Bidwell Park Golf Course tee times
Chico, CA · 4 miles from Chico · 18 holes · par 72
Right now
Nothing left online today. Next open time: Fri 7:00 AM. Sunset 4:57 PM.
As of Nov 12, 5:07 PM. The app updates this every hour.Next open tee times
Fri, Nov 13
and 19 more on Golf Public
Sat, Nov 14
and 20 more on Golf Public
Sun, Nov 15
and 38 more on Golf Public
The week at a glance
| Day | Open times | First | Last | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Nov 13 | 31 | 7:00 AM | 3:24 PM | $25 |
| Sat, Nov 14 | 32 | 7:27 AM | 3:24 PM | $29 |
| Sun, Nov 15 | 50 | 7:09 AM | 3:24 PM | $29 |
| Mon, Nov 16 | 36 | 7:09 AM | 3:24 PM | $25 |
| Tue, Nov 17 | 33 | 7:00 AM | 3:24 PM | $25 |
| Wed, Nov 18 | 39 | 7:27 AM | 3:24 PM | $25 |
| Thu, Nov 19 | 41 | 7:36 AM | 3:24 PM | $25 |
About Bidwell Park Golf Course
- Where
- Chico, CA · Chico & Oroville
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 72 · 6,318 yards from the back tees (scorecard as listed on GolfPass)
- Rating / slope
From the USGA Course Rating and Slope Database.Tees Yards Men Women Blue 6,318 71.0 / 127 76.8 / 134 Blue/White Combo 6,126 70.2 / 125 75.7 / 132 White 5,935 69.2 / 123 74.7 / 129 White/Gold Combo 5,530 67.3 / 117 72.5 / 125 Gold 5,225 66.1 / 113 70.9 / 122 - First tee times
- Usually weekdays 7:00 AM, weekends 7:09 AM
- Getting around
- Walking and riding rates listed
- Phone
- (530) 891-8417
Before you go
From the course's own website, checked Oct 19, 2026, in our words. Prices and hours can change.
Carts and walking
- Golf carts
- $22 per person for 18 holes (and twilight), $16 for 9 holes (and super twilight); posted rates, no year shown. Source
- Other carts
- An accessible cart is available on request; give the course about 48 hours' notice. Source
- Push carts
- Pull carts $5. Source
- Walking
- Yes. Posted walking rates (no year shown): 18 holes $40 weekdays, $47 weekends; 9 holes $25 and $29. Source
Food and drink
- Food
- The Bidwell Bar & Grill: burgers, hot dogs, salads, wings and sides, with a patio overlooking the course. Source
- Menu
- See the menu
Course rules
- Outside food and drink
- No outside alcohol: only drinks bought at the clubhouse or on the course. Source
Good to know
- Twilight 1 to 2:59 PM: $30 weekdays, $34 weekends (walking). Super twilight from 3 PM: $25 and $29. Source
- Seniors 60+ $30 on weekdays; college students with ID $25 / $30; juniors $10; Youth on Course $5. Source
- One of Northern California's original municipal courses: 18 holes, par 72, open since 1920; front nine in parkland, back nine in the Bidwell Park foothills. Source
- Thanksgiving (Nov 26): a 9 AM shotgun scramble, then the course is closed for the rest of the day. Closed Christmas Day. Source
Clubs you can join
- El Rancho Chico Golf Club (men's club)
- Official USGA handicap index and a full tournament schedule: NCGA qualifiers, a summer twilight league and team matches against other clubs. See the club's own website for details. Source
- Bidwell Park Women's Club
- $70 dues, including Pacific Women's Golf Association membership and handicaps. Tuesday tournaments (about 40 players a week). Source
- 2026 Players Club
- $475 a year per person for discounted green fees with cart: 18 holes $32 weekdays, $40 weekends; 9 holes $20 and $25. Sign up at the pro shop. Source
- 2026 memberships
- Premier (unlimited golf, cart extra) $205 a month or $2,350 a year; Preferred (weekdays, plus weekends after 11 AM) $185 a month; Afternoon (after noon) $135 a month; family plans available. Source
Tournaments and events
- Tue, Nov 17
- Ladies Club Turkey Tournament. Source
- Thu, Nov 26
- Thanksgiving Day 2-person scramble, 9 AM shotgun (course closed the rest of the day). Source
- Sat, Dec 5
- Brunch with Santa. Source
See every tournament in the area →
Not posted by the course: GPS on carts, rental clubs, a beverage cart, a dress code or restrooms on the course. Call (530) 891-8417 to ask.
Hole by hole
From GolfPass's listing of the scorecard. Yards from the Blue, Blue/White, White tees.
| Hole | Par | Blue | Blue/White | White | Hcp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 365 | 357 | 357 | 9 |
| 2 | 3 | 130 | 130 | 117 | 17 |
| 3 | 4 | 413 | 365 | 365 | 11 |
| 4 | 3 | 156 | 156 | 133 | 13 |
| 5 | 5 | 520 | 520 | 500 | 3 |
| 6 | 4 | 409 | 393 | 393 | 1 |
| 7 | 3 | 166 | 166 | 143 | 15 |
| 8 | 5 | 479 | 479 | 447 | 5 |
| 9 | 5 | 490 | 490 | 467 | 7 |
| 10 | 4 | 348 | 333 | 333 | 14 |
| 11 | 5 | 480 | 429 | 429 | 2 |
| 12 | 3 | 184 | 184 | 173 | 16 |
| 13 | 4 | 360 | 351 | 351 | 8 |
| 14 | 4 | 408 | 396 | 396 | 4 |
| 15 | 4 | 344 | 329 | 329 | 10 |
| 16 | 3 | 171 | 171 | 149 | 18 |
| 17 | 4 | 380 | 362 | 362 | 6 |
| 18 | 5 | 515 | 515 | 491 | 12 |
Questions golfers ask
How much does it cost to play Bidwell Park Golf Course?
Open tee times over the next 14 days are listed from $25 to $69 per golfer, before any booking fee. Rates change with the day, the time and whether you walk or ride.
When is the cheapest time to play?
Among the open times right now, the 1 PM hour has the lowest average price, from $25.
Is there a golf club I can join at Bidwell Park Golf Course?
Yes: El Rancho Chico Golf Club (men's club). Official USGA handicap index and a full tournament schedule: NCGA qualifiers, a summer twilight league and team matches against other clubs. See the club's own website for details.; Bidwell Park Women's Club. $70 dues, including Pacific Women's Golf Association membership and handicaps. Tuesday tournaments (about 40 players a week).; 2026 Players Club. $475 a year per person for discounted green fees with cart: 18 holes $32 weekdays, $40 weekends; 9 holes $20 and $25. Sign up at the pro shop. (From the course's own website.)
Can you walk Bidwell Park Golf Course?
Yes. Posted walking rates (no year shown): 18 holes $40 weekdays, $47 weekends; 9 holes $25 and $29. (From the course's own website.)
How much is a golf cart at Bidwell Park Golf Course?
$22 per person for 18 holes (and twilight), $16 for 9 holes (and super twilight); posted rates, no year shown. (From the course's own website.)
Is there food at Bidwell Park Golf Course?
The Bidwell Bar & Grill: burgers, hot dogs, salads, wings and sides, with a patio overlooking the course. (From the course's own website.)
How do I book a tee time at Bidwell Park Golf Course?
Pick a time on Golf Public and you'll book it on the course's own booking site, or call the course at (530) 891-8417.