Sonoma Valley Golf & Country Club Directory
Best Golf Courses in Sonoma: Wine Country Club Directory (2026)
An insider guide to private championship clubs, public vineyard fairways, and fairway luxury real estate across Sonoma and Napa counties.
The best golf courses in Sonoma and Wine Country are Sonoma Golf Club (17700 Arnold Dr, Sonoma), Bennett Valley Golf Course (Santa Rosa), Rooster Run Golf Club (Petaluma), Windsor Golf Club (Windsor), and Chardonnay Golf Club (Napa). These courses feature private equity memberships, public championship layouts, and vineyard views as of 2026.
Premier Private Club
Sonoma Golf Club
17700 Arnold Dr, Sonoma
Top Public Layout
Bennett Valley
Designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr.
Vineyard Course
Chardonnay Golf Club
Woven through active vines
Tournament Venue
Windsor Golf Club
Former PGA Web.com stop
Sonoma & Regional Golf Courses Quick Reference
Golf Course Name | Access & Membership | Location & Submarket | Architect & Signature Layout | Drive from Sonoma Plaza |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sonoma Golf Club | Private Membership | 17700 Arnold Dr, Sonoma, CA 95476 | Sam Whiting (1928), 177-acre classic layout | 5 minutes |
Bennett Valley Golf Course | Public / Daily Fee | 3330 Yulupa Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95405 | Robert Trent Jones Jr. (1969) | 25 minutes |
Rooster Run Golf Club | Public / Daily Fee | 5301 E Washington St, Petaluma, CA 94954 | Fred Bliss (1998), water hazards on 6 holes | 20 minutes |
Windsor Golf Club | Public / Championship | 1320 19th Hole Dr, Windsor, CA 95492 | Fred Bliss (1989), 6,650 yards Par 72 | 35 minutes |
Chardonnay Golf Club | Public / Resort | 2555 Jameson Canyon Rd, Napa, CA 94558 | Algie Pulley (1986), 18 holes through active vines | 25 minutes |
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Premier Private & Public Golf Courses in Wine Country
17700 Arnold Drive | Sonoma Valley
Sonoma Golf Club (Sonoma Valley)
Located just minutes from historic Sonoma Plaza, Sonoma Golf Club is the crown jewel of private golf in Sonoma Valley. Originally designed in 1928 by Sam Whiting (architect of San Francisco's Olympic Club), this 177-acre championship course is framed by century-old oak trees, vineyards, and sweeping views of the Mayacamas Mountains. The private membership provides exclusive tee times, world-class practice facilities, fine dining, and tennis amenities.
3330 Yulupa Avenue | Santa Rosa
Bennett Valley Golf Course (Santa Rosa)
Nestled at the base of Sonoma Mountain in Santa Rosa, Bennett Valley Golf Course is widely regarded as one of Northern California's finest municipal golf facilities. Designed by legendary architect Robert Trent Jones Jr. in 1969, the 18-hole public course features tree-lined fairways, Matanzas Creek water hazards, and pristine condition. It provides an accessible option for local golfers seeking quality play without private club fees.
5301 E Washington Street | Petaluma
Rooster Run Golf Club (Petaluma)
Situated in eastern Petaluma, Rooster Run Golf Club offers an enjoyable, link-style 18-hole layout designed by Fred Bliss. Featuring undulating greens, water hazards on six holes, island green challenges, and expansive countryside views, Rooster Run caters to golfers of all handicaps. The club includes a full driving range, short-game practice areas, and a popular local grill.
1320 19th Hole Drive | Windsor
Windsor Golf Club (Windsor)
Located north of Santa Rosa in the Russian River Valley appellation, Windsor Golf Club is a 6,650-yard championship course that previously hosted multiple PGA Web.com Tour events. Designed by Fred Bliss, the course weaves through natural creek beds, oak groves, and lakes. The on-site Charlie's Grill serves as a social gathering spot for players and nearby homeowners.
2555 Jameson Canyon Road | Napa Valley Border
Chardonnay Golf Club (Napa Valley)
Positioned along the southern Napa county line just a 25-minute drive from Sonoma, Chardonnay Golf Club is a 18-hole semi-private facility carved through 150 acres of active Chardonnay and Pinot Noir vineyards. With no residential homes bordering the fairways, golfers experience an uninterrupted Wine Country landscape with wildlife habitats, lakes, and rolling hills.
Golf Community Real Estate & Fairway Living
For buyers seeking residential properties near golf in Sonoma County, real estate options range from fairway custom estates at Sonoma Golf Club to golf community villas in Oakmont and luxury country club homes in Santa Rosa's Mayacama or Fountaingrove.
Living near a golf course in Sonoma provides preserved green space views, active social amenities, and strong long-term property value appreciation across Sonoma Valley.
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Verified Data Point: Sonoma Golf Club's 1928 Sam Whiting design hosted the PGA Tour Champions Charles Schwab Cup Championship from 2003 through 2009.
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Source Notes: Course architectures, hole counts, yardage specifications, and membership access policies verified via Northern California Golf Association (NCGA) official logs and venue public records, current through 2026.
