Golf Courses in Marin
Seven golf courses in Marin County, five open to the public. San Geronimo closed in 2017 and is a park now, but the rest are still swinging.
Peacock Gap in San Rafael and Indian Valley in Novato are the full-length public courses. Mill Valley Golf Course is a community-run nine-holer where you walk — no carts. The private Meadow Club in Fairfax is an Alister MacKenzie design from 1927.
Public courses
public
Indian Valley Golf Club
Novato
Indian Valley is a public 18-hole championship course in the hills of Novato. The club has a driving range, practice greens, and a grill. Twilight rates start after 3 p.m. and drop further after 5. Tee times can be booked online up to seven days in advance.
public, 9-hole
McInnis Park Golf Center
San Rafael
McInnis Park Golf Center is a nine-hole executive course and driving range in San Rafael. The short course is a good place for beginners or a quick round after work. The range is lit for evening practice. McInnis Park itself has a skate park, fields, and the Marin Civic Center next door.
public, 9-hole
Mill Valley Golf Course
Mill Valley
Mill Valley Golf Course is a community-run nine-hole course tucked into the trees off Buena Vista Avenue. Walking only, no carts, no tee times — show up and play in order. The course is short but hilly and a genuine locals' spot. The clubhouse has basic food and cold beer.
public
Peacock Gap Golf Club
San Rafael
Peacock Gap is a public 18-hole course on the bay side of San Rafael. The course has views of the Richmond–San Rafael Bridge and Mount Tamalpais. Open to the public seven days a week with tee times bookable online. There is a restaurant on site.
public
StoneTree Golf Club
Novato
StoneTree is an 18-hole course in Novato, now part of Bay Club. Public tee times are available, though members get priority booking windows. The course sits in the foothills north of town and has a full-service restaurant and bar.
Private clubs
private
Marin Country Club
Novato
Marin Country Club is a private club in Novato with an 18-hole course, tennis courts, and a pool. The club is member-guest access only, so you will need to know someone. The course opened in 1957 and has hosted USGA qualifiers.
private
Meadow Club
Fairfax
Meadow Club is a historic private golf club in Fairfax founded in 1927. The course was designed by Alister MacKenzie, who also designed Augusta National.
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