There are 2 golf courses in San Rafael, California and 1 is a municipal course. There are also another 23 golf courses within 20 miles of San Rafael, including 3 public, 8 municipal and 12 private courses. The oldest course in the San Rafael area is the Presidio Golf Course which was designed by Robert Johnstone and opened in 1895. The longest course is The Olympic Club, which is 6,926 yards. Lake Merced Golf Club is rated the best course near San Rafael.