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Discover what Skylinks offers

Experience Skylinks Golf Course, Long Beach’s scenic 18-hole links-style course near the airport.

Long Beach’s Premier Links-Style Golf Experience

Situated just steps from Long Beach Airport, Skylinks Golf Course offers a unique blend of traditional links-style design and modern golf amenities. Established in 1959 and crafted by Cal Olsen, this par-72 course spans 6,909 yards over 18 beautifully maintained holes featuring subtle slopes and three picturesque lakes, providing a challenging yet walkable golf experience for all skill levels.

A Challenging Course with Historic Charm

Skylinks boasts a slope rating of 127 and a course rating of 72.7, ensuring a rewarding round for both newcomers and seasoned players. The course’s proximity to the airport offers spectacular views and a distinctive golf atmosphere. Twilight tee times, weekday specials, and a vibrant Players Club enhance accessibility and enjoyment year-round.

Practice Facilities and Instructional Programs

Golfers can hone their skills on Skylinks’ well-equipped practice areas, including a night-lit driving range, putting green, chipping area, and practice bunkers. Offering private lessons, group clinics, and junior golf programs, Skylinks supports player development for all ages and abilities, complemented by professional club fitting services.

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Event Spaces and Celebrations at Skylinks

Beyond golf, Skylinks is an excellent venue for gatherings and special occasions. The clubhouse features a spacious ballroom with a striking waterfall entrance, capable of hosting up to 150 guests. The adjacent outdoor ceremony lawn offers a serene setting embraced by lush greenery and scenic golf course views, perfect for weddings and corporate events.

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Dining and Amenities for Members and Visitors

Guests can enjoy the café-style dining serving breakfast and lunch in a relaxed atmosphere, complemented by a well-stocked pro shop featuring top brands like TaylorMade, Titleist, Callaway, Srixon, and FootJoy. The club actively hosts tournaments and corporate outings, providing a welcoming environment for all.

Rich Heritage and Community Engagement

Operating since 1959, Skylinks has cultivated a strong golfing community with dedicated Men’s and Women’s clubs, hosting annual events such as the Long Beach Golf Festival. The course’s recognition as the 2019 Golf Course of the Year by the NCGOA highlights its commitment to quality and tradition within the Long Beach area.

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Plan Your Experience at Skylinks Golf Course

Whether teeing off, organizing an event, or seeking a picturesque Long Beach venue, Skylinks combines exceptional golf, inspiring scenery, and warm hospitality to create memorable experiences for all visitors.

Programs & Instruction

Our incredible practice facility, comprehensive instruction, and opportunities for social and competitive play ensure that there is room for growth no matter your starting skill level.

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Play Better Golf

Become a part of the fastest-growing golf membership program in the nation. Enjoy daily free range balls, discounted green fees with carts & drink included, exclusive merchandise discounts, events, and more.

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Host Your Event or Wedding

Our beautiful versatile event spaces are the perfect place to begin your happily ever after. Our award-winning facilities, all-inclusive packages, and private events experts will help create the ideal plan for your Big Day – all you have to say is, “I Do.”

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FAQs About Skylinks Golf Course

Skylinks Golf Course is conveniently located just across from Long Beach Airport in Long Beach, California.

Absolutely fabulous links style course

“Absolutely fabulous links style course in the heart of Long Beach. Bunkers , undulating hills , narrow and wide fairway. Excellent course. Highly recommend.”

– Eric H.

Back after many years

“Fairways are the highlight here. Short cut Bermuda is fantastic and feels more like a private course. Greens were true and fast. Tee boxes well manicured and level. Overall great round and the leader of the 4 LB public courses.”

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Great bar with solid drinks

“Great bar with solid drinks, cocktails, food. Super nice service. Hamburger looks amazing. Breakfast burrito was excellent.”
 — Pedro A.

Great Course

“The pace of play was superb. We played the back 9 @ 6:50 am for a four some and had no one behind us until the last hole. Course was well maintained.”
– PokeDATs

Hidden gem for any special event

“Hidden gem for any special event. The banquet is beautiful. Excellent customer service when it came to the event sales coordinator, Sydney Schmidt. She was quick in returning any and all my questions and went out of her way to satisfy the customer, me. Highly recommended. Thank you Skylinks!’

– Anel M.

Greens were perfect!

“I love playing Skylinks, the staff is always cool + friendly. The starter, was keeping everyone on time and checked in on pace at the turn. We didn’t have to wait on any holes, the group in front of us was moving. We had a 3-some behind us but we kept pace. The greens were in terrific shape, quick, with challenging placements. Receptive to shots.”

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Pace of play is always fast

“Really nice course. Pace of play is always fast. Some challenging holes, but a good mix for all type of players.”

– Dara C.

One of the best municipal courses

“One of the best municipal courses in South LAC. Hence its popularity with experienced golfers, so be ready to play fast and hit straight. Multiple long holes to air out your driver and a few fun par 3s, too.”

– Paul W.

I had a great time here

“What a nice golf course. I had a great time here at SkyLinks in Long Beach. Thank you! ⛳️”

– Zachary Z.

Staff was very nice and courteous

“Attended an outdoor wedding here, the set up was amazing and the reception inside was also very nice. Staff was very nice and courteous to everyone needs.”

– Greg S.

Strongly recommended

“Hey guys, strongly recommended. Plenty of tight, perfectly groomed holes and big, beautiful hills to play on. Now there are some hazards to watch out for, but you learn to carefully navigate them. Even has a nice, big parking lot.”
 — John D.

They will help you every step of the way

“Brooke and Sydney is so wonderful to work with and they will help you every step of the way. We did our wedding without a wedding planner and honestly never felt like one was needed. We did the platinum package with double proteins, salmon and chicken with rice to be exact and it was by far the best wedding food I tasted. Other staffs were all very professional and easy to work with. Big thanks to all the wait staff, bartenders and banquet captain. I wish I can give more stars but google only allows five, so here’s ten more ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ thanks again and love you guys so much!”

— Andrew K.

Very nicely maintained

“Beautiful golf course and very nicely maintained. Challenging bunkers and water hazards.”

– Gigi B.