Stockton is home to a pair of municipal golf courses - Van Buskirk and Swenson Park - along with a number of privately owned courses open to the public. We have included Micke Grove - even though it is in Lodi - since it is so close to Stockton.
Just a few miles north of Stockton at Micke Grove, the Micke Grove Golf Links offers an 18-hole course for players of all levels. Golf lessons are available. Rates with a cart range from $40 on weekdays to $63 on weekends. There are discounts for seniors, juniors, and early-bird, mid-day or twilight play.
Location: 11401 North Micke Grove Road, Lodi, CA
Micke Grove Golf Links
The Elkhorn Golf Club, located near 8 Mile and Davis roads, is open for public play. The 97-acre, 18-hole course has 3 lakes, bunkers, and mature trees across its relatively level terrain. Rates with a cart range from $33 weekday twilight play to $60 weekend prime time. Facilities include a golf shop, practice facilities, and the Elkhorn Grill.
Location: 1050 Elkhorn Drive, Stockton, CA
Elkhorn Golf Club
Oakmore Golf Course is a privately owned 9-hole course which may be rented out in its entirety by groups for a full day of golf. Groups which rent the course have exclusive use of the facilities. It provides a great venue for fund-raising events, corporate outings, or other social gatherings. With double tees, the 9-hole can be played as 18. The course features bunkered greens, lakes, and mature trees. A minimum group of 40 pays $40 per person Monday to Thursday, $50 Friday through Sunday.
Location: 3737 North Wilson Way, Stockton, CA
Oakmore Golf Course
Van Buskirk Golf Course's 214 acres spread along the bank of the Walker Slough. With gentle terrain many players enjoy walking the 18-hole course, although carts are available. The golf course is owned by the City of Stockton. Weekday rates are $20-25, weekends $20-30. (Prices subject to change.) There are discounts for seniors, students, disabled persons, afternoon, and twilight play. A practice range is available.
Location: 1740 Houston Avenue, Stockton, CA
Van Buskirk Golf Course
The City of Stockton's Swenson Park encompasses two golf courses, an 18-hole, par 72 course and a 9-hole, par 3 course. The courses are spread over gentle terrain scattered with mature oaks and small lakes. A practice range and golf carts are available there. Play on the 18-hole course is $25 on weekdays and $30-40 on weekends. The 9-hole Executive Course is $15 and $18. There are discounts for seniors, students, disabled persons, and twilight play. (Prices subject to change.)
Hours: Open daily at 7 AM
Location: 6803 Alexandria Place, Stockton, CA
Swenson Park Golf Course
The Reserve at Spanos Park is an 18-hole course on the north side of 8 Mile Road. The privately owned course is open to the public. The links style course has water hazards and bunkers. They have a driving range and pro shop. Green fees for the general public with a cart range from $40 after 3 PM to $75 on weekends from opening until 12:29 PM.
Hours: Open daily 5:30 AM
Location: 6301 West 8 Mile Road, Stockton, CA
The Reserve at Spanos Park