Golf in Pasadena

Golf in Pasadena — A Local's Guide

Pasadena's golf identity is anchored by Brookside Golf Club — the 36-hole municipal facility tucked into the Arroyo Seco directly beside the Rose Bowl Stadium. Operated as part of the city's recreation system, Brookside features two full 18-hole championship courses, a full clubhouse, golf shop, restaurant, putting greens, and driving range, and is widely cited as the oldest golf course in Los Angeles County. Its First Tee program (First Tee – Greater Pasadena) makes it a hub for junior development and community golf.

For everyday foothill golf, Eaton Canyon Golf Course at 1150 N. Sierra Madre Villa Ave. delivers an approachable municipal-style nine with lessons, a driving range, and notably accessible pricing. Arroyo Seco Golf Course, an 18-hole par-54, 1,953-yard public course, is the area's go-to for beginners, quick rounds, range time, and a unique on-site mini-golf option. On the prestige end, Annandale Golf Club in Pasadena's hills is strictly invitation-only — a private club destination for the area's most established golfers.

Just up the road, Altadena Golf Course rounds out the local public mix as a popular quick-play option recommended again and again by Pasadena-area golfers looking for a casual nine after work. Together, these four to five anchors give the Pasadena audience a complete range — from elite private to championship muni to true beginner-friendly par-3.

First Tee — Greater Pasadena

First Tee – Greater Pasadena operates out of Brookside Golf Club, using the 36-hole municipal facility as its home base. It's one of the strongest local pathways for junior golfers, beginners, and families looking to enter the game at the same iconic course adjacent to the Rose Bowl.

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