READER LETTER

Castle Oaks Golf Club:
a challenge for
even the best

(Jan. 31, 2006) - Castle Oaks Golf Club in Ione, Calif., is a fun and very challenging course for even the best players. Especially the long-ball guys. I have found myself playing some of the best golf of my life here without pulling my driver out once.

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Shot selection is also key. The fairways might be wide open, but don't forget about your second and third shots here. To score here, you really have to plan your next two shots before you hit your first.

A game-changing course and a green fee unmatched by the competition. My second favorite golf course in Northern California, second only Mount Shasta Resort.

Michael Kaffenberger Jr.

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