Metropolitan Golf Links
publicMetropolitan Golf Links in Oakland is a distinctive public course designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr. on reclaimed industrial land near the Oakland Airport, along the eastern shore of San Francisco Bay. This is one of the most unusual golf settings in Northern California — a wind-swept, links-style layout built on former factory and landfill land with sweeping Bay views and the East Bay hills as backdrop. The exposed site and prevailing Bay winds create genuine links-style playing conditions, demanding shot-shaping and course management that more sheltered inland courses never require. The flat terrain and wide fairways are deceptively simple in appearance; the wind and firm conditions tell a different story. RTJ Jr.'s routing maximizes the Bay views while routing holes to play with and against the prevailing wind for maximum variety.
Metropolitan Golf Links was designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr. and opened in 1990 on land reclaimed from industrial use near the Oakland Airport. RTJ Jr.'s challenge was to create an engaging golf course on essentially flat, featureless reclaimed land — he responded by embracing the wind and Bay views as the primary design features, creating a links-inspired layout that leverages the exposed site rather than fighting it. The course has been a unique Bay Area fixture for over three decades.
- Robert Trent Jones Jr. design on reclaimed industrial land beside San Francisco Bay — a genuinely unusual and striking setting
- True links-style playing conditions with persistent Bay winds demanding shot-shaping and course management
- Panoramic San Francisco Bay views with the East Bay hills forming the eastern backdrop
- Firm, fast conditions when dry create authentic links golf unlike any other Bay Area course
- Affordable public pricing despite the unique quality of the experience
Unique Bay Area course with a devoted following; weekend morning slots fill within 5-7 days but the unusual setting tends to draw golfers specifically seeking it out rather than casual players
Without automated alerts, you'd need to constantly refresh the booking site hoping to catch a cancellation. That's where TeeTimeGo comes in — we monitor the tee sheet and notify you the moment a slot opens.
Book online through the Oakland city system 7 days ahead for weekend mornings. Weekday availability is generally good. Bring windproof layers — Bay winds can be significant even on warm days. Early morning rounds offer the calmest conditions before afternoon winds pick up.
Pro tip: Set a TeeTimeGo alert so you're notified the instant a cancellation opens — even at 2am.
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How do I get tee time alerts for Metropolitan Golf Links?
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When do tee times typically open at Metropolitan Golf Links?
Book online through the Oakland city system 7 days ahead for weekend mornings. Weekday availability is generally good. Bring windproof layers — Bay winds can be significant even on warm days. Early morning rounds offer the calmest conditions before afternoon winds pick up.
Can I set alerts for specific times at Metropolitan Golf Links?
Yes! When creating your alert, you can specify preferred tee times, number of players, and date ranges. We'll only notify you when matching slots open.
How quickly will I be notified about Metropolitan Golf Links tee times?
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Is Metropolitan Golf Links hard to book?
Unique Bay Area course with a devoted following; weekend morning slots fill within 5-7 days but the unusual setting tends to draw golfers specifically seeking it out rather than casual players
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