California Golf Course Reviews
Firecliff Course at Desert Willow Golf Resort: The beautiful brute of Palm Desert, California
Those who travel to the Palm Springs region to enjoy the spectacular grounds that make up the Desert Willow Golf Resort are in for a real treat. While both the Mountain View and Firecliff Courses impressively mirror the allure of the top-notch clubhouse, the Firecliff has to be counted among the Coachella Valley's most demanding venues, Judd Spicer writes.
... full article »The New Links at Bodega Harbour in northern California offers a unique challenge and an amazing panorama
The New Links at Bodega Harbour often serves as a starting point for excursions up the northern California coast. Once on the golf course, natural beauty and stunning vistas dominate the experience, which can take away good scoring because precision and a good touch on and around the greens are required, Ted Johnson writes.
... full article »The Champions golf course at La Costa Resort near San Diego: Bringing Dick Wilson into the 21st century
After more than three decades as a PGA Tour venue, the old La Costa had become dated. So the venerable San Diego-area resort pretty much shut down golf for more than a year for a renovation of 22 of its 36 holes, most notably the North Course, which is now the Champions Course. There's very little not to like about the new version, Mike Bailey writes.
... full article »Solace, substance and fun at Barona Creek Golf Club outside of San Diego
Mention Barona Creek Golf Club to anyone who's played a lot of golf in the San Diego area and you will most surely get a positive reaction. Rated as one of the top resort courses in California, it's a premium golf course. But Barona Creek is unique. How? Mike Bailey explains.
... full article »The Golf Club at La Quinta in California: Skins Game is gone, but the soul remains
The pros have left The Golf Club at La Quinta, the former host of the LG Skins Game, but the course remains an engaging desert golf experience for the average player. With one of the Coachella Valley's most entertaining collections of par 3s, this Gary Panks design features solid course conditions and engaging holes with inspired backdrops.
... full article »Indian Canyons Golf Resort's South Course: A perfect first for a Palm Springs-area golf vacation
The South Course at Indian Canyons Golf Resort in Palm Springs, Calif., is among the most enjoyable and player-friendly experiences in the region. If you're prepping for a Palm Springs golf getaway, play this course first. It offers a plethora of inspired desert terrain and will instill scoring confidence for the rest of your trip, Judd Spicer writes.
... full article »The Classic Club in Palm Desert, California still making waves in the sand
The Arnold Palmer-designed Classic Club was built to be an annual host to the former Bob Hope Classic, but only did so for three years as it was given a windy reputation by PGA Tour pros. But the Classic Club refuses to sulk on what may have been. Rather, the facility presents one of the Coachella Valley's most all-encompassing golf and dining experiences, Judd Spicer writes.
... full article »Greg Norman Course at PGA West in La Quinta, California: A tranquil shark of desert golf
PGA West is known as "The Western Home of Golf in America," and the Greg Norman Course is the underestimated gem of the several layouts here. Situated away from the main clubhouse, the Norman Course is a tranquil marriage of quiet beauty and desert challenge, Judd Spicer writes.
... full article »Half Moon Bay Golf Links in northern California: Firmer, faster enhances links experience
On the fairways of Half Moon Bay Golf Links' Ocean Course in northern California, the agronomy team has transitioned to a "Links Enhancement" program that is producing a fast, firm playing surface that was the norm when golf was born 500 years ago. And on its sister course, the Arnold Palmer-designed Old Course, the parkland experience is front and center with 18 holes battling the elements and the Pacific Ocean.
... full article »A San Diego golfer's happy place: Willow Glen at Sycuan Resort in El Cajon, California
The Willow Glen course is the headliner at Sycuan Resort, which is located just northeast of San Diego in El Cajon, California. Willow Glen tends to get a little more play from visitors than the resort's other courses, Oak Glen and Pine Glen, thanks to a few more postcard worthy holes, Brandon Tucker writes.
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- Four Seasons Resort Aviara Golf Club near San Diego: Augusta of the West Coast
- Indian Wells Golf Resort's Player and Celebrity courses: California desert-golf paradise
- Presidents Cup host Harding Park Golf Course is San Francisco muni magic
- After restoration, Pasatiempo Golf Club in Santa Cruz, California is back where MacKenzie intended
- Pete Dye's Stadium Course at PGA West is kinder, gentler than before - barely
- Northwood Golf Club in Sonoma County: An Alister MacKenzie golf fairy tale in the redwoods
- Ashwood Golf Course a pleasant round of golf in Apple Valley, Calif.
- Revamped Pelican Hill Golf Club combines luxury, spectacular ocean views and Fazio golf
- Revitalized Rancho Las Palmas a surprise in Palm Springs golf
- Eagle Falls Golf Course in Palm Springs is awaiting discovery
- Torrey Pines Golf Course still a San Diego round worth remembering
- Don't blow by Westwinds Golf Course in So. Cal's High Desert
- Hesperia Golf & Country Club in California 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
Those who travel to the Palm Springs region to enjoy the spectacular grounds that make up the Desert Willow Golf Resort are in for a real treat. While both the [...]
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