Santa Barbara Golf Club

Santa Barbara Golf Club is a 18-hole public golf course in Santa Barbara, California, designed by Lawrence Hughes and built in 1958. Green fees run $26.00 on weekdays and $35.00 on weekends. The layout features Kikuya fairways and Bent Grass greens, 31-40 bunkers. The course is open year-round, first tee time at 8:00 AM, soft spikes required. The course handles approximately 100,000 rounds per year, serving the local Santa Barbara golf community. Santa Barbara Golf Club welcomes visitors and locals alike as one of the area’s accessible daily-fee options in Santa Barbara, California.

Contact Details

3500 Mccaw Ave
Santa Barbara, California 93105
805-687-7087

Course Information

Course CitySanta Barbara
Course CountySanta Barbara
Course StateCalifornia
Course ClassificationPublic
Course Built1958
Course Annual Rounds100,000
Course SeasonOpen all year
Course ManagerRichard Chavez
Course Club ProRich Barker
Course SuperintendantScott Jorgenson
Course Guest PolicyOpen
Course DesignerLawrence Hughes
Course Shop Hours6:00 AM / N/A
Course Dress CodeNo dress code
Course Weekend Fees$35.00
Course Weekday Fees$26.00
Course Tee ReservationAccepted
Course Earliest Tee Time8:00 AM
Course Holes18
Course GreenBent Grass
Course FairwayKikuya
Course Water HazardNo
Course Bunker31-40
Course Metal SpikeNot Allowed
Course Greens AeratedApril June October
Course OverseedingNo Overseeding
Course Five-somesNot Allowed

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to play at Santa Barbara Golf Club?

It costs $35.00 to play at Santa Barbara Golf Club on the weekend and $26.00 to play on weekdays.

What is the grass type used on the course?

The grass type used on the greens at Santa Barbara Golf Club is Bent Grass and the grass type used on the fairways is Kikuya.

What is the dress code at Santa Barbara Golf Club?

The dress code at Santa Barbara Golf Club is No dress code.

How many rounds of golf are played at Santa Barbara Golf Club each year?

There are an estimated 100,000 rounds of golf played at Santa Barbara Golf Club each year.

Does Santa Barbara Golf Club have water hazards?

Yes, there are water hazards on the Santa Barbara Golf Club course.

Does Santa Barbara Golf Club have sand bunkers?

Yes, there are 31-40 sand bunkers located on the Santa Barbara Golf Club course.

When are the greens aerated at Santa Barbara Golf Club?

Aeration is needed to keep the greens healthy and involves placing small holes in the greens to allow air, water, and nutrients to reach the roots. The greens at Santa Barbara Golf Club are aerated in April, June, and October.