California Feature Stories

Indian Canyons Golf Resort - South - 9th

History worth repeating: Palm Springs' golf landmarks

From pristine private clubs to premier public courses, Palm Springs' influence on the golf world has been tremendous. Judd Spicer takes a look at historic area courses from Indian Canyons and Indian Wells Golf Resort, to PGA West and the Golf Club At Terra Lago.
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Westchester Golf Course - jet

Laying up on your layover at LAX

If you have a multi-hour layover at Los Angeles International Airport, there's almost always time to smack some range balls or squeeze in a quick round of golf on courses nearly close enough to have their own terminal. Here are a few courses to consider.
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Black Gold Golf Club - hole 18

Five for five: Some of the more memorable par-5 golf holes in Orange County

They're often the no. 1 handicap hole on the course, but they can be good birdie opportunities as well. We're talking par 5s, where good players can sometimes hit the green in two or at the very least set up a wedge shot for a possible up and down. On the other hand, the average player has to hit three good shots in a row to set up a birdie putt, a daunting task for most players, but not impossible. Add a few hazards and usually a smaller green and you've got a great challenge. Here are five of the best par-5 holes in Orange County.
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