How to play
Play Santa Maria Country Club
Santa Maria, CA
Want to play Santa Maria Country Club? This private club in Santa Maria, CA opens to the public through charity golf tournaments and fundraising outings. Here’s how to get on the tee sheet and which events are coming up.
- Location
- Santa Maria, CA
- Access
- Private
- Upcoming events
- 1
About Santa Maria Country Club
Access to Santa Maria Country Club is normally limited to members and their guests. Charity tournaments change that for a day at a time, letting anyone who registers experience this private club in Santa Maria, CA while supporting a cause.
The mild climate supports golf for much of the year, especially in California. The Pacific coast offers some of golf’s most coveted private settings, from clifftop links to canyon courses, with a temperate, long playing season.
Outings hosted at Santa Maria Country Club have included formats such as charity, golf, tournament and fundraiser. Each listing below shows the entry fee and what it includes, with proceeds going to the host charity.
There is currently 1 scheduled event where you can register to play Santa Maria Country Club. Registration is handled directly by each charity — use the links below to secure your spot before the field fills up.
Upcoming Charity Events
- Register
5th Annual Tee It Up for Veterans Charity Golf Classic
OpenOct 9, 2026$175 individual; $700 foursome
Frequently Asked Questions
- How can I play Santa Maria Country Club?
- Because Santa Maria Country Club is a private club, the most reliable way for the public to play is by registering for a charity golf tournament or outing held at the course. Browse the upcoming events on this page and register directly with the host organization.
- Is Santa Maria Country Club open to the public?
- Santa Maria Country Club is a private course and isn’t generally open for public tee times. Charity events are the exception, offering public access on select dates throughout the year.
- Where is Santa Maria Country Club located?
- Santa Maria Country Club is located in Santa Maria, CA.
- What are entry fees like for outings at Santa Maria Country Club?
- Entry fees vary by event and charity. Each listing on this page shows the current entry fee (or a link to the organizer) so you can see exactly what’s included before you register.
- When can you play charity outings in California?
- The mild climate supports golf for much of the year, especially in California. Check the events on this page for Santa Maria Country Club’s current schedule.
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Guides to charity golf access
- Are Charity Golf Tournament Fees Tax Deductible?Only part of a charity golf entry fee is deductible. Learn how the IRS quid pro quo rule works, see a worked example, and know which extras never count.
- Golf Tournament Formats Explained: Scramble, Best Ball, Shamble and MoreWhat scramble, best ball, shamble, stableford, and alternate shot actually mean on the course — how each one plays, who it favors, and which format suits a charity outing.
- Golf Tournament Sponsorships: What the Tiers Mean and What They CostTitle, cart, beverage, and hole sponsorships explained — what each tier typically includes, what it costs, the questions to ask before you commit, and how organizers should package them.