California Golf Course Reviews
Swing into history: Catalina Island Golf Course is the oldest play in all of California
If you're heading to Catalina Island Golf Course expecting luxury club life, you're traveling to the wrong place. Yet if you're going absorb a distinct piece of American golf history, then ready your island vibe for a fun nine-hole track with some serious lore.
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Affordable fun for the everyman at Castle Creek C.C. in Escondido
Castle Creek Country Club in Escondido isn't going to wow you with off-course amenities, but it's an entertaining play at a very good price. It's about offering fun golf at a great price.
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Play where the legends won: Riverwalk Golf Club, San Diego's storied 27-hole complex
From the late '50s into the mid '60s the course now known as Riverwalk Golf Club hosted the San Diego Open Invitational (a forerunner of the Farmers Insurance Open), crowning champions like Arnold Palmer, Gary Player and Billy Casper. Today, Riverwalk is a popular 27-hole Ted Robinson Sr. and Jr. design with undulations, and handful of water carries, and fantastic greens.
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Affordable fun for the everyman at Castle Creek C.C. in Escondido
Castle Creek Country Club in Escondido isn't going to wow you with off-course amenities, but it's an entertaining play at a very good price. It's about offering fun golf at a great price.
... full article »Play where the legends won: Riverwalk Golf Club, San Diego's storied 27-hole complex
From the late '50s into the mid '60s the course now known as Riverwalk Golf Club hosted the San Diego Open Invitational (a forerunner of the Farmers Insurance Open), crowning champions like Arnold Palmer, Gary Player and Billy Casper. Today, Riverwalk is a popular 27-hole Ted Robinson Sr. and Jr. design with undulations, and handful of water carries, and fantastic greens.
... full article »The Legends Golf Club in Temecula connects past and present
The Legends Golf Club in Temecula runs a good show at a fine price and is aware of the game's greats of the past and clientele of the present. It's an affordable course with challenges more pronounced than one might expect.
... full article »Sturdy Oak Valley G.C. in Beaumont: A pleasing, popular Inland Empire play
For a trusty, affordable and readily engaging round, take in a day at Oak Valley Golf Club in Beaumont. A 30-minute drive "up the hill" from Palm Springs, the early '90s design by Schmidt/Curley maintains its golf-boom-era relevance with getable scoring and scenic character at a fine price.
... full article »Aviara G.C. in Carlsbad lives up to the high expectations of Park Hyatt Aviara Resort guests
Though its name derives from a made-up word, there is nothing contrived about the excellence of Aviara Golf Club at the Park Hyatt Aviara Resort. The 1991 Arnold Palmer design lives up to the lofty expectations of the resort's guests.
... full article »Angeles National G.C. in Sunland: A star-studded test near Tinseltown
Angeles National Golf Club -- a secluded, somewhat hidden gem for Los Angeles golfers -- sits like an oasis in the hot and dry, aptly-named suburb of Sunland. The eponymous golf course is the only Jack Nicklaus-designed layout in Los Angeles County.
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Set amid the wine country of California's Central Coast, La Purisima Golf Course spreads across 310 acres of beatific, rolling land. The grounds are sprawling, rustic and beautiful -- but the course has teeth. Newcomers and high-handicappers should enjoy the scenery and temper their scoring expectations.
... full article »Trump National Golf Club L.A.: Parallel holes, unparalleled views
Southern California golfers and visitors looking for one of the West Coast's most stunning coastline courses make the scenic drive out to Trump National Golf Club Los Angeles in Rancho Palos Verdes. As one smiling golfer from nearby Long Beach said, "it's a 'staycation' for golf. Like going to Hawaii."
... full article »Stevinson Ranch: A unique stay-and-play in the San Joaquin Valley
Playing the Alps hole at Stevinson Ranch is indicative of the interesting challenges at this unique golf outpost in California's lush San Joaquin Valley 90 miles east of San Jose. The drivable, 338-yard par 4 features a massive mound obscuring the view of the green and the pin. It's the perfect example of the collaboration between owner George Kelley and architect John Harbottle III.
... full article »Palm Desert Resort C.C. beckons locals 'and' snowbirds with player-friendly course
Even though it's a golf course geared primarily to locals, Snowbirds shouldn't overlook Palm Desert Resort Country Club, where a quality track, a welcoming staff and a fine time can be had for a solid value. "We're a player-friendly golf course for that relatively senior golfer who wants to ... have some fun," General Manager David Bartholomew said. "It's not going to beat you up."
... full article »- Rat packing and shot making at Indian Canyons Golf Resort in Palm Springs
- Saddle up for a surprising challenge at Rancho Mirage Country Club
- Rio Hondo Golf Club in Downey: A hidden gem, but avoid trouble with the trees
- Par-3 nobility at La Quinta's Palm Royale C.C. in the SoCal desert
- The Golf Club of California: A gentle experience among the avocado hillsides
- Shadow Mountain Golf Club: 'Squire' your wedge game to historic grounds in Palm Desert
- Fun for all: Find your ideal game at the Lone Tree Golf Course in Antioch
- Woodhaven Country Club in Palm Desert is a great place to prep for Big Daddy courses
- More than a name change: St. Mark Golf Club has new ownership and a better San Diego golf experience
- Pristine golf provides escape for city dwellers at CrossCreek Golf Club in Temecula, California
- Spectacular Monterey Peninsula golf on a budget? Try Pacific Grove Golf Links
- Short and sweet Fountains Course at Welk Resorts San Diego is ideal for a sub-three-hour round
- Historic golf in a unique setting: Mare Island Golf Club in Vallejo
- Bear in your mind on the Jack Nicklaus Tournament Course at PGA West
- Mountain View Course at Desert Willow Golf Resort: Mirth and mercy amid the mountains of Palm Desert
- Never boring: Solving Salt Creek Golf Club in Chula Vista
- Undiscovered Lake Chabot Golf Course is an Oakland golf surprise
- Castle Oaks Golf Club: A resplendent experience in the Gold Country
- March forward to the General Old Golf Course in Riverside
- Feel the burn at The Links at Summerly in Lake Elsinore
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Summitpointe Golf Club in Milpitas: Views and targets in the East Bay hills
- 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
- Oak Glen at Sycuan Resort near San Diego is a little step back in time
- Rams Hill Golf Club in Borrego Springs: A hidden treasure in the southern California desert
- Peaks, valleys and views at Maderas Golf Club in Poway
- A private setting with public access at Malibu Golf Club
- 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
- Journey at Pechanga in Temecula: Tribe's golf course embraces history
- Temecula Creek Inn pairs fine wine with great golf courses
- Robinson Ranch G.C. in Santa Clarita offers private-club-quality golf at daily-fee rates
- Pacific Grove Golf Links gets into the groove -- at a mellow California pace
- Links at Spanish Bay offers golfers a long, leisurely day at the beach
- Del Monte serves up ample style and charm for Monterey golfers
- 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
- Eagle Crest Golf Club in Escondido is a golfer's paradise
- Monarch Beach Golf Links in Dana Point: Pacific Ocean panorama, white sand, slick greens
- Laguna Seca Golf Ranch in Monterey: Be sure to bring all your clubs
- Sycuan Golf Resort in El Cajon offers 54 holes of picture-perfect golf
- Santa Barbara's Sandpiper Golf Club pairs the Pacific with putting potency
- Oakmont Golf Club in Santa Rosa: An easy northern California walk in the park
- Camarillo Springs Golf Course near Los Angeles: Cool rounds even when summer sizzles
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Golf at Encinitas Ranch north of San Diego: Great location, dynamite layout
- 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
- San Geronimo Golf Course's beauty provides a peaceful taste of west Marin
- Old Course at Half Moon Bay Golf Links provides plenty of challenge and a stunning finish
- Enjoy a taste of wine country at Napa Valley's Eagle Vines Vineyards and Golf Club
- Desert Falls Country Club in Palm Desert: A unique and challenging Coachella Valley play