Metropolitan Golf Links tee times

Oakland, CA · 7 miles from Oakland · 18 holes · par 72

Next open tee times

Fri, Nov 13

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Sat, Nov 14

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Sun, Nov 15

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About Metropolitan Golf Links

Where

Oakland, CA · East Bay

Holes

18

Par

72 · 6,959 yards from the back tees (official scorecard)

First tee times

Usually weekdays 6:27 AM, weekends 6:54 AM

Getting around

Walking and riding rates listed

Phone

(510) 569-5555

Course map

Hole-by-hole map on Golf Public

Before you go

From the course's own website, checked Oct 12, 2026, in our words. Prices and hours can change.

Carts and walking

Golf carts

Riding rates include the cart: 18 holes Monday to Thursday is $48 walking or $69 with a cart (non-resident; rates from July 1, 2026). Drivers must be 18+ with a license. Source

Other carts

An accessible golf cart is available on request; give about 48 hours' notice. Source

Walking

Yes. Non-resident walking rates from July 1, 2026: 18 holes $48 Monday to Thursday, $58 Friday, $75 weekends and holidays; Oakland residents $38, $38 and $67. Source

Practice

Driving range

An all-grass driving range with 36 stalls, open dawn to dusk; it opens at 9 AM on Tuesdays (maintenance), when mats are used, as on very rainy days. Source

Range balls

Small (35 balls) $9, medium (75) $15, large (105) $18 (posted rates, no year shown); Metro Links Club members pay half. Source

Short game

A private short-game area with a green, practice bunker and target green (shots up to 60 yards), rented by the hour: $12, or $8 for Oakland residents. Reserve ahead. Source

Food and drink

Food

Sweet Spot Café: 11 AM to 7 PM on weekdays, 7 AM to 7 PM on weekends and holidays. Call from the 8th tee to order food for the turn. Source

Course rules

Dress code

Collared shirts preferred; no tank tops or cut-offs. Soft spikes only. Source

Outside food and drink

No outside food, drinks or coolers; outside alcohol is against state law here. Source

Good to know

• Oakland residents get resident rates with a state-issued ID (no other documents accepted). Source
• Twilight starts at 3 PM and super twilight at 5 PM through October 31, 2026. Source
• 9-hole rates only in the first hour of the day (walking only, Monday to Friday). Source
• Rounds should take 4.5 hours or less; every player needs their own set of clubs, and single riders are paired two to a cart. Source

Clubs you can join

Metro Links Club

2026 membership, discounted to $215 for the rest of the year: $10 off prime-time green fees, half-price range balls, a free daily hour in the short-game area, early twilight access and $20 walking / $30 riding back-nine and super-twilight rates. 2027: $360 adult, $315 senior, $225 junior. Join in the golf shop. Source

Senior Discount Card (60+)

$89 one-time fee (includes that day's senior round), then $38 senior rounds on weekdays through 2026; 2027 card $95 ($89 when renewing in October) with $40 senior rounds. Source

Metropolitan Golf Club

The course's home club for men and women; plays weekends year-round and sets up a USGA Index. Schedule and dues on the club's website. Source

Metro Links Women's Golf Club

Women's club that plays Friday mornings at 8:30 AM. Source

Metropolitan Junior Golf Program

Nonprofit for ages 7 to 17 at minimal cost: most Saturdays 8 to 10 AM, with range, short game, putting and back-9 play; up to 60 juniors. Source

Tournaments and events

Thu, Nov 26

Thanksgiving Day Shotgun · 8:30 AM shotgun · fee TBD · includes green fee, shared cart, breakfast burrito, coffee, sleeve of balls and raffle ticket Source

Thu, Nov 12

Back 9 unavailable (shotgun tournament). Source

Fri, Nov 27

Black Friday Fast Play outing: checkpoints and incentives to finish in 4.5 hours; holiday rates. Source

Wed, Dec 16

Back 9 unavailable (shotgun tournament). Source

Fri, Dec 25

Open on Christmas Day at holiday rates. Source

Event

Spark Golf league: runs September 9 to October 28, 2026, starting at 5 PM. Source

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Not posted by the course: GPS on carts, push carts, rental clubs, a beverage cart or restrooms on the course. Call (510) 569-5555 to ask.

Hole by hole

From the official scorecard. Yards from the Black, Blue, White tees.

Questions golfers ask

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