
Booking MethodBooking portal or call 877-581-7171 (Mon-Fri, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. PT)Booking portal or call 877-581-7171 (Mon-Fri, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. PT)
Booking Fee$32 non-refundable per player, per tee time$50 non-refundable per player, per tee time
NotesAdvanced Reservations recommended, Admin offices may be intermittently open, online booking is quickestAdvanced Reservations recommended, Admin offices may be intermittently open, online booking is quickest
Max Bookings2 times, up to 8 players/day2 times, up to 8 players/day

Important Notes:

  • Pay green fees on the day of play
  • Golf cart and club rental fees apply
  • Major credit cards accepted
  • Valid City Resident Card required at reservation (for residents)
  • For a complete list of fees, visit our rates page