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Members of the Golf Course may join the Stanford Golf Club which is comprised of three Sections -- Men's Section, 18-Hole Women's Section and 9-Hole Women's Section.

Men's Section

The Stanford Golf Club Men’s Section is open to all members of the Stanford University community (regardless of gender) with playing privileges at the Stanford Golf Course.

The Men’s Section offers a variety of annual membership options and privileges. Men’s Section members are also granted membership with the Northern California Golf Association (NCGA).

The Men’s Section typically offers a year-long schedule of golf tournaments.

  •  Regular monthly tournaments are offered in a variety of fun and competitive of formats, all of which usually have multiple flights. Most regular tournaments are played on a Saturday or Sunday at the Stanford Golf Course.
  • The Men’s Section also offers an extensive Senior Exchange “Home and Away” tournament schedule for members over age 50. Senior events are typically played on Wednesdays and include a variety of top local courses.
  • Each season the Men’s Section also sponsors two events designated as "major tournaments" and an annual match play tournament conducted for the Club Championship.
  • Members of the Men’s Section can also participate in qualifying events for three NCGA Regular Club Championships: Zone (Four-person), Four-Ball Net (Two-person), and Senior Four-Ball Net (Two-person/Age 55+ for men, 50+ for women).

The Men’s Section has an exceptional reputation with area country clubs and the NCGA. Enjoying the game of golf in a competitive and fun format with friends is this Section's bottom line. We hope you consider joining the Stanford Golf Club Men's Section.

To learn more about our membership programs and to submit your membership application, click here.

 

Women's 18-Hole and 9-Hole Sections

The Women's Sections are composed of female Members of the Golf Course, Faculty/Staff and Alumni.
      • Stanford Golf Club 18-Hole Women’s Section is a community of women who enjoy golf, the Stanford Golf Course, and the friendships and connections we have made playing, competing, and celebrating together. In addition to our usual Tuesday morning organized play, our annual calendar of events includes 3 major tournaments, an Invitational, several guest days, the opportunity to compete in both the Golden Gate and Mid-Pen Leagues, and access to Open Days at other courses and several other fun events. For more information and details on joining this group, please click here.

      • The 9-Hole Section has reserved times on Thursday mornings to play the back nine. There are three Guest Days per year. The Section is a member of the Women's Nine Hole Golf Association. For more information and details on joining the Women's 9 Hole section, click here.
 
Located in the foothills above the Stanford University campus, the Stanford Golf Course is consistently rated one of the finest courses in the world. The course is open to Stanford constituents (students, faculty/staff, and alumni) and members and their guests. Throughout the years, Stanford has hosted many intercollegiate and non-collegiate events, including U.S. Open Qualifying, Women's NCAA Championships, NCAA Regionals, Pac-12 Championships and the USGA Junior Amateur Qualifying.

One of approximately 30 college courses in the country, Stanford Golf Course opened in 1930 and was designed by famed architects George C. Thomas and Billy Bell Jr. The firm of Robert Trent Jones II completed minor remodeling work during the 80s and 90s. The firm of John Harbottle III remodeled greens and bunkers in 1994. In 2004, the firm of Knott Brooks Linn completed a redesign of the third and fourth holes. In 2018, all bunkers were rebuilt and several holes were modified.
 
Golf Course Memberships are available in three forms, Faculty/Staff, Junior, and Regular Membership. All applicants must go through a formal process to apply for a membership.
 

Faculty/Staff Membership Inquiry - Applies to all Current Benefited Faculty/Staff.  Memberships are made available September 1st - August 31st, and can be paid annually or semiannually.  Memberships are not prorated.  Access to the course is granted through verification of your Employee ID number.  Memberships are not needed to play the Golf Course.  Faculty/Staff can play the course as a daily fee player.

Please see 25_26_Faculty_Staff_Membership_Summary_Information.pdf for Faculty/Staff Golf Membership Information.

If interested in applying for a Faculty/Staff please complete the google form

Once verification is confirmed, you will receive a follow up email with next steps to apply for a membership. 

 

Junior Membership Inquiry  We are NO LONGER accepting applications for the 25/26 season.  Membership has been closed.  Please check back in September 2026 for the 26/27 season.

 

Regular Membership InquiryApplies to Stanford Alumni and Non Affiliates.

Please see the 2025-26_Membership_Summary.pdf for Golf Membership Information. 

If you are interested in applying for a Regular Membership, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and request an application.

Thank you for your interest in the Stanford Golf Course.

 
Located in the foothills above the Stanford University campus, the Stanford Golf Course is consistently rated one of the finest courses in the world. The course is open to Stanford constituents (students, faculty/staff, and alumni) and members and their guests. Throughout the years, Stanford has hosted many intercollegiate and non-collegiate events, including U.S. Open Qualifying, Women's NCAA Championships, NCAA Regionals, Pac-12 Championships and the USGA Junior Amateur Qualifying.
 
One of approximately 30 college courses in the country, Stanford Golf Course opened in 1930 and was designed by famed architects George C. Thomas and Billy Bell Jr. The firm of Robert Trent Jones II completed minor remodeling work during the 80s and 90s. The firm of John Harbottle III remodeled greens and bunkers in 1994. In 2004, the firm of Knott Brooks Linn completed a redesign of the third and fourth holes. In 2018, all bunkers were rebuilt and several holes were modified.

To explore Stanford Golf Course membership, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Thank you for your interest.

 

Stanford Golf Shop
91 Links Road, Stanford, CA 94305
650.724.0944

Overlooking the first tee on one of the finest golf courses on the Peninsula is a newly remodeled, full-service golf shop. The Stanford Golf Shop features a selection of clothing and accessories emblazoned with the Stanford Golf Course logo. Our featured apparel brands include Peter Millar, Johnnie-O, B-Draddy, Zero Restriction, Fairway, and Greene to name a few. Featured equipment brands include Titleist, Scotty Cameron, Vokey, Taylormade, Callaway, Ping, XXIO, Cleveland/Srixon, and US Kids. It’s the perfect place to shop for the golfer in your family.

Golf Shop Hours of Operations
Monday Closed
Tuesday 6:30 a.m. - Dusk
Wednesday 6:30 a.m. - Dusk
Thursday 6:30 a.m. - Dusk
Friday 6:30 a.m. - Dusk
Sat, Sun & Holidays* 6:00 a.m. - Dusk
*The course and all practice facilities are open on University holidays. The Stanford Golf Course and Stanford Golf Learning Center are closed at 1 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day and closed all day on Christmas Day.
  • Learning Center

    The Stanford Golf Learning Center is open to the public seven days a week. Features 50 well-spaced driving stations, five target greens, and lights for night play.

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  • Golf Shop

    The Stanford Golf Shop offers brand name wedges and putters from names like Nike, Footjoy, Odyssey, Ping, Taylor Made and Titleist.

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  • Golf Instruction

    At the Stanford Golf Course, our Professionals are certified to teach every level of golfer, from beginners to scratch players.

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  • Outside Golf Events

    The Stanford Golf Course is available for outside tournament play on Mondays throughout the year, except on holidays.

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  • Dining

    Break away from the office, ride in on your bicycle or drive up for a cool drink in a comfortable and casual setting.

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