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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.
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.
| 2023 Balboa Park GC. Rate Sheet (Rates effective Jan. 1, 2023) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Time Frame | Rate Type | SD City Resident (with valid City Golf ID cards) |
Non-Resident |
| Weekday (Mon-Fri) | 18-Hole Course | $36.00 | $49.00 |
| 18-Hole Course Senior (62 and over) | $26.00 | $49.00 | |
| 18-Hole Course Junior (17 and under) | $32.00 | $34.00 | |
| 18-Hole Course Twilight | $23.00 | $29.00 | |
| 9-Hole Course | $16.50 | $22.00 | |
| 9-Hole Course Senior (62 and over) | $12.50 | $22.00 | |
| 9-Hole Course Junior (17 and under) | $15.50 | $17.00 | |
| Weekend (Sat, Sun & Holidays) |
18-Hole Course | $45.00 | $61.50 |
| 18-Hole Course Twilight (all golfers) | $27.00 | $37.00 | |
| 9-Hole Course (all golfers) | $22.00 | $28.00 | |
| Resident ID Cards & Junior Tickets | City 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 | Single Rider | Shared Rider | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golf Cart Rentals | 18 Hole Course | $24.00 | $17.00 | |
| 18 Hole Course Twilight | $16.00 | $12.00 | ||
| 9 Hole Course | $13.00 | $10.00 | ||
| Golf Club Rentals | ||||
| 18 Hole Course |
$50 |
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| 9 Hole Course | $25 | |||
| Driving Range | Hours: (hours subject to change without notice) Mon. - Closed for maintenance Tues. - 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Wed. - Sun. - 7 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Please Note: buckets will be sold up to 30 minutes before sunset |
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| Range Balls | Small | Medium | Large | |
| $6.00 | $9.00 | $12.00 | ||
| Start Date | End Date | Twilight Start Time |
|---|---|---|
| Jan. 1, 2023 | March 11, 2023 | 12:30 p.m. |
| March 12, 2023 | May 31, 2023 | 2 p.m. |
| June 1, 2023 | Aug. 31, 2023 | 3 p.m. |
| Sept. 1, 2023 | Nov. 4, 2023 | 2 p.m. |
| Nov. 5, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2023 | 12:30 p.m. |
| Day | Date | Facility Open | Facility Close |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, Nov. 23, 2023 | 6:00 a.m. | 5:00 p.m. |
| Christmas Day | Monday, Dec. 25, 2023 | 6:00 a.m. | 5:00 p.m. |
| DATE | COURSE AND STATUS | DESCRIPTION | IMPACT TO PLAY |
| March 15 - 29 | Balboa 9 Hole - Course Open | Fairways, tees to be aerated | Minimal |
| March 30 | Balboa 9 Hole - Course Closed | Core aeration, topdressing of greens | Bumpy, sanded greens - Aprox. 2-3 weeks |
| March 22 - 27 | Balboa 18 Hole - Course Open | Fairways, tees to be aerated | Minimal |
| March 28 - 29 | Balboa 18 Hole - Course Closed | Core aeration, topdressing of greens | Bumpy, sanded greens - Aprox. 2-3 weeks |
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.
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.
Golf Operations found the Frost Delay Procedure 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.
