There is 1 golf course in Berkeley, California and 1 is a municipal course. There are also another 53 golf courses within 20 miles of Berkeley, including 10 public, 21 municipal and 22 private courses. The oldest course in the Berkeley area is the Presidio Golf Course which was designed by Robert Johnstone and opened in 1895. The longest course is The Bridges Golf Club, which is 7,081 yards. Lake Merced Golf Club is rated the best course near Berkeley.