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The California Golf Adventure Guide is powered by the California Golf Course Owners Association and includes over 200 of the top facilities from California and Beyond.TRANSCRIPT
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Welcome!On behalf of all of the golf course owners in California, I would like to welcome you to the California GolfAdventure Guide. This guide will provide you with a wealth of information regarding the wonderful golfcourses and places to visit in the great state of California.
California is blessed with some of the most beautiful and scenic property in the world and is home to some of the world’s most revered golf courses. This guide will provide you with an in-depth introduction to many of California’s finest courses and resort properties. From the amazing meeting of land and sea on the Monterey Peninsula to the incredible and majestic beauty of the High Sierras, you will have a multitude of beautiful and challenging courses to visit and play.
I encourage you to take more time this coming year to play golf, the greatest game of all. The game of golf is a game for the ages. The people you meet and the wonderful courses available for you to enjoy are unsurpassed compared to any other game.
Please take the time to review this guide carefully and support those courses that have contributed to make this publication successful. I look forward to seeing you on the links.
Sincerely,
George H. KelleyPresident California Golf Course Owners Association
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Regions
4 Bay Area
10 Inland Empire
16 North Coast
20 High Sierra
24 Orange County
28 Central Coast
32 Central Valley
34 Shasta Cascade
36 Desert
40 Gold Country
44 Los Angeles
46 San Diego
48 Out-of-State
50 In the Loop
59 Alphabetical Index
Table of Contents
Bay Area
NorthCoast
Shasta Cascade
Inland Empire
Gold Country
Orange County
CentralValley
CentralCoast
High Sierra
Desert
San Diego
Los Angeles
san francisco Bay areaSan FranciscoPier 39 #B12, 2nd LevelSan Francisco, CA 94133415 981-1280cwcsanfrancisco@ guestservicesolutions.com
San Mateo60 31st Avenue, Suite 389San Mateo, CA 94403650 [email protected]
inland emPireSan Bernardino1955 Hunts Lane, Suite 102San Bernardino, CA 92408909 [email protected]
norTh coasTArcata1635 Heindon RoadArcata, CA 95521707 [email protected]
Santa Rosa9 Fourth StreetSanta Rosa, CA 95401800 [email protected]
high sierraMammoth Lakes2510 Highway 203Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546760 [email protected]
Truckee10065 Donner Pass RoadTruckee, CA 96161530 [email protected]
shasTa cascadeAnderson1699 Highway 273Anderson, CA 96007530 [email protected]
gold counTryAuburn13411 Lincoln WayAuburn, CA 95603530 [email protected]
El Dorado Hills2085 Vine Street, Suite 105El Dorado Hills, CA 95762916 [email protected]
cenTral ValleyMerced710 West 16th Street, Suite AMerced, CA 95340209 [email protected]
Tulare4500 S. Laspina StreetTulare, CA 93274 559 [email protected]
cenTral coasTPismo Beach333 Five Cities Drive, Suite 100Pismo Beach, CA 93449805 [email protected]
Oxnard1000 Town Center DriveSuite 135Oxnard, CA 93036805 [email protected]
san diego counTyAlpine5005 Willows Rd, Suite H110Alpine, CA 91901619 [email protected]
Oceanside928 North Coast HighwayOceanside, CA 92054800 [email protected]
deserTBarstow2796 Tanger Way, Suite 100Barstow, CA 92311760 [email protected]
Yucca Valley56711 Twentynine Palms Hwy.Yucca Valley, CA 92284760 [email protected]
California Welcome Centers offer valuable information and services for today’s traveler. The CWCs are here as your personal travel concierge to assist you in all aspects of your California trip. For more travel information, please visit www.visitcalifornia.com.
LAKE BERRYESSA | AMERICAN CANYON
The Legendary Napa ValleyYou’ll want to stay a little longer.
CALISTOGA | ST. HELENA | RUTHERFORD | OAKVILLE | YOUNTVILLE | NAPA
Come experience The Legendary Napa Valley —
where world-class wines, championship golf courses,
friendly faces, historic surroundings, miles of nature
preserves, and a spirit of wellness set a slower pace,
inviting you to relax, savor, and restore.
Our farm-to-table culinary scene will delight you,
with more Michelin star-rated restaurants per capita
than any other wine region in the world. And you’ll
receive a warm welcome in our winery tasting
rooms, where you’ll feel a rush of excitement on
your palate when you sample our legendary wines.
A vibrant art, live-music and theater community will
scratch your cultural itch. Our healing hot-spring
waters, crisp-clean air and luxurious spa resorts will
renew you. You’ll want to stay a little longer.
Plan your trip to The Legendary Napa Valley at
Legendar yNapaValley.com
and download our free Visit Napa Valley™ Mobile App.
Join us in “The Napa Valley” community on Facebook and follow us at @LegendaryNapa on Twitter.
LAKE BERRYESSA | AMERICAN CANYON
The Legendary Napa ValleyYou’ll want to stay a little longer.
CALISTOGA | ST. HELENA | RUTHERFORD | OAKVILLE | YOUNTVILLE | NAPA
Come experience The Legendary Napa Valley —
where world-class wines, championship golf courses,
friendly faces, historic surroundings, miles of nature
preserves, and a spirit of wellness set a slower pace,
inviting you to relax, savor, and restore.
Our farm-to-table culinary scene will delight you,
with more Michelin star-rated restaurants per capita
than any other wine region in the world. And you’ll
receive a warm welcome in our winery tasting
rooms, where you’ll feel a rush of excitement on
your palate when you sample our legendary wines.
A vibrant art, live-music and theater community will
scratch your cultural itch. Our healing hot-spring
waters, crisp-clean air and luxurious spa resorts will
renew you. You’ll want to stay a little longer.
Plan your trip to The Legendary Napa Valley at
Legendar yNapaValley.com
and download our free Visit Napa Valley™ Mobile App.
Join us in “The Napa Valley” community on Facebook and follow us at @LegendaryNapa on Twitter.
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Callippe Preserve Golf Course, fast becoming one of California’s most decorated layouts.
Boulder Creek Golf & Country Club .Boulder CreekHiddenGem—JackFlemingDesign(executivecourse)
This wavy short course is carved out of a redwood forest. It has narrow fairways and numerous par 3s, which leave little room for error and make this course a challenge. The front nine features five par 3s, while the back has three par 5s and four par 3s. With condos, a swimming pool, tennis courts and a conference center, Boulder Creek is a popular place for an affordable corporate outing or retreat.bouldercreekgolf.com // 831 338-2121
Boundary Oak Golf CourseWalnut Creek“TheBestoftheEastBay”GolfCourse2010—Diablo Magazine
Few municipal golf courses are longer in yardage from the back tees than Boundary Oak. Set in the rolling hills just below Mount Diablo, the fairways
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are roomy off the tee, but trees and water on six holes do come into play. The greens are sloped and quick.playboundaryoak.com // 925 934-4775
Callippe Preserve Golf CoursePleasantonGolfweek’slistof“BestMunicipalGolfCourses”2008-2009
Set on 145 acres in Happy Valley, Callippe Preserve is surrounded by open space, native oaks and wildlife habit areas. The course affords excellent views of Mt. Diablo. A modern design that remembers how golf was supposed to be played.playcallippe.com // 925 426-6666
Chardonnay Golf Club .NapaHHHH “BestPlacestoPlay”—Golf Digest
Chardonnay uses natural terrain, working vineyards, creeks and barrancas to provide golfers with both beauty and beast. The course contains some of the most interesting green sites in California. Centrally located in the Napa wine country, close to San Francisco and Sacramento, Chardonnay continues to be one of the best places to hold an event or outing. chardonnaygolfclub.com // 707 257-1900
Cinnabar Hills Golf Club t
San Jose
Top45FacilitiesintheUSA—Golf WorldReaders’ChoiceAward2009
There are three nines: the Lake, Canyon and Mountain Courses. Terrific views, abundant bunkering and lightning-quick greens characterize the 27 holes.cinnabarhills.com // 408 323-7814
Crystal Springs Golf CourseBurlingameELGAChapterAwardforPublicFacilities—GCSAofNorthernCalifornia2008,2009,2010
The course is part of a federal reserve, and the holes range from flat to steep. For the most part, the course is revealing, without hidden tricks. However, local knowledge is key, and you will encounter some side-hill lies, even if you hit the fairways. The greens are small and traditional.playcrystalsprings.com // 650 342-4188
Deep Cliff Golf CourseCupertinoCertifiedAudubonCooperativeSanctuaryThis short, par-60 course is popular for beginners, but its narrow fairways and small greens can be deceptively difficult even for the better player. A good time is had by all when holding a private event here.
playdeepcliff.com // 408 253-5357
Eagle Vines Vineyards & Golf ClubNapa ValleyVoted2ndBestGolfCourse—SF Gate“BestoftheBay”2010
You’re in for quite a ride on this challenging, diverse and entertaining golf course. Eagle Vines combines an old-world style layout of small greens, good bunkering and wide rolling fairways with a modern classic layout of tight fairways, fast greens and working vineyards. eaglevinesgolfclub.com // 707 257-4470
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Gleneagles Golf Course at McLaren ParkSan FranciscoATop-20Best9-HoleGolfCourseinU.S.—Golf World,2010
Prepare for battle. This rugged nine-hole course will push your game to the limit. You will be fighting against hilly, narrow, tree-lined terrain, uneven lies and hitting onto little greens. If you play in the morning, you must brave the elements San Francisco is famous for: fog and wind. How many nine-hole courses have you seen with a slope of 140?gleneaglesgolfsf.com // 415 587-2425
Half Moon Bay Golf LinksHalf Moon Bay“Oneofthebest18holesinthecountry”—Golf Digest
The two courses at Half Moon Bay are the Old Course and the Ocean Course. The 18th hole on the Old Course is one of the highest ranked holes in the world. The Arnold Palmer/Francis Duane- designed Old Course plays among the pines and homes before heading to the Pacific for a dramatic three-hole finish. The Ocean Course is a wonderfully crafted links-style course with excellent views of the ocean. With the wind, this course will put up quite a fight. halfmoonbaygolf.com // 650 726-1800
Indian Valley Golf ClubNovatoAbeautifulplacetoplaygolf
Indian Valley is a mature course with plenty of native oaks. Many of the fairways are rolling, and there are a few steep ones as well. Indian Valley boasts a 15,000-square-foot green, the largest in Marin County.indianvalleygolfclub.com // 415 897-1118
Las Positas Golf CourseLivermoreFamilyGolfatitsbest
This popular layout features both wooded and open areas. Its large, well-bunkered greens, water and wind form the challenge. A sporty, nine-hole executive course adjoins.laspositasgolfcourse.com // 925 455-7820
Los Lagos Golf CourseSan JoseBiggestlittlecourseyouwilleverplay
Los Lagos is adjacent to Coyote Creek and is an interesting blend between a championship golf course and an executive course. This well condi-tioned rolling and mounded layout with five par 5s, only four par 4s and nine par 3s, will have you guessing at every turn.playloslagos.com // 408 361-0250
Meadowood ,St. HelenaWorldClassResort
This is a quiet resort course in the heart of Napa’s wine country that incorporates the natural terrain into its layout. Meadowood is peaceful, but does provide some challenge with tree-lined fairways and undulating greens. There are two par 4s, seven par 3s and water on one hole. The course is a walker’s paradise and the resort is world class.meadowood.com // 707 963-3646
Metropolitan Golf Links t
OaklandELGAChapterAwardforPublicFacilities—GCSAofNorthernCalifornia,2009&2010
A Johnny Miller and Fred Bliss design—easily the most playable of Miller’s collaborations. Located adjacent to Oakland Airport, this conveniently located course features an open, mounded windswept challenge. The course is very playable, yet interesting enough for all levels, and the conditioning is good.playmetro.com // 510 569-5555
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Napa Golf Course at Kennedy ParkNapaJackFlemingdesignintheheartofthewinecountry
This is long, parkland-style course with mature trees and water on 11 holes. The description may be simple, but the course plays tough. A steady putter and proper club selection are the keys to shooting a low score.playnapa.com // 707 255-4333
Napa Valley Country ClubNapaAprivateclubwitharichhistory
The original nine was built in 1917 and was designed by the members. The front nine features smaller greens and oak tree-lined fairways. The back nine was built in 1990 by Ron Fream and has a more modern feel, with an emphasis on target golf. This is a fun and interesting layout, but be careful if you wager with a member—local knowledge rules. Reciprocal play with other members-only clubs is allowed.napavalleycc.com // 707 252-1111
Pasatiempo Golf ClubSanta CruzGolf Magazine’sTop100CoursesYouCanPlay2010(#11)
This is an Alister Mackenzie masterpiece and annually is included among America’s best. Though relatively short, it features some of the best green sites in American golf, making it a beautiful, classic challenge. Alister Mackenzie retired to Pasatiempo. The 16th hole is one ofthe toughest par 4s you’ll ever play. pasatiempo.com // 831 459-9155
Peacock Gap Golf ClubSan RafaelHiddenandsecluded,yetsoclosetoSanFrancisco
Avoiding lateral water hazards, fourteen of them, and trees will be your biggest challenge. Twelve holes run parallel to a small creek. There is one lake, and San Francisco Bay comes into play on one hole. On some holes, if you miss the fairways far enough, you will land in another; however, the mature trees won’t make your return shot easy. The greens are straightforward with little break. They are under new ownership and have some exciting improvements on the horizon.peacockgapgc.com // 415 453-4940
Poppy Ridge Golf CourseLivermoreZagatratedasoneofthetop15coursesinthenationforvalue
There are three courses at Poppy Ridge that are played in 18-hole combinations. They are the Chardonnay, Zinfandel, and Merlot. The 27 holes here have been artfully blended to be similar in challenge and attractiveness. Bold, artistic bunkering is a highlight. Although this course is long, make accuracy off the tee a priority. Join the NCGA for great rates.poppyridgegolf.com // 925 455-2035
Pruneridge Golf ClubSanta ClaraSiliconValley’spremiergolftrainingfacility
Pruneridge has only two holes that run side by side, and the course is well maintained. The fairways are narrow and most are lined by town homes, so out-of-bounds does come into play. Great for beginners and a nice alternative for the more advanced.pruneridgegolfclub.com // 408 248-4424
Ranch Golf Club, TheSan JoseDramaticanddemanding—150slopefromthetips
The Ranch Golf Club is not long by any means, but the forced carries and the exacting nature of any errant shot are extreme. This is not a beginner course. It is target golf, with challenging, multi-tiered greens. The dramatic elevation changes, rolling hills, oak-filled canyons, lakes and creeks make club selection difficult.theranchgc.com // 408 270-0557
Rancho del Pueblo Golf CourseSan Jose2007NGCOAPlayerDevelopmentAward
Built on the site of the old Thunderbird Golf Course, Rancho del Pueblo continues the recent renaissance of East San Jose. It is an executive course that incorporates three ponds and multiple sand bunkers. Rancho del Pueblo is a great place for juniors and adults alike to learn the game.ranchodelpueblo.com // 408 347-0990
From the stunning shore-lined courses at Pebble Beach to the desert fairways of Coachella Valley, California has
a green to suit every golfer. With pleasant temperatures year-round, and over 800 golf courses to choose from, you
can come and play anytime you like. After a round of 18 holes, head off course to sample mouth-watering wine and
food, pamper yourself at a luxury spa and explore the abundance of activities the Golden State has to offer.
California - The green is always calling.
visitcalifornia.com/golf
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Round Hill Country ClubAlamoCelebrating50yearsofgolf
Round Hill is a private club with a long, relatively open course that plays among upscale housing. It is forgiving off the tee and places a premium on the approaches to the subtle, well-conditioned greens. Reciprocal play with other members-only clubs is allowed.rhcountryclub.com // 925 934-8211
San Ramon Golf ClubSan RamonOneoftheEastBay’sbestvalues
San Ramon Golf Club is an urban oasis. Trees and homes frame the layout, which features many doglegs, most of which favor the player who can work the ball left to right.golfsanramon.com // 925 828-6100
Silverado Resort .NapaWorld-famousresortwithtwospectacularRobertTrentJones,Jr.-designedcourses
Silverado is comprised of two courses. The North Course is longer and more straightforward. The South Course takes more course knowledge and allows less room for error. Both courses have plenty of oak trees, water, and large, well-thought-out greens. With the legendary Johnny Miller at the helm, major golf course renovations are due to be completed Spring 2011. In 1870, General John Franklin Miller built a stately white-pillared mansion on his plantation. You will recognize the mansion as the heart of Silverado Country Club.silveradoresort.com // 707 257-5460
StoneTree Golf ClubNovatoExtremeChallenge
StoneTree is two different golf courses, all in 18 holes. There are ten holes on the flats, with forced carries, mounding, water hazards and drainage ar-eas. The other eight holes are up in the oak-covered hills, with little water, lots of trees, severe elevations changes, small greens and gorgeous views.stonetreegolf.com // 415 209-6090
Sunol Valley Golf ClubSunolFun,affordablegolf
Sunol Valley has two 18-hole golf courses, the Cypress and Palm. The Cypress is short and narrow, with sloping greens. The Palm Course is longer and more spacious, with hazards on nearly half the course. sunolvalley.com // 925 862-0414
TPC StonebraeHaywardOneoftheBestNewCoursesfor2007—Travel + Leisure Golf
Set in the hillside high above the East Bay, with dramatic views of Mt. Diablo and Mt. Tamalpais lies members-only TPC Stonebrae. Home to the Nationwide Tour’s Fresh Express Classic.tpcstonebrae.com // 510 728-7878
Vineyard Knolls Golf Club of NapaNapaLocatedintheheartofCarneros
Vineyards Knolls is a private club set in the heart of the Carneros wine appellation. It is a traditional walking course, surrounded by vineyards, where you’ll find tree-lined fairways and greens. vineyardknolls.com // 707 226-8184
Vintner’s Golf ClubYountville“BestUp-ValleyGolfCourse”—Napa Sonoma Magazine
Vintner’s is a modern, nine-hole layout with large greens, good sized fairways and mature trees. This is a family golf course, challenging enough for mom and dad, easy enough for children and beginners. To satisfy the more experienced golfer, Vintner’s underwent a redesign that welcomed the addition of black tees. The course also offers a large practice facility. vintnersgolfclub.com // 707 944-1992
Wente Vineyards, The Course atLivermoreGolfweek’sBestCoursesYouCanPlay,2010
Well-framed greens and some wonderful holes and views highlight Greg Norman’s first California project—one of the best golf experiences in east bay golf. Before you head out, get a feel for the greens; newcomers tend to over-read the break. Off the tee remember, keep it straight, there is a lot of out-of-bounds.wentevineyards.com // 925 456-2475
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Apple Valley Country ClubApple ValleyAtime-honoredreputationforplayingconditions
Formerly a members-only course, Apple Valley opened to the public in 2008. This is a “walking- friendly” flat course with tightly mowed, extensive fairways and hard, slick greens. Two lakes come in to play.applevalleycountryclub.com // 760 242-3125
Arrowhead Country ClubSan BernardinoGreatgreens,greatviews
Arrowhead is a private equity club since 1944. They have an 18-hole tour-quality conditioned, extremely walkable golf course. Their management company put forth great effort to successfully improve playing conditions.arrowheadcc.org // 909 882-1735
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An old quarry makes for stunning backdrops at Oak Quarry Golf Club.
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Bear Creek Golf ClubMurrietaHostofthe1985SkinsGame
This members-only course is one of Jack Nicklaus’s early designs in California. Water, strategically placed trees, bunkers and large, deceptive greens compose a beautiful and complete challenge.bearcreekgc.com // 951-677-8631
CrossCreek Golf ClubTemeculaApristineworldremovedfromthehubbub
CrossCreek uses the rolling landscape, mature oaks, lakes, and natural hazards to create a classic course that appears to have been around for decades. A pretty, engaging layout with some very challenging green sites.crosscreekgolfclub.com // 800 506-3402
Eagle Glen Golf ClubCoronaAmemorableexperiencesetintheClevelandNationalForest
Eagle Glen is a scenic, well-conditioned course featuring elevation changes along the fairways and on the greens. The fairways are wide, ac-commodating golfers who don’t have complete control of their oversized, stiff-shafted drivers.eagleglengc.com // 951 272-4653
Green River Golf ClubCoronaNow18holesarebetterthan36...
Green River was comprised of two 18-hole courses. Recent construction took only the best from both courses to form an excellent 18 holes of golf.playgreenriver.com // 714 970-8411
Hidden Valley Golf Club s
NorcoNationalPublicGolfCourseoftheYear2010—NationalGolfCourseOwnersAssociation
Hidden Valley is a bold contrast between course and rugged terrain. Elevation changes, spectacular views and a challenging layout make this course a great find for players of all skill levels. Hidden Valley was awarded the prestigious honor of being named Public Golf Course of the Year 2010-2011 by the National Golf Course Owners Association.hiddenvalleygolf.com // 951 737-1010
Journey at PechangaTemecula4th“BestNewCoursesYouCanPlay”—Golf Magazine,2009
Soon to be a classic Arthur Hills/Steve Forrest design, Journey at Pechanga is routed over the beautifully rolling terrain between Pechanga
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Creek and the adjacent mountainside. It weaves its way through numerous stands of mature California live oaks and provides stunning vistas of the Temecula Valley and the surrounding mountains.journeyatpechanga.com // 866 991-7277
Los Serranos Country ClubChino HillsCalifornia’slongestcourseatover7,500yards(SouthCourse)
The two scenic courses at Los Serranos have punished many golfers over the years. The South Course is a par 74 and features six par 5s, constant elevation changes and can be breezy. The North Course is much shorter and less demanding.losserranoscountryclub.com // 909 597-1711
Menifee Lakes Country ClubMenifee36waystoenjoyandentertainyou
There are two courses, the Palms and Lakes course. Water plays a prominent role on both courses. You will find the fairways snug and the traps well positioned for errant shots. Accurate left-to-right shots come in handy on both courses.menifee-lakes.com // 951 672-4824
Oak Quarry Golf ClubRiverside“Top18CoursesonWestCoast”—Fairways + Greens
This stunning layout routes lush green fairways right through an old quarry. Oak Quarry features steep-sided bunkering that can intimidate even the most confident golfer. The contrast of the white-faced mountains and natural surroundings with the green fairways is dramatic, but don’t let it divert your attention. This is a challenging layout that makes you think on every shot.oakquarry.com // 951 685-1440
Pala Mesa ResortFallbrookWellestablishedresortcoursewithtrickygreens
Between Temecula’s wine country and northern San Diego is where you’ll find this getaway. You might want to practice a few putts before you head out. This is a tight course off the tee, where you find yourself driving out of tree-lined chutes to the fairway. Keeping it straight doesn’t guarantee you an easy day or a low score. Unlike many resort courses, the greens here are fast, challenging and will punish a weak putter. Check their website— great last minute deals can be found.palamesa.com // 800 722-4700Temecula Valley, southern
California’s wine country
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Routed over the beautifully rolling terrain between Pechanga Creek and the adjacent mountainside,
lies Journey at Pechanga. This championship golf course risesand falls a breathtaking 300 feet
in 18 holes and boasts a signature,435-yard, Hole 6 that has a spectacular 175-foot drop.
877-517-1823 • TemeculaCreekInn.com
Featuring 27 holes of championshipgolf surrounded by over 300 acresof rustic beauty, dramatic elevationchanges, sweeping mountain views
and year-round sunny weather.
951-770-GOLF www.Pechanga.com
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888.363.2852golfamong the vineyards
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Rancho California, The Golf Club atMurrietaClassicRobertTrentJonesSr.layout
Formerly known as SCGA Golf Club, Rancho California is a lengthy course featuring sculptured bunkers that guard both fairways and greens. Add in several lakes and large undulating greens, and you have a challenging course that will keep you coming back for more.scgagolfcourse.com // 951 677-7446
Redhawk Golf ClubTemeculaConsistentlyratedoneofsouthernCalifornia’sbestpubliccourses
Flowers and elevation changes, added to an abundance of water and bunkering, make this one of the premier public access layouts in southern California. Redhawk’s 8th hole is home to one of southern California’s only island greens.redhawkgolfcourse.com // 951 302-3850
Temecula Creek Inn Golf ResortTemeculaFeel-goodresortgolfatitsbest
A beautiful setting with mountain views and elevation changes, Temecula Creek was awarded a four-star rating from Golf Digest’s “Places to Play.” There are three nine-hole courses: Oaks, Creek and Stonehouse. The Creek Course is flat and tree-lined. The Oaks Course has constant elevation changes and is bordered by trees. The Stonehouse is the most difficult of the three and features steeper grades, more trees and a few blind shots.temeculacreekinn.com // 858 675-8470
Tukwet Canyon Golf Club s
BeaumontHomeoftheSouthernCaliforniaPGA
There are two courses: the Champions and Legends. The Champions Course is open, native in appearance, with rolling terrain and rugged bunkering. The Legends Course has constant elevation changes and is classic in design, with oak-studded fairways.tukwetcanyon.com // 951 845-0014
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Bennett Valley Golf ClubSanta RosaGreatvalue—funcourse
The fairways are driver-friendly (more so on the back nine) and many of the holes run parallel to one another. None of that takes away from the interest or the beauty of the golf course.www.bvgolf.org // 707 528-3673
Bodega Harbour, The New Links at .Bodega BayMustplay—extremechallenge
On this recently-remodeled Robert Trent Jones II design, the front nine is a demanding, hilly, links- style course with few flat lies. The back nine is more open off the tee, with subtle elevation changes. The course is well-manicured, with spectacular ocean views, tricky greens and a coastal breeze. Along with Sea Ranch to the north, Bodega is one of the best values for an ocean course in the state.bodegaharbourgolf.com // 707 875-3538
Eureka Golf CourseEurekaCertifiedAudubonCooperativeSanctuary
Eureka has magnificent coastal redwoods and Douglas firs throughout, but don’t be afraid to hit your driver off the tee. The course offers ample room on most fairways. Because of the damp climate, the ball tends not to carry, so be careful not to under-club.playeureka.com // 707 443-4808
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Fairgrounds Golf CourseSanta RosaThenorthbay’spremierpracticefacility
A complete redesign and rebuild, the “all new” Fairgrounds opened in 2006. A Beginner Friendly Certification was awarded to the Fairgrounds by the National Golf Course Owner’s Association in recognition of their dedication to junior golf and growing the game. A nine-hole course with two sets of tees was redesigned with modern greens similar to those on championship courses, furthering their reputation as a premier practice facility.fairgroundsgolfcourse.com // 707 284-3520
Fountaingrove Golf & Athletic ClubSanta RosaHHHH1⁄2“PlacestoPlay”—Golf Digest
This members-only course is beautiful, hilly and demanding. The fairways seem to get smaller as the day goes along. Do everything in your power to stay in the fairway. Several elevated tee shots provide not only some special views but blind shots as well. Reciprocal play is available with members of other private clubs.fountaingrovegolf.com // 707 579-4653
Foxtail Golf Club .Rohnert ParkGreatvalue—greatfun
Foxtail has two courses. The South Course is fairly level with subtle mounding, well-placed sand traps and lined by mature trees and homes. The North Course is the newer and stronger of the two. A major facelift with mounding and additional sand traps has made this course more challenging. Both are fun, user friendly and reasonably priced. A great place for a family golf outing.playfoxtail.com // 707-584-7766
Little River Inn GolfLittle RiverRomanceresort—funcourse
This is a charming, hilly nine-hole course with tight fairways, lined by firs and redwoods. There are excellent ocean views from three of the holes. For a coastal course, you will notice little wind. The course actually has 11 greens that can be used to create an 18-hole layout. In order to score well, hit it straight and keep the ball short and below the hole. This course is off the beaten path but a great place to sneak in some golf on your romantic getaway. With a reasonable price, you can’t do much better.littleriverinn.com // 707 937-5667
Northwood Golf Club ,Monte RioHistoricalmasterpiece;#3onGolfWorld’s“Top25Best9-HoleCoursesinAmerica”2010
A 9-hole Alister Mackenzie design from 1928. Redwoods frame nearly every hole on this historic layout. Besides narrow fairways, you will encounter small greens, many of which have false fronts. Although short in yardage, Northwood does not give up low scores without some great shot-making. A rustic throwback to how golf was meant to be played.northwoodgolf.com // 707 865-1116
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Oakmont Golf ClubSanta RosaOneofthemostchallengingexecutivecoursesinthestate(EastCourse)
Home to two courses, including the executive length East Course. On the West Course, if you are hitting the ball remotely straight, expect to have a good time. Oakmont West is a well-conditioned, pleasant golf course with ample fairways and greens. However, if straight is not in your game plan, you will contend with native oaks, lakes, creeks, streams and plenty of homes. The executive East Course is a demanding layout, with tough par 3s and short, tricky par 4s.oakmontgc.com // 707 539-0415
Rooster Run Golf ClubPetalumaThebestdrainingcourseinnorthernCalifornia
Rooster Run offers level, wide fairways, wind and plenty of water hazards. The real story is the greens. They are large, quick and sloping. If you can putt here, you can putt anywhere.roosterrun.com // 707 778-1211
Sea Ranch Golf Links, TheSea RanchUnpretentiousoceanfun
A Robert Muir Graves design located along the coast, this is a challenging Scottish-style course with excellent ocean views. Sea Ranch is unprotected from the ocean breezes, and the fairways are outlined by native grasses and plants. Translation: Enjoy the beauty, but bring extra golf balls. Maybe the greatest value among California’s ocean courses.searanchvillage.com // 707 785-2468
Sebastopol Golf CourseSebastopolFamily-owned,localfavoriteshortcourse
This is a short but challenging golf course in good condition that is a favorite of locals, beginners and seniors. The small greens and hilly lies make for a challenging round. The 195-yard, par-3 eighth hole over water to an elevated green would be a welcome addition to any course.707 823-9852
Sonoma Golf ClubSonomaPlaywheretheprosplay
Sonoma Golf Club is a very subtle, traditional golf layout, originally designed by Sam Whiting in 1928. The fairways seem wide enough, but they are easy to miss. The bunkers aren’t very large but are always in the right place. The greens seem straightforward, but they are deceptively undulating and quick. Even the elevation changes are subtle. The only thing that is not subtle is your score at the end of the day if you try to be too aggressive. Play is open to members, guests and guests of the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa. The course was home of the Charles Schwab Cup Championship for the PGA Champions Tour (Senior Tour) from 2003-2009.sonomagolfclub.com // 707 996-0300
Wikiup Golf CourseSanta RosaAshortcoursedesignedforbeginnersandseniors
This is a 9-hole short course that plays through the Wikiup subdivision. The course is suited for beginners and seniors. It winds along Mark West Springs Creek.707 546-8787
Windsor Golf ClubWindsorFormerhostcourseoftheBenHoganandNikeTour
This is a short, interesting and challenging golf course. The fairways are generous, but miss them and you will find yourself in a creek, pond or behind a native oak. If you can’t hit the small greens, be prepared for a difficult chip to get up and down.windsorgolf.com // 707 838-7888
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Aidan Bradley is regarded as among the best at his trade. He is widely recognized for his ability to capture the excitement and mood of a golf course. Over the years, Aidan’s images have graced the pages of all the national golf publications and he is a regular contributor to golf coffee table books such as Nicklaus by Design, Golf Digest’s “Top 100 Courses You Can Play”, Golf, The Women’s Game and many more. For more information on Aidan Bradley, we encourage you to visit golfcoursephotography.com.
Joann Dost has practiced the art of golf photography sincethe late 1970s, traveling across America, the British Isles, the Far East and Australia to capture the essence of golf course architecture and the spirit of the game with her camera.Joann has received many awards for her photography over the years. Her work can be seen in national and international magazines and her fine art is available through better galleries worldwide. Joann currently resides in Pebble Beach. For more information on Joann Dost, please visit joanndost.com.
Robert Kaufman is an award-winning photographer and travel writer. His work has been featured in publications, both national and international, for over 30 years. Robert is best known for having his photo of an aging Casey Stengel residing in the Hall of Fame. Robert resides in Marin County, just north of San Francisco. rkaufmanphoto.com
Tim Mazzeferro is a former Navy photographer, now using his training and years of experience to create lifestyle portraits and photographing rustic relics, hot rods and classic automobiles. He does this with the help of his faithful assistant, Max, his black lab. For more information on Tim Mazzaferro, please go to timmazzaferro.com.
Tahoe-based photographer Chris Talbot has been aiming his lenses at beautiful travel-resort-landscape-wedding subject matter for 22 years. In that time, Chris has traveled around the world by boat and by plane, not to mention camel, rickshaw, bike and longboat. His images have been featured in many well-known travel and golf publications. For more information on Chris Talbot we encourage you to visit talbotimages.com.
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Coyote Moon Golf CourseTruckeeMountainMasterpiece
Coyote Moon is a must play. It is an upscale public course without homes surrounding the property to spoil the view. The fairways are generous, with granite outcroppings found throughout. The fairways have a funnel effect as you approach the medium-sized greens. The greens are well protected by sand, water and trees. At 6,800 feet above sea level, expect to get up to ten percent more distance on each shot.coyotemoongolf.com // 530 587-0886
D’Andrea Golf & Country ClubSparks, NVSuperbplayingconditionsandanewly-renovatedclubhouse
The course rises 450 feet above the valley floor and provides some excellent views. Each hole is separated by desert. Keep it in the fairway and you will be okay.dandreagolf.com // 775 331-6363
Edgewood Tahoe Golf CourseStateline, NVOneof“America’sTopGolfCourses”—Golf Digest
Home of the American Century Celebrity Golf Championship, this gorgeous Lake Tahoe course does not give up low scores without a fight. The greens are fast and undulating. The fairways seem to get tighter with each passing hole. This course will challenge you both mentally and physically. After your round, head into Brooks’ Bar & Deck, one of the “Best 19th Holes,” according to Golf Digest.edgewoodtahoe.com // 775 588-3566
Gray’s Crossing, The Golf Club atTruckeeCertifiedGoldAudubonSignatureSanctuary
Sister course to Old Greenwood, Gray’s Crossing is a “return to tradition.” The course has fast greens and you need to get creative with your club choices and strategies.oldgreenwoodgolf.com // 530 550-5800
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Somewhere between the fi rst swing and fi nal putt, a fair amount of amazement occurs. Drives go further, scores trend lower, and even the most devout golfers tip their hats to the scenery that defi nes Tahoe. Equally impressive are the 10 local courses, 29 more within an hour’s drive, brilliant dining and great values, all found at Cool Deals.
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Golf courses in North Lake Tahoe are as abundant as water holes and sand traps. In fact, there are more than 50 courses in North Lake Tahoe within a 60-minute drive of the region, offering phenomenal venues and opportunities for visitors to take a swing.
Courses in Incline Village include the Incline Village Championship, which is ranked one of the best in the state and recently underwent a multi-million-dollar renovation, as well as the Incline Village Mountain Course, both offering panoramic views of Lake Tahoe.
In Kings Beach, Old Brockway’s nine holes was the venue for Bing Crosby’s first two unofficial invitational tournaments (1934 and ’35), before the celebrity tournament concept outgrew the 3,314-yard course.
The Resort at Squaw Creek’s links style is a great example of the natural blend of golf and mountain settings surrounded by six majestic peaks. Audubon International continuously recognizes it as a Certified Cooperative Sanctuary.
Courses in Truckee also boast big names and spectacular scenery. The Jack Nicklaus-designed Old Greenwood is an upscale par 72, while the area’s Golf Club at Gray’s Crossing emphasizes privacy and prestige.
Coyote Moon, also in Truckee, incorporates towering pines, granite outcroppings and a meandering creek without a home in sight to impede the natural vistas. The course at Northstar-at-Tahoe keeps guests on their toes with the mountain nine (tight) opening up into the meadow nine.
For a complete list of North Lake Tahoe golf courses, click to www.GoTahoeNorth.com. The site is also home to Cool Deals, updated daily, which offers savings on lodging and activities.
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Incline Village, The Golf Courses atIncline Village, NVGolfweek’s“BestCoursesYouCanPlay,”2011
There are 36 holes at Incline Village. The Champi-onship Course is a long and humbling layout, with excellent views of Lake Tahoe. Fairly high rough, pine trees, and fir trees create narrow fairways. Add in water and demanding greens and you can see why many golfers consider this one of the hardest courses in the Lake Tahoe area. The Mountain Course is a short, steep, executive target course with many of the same hazards as the longer Championship layout. The Mountain Course was named one of Golf Range Magazine’s “Top Short Courses in America” for four consecutive years.golfincline.com // 866 925-4653
Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort Golf CourseTruckeeMountainvacationwonderland
While golf is your destination, recreation will be your journey. Northstar is famous for its summer-time activities. This Robert Muir Graves-designed course seems like two courses in one. The front nine is extreme mountain golf with narrow, tree-lined fairways that devour golf balls and greens that seem to get smaller with each hole. The back nine is a friendly meadow course with free-flowing fairways and beautiful mountain views.NorthstarAtTahoe.com // 530 562-3290
Old Brockway Golf CourseKings BeachRatedamongthe“Top10GolfCoursesinNorthernCalifornia”byGolf Today Magazine
Old Brockway is a 9-hole course long enough to satisfy the low handicapper and forgiving enough to accommodate the high handicapper. The course has a view of Lake Tahoe on every hole. There is a lot of history here—Old Brockway played host to the first Crosby in 1934-35.oldbrockway.com // 530 546-9909
Old Greenwood Golf CourseTruckeeRated#4onGolf Digest’slistof“America’sFinestNewUpscalePublicCourses”in2005
Jack Nicklaus Design. Through stately pines and blue sagebrush wind 18 holes of near-perfect golf. As a Certified Gold Audubon Signature Sanctuary, the course melds beautifully with the natural landscape to provide golf with both the beauty of the Sierras and the challenge of one today’s modern classic layouts.oldgreenwoodgolf.com // 530 550-7010
Plumas Pines Golf ResortGraeaglePerennialmountainfavorite
It is easy to get distracted by the beauty of your surroundings at Plumas Pines. The greens are usually quick, but it is the rolling, narrow, tree-lined fairways that keep golfers honest. Hitting a driver off the tee is not always your best option.plumaspinesgolf.com // 530 836-1420
Ponderosa Golf CourseTruckeeGreatviewsatagreatvalue
With wonderful views, Ponderosa is a flat, straightforward, user-friendly golf course. Originally developed by the residents of Truckee, this remains the only publicly- owned course in the area.ponderosagolfcoursetruckee.com // 530 587-3501
Resort at Squaw CreekOlympic ValleyClassicRobertTrentJonesJr.design
Set in a beautiful mountain meadow, there is nothing gentle about the challenge. The fairways are like island targets amid environmentally sensitive areas. Precise play is required. Resort at Squaw Creek is a recently-renovated four-star, luxury resort and spa. This course is green in more ways than one—it uses no pesticides in order to protect the environment.squawcreek.com // 530 583-6300
Tahoe City Golf CourseTahoe CityTeeoffwheretheRatPackdid
Originally opened in 1917, Tahoe City has a rich, star-studded history. Set in the mountains, this is a short course that derives its challenge from narrow fairways and hard-to-read greens. The course affords excellent views of Lake Tahoe from almost any location on the course.tahoecitygolf.com // 530 583-1516
Tahoe Donner Golf CourseTruckee“BestRemodeledGolfCourseinAmerica”nomination—Golf Digest,2007
This beautiful trek through the mountain woods is good for the soul and makes for fun golf as well. Set amid streams and the forest, Tahoe Donner completed an extensive renovation in 2006. Excellent greens.golftahoedonner.com // 530 587-9440
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To golf Edgewood Tahoe is trulya special experience. From Mayto October, you can enjoybeautiful greens, spectacularfairways, and of course,magnificent views of Lake Tahoeand the surrounding Sierras.There’s also superior year-roundlakeside dining, special events,and Brooks’ Bar & Deck wasrecognized by Golf Digest as oneof the “50 Best 19th Holesin America.”
This place is golfing at its best,an elevating experiencewhere great golfing memoriesare made.
Every July celebrities face off atEdgewood Tahoe, home of the AmericanCentury Celebrity Championship.
There is a place in the worldthat simply must be experienced...
Call 866.934.6530 orvisit EdgewoodTahoe.com/CA
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Set in a scenic and tranquil canyon with Aliso Creek coming into play on six holes, the course is short in length but long in character. The fairways are narrow, but the greens are large, elevated and tiered. The par 3s are the story at Aliso Creek.alisocreekinn.com // 949 499-2271
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The “Hills” in Anaheim Hills is there for good reason. This is a short, fun course with fantastic elevation changes and few fairways running side by side. First-time players would be wise to hook up with a local to help them negotiate this tricky course but foolish to wager with him.playanaheimgolf.com // 714 998-3041
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Black Gold Golf ClubYorba LindaHHHH1⁄2Stars—Golf Digest
Sitting 750 feet above sea level, Black Gold offers excellent views of Orange County and Catalina Island. The course, bordered by the Chino Hills State Park, is rolling with a traditional feel. Not overly long, it has strategically-placed bunkers. The greens are medium-sized with some undula-tion. You will find water on eight holes. The golfer who is patient and can manage their game will score well at Black Gold.blackgoldgolf.com // 714 961-0060
Coyote Hills Golf CourseFullerton“Top100Women-FriendlyCourses”—Golf For Women
Coyote Hills was designed by Cal Olson and the legendary Payne Stewart. From the tips, the course boasts some exhilarating—and sometimes intimidating—tee shots. This is a good, challenging layout.coyotehillsgc.com // 714 672-6800
Monarch Beach Golf Links .Dana Point“Top100GolfResort”—Condé Nast Traveler
This is a target golf course with great views, rolling hills, trees and an abundance of fairway and green-side bunkers. The course may appear short from a yardage standpoint, but it is a par 70. Don’t under-club unless you brought lots of golf balls.monarchbeachgolf.com // 949 240-8247
Oak Creek Golf ClubIrvineFunFaziodesignwithstylizedbunkering
Rolling, wide fairways, meandering creeks, towering eucalyptus trees, and stylized Tom Fazio bunkering all combine for a pleasant experience at this upscale daily-fee facility.oakcreekgolfclub.com // 949 653-5300
Old Ranch Country ClubSeal BeachBeautifulTedRobinsonredesign
Recently redesigned by Ted Robinson, the Old Ranch features 28 acres of water, open fairways and well-bunkered and mounded green sites. Getting your ball up and down from a missed approach shot could be hazardous to your score. The course is members-only, but reciprocal play with other members-only clubs is allowed.oldranch.com // 562 596-4611
Pelican Hill Golf ClubNewport CoastVoted#2U.S.Resort2010Readers’ChoiceAward—Condé Nast Traveler
Pelican Hill is home to two golf courses that showcase designer Tom Fazio at his best. The South Course is located immediately above the Pacific. The canyon-crossing tee shots and oceanside holes are impressive. The North Course is higher above the Pacific and features spec-tacular ocean views.PelicanHill.com // 949 467-6800
San Juan Hills Golf Club ,San Juan Capistrano2010“BestofSouthernCaliforniaGolf”—Southland Golf Magazine
Nestled in the hills of San Juan Capistrano, this is a straightforward and fairly hilly course with plenty of trees and some water. To score well here, you will need to remember to use one extra club on the uphill holes or you will find yourself in one of the many green-side bunkers. San Juan Hills has been an OC favorite for over 40 years.sanjuanhillsgolf.com // 949 493-1167
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The 2011 card is here! Only $49.95
2011 OC Golf Trail card benefits include:• SAVE hundreds of dollars on green fees! • The 2011 member card gives you 50% off one (1) round of golf at each of the 8 OC Golf Trail member courses and can be used 7 Days a Week at Any Time (major holidays excluded and not on Twilight rates).
50% off one round of golf at each of these Orange County courses.
Golfer must present their OC Golf Trail Card at check in, in order to receive discount. OCCG 800-555-1982.
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Strawberry Farms Golf Club sIrvineAfavoriteofthosedoingbusinessinsouthernCalifornia
This upscale, daily-fee course plays in a valley. There are wetlands and hazards constantly to the golfer’s left. This is an attractive, difficult layout. You’ll find local golfers and business people alike at Strawberry Farms.strawberryfarmsgolf.com // 949 551-1811
Tijeras Creek Golf ClubRancho Santa MargaritaGreatOCvaluedesignedforalllevels
Tijeras Creek is the tale of two styles. The front is real estate golf, winding through a development. The back nine heads out along ridges and valleys for an exhilarating finish. The course recently underwent renovation including a complete bunker redesign.tijerascreek.com // 949 589-9793
Tustin Ranch Golf Club .Tustin“CourseoftheYear”—CaliforniaGolfCourseOwnersAssociation,2008
A 4-star recipient of Golf Digest’s “Places to Play” in multiple years, Tustin Ranch has undulating fairways and multi-tiered greens. There is an abundance of sand and water, including water-falls. All of this contributes to making this one of the most popular courses in Orange County.tustinranchgolf.com // 714 730-1611
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Alisal Guest Ranch & ResortSolvangTwochampionshipcoursesarejustpartofthestory
The natural setting of Alisal Guest Ranch is home to two courses: the River Course and the Ranch Course, both California golf personified. Keep your ball in the fairway to score well. The medium-sized greens are undulating and very puttable. The resort embodies the great outdoors from “catch-and-release” fishing to horseback riding. Tennis enthusiasts will be happy, as will the avid spa-goer.alisal.com // 805 688-6411
Bayonet & Blackhorse Golf CoursesSeaside“Oneofthemostimpressiveredesignsyou’lleversee”—golfchannel.com
Good players have long recognized that the Bayonet course is one of the most demanding in America. Closely tree lined, its sloping fairways and recently-renovated greens and bunkers make
this a must-play for the golf enthusiast. Black-horse is similar in nature but does not have the distance of Bayonet. The course affords many excellent ocean views.bayonetblackhorse.com // 831 899-7271
Chalk Mountain Golf CourseAtascaderoGreatvaluewithmanyelevationchangesandgorgeousscenery
Canyons, oak trees, sloping greens and narrow fairways are just a few of Chalk Mountain’s ob-stacles. The course is not long in today’s graphite and titanium world, but provides ample challenge.chalkmountaingolf.com // 805 466-8848
Cypress Ridge Golf ClubArroyo GrandeHHHH“BestPlacestoPlay”—Golf Digest
Set on a mesa overlooking the ocean, this rolling course affords excellent ocean views. This is a rigorous course with deep fairway bunkers and sliding greens (hidden breaks).cypressridge.com // 805 474-7979
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Dairy Creek Golf CourseSan Luis ObispoGreatcamperandgolfspecials
The course has three large lakes that come into play as well as two creeks. Pennington Creek defines the front nine, while Dairy Creek meanders through the back nine. The greens are large but subtle in slope. Off the tee, aiming for the cart path could save you many strokes. The cart paths run away from hazards, and balls hit in that direction tend to funnel back into the middle of the fairway.centralcoastgolf.com // 805 782-8060
Del Monte Golf CourseMontereyAnenduringfavoritesince1897
Depending on who you talk to, this 100-year-old layout may be the oldest in the state. Owned by Pebble Beach Resorts, this flat but charming course uses its natural simplicity to create an enjoyable round of golf. The course has been ranked by Golf Digest as one of the top courses over 100 years old.pebblebeach.com // 831 373-2700
Eagle Ridge Golf ClubGilroy“Top50Women-FriendlyGolfCourses”—Golf For Women
The holes against the hillside are breathtaking and the bunkering is distinctively bold and attractive. The greens, with their speed and undulations, are perhaps the most challenging of any public course in northern California.eagleridgegc.com // 408 846-4531
Elkins Ranch Golf CourseFillmoreArelaxingexperiencesurroundedbyorangegroves
Slightly rolling, tree-lined fairways and five lakes can be found at Elkins Ranch. Located in a quiet canyon setting, the course has few parallel fair-ways. It has elevated tees with greens that tend to break toward the town of Fillmore, due north.elkinsranchgc.com // 805 524-1121
Hunter Ranch Golf CoursePaso RoblesHHHH1⁄2“BestPlacesToPlay”—Golf Digest
Hunter Ranch will punish the impatient golfer. On the front nine of this rolling course, players can hit a driver off most holes, but on the back nine, a driver is not always your best choice. Many fairways and greens are guarded by oak trees and sand traps. The greens are undulating and fast.hunterranchgolf.com // 805 237-7444
La Purisima Golf CourseLompoc#33“America’s50ToughestGolfCourses”—Golf Digest
La Purisima is built into the hills of Lompoc. Do you have trouble keeping the ball straight? Beware—miss the fairways or greens and you will find yourself in trees, brush, creeks, ponds or a well-placed trap. With elevated tees and greens, chances are you will be hitting at an angle at some point during the round. Wind can be a factor in the afternoon. One of the best courses in California—words don’t do it justice.lapurisimagolf.com // 805 735-8395
Monarch Dunes Golf Club .NipomoOneof“America’sBestNewCourses”—Golfweek
Monarch Dunes “Old Course” is an 18-hole, links-style course that winds through central California’s coastal highlands. Monarch Dunes will challenge your game and awaken your senses. They have recently opened a 12-hole, par-3 course—the Challenge Course.monarchdunes.com // 805 343-9459
Monterey Peninsula Country ClubPebble BeachCo-hostoftheAT&TPebbleBeachNationalPro-Am
This private, member-owned club is home to two courses. The Dunes Course combines the best of forest and oceanside golf to make what is one of the state’s most underrated layouts. Recent renovations have made the course more difficult, especially for the average golfer. The Shore Course plays in the open, adjacent to 17-Mile Drive. The layout is simple and understated.mpccpb.org // 831 373-1556
Morro Bay Golf CourseMorro BayPanoramicoceanviewsfromalmosteveryhole
Morro Bay affords spectacular views of the ocean and is often referred to as a “poor man’s Pebble Beach.” This hilly course is best known for its small, tricky greens. Optical illusions often have golfers playing breaks in the opposite direction.centralcoastgolf.com // 805 782-8060
Pajaro Valley Golf ClubRoyal OaksFuncoursebetweenMontereyandSantaCruz
This is an often overlooked gem—scenic, with a few challenges, but not too difficult. The fairways are generous and the length modest, allowing the average golfer a chance at a good score.pajarovalleygolf.com // 831 724-3851
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Pebble Beach Golf LinksPebble BeachHostof2010U.S.Open,#1“America’sBestPublicGolfCourses”—Golf Digest
America’s premier public-access course affords gorgeous views and a walk through golfing lore. Its small putting surfaces, together with the weather, provide most of the golfing challenge to a course that everyone will want to play at least once. Guests of The Lodge at Pebble Beach, The Inn at Spanish Bay and Casa Palmero enjoy special booking privileges for golf reservations when arranging accommodations.pebblebeach.com // 800 654-9300
Peter Hay Golf CoursePebble BeachNine-holecourseforplayersofallskilllevels
Peter Hay is across the street from Pebble Beach Golf Links. This is a short pitch-and-putt course located on a small hillside. A great place to work on your short game or teach the kids. Kids 12 and under are free.pebblebeach.com // 831 622-8723
Poppy Hills Golf CoursePebble BeachHomecourseoftheNCGA,thelargestgolfassociationinAmerica
Home to the NCGA, Poppy Hills offers fantastic rates to their members. Designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr., the course is scenic, challenging and well-maintained. Longer hitters will need to throttle back and be patient on this layout that rewards accuracy.poppyhillsgolf.com // 831 622-8239
Rancho Maria Golf ClubSanta Maria“BestPlacestoPlay”2008—Golf Digest
Want to score well at Rancho Maria? Head for the putting green. There are plenty of trees on Rancho Maria, which is set in the foothills, but it is the small greens that are sometimes lightning fast that will give you fits. There are no parallel fairways, and an afternoon breeze is common.ranchomariagolf.com // 805 937-2019
Ridgemark Golf & Country ClubHollisterPerfectcourseforcouples
Ridgemark is a semi-private club that boasts two fun courses. The Gabilan Course is the longer of the two and plays among the homes, while the Diablo Course extends into the countryside. The front nine of the Diablo is hilly, while the back nine is narrow and tree-lined. Accurate tee shots are a must. The forward tees are well thought out
and allow women and less experienced players to avoid many of the hardships the back tees provide. The courses alternate each day between public and member play.ridgemark.com // 831 637-1010
River Ridge Golf ClubOxnardCountryclubqualityatpublicprices
With the Victoria Lakes Course opening in 2008, River Ridge is now home to 36 holes. Victoria Lakes will test you, with 8 acres of water and its own version of “Amen Corner.” On the Vineyard Course, hit your driver on the front nine because there is water on six holes on the back. The greens are good sized and undulating.riverridge-golfclub.com // 805 943-4653
San Juan Oaks Golf ClubHollisterHomeofthePGATour,StageOneQualifying
San Juan Oaks is an excellent Fred Couples- designed course. A good design, challenge, scenery and ambiance all contribute to what has become one of northern California’s more popular public-access courses.sanjuanoaks.com // 831 636-6113
Spanish Bay, The Links atPebble Beach#11“BestCoursesYouCanPlayinCalifornia”2011—Golfweek
Located within Pebble Beach, Spanish Bay is a true links-style course, which affords wonderful views. For those who like traditional park setting golf, the mystery and host of shot options at Spanish Bay will either delight or bedevil you.pebblebeach.com // 831 647-7495
Spyglass Hill Golf CoursePebble Beach#11“America’sBestPublicGolfCourses”—Golf Digest
This is an exacting, demanding and exigent golf course. Translation: it’s really hard. After opening with five holes out in the ocean view and sand, the course retreats quietly back into the forest. Back there, the only sounds you hear are the cries of desperate golfers trying to make par. Okay, we are exaggerating just a little bit. The truth is, this is a spectacular layout, set on rolling terrain, with ocean holes, forest holes and elevated, sloping greens. A must play for any golf fanatic. Host course for the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am since 1986.pebblebeach.com // 831 625-8563
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Perfect Golf GetawayWhether you prefer the challenge of tight fairways, or a relaxing riverside setting,the Alisal Guest Ranch and Resort has championship golf and much more.Gourmet meals, horseback riding, luxurious spa and private lake also await at oursecluded 10,000 acre resort in the Santa Barbara wine country.
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• Private Cottage with Fireplace • 72-par Private Ranch Course• Includes Gourmet Breakfast & Dinner • 72-par River Course• Fitness Center and Spa • Tennis, Fishing and more
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Fig Garden Golf ClubFresnoFriendlygolfsince1958
This is a friendly, flat, narrow course ideal for walkers, although power cart rentals are available. The course has many old-growth trees, two lakes and a river that comes into play on three holes.figgardengolf.com // 559 439-2928
Forebay Golf CourseSanta Nella9holesnestledalongtheCaliforniaCoastalRange
This parkland-style, nine-hole course nestled along the California Coastal Range has wide fair-ways and large, level greens.forebaygolfcourse.com // 209 826-3637
River Oaks Golf CourseCeresGetyourironsout
This user-friendly executive course along the Tuolumne River features trees scattered throughout and many parallel fairways.209 537-4653
Riverside Golf CourseFresnoHomeoftheFresnoCityChampionships
Built in 1939, you will find plenty of trees and subtle, sloping greens throughout the course, but what catches your attention are the fairway moguls. Even the straightest of shots will end up with an uneven lie. Riverside has a fully-lighted driving range.playriverside.com // 559 275-5900
Seven Oaks Country ClubBakersfieldBeautifulandchallengingRobertMuirGravesdesign
The test is bold at Seven Oaks, a private club. Sand, water and considerable length combine with wind to push your skills to the limit on this flat layout. There are three nines: the Lakes, Island and Oaks. Reciprocal play with other members-only clubs is accepted on a limited basis.sevenoakscountryclub.com // 661 664-6404
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Stevinson Ranch Golf ClubStevinsonVoted#1PublicGolfCourseinCalifornia—2010Golf WorldReaders’ChoiceAward
Stevinson’s landscape is distinct for its vast, open areas of grasslands, scattered trees and marsh areas. Its exceptional bunkering and links feel make for an excellent test of your skills. If you have a few days, stay at Stevinson Ranch and take advantage of their innovative golf school. The Savannah Course is a Certified Bronze Audubon Signature Sanctuary.stevinsonranch.com // 209 668-8200
Turlock Golf & Country ClubTurlockOnetheoldestcountryclubsintheCentralValley
This members-only country club is a target course with narrow fairways, difficult rough and greens that do not accommodate a weak putter. The course is underrated and plays longer than the yardage on the scorecard.Reciprocal play with other members-only clubs is allowed.turlockcountryclub.com // 209 634-4976
Valley Oaks Golf CourseVisalia27-holesoffungolfsetinthePlazaPark
There are three courses: the Valley Course, the Oaks Course and the Lakes Course. They are rotated in 18-hole combinations every day. The original courses—Valley and Oaks—are traditional in design, with large greens. The Lakes Course is more of a links-style course.playvalleyoaks.com // 559 651-1441
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Shasta Cascade
Mount Shasta Resort Golf CourseMount ShastaDramaticViews
This is a rolling, narrow, tree-lined course with dramatic greens and eye-pleasing views set at the base of Mount Shasta. At 3,500 feet above sea level, Mount Shasta is short in length by today’s standards, but that doesn’t mean it’s a pushover. The course is designed to make players think, giving them several options for each shot. A great getaway location.mountshastaresort.com // 530 926-3052
Riverview Golf & Country ClubReddingAprivateclubsetalongtheSacramentoRiver
Situated alongside the Sacramento River, this is a traditional course with tree-lined fairways, small greens and demanding par 3s. To score low, keep it in the fairway and bring your best short game. Witness one of the great opening tee shots in golf and enjoy a very walkable trek along many narrow fairways. Reciprocal play with other members-only clubs is allowed.riverviewgolf.net // 530 224-2250
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Angel Park Golf ClubLas VegasAmong“America’sTop50CoursesforWomen”(PalmCourse)—Golf Digest
You will find the Mountain Course and the Palm Course set at 2,500 feet above sea level. Both are desert-style courses with subtle mounding, a few trees, some water and generous landing areas. You will also find Cloud 9 at Angel Park. Cloud 9 is a 12-hole, lighted, par-3 course featuring famous par 3s from around the world. Angel Park also has an 18-hole putting course.angelpark.com // 888 446-5358
Cimarron Golf ResortCathedral CityOneofGolf Digest’s“BestPlacestoPlay”2003(BoulderCourse)
The mountains provide an excellent backdrop for both the shorter Pebble Course and Boulder Course. Both layouts are similar in design, combining desert golf with European-like characteristics. You will find strategically-placed sod-wall bunkers, mounding and expansive greens with subtle undulations.cimarrongolf.com // 760 770-6060
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At 214 feet below sea level, Furnace Creek is the lowest golf course in the world. courtesy of furnace creek resort
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Furnace Creek Golf CourseDeath ValleyOneof“America’s50ToughestCourses”—Golf Digest
Furnace Creek is 214 feet below sea level and is the lowest course in the world. Because of the lack of altitude, the ball does not carry well, so remember to club up. Believe it or not, there are plenty of trees on the course, and water comes into play on six holes—a true oasis in the desert. Everyone needs to experience Death Valley, and Furnace Creek’s resort has everything from swimming and tennis to horseback riding to occupy your time when you are not playing the world’s lowest course.furnacecreekresort.com // 760 786-2301
Legacy Golf Club, TheHenderson, NV“Top10CoursesYouCanPlay”inNevada—Golf Digest
The Legacy Golf Course features extensive mounding in the fairways and elevated greens where players can use their creativity with their approach shots. Carts are included and mandatory. Range balls are also included in the greens fees.thelegacygc.com // 702 897-2187
Mountain Falls Golf ClubPahrump, NVAhiddentreasureinthesouthernNevadadesert
Mountain Falls is about 45 minutes from Las Vegas. Surrounded by peaceful mountain ranges and rolling hills, the scenery is beautiful. There’s a wide yardage range, making the course attrac-tive to many skill levels. With all-rye fairways, the course is in great shape year-round.mountainfallsgolfclub.com // 775 537-6553
Rancho Las Palmas Resort & SpaRancho MirageWorld-classPalmSpringsgolfintheheartofRanchoMirage
Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa is home to a player-friendly, 27-hole Ted Robinson design. There are three distinct courses: North, South and West. None of the courses are particularly long and are guarded by over 1,500 palm trees. All three courses can be narrow in spots but tend to have generous fairways on the gently rolling terrain. This is a great choice on windy days, as you will find these courses less windy than many of the neighboring facilities. And after a day of golf, there are plenty of opportunities to unwind at Rancho Las Palmas.rancholaspalmas.com // 760 862-4551
Whether it’s the low scores or the amazing things your ball will do at 214 feet below sea level, playing the Furnace Creek
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Rancho Sierra Golf CourseLancasterAbeautifulnineholesintheAntelopeValley
Rancho Sierra is an unusual course; you will find no sand, just grass bunkers throughout. The course is mature and somewhat narrow, with many trees and water on seven of the holes. It has short par 4s and par 3s and one par 5, ideal for seniors, juniors, beginners and high handicappers.ranchosierragolf.com // 661 946-1080
Rancho Vista Golf CoursePalmdaleAnoasisintheheartoftheAntelopeValley
This Ted Robinson-designed course complements its surrounding desert landscape. In addition to contoured fairways, it features water—there are ten lakes in all. With plenty of wind and immature trees, an accurate punch shot comes in handy.ranchovistagolfcourse.com // 661 272-9903
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La Quinta“BestTourGolfCoursesYouCanPlay”2009,2010—Golfweek
SilverRock is home of the Bob Hope Classic. The Arnold Palmer Classic Course layout has every-thing you would want in a desert course and then some. The biggest mistake golfers make at the Rock is not playing the correct tees. For an enjoy-able experience, leave your ego behind and play from the slope that matches your game. silverrock.org // 760 777-8884
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Toscana Country ClubIndian WellsJackNicklausSignatureGolf
Toscana is a private equity club located in Indian Wells. Nestled at the foot of the Santa Rosa Mountains lie two Jack Nicklaus-designed courses.toscanacc.com // 760 772-7000
Woodhaven Country ClubPalm DesertWell-maintainedcoursewithinterestingholes
Set on 100 acres with 500 homes lining the fairways, accuracy is a must off the tee. The greens are small and level. The attraction of this golf course is the distance—or lack of it. At 5,800 yards, the older, younger or weaker golfer can compete with the bigger hitters.woodhavencc.com // 760 345-7636
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Ancil Hoffman Golf CourseCarmichaelABillyBell,Jr.design
A traditional, tightly-treed course with oak and pine, Ancil Hoffman requires accurate tee and approach play. When in good condition, the layout compares favorably to some of the best in northern California.golfancilhoffman.com // 916 482-3813
Auburn Valley Golf ClubAuburnBestkeptsecretinthefoothills
With narrow fairways, elevated tee boxes that provide excellent views and rugged terrain, Auburn Valley plays much longer than the yardage indicates. If you survive tee to green, you will have to negotiate around notoriously quick greens.auburnvalleygc.com // 888 593-6747
Bartley Cavanaugh Golf CourseSacramentoAnaffordableandfunroundofgolf
The greens are modest in size and the fairways have a generous landing area. This course has numerous berms separating the holes from each other. Always a fun round, filled with unique challenges.bartleycavanaugh.com // 916 808-2020
Bass Lake Golf CourseRescueFun,friendlyandaffordable
The front nine is narrow and level, with plenty of oaks and pines. The eighth hole is a 200-yard par 3 over a lake. The back nine is more open, rolling, and has a links feel. Some words of advice: If you are going to miss the greens, be short rather than long. To really score well, course knowledge is key.basslakegolfcourse.com // 530 677-4653
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Bing Maloney Golf CourseSacramento7-timewinner,“Top100GolfShops”—Golf Digest
There is an 18-hole Championship Course and a nine-hole Executive Course. This is your typical older municipal course with flat greens and fairways outlined by mature trees.bingmaloney.com // 916 808-2283
Black Oak Golf CourseAuburnNineholeswithplentyofvariety
Nothing is subtle about Black Oak. This is a hilly, exacting course where you will encounter uphill, downhill and side-hill lies. Plenty of water, creeks, native oaks and traps come into play. For the right-handed player who has a penchant for snap hooking off the tee, be prepared to re-tee most of the day.530 878-1900
Cherry Island Golf CourseElvertaWellmaintained,smoothgreensandsuperiordrainage
The low handicapper should pick spots to be ag-gressive. With water hazards or out-of-bounds on nearly every hole, the impatient player will rack up plenty of penalty strokes. The front side has far more trees to contend with than the back. You will find several of the greens elevated throughout.golfcherryisland.com // 916 991-7293
DarkHorse Golf ClubAuburnAmongthe“Top100NationwideGolfCourses”(3rdConsecutiveYear)—Golfweek
DarkHorse is a beautifully routed layout that meanders through the rolling terrain, oaks and pines of the Sierra foothills. It is a good test that boasts an excellent set of par 3s with attractive bunkering, complemented by a first-rate staff.darkhorsegolf.com // 530 269-7900
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Angels Camp“ThequintessentialroundtoplayinGoldCountry”—Travel + Leisure Golf
Greenhorn Creek is located just outside historic Angels Camp, home of Mark Twain’s celebrated jumping frog. Situated in a panoramic setting, Greenhorn has been fine-tuned by Robert Trent Jones II. Rolling hills, lateral water hazards and wooded fairways make a very scenic and challenging layout.greenhorncreek.com // 209 729-8111
“Savvy golfers stay & play both courses, 18 miles apartwith well deserved reputations, in top condition.
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Haggin Oaks Golf ComplexSacramento75yearsofstoriedhistory
Haggins Oaks is comprised of two 18-hole courses. The MacKenzie Course is the stronger of the two courses and features a traditional tree-lined layout on flat terrain. The Arcade Course is a “grip-and-rip it” course that can boost your self-esteem. Haggin Oaks is home to one of the best retail golf shops in the country.hagginoaks.com // 916 481-4653
Mather Golf CourseMatherCertifiedAudubonCooperativeSanctuary
This former military facility is a park-setting course with tree-lined, wide, rolling fairways and many elevated tees. Mather has no hidden tricks, just a classic design that rewards the good shot and punishes the bad.playmather.com // 916 364-4354
Plumas Lake Golf & Country ClubOlivehurstAnenjoyablechallenge
This is a tight, scenic course where mature oaks, homes, condos and hazards can consume golf balls. Late in 2006, Plumas Lake renovated all of their putting surfaces, making them larger and adding undulations and contours.plumaslake.com // 530 742-3201
Saddle Creek Resort ,CopperopolisRanked8thamongthe“BestPublicAccessCoursesinCalifornia”—Golfweek
Saddle Creek features wonderful views and an excellent variety of holes. Bold, artistic bunkering and quick, smooth greens make this the must-play course in Gold Country. Each hole is individually framed, so you often have the feeling that you have the course all to yourself.saddlecreek.com // 800 611-7722
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Whitney Oaks Golf ClubRocklinPushyourgametothelimit
A Johnny Miller Design. This course’s reputation as a difficult one is well-founded. Ancient oaks, wetlands, granite outcroppings, water and narrow hitting areas are all part of the challenge here. Whitney Oaks does offer five sets of tees to serve golfers of all levels.whitneyoaksgolf.com // 916 632-8333
William Land Golf CourseSacramentoSacramento’soldestgolftreasure
This is a busy, 9-hole executive course located in William Land Park, with five par 4s and one par 5, the rest being par 3s.williamlandgc.com // 916 277-1207
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Los Angeles
Altadena Golf CourseAltadenaNotimefor18?Tryaquick9!
With an extensive practice facility, this is a great place to take up the game. Altadena has plenty of trees, but with many parallel holes and wide land-ing areas, missing the short grass is nearly im-possible. Chipping or pitching onto the elevated and crowned greens requires a deft touch.dcgolf.info // 626 797-3821
Eaton Canyon Golf CoursePasadenaApeacefulninesetintheSanGabrielFoothills
The course heads downhill for the first two holes, then works its way back up the hill to the clubhouse. Tree-lined with lateral water hazards on two holes, Eaton Canyon requires accuracy around and on the greens. The greens tend to break away from the mountain.dcgolf.info // 626 794-6773
Friendly Hills Country ClubWhittierFamily-orientedprivateclubwithachampionshipcourse
Located in the hills, this a short and demanding course where driver is rarely your best option. To score well here, you need to keep in the fairway and be skilled with your flat stick.friendlyhillscc.com // 562 693-3623
Industry Hills Golf Club City of IndustryCourseoftheYear,2009—NationalGolfCourseOwnersAssociation
The Eisenhower Course is one of the toughest layouts in California. The course is hilly and long. The large greens are tiered and undulating. The Zaharias Course is shorter but still hilly with plenty of trouble. If you have an A game, bring it to Zaharias.ihgolfclub.com // 626 810-4653
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Lakeside Golf ClubBurbankHollywood’sGoldenEra’scelebrities’homecourse
Gently rolling terrain, mature trees and some strong bunkering make this private club course one of the true quiet gems of Southern California.lakesidegolfclub.com // 818 985-3335
Los Angeles Country Club, TheLos AngelesMembersonlysince1897
The Los Angeles Country Club is a members- only club with two courses. The North Course is one of the country’s top three dozen courses. Its strong, rolling fairways are highlighted by superb bunkering, great flow and balance of holes. The South Course is similar in style, but much less demanding and not as long.thelacc.org // 310 276-6104
Malibu Country ClubMalibuMalibu’smostwanteddailyfeecourse
Set in the canyons of Malibu, you will find the front nine narrow with lots of trees, undulation and out-of-bounds. The back nine is much more forgiving.malibucountryclub.net // 818 889-6680
Royal Vista Golf ClubWalnutNewownershipandmanagementpavesthewayforexcitingimporovements
This club has three nine-hole courses allowing three different 18-hole combinations: East/North, North/South and South/East. All the courses have moderate elevation changes, and plenty of mature trees line the fairways. Water comes into play on several holes, and many of the greens are elevated. There are quite a few doglegs, so tee-shot placement is key to scoring well.larv.com // 909 595-7441
Sherwood Country ClubThousand OaksHomeoftheTigerWoodsFoundation/ChevronWorldChallengeTournament
Built on the site of the original Robin Hood movie and the M*A*S*H TV show, this Nicklaus design is dominated by its oaks, surrounding homes and hillside views. A members-only club, Sherwood has been the site of several TV-oriented golf competitions. sherwoodcountryclub.com // 805 496-3036
Sherwood Lake ClubThousand OaksAspectacularNicklaus-designedpar3
This Jack Nicklaus-designed 18-hole par 3 was designed to complement the memers-only Sherwood Country Club’s existing championship course. Sherwood Lake gives Sherwood Country Club members an opportunity to play with their children and work on various aspects of their game.sherwoodlakeclub.com // 805 497-3037
Simi Hills Golf CourseSimi ValleyAbeautifulTedRobinsondesignwithexceptionalpracticefacilities
This is a popular, rolling course with a good variety of holes. With lots of trees and rough, hitting it in the fairway is imperative. The greens are slower than they appear, and many golfers make the mistake of reading too much break. Great practice facilities with a lighted driving range and practice putting green, plus chipping and bunker practice areas.simihillsgolf.com // 805 522-0803
TPC ValenciaValenciaMembers-onlyTournamentPlayersClubcoursedesignedbyMarkO’Meara
Scenic vistas and more than 1,200 beautiful oaks highlight this property that features wide fairways and gently sloping greens. Bowled fairways and greens tend to be forgiving, but don’t discount a strong finishing stretch beginning at the 14th hole. Use of range and cart are included in green fees. Although you can’t carry your own bag, you can walk using a power walking cart.tpcvalencia.com // 661 288-7925
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Escondido
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Bonita Golf ClubBonitaHomeofthehappygolfer
This is a level, straightforward, tree-lined course. There is a river that comes into play on five holes and a lake that comes into play on another two. The greens are flat and there are no blind shots.bonitagolfclub.com // 619 267-1103
Encinitas Ranch Golf CourseEncinitasAfuncourseoverlookingthePacificOcean
This is a flowing, open course near the coast that affords excellent views. To score well at Encinitas Ranch, you will need to do two things: first, play in the morning—the afternoon wind will add several strokes to your score. Second, don’t go left unless you like re-teeing. The greens are on the stiff side, but putt extremely true and you can attack them in a variety of ways.jcgolf.com // 760 944-1936
Escondido Country ClubEscondidoFun&friendly.Formerlymembersonly,nowsemi-private
Nestled in the foothills of northern San Diego County, this is a rolling course with mature trees throughout. Although not long, some of the holes require precise shot-making. Your driver may not always be the answer. Hazards in the form of a creek come into play on several holes. The greens are not severely undulating, but can be tricky.escondidocc.com // 760 743-3301
La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club Spindrift Golf CourseLa JollaNineholesofsunandfun
Spindrift is a 9-hole par-3 course. It is designed for beginners and low handicappers alike. Available to club members and hotel guests only.ljbtc.com // 877 346-6714
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Lake San Marcos Country ClubSan MarcosAfavoriteexecutivecourse
Lake San Marcos has two 18-hole courses: the public, executive-length South Course and the private North Course. The North Course is a level, parkland-style course with plenty of trees. Conquer the large greens and you can score well here. It’s also open to resort guests.lakesanmarcosresort.com // 760 744-9092
Mt. Woodson Golf ClubRamonaVoted“BestScenery”(SanDiegogolfcourse)—Southland Golf Magazine
Despite its modest length, this is an entertaining and popular layout with no parallel fairways. The views and unique bridges are worth the price of admission. Tight and tough.mtwoodsongc.com // 760 788-3555
Oaks North Golf CourseSan DiegoOneofAmerica’sTopShortCourses(NorthCourse)—GolfRangeMagazine
Oaks North has three 9-hole courses, played in 18-hole combinations: North, South and East. These are well-conditioned executive courses with short par 4s that will tempt you to use your driver. If you are interested in scoring well, leave your ego at home and the driver in your bag. The par 3s range from just over a hundred yards to just over 200 yards.jcgolf.com // 858 487-3021
Rancho Bernardo InnSan DiegoSanDiego’slegendarygolfresort
Rancho Bernardo is an attractive resort course set in a valley and surrounded by homes. It is extremely playable with generous fairways and has hosted both PGA and LPGA events. It is dot-ted with trees and has an occasional lateral water hazard. This is a traditional layout without gim-micks. The highly esteemed resort has received numerous awards.ranchobernardoinn.com // 858 385-8733
Reidy Creek Golf CourseEscondidoExecutivelength,championshipfeel
Reidy Creek gives you a championship course feel at a fraction of the size. This 18-hole executive course plays through a natural valley with rolling terrain. The fairways are narrow and the greens undulating.jcgolf.com // 760 740-2450
Sail Ho Golf ClubSan DiegoApieceofhistory,recentlyredesigned
Originally the San Diego Country Club, Sail Ho is a short, par-3 executive course. The course is open, with bunkers on every hole but one. Architect Cary Bickler recently redesigned the fairways, greens and practice facilities. Sail Ho also boasts a new clubhouse.sailhogolf.com // 619 222-4653
Salt Creek Golf ClubChula VistaRuggedlybeautifullocationandfuncourse
Surrounded by the nature preserve of the Mt. Miguel foothills, this scenic course features many elevation changes, wide fairways, natural grasses and dramatic bunkering. Devoid of trees, it is not too long on the card, but you will find yourself hit-ting most all of your clubs. The greens are open in the front, making the layout quite playable. Carts are mandatory and are included in greens fees.saltcreekgc.com // 619 482-4666
StoneRidge Country ClubPowayTedRobinson-designedchampionshipcourse
StoneRidge, a private club, is part of a housing development, so players who tend to hit the ball long and wrong will find themselves in the trees or out-of-bounds. The front nine is fairly level but the back nine is mountain goat territory. The greens are average size and undulating.stoneridgeclub.com
Torrey Pines Golf CourseLa JollaHostofthe2008U.S.Open
The North Course is the shorter and the easier of the two courses. The South Course is prob-ably the best known of San Diego courses, due to a PGA Tour stop. The course is relatively roomy, exposed to the wind, with small, well-guarded greens and sweeping vistas of the Pacific.torreypinesgolfcourse.com // 877 581-7171
Twin Oaks Golf CourseSan MarcosApicturesquegolfchallenge
The front nine is narrow, with out-of-bounds lurking for the player who hits the ball long and right. The back nine is more spacious. Throughout your round, you will encounter well-placed traps, undulating greens, and water. Carts are included and mandatory.jcgolf.com // 760 591-4700
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Arizona Biltmore Country ClubPhoenix, AZ“JeweloftheDesert”
Adjacent to the spectacular Arizona Biltmore resort, you’ll find two challenging courses: The Adobe and The Links. Restored in 2004, The Adobe offers extra challenges with wide fairways and classic cross-bunkers. On The Links, you’ll find rolling fairways, five lakes and desert ravines that demand bold shots and accuracy.arizonabiltmore.com // 602 955-9655
Challenge at Manele, TheLana’i, HI“Top100GolfResorts”—Condé Nast Traveler
This Jack Nicklaus-designed course features the five-tee concept to challenge even the best golfers with precise tee shots over natural gorges and ravines. The average golfer will enjoy the beautiful vistas without suffering limitations on distance and accuracy. Carved out of the rugged coast, this course sprawls across lava fields.golfonlanai.com // 808 565-2222
Koele, The Experience atLana’i, HIGoldMedalResort—Golf Magazine
Designed by Greg Norman and Ted Robinson, the front 9 plays through ravines wooded with pine, koa and eucalyptus trees. Water features are everywhere: seven lakes, streams with cascading waterfalls and one green that is completely surrounded by a lake. The first seven holes of the back nine are at an altitude of 2,000 feet.golfonlanai.com // 808 565-4653
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Eagle Mountain Golf Club .Fountain Hills, AZ“Top50PublicCoursesintheCountry”—Golf World2009Reader’sPoll
Just outside Scottsdale, Eagle Mountain boasts spectacular views of the valley below. The course weaves through shaded box canyons and around mountain peaks in this scenic corner of the Sonoran Desert.eaglemtn.com // 480 816-1234
Grayhawk Golf ClubScottsdale, AZ“Top100YouCanPlayintheU.S.”(Talon)—Golf Magazine
Grayhawk is home to two exceptional courses: Talon and Raptor. Located in the Sonoran Desert, both courses offer unique challenges. The back nine of Talon was built around a series of deep box canyons and the greens are typically gener-ous. Raptor flows over gentle hills with gener-ous fairways, with strategically-placed bunkers providing ample challenge. The greens tend to be undulating and large.grayhawkgolf.com // 480 502-1800
Pueblo del Sol Country ClubSierra Vista, AZSemi-privatecountryclubinCochiseCounty
Near the foothills of the Huachuca Mountains, Pueblo del Sol offers some of the best putting surfaces around. They offer high elevations and bentgrass fairways and greens. Close to historic Tombstone and Kartchner Caverns.pdscountryclub.com // 520 378-6444
Wigwam, The .Litchfield Park, AZ“BestSouthwestGolfResortforBuddyTripsandFamilyTrips”—Travel + Leisure Golf
The Wigwam is home to three 18-hole cham-pionship golf courses set in the West Valley of Phoenix. It is a great experience for families or a buddy trip. Two of the courses were designed by Robert Trent Jones, Sr.: the famed Gold Course (”Arizona’s Monster”) and the Patriot.wigwamresort.com // 800 909-4224
Western Skies Golf ClubGilbert, AZWherethelocalsbringtheirfriends
With a view of the Superstition Mountains, Western Skies is all about the pure enjoyment of the game. Well-manicured greens and good friends to challenge you on the course make for an enjoyable outing.westernskiesgolf.com // 480 545-8542
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In the Loop2001 Pebble Beach Golf Links central coast
2002 San Juan Oaks Golf Club central coast
2003 Boulder Creek Golf and CC bay area
2004 Pasatiempo Golf Club* bay area
2005 Poppy Hills Golf Course central coast
2006 Cinnabar Hills Golf Club bay area
2007 Stevinson Ranch Golf Club central valley
2008 Tustin Ranch Golf Club orange county
2009 Industry Hills Golf Club at Pacific Palms* la
2010 Hidden Valley Golf Club* inland empire
California Golf Course Owners Association’s Courses of the Year
For the past two years, the California Golf Course Owners Association’s Course of the Year has also been awarded the national title. Hidden Valley is the current possessor of this prestigious honor.* national golf association golf course of the year
Tustin Ranch Golf Club, 2008 CGCOA Course of the Year
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After the Snow MeltsBest known for their skiing, these four popular resorts host some of California’s most demanding and scenic courses.
The Golf Courses at Incline Village high sierra
Mount Shasta Resort shasta cascade
Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort high sierra
Resort at Squaw Creek high sierra
Favorite Ocean CoursesFrom North to South, the California coast provides golfers with both beauty and a challenge. There are ocean courses that fit every price range.
The New Links at Bodega Harbour north coast
For as little at $45 during the week, you can play this tricky, demanding ocean course. Several of the holes will still have you talking for weeks to follow.
Half Moon Bay Golf Links bay area
Monarch Beach Golf Links orange county
Pebble Beach Golf Links central coast
Pelican Hill Golf Club orange county
The Links at Spanish Bay central coast
Spyglass Hill Golf Course central coast
Torrey Pines Golf Course san diego
Spyglass Hill Golf Course
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25 of our Favorite California Resort CoursesCalifornia has an abundance of world-class golf resorts, which range from the affordable to the opulent.
Alisal Guest Ranch & Resort central coast
Superb location, excellent golf and an abundance of family activities might make Alisal, pound for pound, California’s best golf and entertainment facility.
Aliso Creek Inn and Golf Course orange county
Boulder Creek Golf and Country Club bay area
Furnace Creek Golf Course desert
Greenhorn Creek Resort gold country
Industry Hills Golf Club at Pacific Palms la
Little River Inn Golf north coast
Meadowood bay area
Monarch Beach Golf Links orange county
Mount Shasta Resort shasta cascade
Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort high sierra
Pala Mesa Golf Resort inland empire
Pebble Beach Golf Links central coast
Journey at Pechanga inland empire
Pelican Hill Golf Club orange county
Rancho Bernardo Inn Golf Resort & Spa san diego
Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa desert
Resort at Squaw Creek high sierra
Saddle Creek Resort gold country
Silverado Resort and Spa bay area
SilverRock Resort desert
Sonoma Golf Club (Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn) north coast
The Links at Spanish Bay central coast
Stevinson Ranch Golf Club central valley
Temecula Creek Inn Golf Resort inland empire
Start Here10 starter courses that even the better player wouldn’t mind playing.
Bing Maloney Golf Course gold country
Deep Cliff Golf Course bay area
Fairgrounds Golf Course north coast
Peter Hay Golf Course central coast
Pruneridge Golf Club bay area
Rancho del Pueblo Golf Course bay area
Rancho Sierra Golf Course desert
Sebastopol Golf Course north coast
Wikiup Golf Course north coast
Vintner’s Golf Club bay area
Double Your Pleasure (or pain)With the price of fuel, jumping from one course in the morning to another in the afternoon can be an expensive proposition. Here are 18 courses worth considering next time you want to catch a quick 36 holes.
Alisal Guest Ranch & Resort central coast
Bayonet & Blackhorse Golf Courses central coast
Cimarron Golf Resort desert
Foxtail Golf Club north coast
Half Moon Bay Golf Links bay area
Haggin Oaks Golf Complex gold country
The Golf Courses at Incline Village high sierra
Industry Hills Golf Club at Pacific Palms la
Lake San Marcos Resort & Country Club san diego
Los Serranos Country Club inland empire
Menifee Lakes Country Club inland empire
Pelican Hill Golf Club orange county
River Ridge Golf Club central coast
Silverado Resort and Spa bay area
Torrey Pines Golf Course san diego
Oakmont Golf Club north coast
Sunol Valley Golf Club bay area
Tukwet Canyon Golf Club inland empire
Nine Hole MasterpiecesAliso Creek Inn and Golf Course orange county
Gleneagles GC at McLaren Park bay area
Old Brockway Golf Course high sierra
Northwood Golf Club north coast
Vintner’s Golf Club bay area
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SpasA California Golf vacation is not complete with out a visit to one of our legendary Spas. Here are 14 of our favorite golf/spa combinations.
Alisal Guest Ranch & Resort central coast
Industry Hills Golf Club at Pacific Palms la
Meadowood bay area A luxurious spa day does not get any better than this. Meadowood is set in the heart of the Napa wine country on a 250-acre estate.
Pebble Beach Golf Links central coast
Journey at Pechanga inland empire
Monarch Beach Golf Links orange county
Mount Shasta Resort shasta cascade
Northstar-at-Tahoe (Ritz-Carlton) high sierra
Pelican Hill Golf Club orange county
Rancho Bernardo Inn Golf Resort & Spa san diego
Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa desert
Silverado Resort and Spa bay area
Sonoma Golf Club (Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn) north coast
Resort at Squaw Creek high sierra
Where the Pros & Celebrities PlayHere are 10 public access California Courses that have hosted PGA, LPGA or Celebrity Pro-Ams.
Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course high sierra On a course set lakeside, Edgewood has been the home of the American Century Celebrity Golf Championship for over 20 years.
Pebble Beach Golf Links central coast
Poppy Hills Golf Course central coast
Rancho Bernardo Inn Golf Resort & Spa san diego
Silverado Resort and Spa bay area
SilverRock Resort desert
Sonoma Golf Club (Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn) north coast
Spyglass Hill Golf Course central coast
The Course at Wente Vineyards bay area
Torrey Pines Golf Course san diego
Great ValuesBennett Valley Golf Club north coast
Elkin Ranch Golf Course central coast
Hidden Valley Golf Club inland empire
Morro Bay Golf Course central coast
Poppy Hills Golf Course (NCGA members) central coast
Poppy Ridge Golf Course (NCGA members) bay area
Ridgemark Golf & Country Club central coast
The famed 18th green at Pebble Beach Golf Links
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Tweetable HolesHere are five holes that will have you reaching for your smart phone to tell the world. In 140 characters or less.
Chardonnay Golf Club #8 bay area
Half Moon Bay Golf Links (Old Course) #18 bay area
Oak Quarry Golf Club #14 inland empire
Old Greenwood Golf Club #6 high sierra
Spyglass Hill Golf Course #4 central coast
Bring Your GPSThese tracks may not be right off the freeway, but all five of the courses listed below are well worth the journey.
Greenhorn Creek Resort gold country
Ridgemark Golf & Country Club central coast
Saddle Creek Resort gold country
San Juan Oaks Golf Club central coast
Stevinson Ranch Golf Club central valley
The spectacular view from Oak Quarry’s 14th tee
Stevinson Ranch Golf Club is off the beaten path but worth the trip.
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Certified Audubon Cooperative SanctuariesBartley Cavanaugh Golf Course gold country
Bing Maloney Golf Course gold country
Callippe Preserve Golf Course bay area
Cherry Island Golf Course gold country
Coyote Hills Golf Course orange county
Coyote Moon Golf Course high sierra
Crystal Springs Golf Course bay area
Dairy Creek Golf Course central coast
Deep Cliff Golf Course bay area
Del Monte Golf Course central coast
Eureka Golf Course north coast
Fountaingrove Golf & Athletic Club north coast
Furnace Creek Golf Course desert
Haggin Oaks Golf Complex gold country
The Golf Courses at Incline Village high sierra
Little River Inn north coast
Los Lagos Golf Course bay area
Mather Golf Course gold country
Metropolitan Golf Links bay area
Monarch Beach Golf Links orange county
Morro Bay Golf Course central coast
Napa Golf Course at Kennedy Park bay area
Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort Golf Course high sierra
Old Brockway Golf Course high sierra
Pasatiempo Golf Club bay area
Pebble Beach Golf Links central coast
Rancho del Pueblo Golf Course bay area
Resort at Squaw Creek high sierra
Ridgemark Golf & Country Club central coast
Riverside Golf Course central valley
The Links at Spanish Bay central coast
Spyglass Hill Golf Course central coast
Tahoe Donner Golf Course high sierra
TPC Stonebrae bay area
Tukwet Canyon Golf Club inland empire
Valley Oaks Golf Course central valley
The Course at Wente Vineyards bay area
Certified Audubon Signature SanctuariesThe highest level of commitment to the environment, per Audubon International, the below courses are “designed for the environment” and ensure applica-tion of “sustainable resource management practices in the long-term development of the property.”
Cypress Ridge Golf Club central coast
The Golf Club at Gray’s Crossing high sierra
Old Greenwood Golf Course high sierra
Stevinson Ranch Golf Club central valley
We salute the following courses for their commitment to conservation and the environment. According to Audubon International, the following courses “protect our environment and preserve the natural heritage of the game of golf.” For more information, please visit golfandenvironment.org.
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Steep Slope Ahead: >145 from the tips Some of the courses listed below are famous, others just infamous, but all of them will push the low handicapper’s game to the edget.
Old Greenwood Golf Course high sierra
The Ranch Golf Club bay area
Redhawk Golf Course inland empire
The Links at Spanish Bay central coast
Spyglass Hill Golf Course central coast
There is much debate as to why Spyglass is not considered for a U.S. Open, although everyone can agree on this: Spyglass is one tough golf course, no matter what set of tees you choose.
The Course at Wente Vineyards bay area
Family Golf Ten courses that combine value, price and fun golf
Bass Lake Golf Course gold country
Boulder Creek Golf and Country Club bay area
Boundary Oak Golf Course bay area
Eureka Golf Course north coast
Foxtail Golf Club north coast
Hidden Valley Golf Club inland empire
There is a reason Hidden Valley Golf Club was named the 2010 California Association Course of the Year. Their commitment to affordable family golf is sec-ond to none.
Las Positas Golf Course bay area
Los Lagos Golf Course bay area
Oakmont Golf Club north coast
Royal Vista Golf Club los angeles
Fairways and TrailsFor the golfer who likes to mountain bike, or the mountain biker who likes to golf, here are some great layouts not far from some spectacular mountain bike trails.
Aliso Creek Inn & Golf Course orange county
8 miles to Wood Canyon Trail
Bennett Valley Golf Club north coast
3 miles to Annadel State Park santa rosa
CrossCreek Golf Club The Golf Club at Rancho CaliforniaTemecula Creek Inn inland empire
All about 30 miles to San Juan Trail lake elsinore
Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course high sierra
9 miles to Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride south lake tahoe
Meadowood bay area
10 miles to Oat Hill Road Trail calistoga
Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa desert
35 miles to Hurkey Creek Park idyllwild
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How Low Can You Go?You may never have the game to shoot under par, but you do have an opportunity to play the lowest course on the face of the earth.
Furnace Creek Golf Course desert— 250 feet below sea level
Classics You Can Play
Alister MacKenzie CoursesHaggin Oaks (MacKenzie course) gold country
Northwood Golf Club north coast
Pasatiempo Golf Course bay area
Jack Fleming CoursesBoulder Creek Golf & Country Club bay area
Robert Trent Jones, Sr. CoursesThe Golf Courses at Incline Village high sierra The Golf Club at Rancho California inland empire
Spyglass Hill Golf Course central coast
William P. Bell CoursesAltadena Golf Course los angeles
Furnace Creek Golf Course desert Riverside Golf Course central valley Torrey Pines Golf Course san diego
Golf and Wine PairingsNAPACabernet Sauvignon is king in Napa, but they have so much more to offer. With the San Pablo Bay cooling it down at night, the Carneros appellation in southern Napa is home to beautiful pinot noir and chardonnay.
SONOMA COUNTYWhat do wine fans appreciate most about Sonoma County? The diversity of the varietals. One is hard-pressed to find something that doesn’t grow well in some corner of Sonoma County. If time is an issue, choose northern Sonoma County. Healdsburg is the meeting place of three appellations: Russian River Valley, Dry Creek Valley and Alexander Valley.
TEMECULA VALLEYTemecula Valley is southern California’s wine country and maybe California’s best kept secret. This up-and- coming region is comprised of mostly small, family-owned wineries. Whether tasting sauvignon blanc, chardonnay or cabernet, you will find the tasting rooms relaxed, friendly and leisurely paced.
CENTRAL COASTThe Central Coast is an expansive wine area that includes the entire central coast of California, which includes dozens of AVAs. Rhone varietals (think syrah) are a highlight of the Paso Robles area while beautiful pinot noir is grown all along the coast, from Monterey through Santa Barbara.
Wedding LocalesGolf courses can be the perfect venue for a wedding; here are some of our favorite courses that offer a superb location for that special day.
Aliso Creek Inn and Golf Course orange county
Black Golf Golf Club orange county
Chardonnay Golf Club bay area
Cinnabar Hills Golf Club bay area
Crystal Springs Golf Course bay area
Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course high sierra
Old Ranch Country Club orange county
The Ranch Golf Club bay area
San Juan Oaks Golf Club central coast
Sherwood Country Club los angeles
Silverado Resort and Spa bay area
Temecula Creek Inn inland empire
Furnace Creek Resort
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Coastal California Cruising Hwy. 1, Northern California
Car of choice: 1962 Corvette
Roads: Windy, along the northern California coast. This road is not for the faint of heart or those who get carsick.
Total driving distance: 115 miles
Courses along the way: Little River Inn Golf, The Sea Ranch Golf Links, The New Links at Bodega Harbour
Expense report: Nothing is ever free, but this is pretty darn close. You can play three interesting coastal courses that are half the price of some of the other California coastal gems.
17-Mile Drive17-Mile Drive, Central Coast
Car of choice: ’48 Chevy Truck,
Roads: Scenic, confusing, wooded drive
Total driving distance: 4.6 miles
Courses along the way: Pebble Beach Golf Links, Spyglass Hill Golf Course, Poppy Hills Golf Course (the old AT&T Pro-Am rotation).
Alternate courses: Del Monte Golf Course, The Links at Spanish Bay
Expense report: This is a once in a lifetime trip, expensive but for the passionate golfer worth every penny.
Cruise Around the LakeCircle Lake Tahoe clockwise, starting in the south Hwy. 50, Hwy. 89, Hwy. 28
Car of choice: ’67 Mustang
Roads: Plenty of twist and turns, cruising is the operative word. With plenty of other vacationers, don’t plan on being in a hurry.
Total driving distance: 49.1
Courses along the way: Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course, Tahoe City Golf Course, Old Brockway Golf Course, The Golf Courses at Incline Village
Off the lake: Resort at Squaw Creek, North Star at Tahoe Resort, The Golf Club at Gray’s Crossing, Coyote Moon Golf Course
Expense report: A good mix of high-end and reasonably priced courses along the way.
Cruising the San Diego FreewayI-5 all the way
Car of choice: ’65 Chevy Malibu
Roads: freeway, freeway and more freeway
Total driving distance: 92 miles
Courses along the way: Torrey Pines Golf Course, Encinitas Ranch Golf Course, San Juan Hills Golf Club, Monarch Beach Golf Links, Strawberry Farms Golf Club, Oak Creek Golf Club, Tustin Ranch Golf Club
Expense report: There is a wide range of courses along the 5 so it all depends how you are feeling that day.
Sticks & SurfSurf in the morning, golf in the afternoon
Car of choice: Woody
Roads: A mix of freeway and coastal roads, you can’t go wrong with this drive, just give your-self plenty of time to enjoy the scenery.
Total driving distance: 481 miles
Blacks BeachTorrey Pines Golf Course san diego
Aliso Beach ParkAliso Creek Inn & Golf Course orange county
Morro RockMorro Bay Golf Club central coast
Steamer Lane
Pasatiempo Golf Club bay area
Expense report: The surfing is free and you’ll find the greens fees range from moderate to high-end.
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Alisal Guest Ranch & Resort resort central coast 805 688-4215 alisal.com
Aliso Creek Inn and Golf Course resort orange county 949 499-1919 alisocreekinn.com
Altadena Golf Course public los angeles 626 797-3821 dcgolf.info
Anaheim Hills Golf Course public orange county 714 998-3041 playanaheimgolf.com
Ancil Hoffman Golf Course public gold country 916 482-3284 golfancilhoffman.com
Angel Park Golf Club public desert 888 446-5358 angelpark.com
Apple Valley Country Club public inland empire 760 242-3125 applevalleycountryclub.com
Arizona Biltmore Country Club resort out-of-state 602 955-9655 arizonabiltmore.com
Arrowhead Country Club Members only inland empire 909 882-1735 arrowheadcc.org
Auburn Valley Golf Club public gold country 530 269-1837 auburnvalleygc.com
Bartley Cavanaugh Golf Course public gold country 916 665-2020 bartleycavanaugh.com
Bass Lake Golf Course public gold country 530 677-4653 basslakegolfcourse.com
Bayonet and Blackhorse Golf Courses public central coast 831 899-7271 bayonetblackhorse.com
Bear Creek Golf Club Members only inland empire 951 677-8631 bearcreekgc.com
Bennett Valley Golf Club public north coast 707 528-3673 www.bvgolf.org
Bing Maloney Golf Course public gold country 916 433-2283 bingmaloney.com
Black Gold Golf Club public orange county 714 961-0060 blackgoldgolf.com
Black Oak Golf Course public gold country 530 878-1900
Bodega Harbour, The New Links at public north coast 707 875-3538 bodegaharbourgolf.com
Bonita Golf Club public san diego 619 267-1103 bonitagolfclub.com
Boulder Creek Golf and Country Club resort bay area 831 338-2121 bouldercreekgolf.com
Boundary Oak Golf Course public bay area 925 934-4775 playboundaryoak.com
Callippe Preserve Golf Course public bay area 925 426-6666 playcallippe.com
Chalk Mountain Golf Course public central coast 805 466-8848 chalkmountaingolf.com
Challenge at Manele, The resort out-of-state 808 565-2222 golfonlanai.com
Chardonnay Golf Club semi-private bay area 707 257-1900 chardonnaygolfclub.com
Cherry Island Golf Course public gold country 916 991-6875 golfcherryisland.com
Cimarron Golf Resort public desert 760 770-6060 cimarrongolf.com
Cinnabar Hills Golf Club public bay area 408 323-7815 cinnabarhills.com
Coyote Hills Golf Course public orange county 714 672-6800 coyotehillsgc.com
Coyote Moon Golf Course public high sierra 530 587-0886 coyotemoongolf.com
CrossCreek Golf Club public inland empire 800 506-3402 crosscreekgolfclub.com
Crystal Springs Golf Course public bay area 650 342-4188 playcrystalsprings.com
Cypress Ridge Golf Club public central coast 805 474-7979 cypressridge.com
D’Andrea Golf Club semi-private high sierra 775 331-6363 dandreagolf.com
Dairy Creek Golf Course public central coast 805 782-8060 centralcoastgolf.com
DarkHorse Golf Club public gold country 530 269-7900 darkhorsegolf.com
Deep Cliff Golf Course public bay area 408 253-5357 playdeepcliff.com
Del Monte Golf Course public central coast 831 373-2700 pebblebeach.com
Eagle Glen Golf Club public inland empire 951 272-4653 eagleglengc.com
Eagle Mountain Golf Club public out-of-state 480 816-1234 eaglemtn.com
Eagle Ridge Golf Club public central coast 408 846-4531 eagleridgegc.com
Eagle Vines Vineyards & Golf Club public bay area 707 257-4470 eaglevinesgolfclub.com
Eaton Canyon Golf Course public los angeles 626 794-6773 dcgolf.info
Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course public high sierra 775 588-3566 edgewoodtahoe.com
Elkins Ranch Golf Course public central coast 805 524-1221 elkinsranchgc.com
Encinitas Ranch Golf Course public san diego 760 944-1936 jcgolf.com
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Escondido Country Club semi-private san diego 760 746-4212 escondidocc.com
Eureka Golf Course public north coast 707 443-4808 playeureka.com
Fairgrounds Golf Course public north coast 707 284-3520 fairgroundsgolfcourse.com
Fig Garden Golf Club semi-private central Valley 559 439-2928 figgardengolf.com
Forebay Golf Course public central Valley 209 826-3637 forebaygolfcourse.com
Fountaingrove Golf & Athletic Club Members only north coast 707 579-4653 fountaingrovegolf.com
Foxtail Golf Club public north coast 707 584-7766 playfoxtail.com
Friendly Hills Country Club Members only los angeles 562 698-0331 friendlyhillscc.com
Furnace Creek Golf Course resort desert 760 786-2301 furnacecreekresort.com
Gleneagles GC at McLaren Park public bay area 415 587-2425 gleneaglesgolfsf.com
Gray's Crossing, The Golf Club at semi-private high sierra 530 550-5800 oldgreenwoodgolf.com
Grayhawk Golf Club public out-of-state 480 502-1800 grayhawkgolf.com
Green River Golf Club public inland empire 714 970-8411 playgreenriver.com
Greenhorn Creek Resort resort gold country 209 729-8111 greenhorncreek.com
Haggin Oaks Golf Complex public gold country 916 808-2525 hagginoaks.com
Half Moon Bay Golf Links public bay area 650 726-4438 halfmoonbaygolf.com
Hidden Valley Golf Club public inland empire 951 737-1010 hiddenvalleygolf.com
Hunter Ranch Golf Course public central coast 805 237-7444 hunterranchgolf.com
Incline Village, The Golf Courses at public high sierra 775 832-1146 golfincline.com
Indian Valley Golf Club public bay area 415 897-1118 indianvalleygolfclub.com
Industry Hills Golf Club at Pacific Palms public los angeles 626 810-4653 ihgolfclub.com
Journey at Pechanga resort inland empire 866 991-7277 journeyatpechanga.com
Koele, The Experience at resort out-of-state 808 565-4653 golfonlanai.com
La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club, Spindrift GC resort san diego 877 346-6714 ljbtc.com
La Purisima Golf Course public central coast 805 735-8395 lapurisimagolf.com
Lake San Marcos Resort & Country Club resort/semi-private san diego 760 744-1310 lakesanmarcosresort.com
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Lakeside Golf Club Members only los angeles 818 985-3335 lakesidegolfclub.com
Las Positas Golf Course public bay area 925 455-7820 laspositasgolfcourse.com
Legacy Golf Club, The public desert 702 897-2187 thelegacygc.com
Little River Inn Golf resort north coast 707 937-5667 littleriverinn.com
Los Angeles Country Club, The Members only los angeles 310 276-6104 thelacc.org
Los Lagos Golf Course public bay area 408 361-0250 playloslagos.com
Los Serranos Country Club public inland empire 909 597-1711 losserranoscountryclub.com
Malibu Country Club public los angeles 818 889-6680 malibucountryclub.net
Mather Golf Course public gold country 916 364-4354 playmather.com
Meadowood resort/Members only bay area 707 963-3646 meadowood.com
Menifee Lakes Country Club semi-private inland empire 951 672-4824 menifee-lakes.com
Metropolitan Golf Links public bay area 510 569-5555 playmetro.com
Monarch Beach Golf Links resort orange county 949 240-8247 monarchbeachgolf.com
Monarch Dunes Golf Club public central coast 805 343-9459 monarchdunes.com
Monterey Peninsula Country Club Members only central coast 831 372-8141 mpccpb.org
Morro Bay Golf Course public central coast 805 782-8060 centralcoastgolf.com
Mount Shasta Resort Golf Course resort shasta cascade 530 926-3052 mountshastaresort.com
Mountain Falls Golf Club public desert 775 537-6553 mountainfallsgolfclub.com
Mt. Woodson Golf Club public san diego 760 788-3555 mtwoodsongc.com
Napa Golf Course at Kennedy Park public bay area 707 255-4333 playnapa.com
Napa Valley Country Club Members only bay area 707 252-1114 napavalleycc.com
Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort Golf Course resort high sierra 800 571-6795 northstarattahoe.com
Northwood Golf Club public north coast 707 865-1116 northwoodgolf.com
Oak Creek Golf Club public orange county 949 653-5300 oakcreekgolfclub.com
Oak Quarry Golf Club public inland empire 951 685-1440 oakquarry.com
Oakmont Golf Club public north coast 707 539-0415 oakmontgc.com
Oaks North Golf Course public san diego 858 487-3021 jcgolf.com
Old Brockway Golf Course public high sierra 530 546-9909 oldbrockway.com
Old Greenwood Golf Course semi-private high sierra 530 550-7010 oldgreenwoodgolf.com
Old Ranch Country Club Members only orange county 562 596-4611 oldranch.com
Pajaro Valley Golf Club public central coast 831 724-3851 pajarovalleygolf.com
Pala Mesa Golf Resort resort inland empire 800 722-4700 palamesa.com
Pasatiempo Golf Club semi-private bay area 831 459-9155 pasatiempo.com
Peacock Gap Golf Club public bay area 415 453-4940 peacockgapgc.com
Pebble Beach Golf Links resort central coast 800 654-9300 pebblebeach.com
Pelican Hill Golf Club resort orange county 949 467-6800 pelicanhill.com
Peter Hay Golf Course public central coast 831 622-8723 pebblebeach.com
Plumas Lake Golf & Country Club semi-private gold country 530 742-3201 plumaslake.com
Plumas Pines Golf Resort resort high sierra 530 836-1420 plumaspinesgolf.com
Ponderosa Golf Course public high sierra 530 587-3501 ponderosagolfcoursetruckee.com
Poppy Hills Golf Course public central coast 831 622-8239 poppyhillsgolf.com
Poppy Ridge Golf Course public bay area 925 447-6779 poppyridgegolf.com
Pruneridge Golf Club public bay area 408 248-4424 pruneridgegolfclub.com
Pueblo del Sol Country Club semi-private out-of-state 520 378-6444 pdscountryclub.com
Ranch Golf Club, The public bay area 408 270-0557 theranchgc.com
Rancho Bernardo Inn Golf Resort & Spa resort san diego 858 675-8470 ranchobernardoinn.com
Rancho California, The Golf Club at public inland empire 951 677-7446 scgagolfcourse.com
Rancho del Pueblo Golf Course public bay area 408 347-0990 ranchodelpueblo.com
Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa resort desert 760 862-4551 rancholaspalmas.com
Rancho Maria Golf Club public central coast 805 937-2019 ranchomariagolf.com
Rancho Sierra Golf Course public desert 661 946-1080 ranchosierragolf.com
Rancho Vista Golf Club public desert 661 272-9903 ranchovistagolfcourse.com
Redhawk Golf Course public inland empire 951 302-3850 redhawkgolfcourse.com
Reidy Creek Golf Course public san diego 760 740-2450 jcgolf.com
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Resort at Squaw Creek resort high sierra 530 581-6637 squawcreek.com
Ridgemark Golf & Country Club semi-private central coast 831 637.8151 ridgemark.com
River Oaks Golf Course public central Valley 209 537-4653
River Ridge Golf Club public central coast 805 983-4653 riverridge-golfclub.com
Riverside Golf Course public central Valley 559 275-5900 playriverside.com
Riverview Golf & Country Club Members only shasta cascade 530 224-2250 riverviewgolf.net
Rooster Run Golf Club public north coast 707 778-1211 roosterrun.com
Round Hill Country Club Members only bay area 925 837-7424 rhcountryclub.com
Royal Vista Golf Club public los angeles 909 595-7441 larv.com
Saddle Creek Resort resort gold country 800 611-7722 saddlecreek.com
Sail Ho Golf Club public san diego 619 222-4653 sailhogolf.com
Salt Creek Golf Club public san diego 619 482-4666 saltcreekgc.com
San Juan Hills Golf Club public orange county 949 493-1167 sanjuanhillsgolf.com
San Juan Oaks Golf Club public central coast 831 636-6113 sanjuanoaks.com
San Ramon Golf Club public bay area 925 828-6100 golfsanramon.com
Sea Ranch Golf Links, The public north coast 707 785-2468 searanchvillage.com
Sebastopol Golf Course public north coast 707 823-9852
Seven Oaks Country Club Members only central Valley 661 664-6474 sevenoakscountryclub.com
Sherwood Country Club Members only los angeles 805 496-3036 sherwoodcountryclub.com
Sherwood Lake Club Members only los angeles 805 497-3037 sherwoodlakeclub.com
Silverado Resort and Spa resort/Members only bay area 707 257-5460 silveradoresort.com
SilverRock Resort resort desert 760 777-8884 silverrock.org
Simi Hills Golf Course public los angeles 805 522-0803 simihillsgolf.com
Sonoma Golf Club resort/Members only north coast 707 996-0300 sonomagolfclub.com
Spanish Bay, The Links at resort central coast 831 647-7495 pebblebeach.com
Spyglass Hill Golf Course semi-private central coast 831 625-8563 pebblebeach.com
Stevinson Ranch Golf Club resort central Valley 209 668-8200 stevinsonranch.com
StoneRidge Country Club Members only san diego 858 487-2117 stoneridgeclub.com
StoneTree Golf Club public bay area 415 209-6090 stonetreegolf.com
Strawberry Farms Golf Club public orange county 949 551-1811 strawberryfarmsgolf.com
Sunol Valley Golf Club public bay area 925 862-0414 sunolvalley.com
Tahoe City Golf Course public high sierra 530 583-1516 tahoecitygolf.com
Tahoe Donner Golf Course semi-private high sierra 530 587-9440 golftahoedonner.com
Temecula Creek Inn Golf Resort resort inland empire 858 675.8470 temeculacreekinn.com
Tijeras Creek Golf Club public orange county 949 589-9793 tijerascreek.com
Torrey Pines Golf Course public san diego 858 452-3226 torreypinesgolfcourse.com
Toscana Country Club Members only desert 760 772-7000 toscanacc.com
TPC Stonebrae Members only bay area 510 728-7878 tpcstonebrae.com
TPC Valencia Members only los angeles 661 288-7925 tpcvalencia.com
Tukwet Canyon Golf Club public inland empire 951 845-0014 tukwetcanyon.com
Turlock Golf & Country Club Members only central Valley 209 634-4976 turlockcountryclub.com
Tustin Ranch Golf Club public orange county 714 730-1611 tustinranchgolf.com
Twin Oaks Golf Course public san diego 760 591-4653 jcgolf.com
Valley Oaks Golf Course public central Valley 559 651-1441 playvalleyoaks.com
Vineyard Knolls Golf Club of Napa Members only bay area 707 226-8184 vineyardknolls.com
Vintner’s Golf Club public bay area 707 944-1992 vintnersgolfclub.com
Wente Vineyards, The Course at public bay area 925 456-2475 wentevineyards.com
Western Skies Golf Club public out-of-state 480 545-8542 westernskiesgolf.com
Whitney Oaks Golf Club public gold country 916 632-8333 whitneyoaksgolf.com
Wigwam, The resort out-of-state 800 909-4224 wigwamresort.com
Wikiup Golf Course public north coast 707 546-8787
William Land Golf Course public gold country 916 277-1207 williamlandgc.com
Windsor Golf Club public north coast 707 838-7888 windsorgolf.com
Woodhaven Country Club semi-private desert 760 345-7513 woodhavencc.com
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