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Golf in the O.C.: Seven things you should know about your trip to Orange County
So you're heading to the O.C., and you're planning a little golf. Fortunately, there are plenty of choices, but this is Orange County, California. Things move a little differently here. It has its own pace; its own vibe. Golf in the O.C. is no exception, so there are a few things you should know before you play golf around your trip to Disneyland. Here are seven.
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Bear in your mind on the Jack Nicklaus Tournament Course at PGA West
The Coachella Valley is full of resort-style golf courses with expansive fairways. The Jack Nicklaus Tournament Course at PGA West is not one of them. Host to the former Skins Game, it remains as bold, as modern and as demanding as when it debuted in 1987.
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Mountain View Course at Desert Willow Golf Resort: Mirth and mercy amid the mountains of Palm Desert
Desert Willow Golf Resort in Palm Desert is among the most popular dual-course public facilities in southern California. While the skilled flock to the burly Firecliff Course, players aiming for a more congenial round will be well served by the Mountain View Course with its generally benign landing areas in the fairways.
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Bear in your mind on the Jack Nicklaus Tournament Course at PGA West
The Coachella Valley is full of resort-style golf courses with expansive fairways. The Jack Nicklaus Tournament Course at PGA West is not one of them. Host to the former Skins Game, it remains as bold, as modern and as demanding as when it debuted in 1987.
... full article »Mountain View Course at Desert Willow Golf Resort: Mirth and mercy amid the mountains of Palm Desert
Desert Willow Golf Resort in Palm Desert is among the most popular dual-course public facilities in southern California. While the skilled flock to the burly Firecliff Course, players aiming for a more congenial round will be well served by the Mountain View Course with its generally benign landing areas in the fairways.
... full article »Never boring: Solving Salt Creek Golf Club in Chula Vista
The first big plus at Salt Creek Golf Club is the lack of homes -- just mountains and green grass for as far as the eye can see. The second best attribute are its greens You'll definitely want to stay below the hole if you can. Most of all, the 6,829-yard, par-72 course is interesting. No two holes look alike, and all are pretty memorable, Mike Bailey writes from Chula Vista, Calif.
... full article »Carmel Highland Golf Resort & Spa: High above the highway in San Diego
Opened in 1966, Carmel Highland Golf Resort & Spa in San Diego has long been a favorite among locals for its hills, fast and tricky greens and several unusual holes. Designed by William F. Bell of Torrey Pines fame, the course tumbles across hillsides just 15 minutes north of downtown San Diego, right off Interstate 15.
... full article »Worth a second look: The natural beauty of San Vicente Resort in Ramona
One of the more scenic golf courses in the San Diego area, the Ted Robinson-designed San Vicente Resort is a nice escape from city life. Located in the rolling hills of Ramona, each hole is unique. The 6,633-yard course features plenty of elevation changes, excellent greens and a number of water hazards and bunkers.
... full article »Undiscovered Lake Chabot Golf Course is an Oakland golf surprise
Lake Chabot Golf Course is an 18-hole course credited to William Lock that opened in 1923. It measures an untouched distance of 6,000 yards with a par of 72, and yet it will test your skills. Different and charmingly quirky, Lake Chabot is the undiscovered uncle of the family. Once you get to understand it, you realize its charms.
... full article »Castle Oaks Golf Club: A resplendent experience in the Gold Country
Castle Oaks Golf Club, located about 35 miles southeast of Sacramento in Ione, has two distinct nines that bring about different experiences. The natural beauty, especially on the front nine and the closing three holes, will leave a lasting impression, Ted Johnson writes.
... full article »Temecula Creek Inn: Hidden southern California gem provides area-favorite food and fairways
Save a glimpse of the golf course from Interstate 15, Temecula Creek Inn is really one of the area's tucked-away gems -- one that loyalists want to keep secret while new visitors want to share. It's an oak-studded oasis, really, just an hour from San Diego. It comes complete with a full-service hotel, dining that rivals the area's finest local California cuisine, and 27 holes of golf, divided into the aptly named Oaks Course, Creek Course and Stonehouse Course.
... full article »March forward to the General Old Golf Course in Riverside
Just because the General Old Golf Course is old (initially constructed as a nine-hole, private military course that opened in the 1950s), don't assume it's a pushover. Tracking at 6,800 yards from the tips and presenting a host of sneaky doglegs, visitors are likely to re-enlist, Judd Spicer writes from Riverside.
... full article »Feel the burn at The Links at Summerly in Lake Elsinore
While there's plenty of variety among golf courses in California's Inland Empire, there's nothing quite like The Links at Summerly in Lake Elsinore. Combining links-style play, ample serenity, paspalum grass and a host of aerial scenery, The Links at Summerly is truly among the most unique layouts in the area, Judd Spicer writes.
... full article »- Drink in Redhawk Golf Club amid Temecula wine country
- Mending with awesome value: Shandin Hills Golf Club in San Bernardino
- Buenaventura Golf Course in Ventura is a fun walk through a big park
- On the way to San Jose: Ridgemark Golf Club's a solid play in Hollister
- An Inland Empire gem for the skilled: Champions Club at the Retreat in Corona
- Sterling Hills G.C. in Camarillo is a welcome sight for high-handicappers but challenges low-handicappers
- Photo gallery: Set in the foothills of Monterey wine country, Gilroy's Eagle Ridge G.C. is worth the trip
- Get a taste of Pete Dye at Lost Canyons Golf Club in Simi Valley
- Designer Ted Robinson shows his skills at Robinson Ranch Golf Club in Santa Clarita
- Four golf courses in the Palm Springs area that you might have missed
- Los Robles Greens Golf Course in Thousand Oaks: A country club look at a muni price
- Back on the prowl: Morongo Golf Club at Tukwet Canyon in Beaumont
- Full-service golf with options: Blue Rock Springs Golf Club in Vallejo
- Photo gallery: Eagle Glen in Corona is a SoCal gem with some of the most challenging greens in the area
- Photo gallery: The Links at Summerly in Lake Elsinore will make you feel like you're in the British Isles
- Golden tee: Find hidden golf gems in California's Gold Country
- Golfing in the Sacramento foothills: Amazing beauty, amazing value
- Photo gallery: Paradise Valley Golf Course in Fairfield is a solid play
- Laid-back Cordova Golf Course in Sacramento is the perfect fit for the casual golfer
- Whitney Oaks Golf Club in Rocklin: Johnny Miller makes you pay attention
- Wildhawk Golf Club in Sacramento: Digging and shaping 18 holes of pleasure
- Pastoral and peaceful mark the experience at Teal Bend Golf Club in Sacramento
- Bing Maloney Golf Course in Sacramento does a lot by not trying to do too much
- Bartley Cavanaugh Golf Course in Sacramento: Daring to score in California's Delta
- Greenhorn Creek Resort in Angels Camp: Mining for birdies in California Gold Country
- Escena Golf Club in Palm Springs: Where classic ideals meet modern-day pleasures
- Holding on for a wild, beautiful ride at DarkHorse Golf Club in Auburn
- Challenging StoneTree Golf Club in Novato tests you and then brings you back
- Winchester Country Club in northern California: Where Eagles (and birdies) Dare
- Napa Golf Course at Kennedy Park has aged beautifully to become one of the Napa Valley's fun plays
- The Faldo Golf Institute at Shadow Ridge in Palm Desert is a great place to sharpen your game
- Photo gallery: Scenic Golf Club at Glen Ivy in Corona plays across sloping hillsides and canyons
- San Francisco Bay-area golf has championship pedigree
- Northern California coastal golf: Drama and salt spray
- Royal Vista Golf Club in Walnut offers 27 holes of southern California fun in the sun
- Good times roll at Los Robles Greens Golf Course in Thousand Oaks
- Scouting San Diego: Five must-play golf venues
- Desert Dunes Golf Club: Let the windmills guide you toward Palm Springs' solitude
- From sycamores to chardonnay, The Course at Wente Vineyards in Livermore provides plenty of thrills
- Massive green makes Chardonnay Golf Club a memorable Napa Valley stop
- Fewer homes, more golf: San Diego's houseless courses
- A private setting with public access at Malibu Golf Club
- The Golden Bear brings the challenge at PGA West's Nicklaus Tournament Course
- The Crossings at Carlsbad: San Diego-area golfers get another top-flight municipal golf course
- Tricky greens, panoramic views make Black Gold Golf Club in Yorba Linda a slick escape from Orange County
- Bayonet and Black Horse golf courses in Seaside offer elite golf on the Monterey Peninsula
- Robert Trent Jones II revamp enhances the golf experience at the Links at Bodega Harbour
- Temecula Creek Inn pairs fine wine with great golf courses
- Scenery and playability are the draws at 27-hole Temecula Creek Inn
- Pacific Grove Golf Links gets into the groove -- at a mellow California pace
- Bayonet and Black Horse Golf Courses in Seaside sprint to new heights
- The Links at Bodega Harbour in Bodega Bay offers a true Scottish golf experience
- Monarch Beach Golf Links in Dana Point: Pacific Ocean panorama, white sand, slick greens
- On The Road In California: Get out of town, explore the Temecula Valley
- Laguna Seca Golf Ranch in Monterey: Be sure to bring all your clubs
- Oakmont Golf Club in Santa Rosa: An easy northern California walk in the park
- Photo gallery: Diablo Course at Ridgemark Golf & C.C. is easy on the eyes
- Ojai Valley Inn & Spa: The perfect antidote to southern California congestion
- Photo gallery: Grizzly Ranch Golf Club is a High Sierras must-play near Graeagle
- Camarillo Springs Golf Course near Los Angeles: Cool rounds even when summer sizzles
- Photo gallery: The Dragon at Nakoma Golf Resort in Clio is a High Sierra must-play course
- Talega Golf Club in Orange County: A beauty and a little bit of a beast
- Morgan Creek Golf Club: A heathland course in the Sacramento Valley
- Photo gallery: Hidden Valley Golf Club in Norco is one of southern California's most picturesque courses
- Photo gallery: Seaside golf at Monarch Beach Golf Links in Dana Point can be testy
- Photo gallery: There's no shortage of variety at Talega Golf Club in San Clemente
- SilverRock Resort in La Quinta: PGA's Humana has left, but hope lives on
- Skywest Golf Course in Hayward: Great potential but fits the market
- A new era for Napa Valley's venerable Silverado Resort
- Fast times and greens at Royal Vista Golf Club near Los Angeles
- The Golf Club at Terra Lago: A unique mesh of resort and rustic play in Indio
- Photo gallery: Views abound at Mt. Woodson Golf Club near San Diego
- Palm Springs: Four great golf courses you can play
- Bruiser golf courses -- San Diego's selection of tough layouts
- The Golf Club of California has a country club feel
- Historic Pasatiempo Golf Club still packs a punch, just the way MacKenzie wanted it
- Big Break, big drives and big presentation: Players Course at Indian Wells Golf Resort near Palm Desert
- Tilden Park Golf Course in Berkeley is a not-so-hidden Bay Area gem
- It's always sunny at Carmel Valley Ranch: Great weather equals great golf
- Peacock Gap Golf Club: San Francisco-area play tickles your fancy
- Designed before the Model T, Presidio Golf Course in San Francisco is still a fun ride
- Versatility reigns: San Diego golf courses for women
- Marriott's Shadow Ridge Golf Club in Palm Desert is the Faldo fan's cup of tea
- Poppy Ridge Golf Course maintains a Jones tradition of excellence in NoCal
- Short irons or Dye: La Quinta Resort & Club's Dunes Course offers tough choices
- Charms and challenges make Pleasanton's Callippe Preserve a stand-out public golf experience
- La Costa Resort and Spa in Carlsbad adds finishing touches to $50 million renovation
- Southern California: Home to a great family golf vacation
- The Resort at Pelican Hill: A seaside Tuscan village in Newport Coast