Shelter Cove Golf Links

Shelter Cove Golf Links is a nine-hole course overlooking the Pacific Ocean, located in Whitethorn, California on the Lost Coast. The course spans 2,428 yards with a par of 33 for men and 34 for women, featuring one par-5, four par-4s, and four par-3s, with a slope rating of 103.

The course offers dramatic coastal scenery with ocean views and is situated in a rugged, natural setting that includes proximity to an airstrip and creeks. The terrain presents moderate difficulty with strategic hazards including water hazards, out-of-bounds areas along staked sections, and an adjacent airstrip that affects play on hole #5. Notable course characteristics include natural rocky areas and varied topography typical of the Lost Coast landscape.

Shelter Cove Golf Links operates as a public course with non-reservable tee times and is open year-round. The facility maintains a straightforward design without club or cart rentals, emphasizing walking play and accessibility for local and visiting golfers seeking a scenic, unpretentious coastal golfing experience.