There are 5 golf courses in Carlsbad, California and 1 is a municipal course. There are also another 48 golf courses within 20 miles of Carlsbad, including 19 public, 7 municipal, 1 PL and 21 private courses. The oldest course in the Carlsbad area is the Marine Memorial Golf Course which was designed by William P. Bell, ASGCA and opened in 1948. The longest course is Torrey Pines Golf Course, which is 7,607 yards. The Bridges Club At Rancho Santa Fe is rated the best course near Carlsbad. The following courses have won various awards: Aviara Golf Club, Omni La Costa Resort & Spa, Omni La Costa Resort & Spa, Marine Memorial Golf Course, The Bridges Club At Rancho Santa Fe, Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club, Torrey Pines Golf Course.