California Golf Course Reviews
Presidents Cup host Harding Park Golf Course is San Francisco muni magic
All eyes turn to San Francisco as Harding Park Golf Course hosts the 2009 Presidents Cup. Though among America's most storied golf courses, Harding Park withered in the 1970s and 80s. A recent revamp has returned it to championship form, Brandon Tucker writes.
... full article »After restoration, Pasatiempo Golf Club back where MacKenzie intended
Pasatiempo Golf Club in Santa Cruz, Calif. has always enjoyed almost a religious following. It was, after all, the course where Alister MacKenzie chose to make his home. Now, after an extensive restoration, this semi-private gem is close to its original design of 80 years ago.
... full article »Pete Dye's Stadium Course at PGA West is kinder, gentler than before - barely
As part of an $8 million refresh last year, the brush on the Stadium Course at PGA West was removed. Now at least you can find your ball (if you haven't found one of the course's nine water hazards). But make no mistake, Mike Bailey writes, this Pete Dye bear still has all its teeth. It's the same course that has befuddles pros at the PGA Tour Qualifying Tournament finals every other year.
... full article »Northwood Golf Club in Sonoma County: An Alister MacKenzie golf fairy tale in the redwoods
Northwood is a modest nine-holer in the back roads of Sonoma County, Calif. It's hard not to come here and be wowed, though - especially when you consider that it's an Alister MacKenzie design in one of the most uniquely striking settings in golf. What's more, you can walk it for as little as $20!
... full article »Ashwood Golf Course a pleasant round of golf in Apple Valley, Calif.
Ashwood Golf Course in Apple Valley, Calif., is a pleasant place to play golf, boasting excellent conditioning and service. Mainly, however, Ashwood is a course made for those that don't hit it quite as long, though it still gives big hitters some chances to pull out the driver.
... full article »Revamped Pelican Hill Golf Club combines luxury, spectacular ocean views and Fazio golf
The newly revamped Pelican Hill Golf Club in Newport Beach, Calif., features two Tom Fazio-designed golf courses with stunning ocean views and first class amenities such as plush golf carts and Nike One Platinum range balls.
... full article »Revitalized Rancho Las Palmas a surprise in Palm Springs golf
There was a time Rancho Las Palmas Resort was lost among the golf courses in the Palm Springs area. But a new ownership group has the course on track for a 180-degree turnaround. Golf here is suddenly in the Coachella Valley's big leagues.
... full article »Eagle Falls Golf Course in Palm Springs is awaiting discovery
Get on Eagle Falls Golf Course while you can: With a "postage stamp," a waterfall and beautifully devilish wildflowers, the new course at Fantasy Springs Resort near Palm Springs is a fun play few golfers have discovered yet.
... full article »Torrey Pines Golf Course still a San Diego round worth remembering
Some say it's overrated, but you still want to play TV star Torrey Pines Golf Course. From dramatic ocean views to monster trees and scrounging squirrels, this famed San Diego-area muni will leave you with plenty of memories.
... full article »Don't blow by Westwinds Golf Course in So. Cal's High Desert
Westwinds Golf Course in Victorville, Calif., is a nine-hole run that will give golfers their money's worth. For about $20, players can get a well-maintained municipal course that will dazzle you with desert views. Just be sure to be ready for when the wind kicks up.
... full article »- Hesperia Golf & Country Club will have you playing where the greats once roamed
- Green Tree Golf Course has a great Victorville location
- Moorpark Country Club a sweet and tasty So. Cal treat
Photo Gallery: Alta Vista Country Club in Placentia
Alta Vista Country Club in northern Orange County is a private golf course built over a naturally rolling terrain. It features more than 70 sand bunkers, majest [...]
Golf World readers name Stevinson Ranch the top public course in California
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Photo Gallery: Samsung World Championship at Torrey Pines
Golden Gate Golf: A guide to San Francisco and the Bay Area
