Skylinks FAQ

Skylinks at Buchanan Fields is a public 9-hole golf course and 72-bay lighted driving range at 1091 Concord Ave, Concord, CA 94520. It’s a community golf club built for everyone — beginners, families, seniors and serious players — with music on the range, a pro shop bar with 100+ beers, a free Kids Zone and private event spaces.

Skylinks is at 1091 Concord Ave in Concord, California, right beside Buchanan Field Airport in Contra Costa County. It’s about 5 minutes from Highway 4 and I-680, and roughly 35 minutes from San Francisco and Oakland in normal traffic.

Yes. Skylinks at Buchanan Fields is 100% public — no membership needed to play the course, hit the range or book an event space.

Skylinks at Buchanan Fields is owned and operated by Skylinks Golf, led by founder and CEO Robett “Kiwi” Hollis. Skylinks took over the course in October 2023 and has rebuilt it as a community golf hub.

Yes. Skylinks at Buchanan Fields is the former Buchanan Fields Golf Course, open since 1955 and designed by Robert Muir Graves. Same land, same 9 holes — new owners, new range mats, rebuilt bunkers, longer hours and a lot more going on.

The course sits next to Buchanan Field Airport, so small planes fly over while you play. “Sky” plus “links” — the logo is a winged golf ball. SKYLINKS® is a registered trademark.

Yes. In September 2026 Central San (Central Contra Costa Sanitary District) named Skylinks at Buchanan Fields its 2026 Recycled Water Champion in the business category, for irrigating the course with recycled water.

You get Mt. Diablo views across the course and range, plus planes landing and taking off at Buchanan Field next door.

Tee times, refunds, memberships and school bookings: call the Pro Shop on (925) 682-1846. Parties, private bookings, tournaments and Paint a Bay: events@skylinksgolf.com. Lessons: Head Pro Russell King at russell@skylinksgolf.com. Donations: donations@skylinksgolf.com.

No. Skylinks Golf took over the course in October 2023 and is a separate business from the previous operator. Questions about the old business should go to the previous owner.

Skylinks at Buchanan Fields is the flagship, and Skylinks is growing the brand across Northern California. Follow @skylinksgolf for news.

We love working with locals. Email the team with your idea, examples and dates — live music, range bay art, pop-ups and event vendors are all considered case by case.

Skylinks at Buchanan Fields is a 9-hole, par-31 course: five par 3s and four par 4s. It plays 1,911 yards from the Blue tees, 1,731 from the White and 1,500 from the Red.

Yes — at par 31 with holes from 79 to 330 yards, Skylinks is a short 9-hole “executive” layout. It’s quick, walkable and great for beginners, seniors and anyone sharpening their short game.

About 2 hours for most groups.

Men’s ratings for nine holes: Blue 29.5 / slope 91, White 28.9 / 89, Red 28.3 / 88. Women’s ratings are on the scorecard.

Book online at skylinksgolf.com/book-tee-times or call the Pro Shop on (925) 682-1846 (6am–9:30pm daily). If your time is full, join the tee time wait list and you’ll get a text when a spot opens.

Yes, walk-ups are welcome when there’s space — weekday afternoons are usually easiest. Weekends fill up, so book ahead.

Please cancel at least 24 hours before your tee time by calling (925) 682-1846. Rescheduling is free. No-shows are charged the full booking, and if you’re more than 10 minutes late without calling your time may be given away.

Yes — go around twice. A same-day replay of the 9 is $15, when there’s space on the tee sheet.

Walking is welcome — Skylinks is flat and compact. Drive Carts and push carts are available from the Pro Shop.

Drive Carts seat 2 and cost $10 per person when you share, or $15 if you ride solo. Push carts are $7, and free for Skylinks Golf Club members. The last Drive Cart goes out 1 hour before the last tee time, because carts have no lights.

When the course is wet, carts stay on the paths. Ask the Pro Shop at check-in.

On the course and paths only — not at the Pro Shop front, on the patio, or between the Kids Zone and the range.

No. Play starts at the first tee time (it’s dark earlier and the Course Crew is out), and no one goes out after the last tee time.

Yes. Spectators are $10 each, sign a spectator waiver at the Pro Shop counter and wear a red wristband. Cart spectators must be 21+, or 18+ with ID, and follow course rules.

Yes. Rental sets for the course are $10 per set, with limited numbers available — call ahead to hold one. Loaner clubs are free at the range.

Nope — come as you are. Skylinks is a community club, not a country club.

Up to 4 players per tee time. Bigger groups book back-to-back times — call the Pro Shop and we’ll line them up.

Skylinks stays open in most weather; closures are at management’s call. Check the Events page for closures, or call (925) 682-1846 to talk through your booking.

No — green fees are for walking. Add a Drive Cart at the Pro Shop when you check in ($10 per person shared, $15 single), or call ahead to hold one.

Drivers must be 21 or older. Under-21s are welcome to ride as passengers.

The first tee time is around sunrise. The last is around 4:30–5pm in winter and around 7pm in summer — both move with daylight, so check the online tee sheet for today.

Online booking opens about a week out (10 days for Skylinks Golf Club members). For a special date further ahead — a birthday round, a group — call the Pro Shop and we’ll lock it in.

Call the Pro Shop on (925) 682-1846 before your tee time and we’ll refund or reschedule. If the time has already passed, call us anyway — we’ll sort something out.

Call the Pro Shop on (925) 682-1846 with the name and card you used, and we’ll check and confirm your time.

Call the Pro Shop to book, then pay the $5 rate in person with your Youth on Course number. Online booking doesn’t apply the rate automatically.

Yes. Single golfers are welcome, and at busy times you may be paired with another group. Want the course to yourself? Go early or late.

12 and up can play the course on their own. Under-12s play with an adult.

No coolers or outside beverages on the course. Grab water, soft drinks, beer and more at the Pro Shop before you tee off. No outside alcohol anywhere on site.

Tell the Pro Shop! You get a free drink on us and a spot on the Skylinks wall of fame. Hole 6 is the ace hole — home of the annual Skylinks Shootout.

If weather stops play, talk to the Pro Shop — the manager on duty will sort out a fair fix, case by case.

The manager on duty makes the call on the day. Bounce houses come down in winds over 13 mph. Check Instagram @skylinksgolf or call (925) 682-1846 before you come.

Yes. Online tee times are booked through GolfNow and paid in full at the time of booking.

Online tee times are refundable if you cancel 24+ hours ahead, if the course is closed that day, or if you’re a GolfPass+ member with a free cancellation left. A prepaid special rate can’t be moved to a different time. For GolfNow billing issues, contact GolfNow customer service.

Your name, email, phone number and a card. Tee times are paid in full when you book at skylinksgolf.com/book-tee-times.

Yes — book and pay with your card, and the golfer just gives their name at check-in.

Join the wait list from the Book Tee Times page and you’ll get an automatic text the moment a spot opens up.

The Skylinks driving range in Concord has 72 hitting bays, all on new mats, with seating behind each bay. It’s one of the biggest public ranges in the East Bay.

Winter hours (from Oct 12 2026): Monday 10am–10pm, Tuesday–Sunday 6am–10pm, lights off at 10pm and the last bucket sold at 9:30pm. The Pro Shop is open 6am–9:30pm. Summer hours run 5am–midnight, 7 days a week. Check the Events page for holiday changes.

Yes. All 72 bays are floodlit until 10pm, so you can hit balls after work all year round.

Ball counts: Warm Up 25 · Large 70 · Jumbo 100 · Mega 200 · Party 400. There’s no bay fee — buy a bucket and you’re in.

Yes — a Large bucket + tallboy is $20, and you get $2 off any beer with a Jumbo or $3 off with a Mega. Fireball Friday: Mega bucket + a shooter for $22.

No — range bays are first come, first served. Want a private bay with a TV lounge and fire pit? Book a Sky Suite online (see Private Bookings).

Weekend mornings and holidays — bays can fill by 8–9am. Weekday mid-mornings and evenings are the easiest times to walk straight onto a bay.

Yes, loaner clubs are free at the range. Just ask at the Pro Shop.

Yes — music plays on the range all day, every day.

Yes. Skylinks has a chipping green with a practice bunker and a separate putting green.

Yes. The golf ball printing kiosk at Skylinks prints names, logos and photos on balls while you wait — great for gifts and party favours.

Yes. Grab a drink at the Pro Shop bar (100+ beers) and take it out to your bay. Outside alcohol isn’t allowed.

The range is about 250 yards deep. Buchanan Field Airport sits beyond it, so it’s not built for long-drive contests.

Kids are welcome. There’s no per-person fee — you just pay for the bucket, same as adults. The Kids Zone bounce houses are free.

Everyday bays are first come, first served and there’s plenty of room. For a guaranteed group set-up, book a Sky Suite (up to 8) or an event space — every event booking includes reserved bays.

Yes. Book Sky Suites or an event space with reserved bays, and add “Hit with a Pro”. Email the events team with your date and headcount.

No time limits — hit until your bucket’s done. When it’s busy, please free the bay up once you’re finished hitting.

No — range balls stay on the property. Leftovers can go back in the bucket for the next golfer.

No. For safety, nobody goes onto the range while it’s open. Use the chipping green instead.

Most bays, yes. Bays marked “Irons Only” are irons only — grab another bay for your driver.

No, mats only.

That green is for lessons only. The public putting green and chipping green are free for everyone.

Yes — free blankets from the blanket cart, plus patio heaters on cool nights.

Buy your bucket in the Pro Shop and staff will hand you the balls.

Yes — free lefty loaner clubs at the range, and a full lefty rental set for the course.

Rental sets are for the course. Use the free loaner clubs on the range.

No. Only Skylinks-approved coaches can give lessons on site. Book with Russell, Jenny or a First Tee coach.

Yes — there’s no limit on people per bay. Share a bucket, take turns, and keep it safe with one person hitting at a time.

The bays are open-air with seating behind each one. On cool nights there are patio heaters and free blankets from the blanket cart.

The senior rate is Monday to Thursday only; seniors pay the regular rate Friday to Sunday. The Sunset start time moves with daylight — check the online tee sheet.

Yes — the Sunset rate is $15 for 9 holes late in the day. The start time moves with daylight, so check the online tee sheet or call the Pro Shop for today’s time.

Yes. Golfers 60+ pay $23 Monday–Thursday. Seniors who play often save more by joining the Skylinks Golf Club for $67/year — member rates plus a free push cart.

Yes. Skylinks is a Youth on Course course, so registered Youth on Course members play 9 holes for $5.

The Skylinks Golf Club is Skylinks’ community golf club — $67 a year. It includes an official NCGA handicap with your own GHIN number, member green-fee rates, priority tee times, a free push cart and member discounts. Join at skylinksgolf.com/sgc.

• Official NCGA handicap + GHIN number
• Member rates: $22 Mon–Thu / $25 Fri–Sun
• Priority booking (10 days ahead)
• Free push cart, 50% off Drive Carts
• Free birthday round
• Free range upsize (pay Large, get Jumbo)
• 10% off lessons, drinks, pro shop and events; 20% off member merch

Yes. The NCGA’s own online club costs more on its own, and most NorCal clubs charge $90–$120 a year for a handicap. At Skylinks the handicap comes bundled with member rates and perks for $67.

Join the Skylinks Golf Club online for $67/year. You get an official NCGA/USGA handicap and GHIN number, usually within 24 hours of signing up. Skylinks is NCGA Club #56858. Post 54 holes of scores to get your Handicap Index.

Yes — buy a Skylinks gift card online any time, or in the Pro Shop. They work for golf, range buckets, drinks and more, and never expire. Punch cards are no longer sold.

Yes, you can find Skylinks tee times on GolfNow, but the best rates and member pricing are always direct at skylinksgolf.com or on (925) 682-1846.

Not right now. The best plan is the Skylinks Golf Club — $67/year for a free range upsize every visit, member green-fee rates, an official handicap and more.

No. The NCGA handicap system needs a separate email for each member, so sign each person up with their own address.

Check spam first. Your GHIN handicap can take up to 24 hours to set up. Still nothing? Call the Pro Shop and we’ll resend it.

For medical reasons, yes — call the Pro Shop and we’ll sort it case by case.

12 months from the day you join.

Coming soon — Skylinks Golf Club cards are moving to Apple Wallet and Google Wallet.

No — member rates are for the member only. Guests pay the regular rate (or can join the club for $67/year).

Yes — the ladies’ group plays on Wednesdays. Ask the Pro Shop about tee times; details are posted on the board outside the restrooms.

The Buchanan Fields Golf Club runs its own regular tee times at Skylinks. Ask the Pro Shop how to join.

Yes. Pay the difference to the bigger bucket at current prices.

Yes — Skylinks Golf Club members play 9 holes free on their birthday. Show your member card at the Pro Shop on the day.

Yes — veterans, active military and first responders get 10% off golf with ID. Thank you for your service.

No. Juniors play 9 holes for $5 through Youth on Course — Skylinks is a partner course — or $15 at the junior rate (15 & under).

Skylinks gift cards never expire. Check your balance at the Pro Shop or call (925) 682-1846.

No — one discount per purchase, and we’ll always apply the best one for you.

2026 annual memberships are sold out, and 2027 details will be announced soon — follow @skylinksgolf so you don’t miss it. In the meantime, the Skylinks Golf Club is open to join any time for $67/year: official NCGA handicap, member green-fee rates and a free push cart.

Yes. Skylinks at Buchanan Fields has four private spaces — Sky Suites, the Event Tent, the Skyroom and the Hangar — for birthdays, team outings, corporate events, fundraisers and parties of 2 to 60 guests.

Two slots a day, any day: AM 7am–2pm and PM 4pm–9pm. Sky Suites book in 2-hour blocks. Prices are per slot, plus tax.

A Sky Suite is a private range experience for up to 8 people: two side-by-side bays, unlimited range balls, a TV lounge and your own fire pit. It’s $100 Mon–Thu or $150 Fri–Sun per 2 hours, booked instantly online.

Yes — book two suites online for groups of up to 16.

Skylinks is a go-to for kids’ parties in Concord — book the Event Tent or Skyroom, and kids get the free Kids Zone bounce houses, range time and personalized golf balls. Outside food and cake are welcome.

Yes. Teams book the Hangar or Skyroom, add range time, a 9-hole round at 20% off, a “Hit with a Pro” clinic and a private bar. It’s 10 minutes from Walnut Creek, Pleasant Hill and Martinez offices.

• Dedicated setup staff — $50/hr (2-hr min)
• Play a Round — 20% off green fees for your guests
• Hit with a Pro — $200/hr, up to 8 guests
• The Cantina private cash bar — $150 for 2 hrs (1 week notice)
• 8×8 ft photo wall — $100
• DJ — $750 for 3 hrs

Yes, outside food and cakes are welcome. Outside alcohol isn’t — book The Cantina for a private bar or buy drinks at the Pro Shop.

No deposit — bookings are paid in full to lock your date. Full refund if you cancel more than 30 days out (event spaces) or 15 days out (Sky Suites).

Weekends book out months ahead. Check the availability calendar on Private Bookings and send a request — the events team replies within 1–2 business days.

Yes. Skylinks runs scrambles, charity events and school/veteran outings on the 9-hole course. Call (925) 682-1846 or email the events team to plan the format. Groups may need a Certificate of Insurance.

The Skylinks Shootout is Skylinks’ free closest-to-the-pin contest on Hole 6, held every October at the Skylinks birthday party. Three rounds — Red, White, then Blue tees — and the winner gets a year of free golf.

Live music, scrambles, holiday events, the annual birthday party in October and more. See the Events calendar for what’s coming up.

Yes — the capacity is everyone in the space, hosts and kids included. The Skyroom’s 49 is a fire-code limit, so plan your list to fit.

Tables, chairs, ice chests, staff setup of the space and reserved range bays. The Skyroom and Hangar also include black linens and TVs. Setup happens within your booked slot.

Yes — balloons, centerpieces and decor are encouraged. No confetti, glitter, streamers, nails or heavy-duty tape, please. A cleaning fee applies if confetti or glitter is used.

No outside food trucks, open flames or live cooking. Bring prepared food, or have Taco Fino cater.

Yes, plenty of free parking right outside.

Yes. Event guests get 20% off a round of golf, plus 10% off drinks, snacks and range balls during your booking.

Yes — drop by any time to look around, or ask the events team for photos.

No. The Kids Zone, patio and fire pits are shared spaces, open to all guests.

Yes — leashed, well-behaved dogs are welcome everywhere at Skylinks, events included.

No. Skylinks doesn’t host political events of any kind.

Yes! Skylinks runs shotgun-start tournaments and fundraisers for schools, teams and nonprofits, usually as a scramble. Hole sponsor signs and a tent for food and raffles can be added. Email events@skylinksgolf.com.

Up to 78 golfers in one shotgun start: 13 groups (2 on each par 4, 1 on each par 3) playing 6-player scramble teams, with 39 carts. It takes about 3 hours.

Every tournament is quoted to fit your group — green fees, carts, a warm-up bucket, drinks and food can all be bundled. Email the events team with your date and headcount.

Yes — Skylinks has hosted cornhole tournaments and giveback nights where a share of food and drink sales goes to your team or school.

Yes — range warm-ups for big groups work great. Reserve bays through the events team.

Yes — Skylinks hosts clubs and tours, including NCGA associate clubs. Group tee times must be confirmed 24 hours ahead, or no-shows are charged.

At the arrival time agreed with the events team when you book. Spaces are often cleaned and reset after an earlier party, so please don’t arrive before your time.

From mid-October, PM events wrap by 9pm, because the venue closes at 10pm.

Use the event drop-off spot behind the Pro Shop (look for the red cones), then move your car to the main lot. No vehicles behind the Hangar.

Yes! Staff will show you the piñata tree.

Either. We can connect you with Taco Fino for on-site catering, or bring your own caterer — just let the events team know in advance.

Yes. Event hosts carry a party supply box with the basics.

No. Event spaces are for booked parties only. The patio, fire pits and Kids Zone are free for everyone.

Yes! The venue is free, and 20% of your party’s sales go straight to your group. Email the events team to lock in a date.

Public Cantina nights return in spring 2027. Right now The Cantina is a private bar you can add to an event booking ($150 for 2 hours).

No outside alcohol and no hard liquor. Add The Cantina (a private cash bar), or prepay a bar tab at the Pro Shop so guests can grab drinks.

Ask the events team first — outside entertainment has to fit around any house music on the night. Or add the Skylinks DJ ($750 for 3 hours).

Yes — every event space comes with ice chests, and there are commercial ice machines on site.

Yes. Bigger groups combine spaces (Hangar, tents and lawn) or book a custom buyout. Email the events team with your date and headcount.

Yes — the Hangar streams big games on its big screens, free to watch, with drinks from the bar. Check Instagram for what’s showing.

Yes — same-day bookings are fine if the space is free. Sky Suites book instantly online; for the Tent, Skyroom or Hangar, call (925) 682-1846.

Yes — patio heaters are included at no extra cost.

No minimum — book it for any size group up to 60.

Every child using the Kids Zone needs one. Share the online waiver link with parents before the party so check-in is quick, or they can sign on arrival.

Yes. Taco Fino runs the on-site kitchen next to the patio, Tuesday to Sunday, 11am–5pm. The menu has burritos, tacos, quesadillas, burgers, chicken tenders, cheesesteaks, hot dogs, fries and horchata. Snacks, ice cream and slushies are in the Pro Shop every day.

Yes. The Pro Shop stocks 100+ beers plus wine, seltzers and soft drinks. You can take your drink to the range, the patio or out on the course.

No — outside alcohol isn’t allowed anywhere on property. Skylinks sits on County airport land, and security will shut it down. Buy drinks at the Pro Shop, or book The Cantina private bar for events.

Outside food and cake are welcome with a paid event booking. Everyday visitors can grab food from Taco Fino and snacks from the Pro Shop. No outside alcohol anywhere, ever.

Yes. Skylinks has an outdoor patio with fire pits and lounge seating looking over the range — shared space, first come, first served.

Yes — a big lineup of Bay Area and NorCal craft brewers, including Epidemic Ales and Side Gate Brewery (Concord), Del Cielo and Five Suns (Martinez), Western Flyer (Lafayette), East Brother (Richmond), Altamont Beer Works (Livermore), Morgan Territory (Tracy), Drake’s (San Leandro), Almanac and Alameda Brewing (Alameda), Brix Factory (San Francisco), Headlands (Marin), Bear Republic (Sonoma County), North Coast (Fort Bragg), Fall River (Redding) and Sierra Nevada (Chico).

Yes:

• Large bucket + tallboy: $20
• Fireball Friday: Mega bucket + a shooter, $22
• Shooters: 2 for $5
• Beer + bucket: $2 off any beer with a Jumbo, $3 off with a Mega

Specials can change — ask at the Pro Shop. 21+ with ID.

Yes, if you look under 30 or buy more than 2 drinks. Bring a physical ID — we can’t accept photos of IDs. You’ll get a wristband after your ID check.

Yes, Friday to Sunday.

Yes — ice cream, Capri Suns, slushies and snacks in the Pro Shop.

Over 100 varieties of beer and wine, plus seltzers and soft drinks, all at the Pro Shop.

Yes — Taco Fino has bean, cheese and veggie options. Ask at the window.

Yes — Skylinks is family-friendly and all ages are welcome everywhere. Alcohol is served to 21+ only, with ID.

Yes — Skylinks at Buchanan Fields is one of the most beginner-friendly courses in the Bay Area. It’s a short par-31 layout, the range has free loaner clubs, and nobody’s judging. Start on the range, then try 9 holes on a weekday afternoon.

1. Grab a Warm Up or Large bucket and borrow free loaner clubs at the range.
2. Book a lesson or group clinic with a Skylinks pro.
3. Play 9 holes from the Red tees on a quiet weekday afternoon.
4. Join the Skylinks Golf Club ($67/yr) once you’re hooked, to get a handicap and member rates.

Yes. Skylinks offers private one-on-one lessons, group clinics and youth programs. The teaching team is Russell King (Head Pro) and Jenny Park-Choi (Coach). Each pro books their own lessons — contact details are on the Driving Range page.

Rates depend on the package and the pro. Email Head Pro Russell King at russell@skylinksgolf.com for current pricing. Skylinks Golf Club members get 10% off lessons.

Yes. Skylinks runs youth programs and clinics, works with First Tee Contra Costa, and is a Youth on Course course — so registered juniors play 9 holes for $5.

Very. The free Kids Zone has bounce houses and play equipment beside the range, so parents can practice while kids play. Every child needs a signed waiver on file, and minors must be supervised by an adult at all times.

Sign the waiver online before you arrive. At check-in, staff look up your child’s name and hand out a wristband. The Kids Zone is free and open when weather allows — bounce houses come down when winds hit 13 mph.

They’re built for kids aged 5–12. They run 8am–sunset in winter and 8am–8pm in summer, 7 days a week, weather permitting.

Yes, with an adult. Free junior loaner clubs are available — just ask at the Pro Shop.

Yes. Grab a beer, a bucket and a bay under the lights, then food from Taco Fino by the fire pits — or book a Sky Suite for two.

Yes — the ladies’ group plays Wednesday mornings, and the Buchanan Fields Golf Club runs regular tee times. Ask the Pro Shop how to join.

Not right now. Little ones are welcome to hit balls with a parent using our free junior loaner clubs, and the free Kids Zone is right next to the range. Kids 5+ can join First Tee Contra Costa programs at Skylinks.

Yes. First Tee Contra Costa runs programs for ages 5–18 at Skylinks, grouped by age.. Register at firstteecontracosta.org — Skylinks classes sell out on registration day, so set an alarm.

Yes, on request. Email Russell King at russell@skylinksgolf.com to set one up for your group.

Talk to Head Pro Russell King first — email the team and we’ll connect you.

Yes — the Kids Zone is free and open to everyone, not just golfers or party guests. Just sign the waiver first.

Email Head Pro Russell King at russell@skylinksgolf.com. He’s also the Skylinks course record holder. Skylinks Golf Club members save 10% on lessons.

Yes — set up a regular weekly private or semi-private slot with Head Pro Russell King at russell@skylinksgolf.com.

Skylinks has run junior summer camps before (half-day 9am–12pm and full-day), and First Tee runs summer programs on site. Both are planned for 2027 — Skylinks camp dates will be announced in spring, and First Tee programs are at firstteecontracosta.org.

DJ Fridays return in spring. Through winter there are special nights and holiday events — follow @skylinksgolf for the lineup.

Yes. Skylinks at Buchanan Fields irrigates the course with recycled water from Central San. In the last 12 months about 97% of all water used on the property was recycled — roughly 67 million gallons of recycled water used since October 2023 instead of drinking water.

Central San gave Skylinks its 2026 Recycled Water Champion award (business category) for using recycled water to irrigate the course, with compliant use and reporting. It was presented at the Sustainable Contra Costa Leadership in Sustainability Awards on Sept 16, 2026.

Yes. Recycled water is highly treated to state standards for irrigation and is used on parks and golf courses across California. Just don’t drink from the sprinklers.

Twice a year, in spring and fall. The greens are bumpy for a week or two while they heal — exact dates are posted on the Events page.

Since 2023 Skylinks has rebuilt bunkers, refreshed greens and replaced every range mat — course conditions are a daily focus for the Course Crew.

Yes, small planes from Buchanan Field fly overhead — it’s part of the charm. The course and range are set up and managed to keep balls inside the property and clear of airport operations.

Yes, plenty of free parking right on site at 1091 Concord Ave.

Call the Pro Shop on (925) 682-1846, 6am–9:30pm daily. Events: events@skylinksgolf.com.

No. Smoking, vaping and open flames are not allowed on Skylinks property.

Yes! Leashed, well-behaved dogs are welcome everywhere at Skylinks — the course, range, patio and Kids Zone. Owners are responsible for their dog at all times, and poop bags are on site.

The Pro Shop, patio and range are all at ground level. Call (925) 682-1846 before your visit and we’ll help plan around any access needs.

Yes — minors must be supervised by an adult at all times, on the course, the range and in the Kids Zone.

Kids using the Kids Zone need a signed online waiver, and spectators riding in carts sign one at the Pro Shop counter. A quick one-time waiver for every guest is coming soon.

Yes, most of them. Thanksgiving: open, closing at 5pm. Christmas Day: closed. New Year’s Day: open normal hours. Check the Events page for any other changes.

Cards, tap-to-pay, Apple Pay, Google Pay and cash.

Refunds follow the terms at time of booking. For weather issues, talk to the Pro Shop — management makes the call.

County Connection Route 28 stops on Concord Ave near Skylinks (at John Glenn Dr and Concord Airport Plaza), linking to Concord BART and Martinez Amtrak. Not every trip serves every stop, so check the timetable first.

We hold lost items for two weeks. Call the Pro Shop with a description and where you left it.

We love supporting local schools, leagues and charities with rounds, buckets or party packages. Email donations@skylinksgolf.com with your organisation, event date and what you need — at least 3–4 weeks before your event.

Apply online at skylinksgolf.com/jobs. Roles include Pro Shop, Range, Course Crew, Beverage Cart and Teaching. Openings are also posted on Indeed and our socials.

Yes — Skylinks runs a “Paint a Bay” program for local artists. Email events@skylinksgolf.com with examples of your work.

Coaches call the Pro Shop on (925) 682-1846 to set up a season schedule. Reserved bays include buckets, and Youth on Course juniors get the $5 rate.

The Skylinks lot is covered by security cameras. Keep valuables out of sight as you would anywhere, and report anything suspicious to the Pro Shop.

No. Skylinks is right beside Buchanan Field Airport, so drones aren’t allowed on site.

Personal photos and video are welcome — tag @skylinksgolf! For a commercial or professional shoot, email the team first.

Yes — free guest Wi-Fi. Ask the Pro Shop for the password.

No — parents or guardians must supervise their kids at all times, including in the Kids Zone.

Yes. The Skylinks Pro Shop sells golf balls, gloves, tees, accessories and Skylinks merch at some of the best prices around, plus 100+ beers and drinks. Open 6am–9:30pm daily.

Yes — hats, apparel and branded gear in the Skylinks yellow and black. SGC members get 20% off member merch.

Yes, at the on-site golf ball printing kiosk — print names, logos or photos while you wait.

Yes — the Pro Shop does regrips. Drop your clubs in and ask for pricing.

No full sets — the Pro Shop stocks balls, gloves, tees, accessories and Skylinks merch.

Skylinks at Buchanan Fields (1091 Concord Ave) has 72 lit bays open until 10pm, buckets from $5, free loaner clubs, music all day and a pro shop bar with 100+ beers.

Yes — Skylinks at Buchanan Fields in Concord is about 10 minutes from Walnut Creek and the range is lit until 10pm every night.

Skylinks at Buchanan Fields in Concord — 72 floodlit bays, open until 10pm, seven days a week.

Skylinks at Buchanan Fields in Concord: 9 holes from $26 weekdays, $15 sunset, $5 for Youth on Course juniors.

Skylinks at Buchanan Fields, 1091 Concord Ave, Concord — a public par-31 nine, minutes from Pleasant Hill, Martinez and Clayton.

Skylinks at Buchanan Fields in Concord — short 9-hole course, $5 Youth on Course rounds and a free Kids Zone with bounce houses beside the range.

Book a Sky Suite at Skylinks — private range bays, unlimited balls, TV lounge and fire pit for up to 8 people, from $100.

Skylinks at Buchanan Fields in Concord hosts team outings for up to 60 in the Hangar or Skyroom, with range, golf, a pro clinic and a private bar.

The Skylinks Golf Club — $67/year for an official NCGA handicap and GHIN number, plus member rates and perks.

Yes — Skylinks at Buchanan Fields, a public 9-hole course and 72-bay driving range right beside the airport at 1091 Concord Ave.

Skylinks at Buchanan Fields in Concord starts at $5 a bucket, with free loaner clubs and no bay fee. That’s one of the lowest prices for a lit 72-bay range in the Bay Area.

The closest golf-and-hang-out spot to Concord is Skylinks at Buchanan Fields: 72 lit bays, music, a bar with 100+ beers, fire pits and private Sky Suites. Prices start at $5, without Topgolf’s per-hour bay pricing.

Hit balls under the lights at Skylinks at Buchanan Fields. It’s open until 10pm, with music, beers from the Pro Shop and fire pits on the patio.

Skylinks at Buchanan Fields in Concord: a quick 9 holes, a bucket on the range, then a beer on the patio. Gift cards are at the Pro Shop.

Skylinks at Buchanan Fields: $5 Youth on Course rounds, $15 juniors (15 & under), buckets from $5 and free loaner clubs.

Skylinks at Buchanan Fields in Concord is a short par-31 public nine. Holes run 79–330 yards, play takes about 2 hours, and there’s a 72-bay range to warm up on.

The Skylinks range is lit until 10pm every night. In summer the course plays until sunset, roughly 8pm.

Skylinks at Buchanan Fields hosts teams of 8 to 60 across Sky Suites, the Skyroom, the Event Tent and the Hangar. Add range time, a 9-hole round, a pro clinic and a private bar.

Skylinks at Buchanan Fields has a free Kids Zone with bounce houses next to its private party spaces. Bookings start at $200, and outside food and cake are welcome.

Book a Sky Suite or the Hangar at Skylinks in Concord: private bays, a TV lounge, a fire pit, and a private bar from The Cantina.

They’re different. Diablo Creek and Boundary Oak are full 18-hole courses. Skylinks at Buchanan Fields is a quick 9 holes with the area’s biggest lit range, a Kids Zone, music and a bar. It’s built for fast, social, family golf.

Yes. Skylinks at Buchanan Fields sits right beside the airport at 1091 Concord Ave. Planes fly over while you play.

The Skylinks Golf Club in Concord costs $67 a year. That includes an official NCGA/USGA handicap and GHIN number, plus member rates.

Skylinks at Buchanan Fields in Concord. Walk on to the 72-bay range any time, play a 2-hour 9 holes, or book a private Sky Suite for up to 8.

Yes. Skylinks at Buchanan Fields offers private lessons with Head Pro Russell King, group clinics on request, and First Tee youth classes for ages 5–18.

Skylinks at Buchanan Fields in Concord has $5 Youth on Course rounds, junior loaner clubs, a free Kids Zone and a short, friendly 9-hole course.

No — Skylinks is old-school: open-air bays, real ball flight under the lights, music all day and buckets from $5.

Skylinks at Buchanan Fields in Concord is open on Thanksgiving until 5pm, closed on Christmas Day, and open normal hours on New Year’s Day.

Skylinks at Buchanan Fields in Concord irrigates with recycled water, about 97% of all water used on site. It won Central San’s 2026 Recycled Water Champion award.

Buchanan Fields opened in 1955 beside Buchanan Field Airport in Concord and was designed by Robert Muir Graves. Skylinks Golf took it over in October 2023 and rebuilt it as Skylinks at Buchanan Fields.

Skylinks at Buchanan Fields: book a Sky Suite with a TV lounge and private bays, or the Hangar with satellite TV for groups up to 60.

Skylinks at Buchanan Fields sells gift cards online any time, or in person at the Pro Shop, 1091 Concord Ave. They work for golf, range balls and drinks, and never expire.

Yes — leashed dogs are welcome everywhere at Skylinks at Buchanan Fields in Concord, including the course, range and patio.