China Lake Golf Course
The China Lake Golf Course is a pinnacle for golfers in the High Desert. China Lake with its beautiful valley setting, where year-round golfing is the norm. The challenging 18-hole layout incorporates many water and sand hazards, and includes a full-practice facility. China Lake Golf Course is an 18-hole, Par 72 course on 248 acres, with a shaded driving range, chipping and putting greens, electric carts with GPS, a grill, and a pro shop with a full line of merchandise.
The 18th hole is a challenging par-5 that longer hitters can reach in two. The tee box sets up with a view of the clubhouse, while two bunkers and a lake on the right side guard the green. The clubhouse has a full-service grill, with indoor and outdoor dining available.
Whether it is meeting your friends on a flex Friday for a round of golf or bringing the family in for breakfast or lunch at the grill, China Lake Golf Course is the ideal place for the best view, a challenging golf game or a relaxing bite to eat. The clubhouse is available for catered functions, including retirement ceremonies and wedding receptions. The China Lake Golf Course is open to the general public.
Directions
From the main gate, take East Inyokern Rd. to Richmond. Make a left at Richmond. Turn right at Nimitz Ave. Turn left on Halsey St. The golf course is about a quarter-mile down on the right. There are brown signs throughout the base leading you to the golf course.
Services Offered
Rentals
Forgot your clubs? We have you covered with our club rentals!
Lessons
Learn to play the game or improve your game with professional lessons. Golf instruction is available for beginners, ladies, advanced players and juniors. Group instruction and customizable clinics are also available.
Online Booking
Book your times online and save time! You can also book on your smart phone! Get the same access to our tee times as you would as if you called the golf shop, without the busy signal and golf staff replying with regard to what is available. Follow the below instructions to get full access.
- If you have played our courses before and established a Household account, please use your telephone number (including area code with no dashes or spaces) as your USER NAME and as your PASSWORD to sign in. You will then be prompted to change your username and password, if this is your first login to the site.
- If you have not established a household account at one of our golf courses, you can do so by registering as a new user or stopping by any one of our golf shops.
To get full tee time privileges, based on your Active Duty Military, Retired Military or DoD status, stop by one of our golf shops, show current ID and our staff will set the permissions for your household.
Features
Annual Golf Memberships
Annual Memberships available year-round.
Intramural League
Every Tue and Thu evening from May-August.
Twilight Special
Golf 18 holes at reduced rates any time after 2 pm or 3 pm daily. Greens fees and cart fees drop for the day at 2 pm Mon-Thu and 3 pm Fri-Sun.
Free Clinic for Active Duty
- 2nd Thu of every month, Short Game Clinic from 12:30-1:30 pm
- 4th Thu of every month, Full Swing Clinic from 12:30-1:30 pm
China Lake Golf Club
Join the China Lake Golf Club which includes a year-round tournament schedule, USGA Handicap, SCGA team play matches and more!
Golf Pro Shop
Top of the line golf shop with top of the line merchandise! The Golf Shop carries major brand equipment and apparel. Balls, gloves, logo apparel, bags, caps, special orders and more. Shop tax free at the China Lake Golf Shop. Rentals include Bazooka golf clubs in men's, ladies and lefty. Tired of carrying? Try out our 3-wheel push cart rentals.
