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Altadena and Eaton Canyon Golf Courses (626) 797-3821 (Altadena), (626) 794-6773 (Eaton Canyon) • dcgolf.info Why you’ll like it: These nine-hole courses offer regulation golf in less-than-regulation time. The layouts in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains are fun tracks for golfers on the go and beginners looking for a comfortable setting. What’s hot: DC Golf, which manages the courses, offers an array of discounts. Visit the website to sign up for e-mail specials and to earn a free round of golf on your birthday. This month, there’s a Mother’s Day promotion on Sunday, May 10: play nine holes (with cart) and enjoy breakfast and a small bucket of range balls for $29.95. Call the courses this month to inquire about a similar promotion for Father’s Day in June. Brookside Golf Course  (626) 585-3598 • brookside.americangolf.com Why you’ll like it: The site has two courses in the shadow of Pasadena’s historic Rose Bowl. The lengthy C.W. Koiner Course and the shorter E.O. Nay Course at Brookside were both designed by William P. Bell. Each layout’s tree-lined fairways and slick greens reward long, straight shots, and the park-like setting makes walking a pleasant, more affordable option. What’s hot: Visit the course’s website to sign up for specials via e-mail. For example, this month a player can enjoy a green fee, cart fee and lunch on the E.O. Nay Course for $45. That offer is valid Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Brookside, managed by American Golf, also allows players to book tee times online. Claremont Golf Course (909) 624-2748 • claremontgolf.com Why you’ll like it: With Mt. Baldy as a backdrop, Claremont is a challenging par-60 test. Small greens, tree-lined fairways, long par 3s and the dogleg-left, 426-yard sixth hole will test even low handicappers. And when you’re through with your round, there are plenty of great restaurants and quaint shops in the village of Claremont. What’s hot: Green fees are $13 on weekdays, $15 on weekends, with senior and junior discounts available each day. A variety of discount passes for golf and range balls are available, with savings of up to 35 percent. Unlimited-play passes are available. Year-round junior clinics and individual golf lessons also are offered. Industry Hills Golf Club  (626) 810-4653 • ihgolfclub.com Why you’ll like it: The “Ike” and “Babe” courses at Industry Hills in the City of Industry have remained favorites among top professionals and amateurs, not to mention locals and tourists. The site of many prominent tournaments, including the Monday qualifier for the PGA Tour’s Northern Trust Open, Industry Hills and its 36 holes are a perfect complement to the Pacific Palms Resort. What’s hot: Green fees on either course are $50 on Mega Mondays. PGA Director of Golf Dave Youpa said the promotion has been “out of control,” so if you’re looking to play at that rate, plan ahead. Those looking to improve their game can inquire about the array of programs and lessons available through the Golf Academy at Pacific Palms Resort. L.A. City Golf Courses (818) 291-9980 • golf.lacity.org Why you’ll like it: There’s something for everyone at the L.A. City courses, as players of all skills and interest levels can enjoy themselves at one of the system’s 12 golf properties. Considering many of the facilities get the number of rounds comparable to the top courses in the country, the layouts are consistently in excellent shape. What’s hot: The L.A. City system annually hosts some of the longest-running tournaments in the state. Top juniors competed in the L.A. City Junior Championship last month, with Rak Cho, 16, of Brea winning the top boys grouping with a course-record 62 on the Harding Course at Griffith Park, and Alison Lee, 14, of Valencia winning the top girls title. Visit the website or call Chuck Ruiz to sign up for the L.A. City Men’s Championship, set for June 11-14 (entries close May 22). L.A. County Golf Courses  (562) 943-7123 (La Mirada Golf Course); (323) 755-6285 (Maggie Hathaway Golf Course) • lacountyparks.org Why you’ll like it: The L.A. County Department of Parks and Recreation operates the largest publicly owned golf course system in the nation. There are 19 courses at 17 facilities, many of which offer inexpensive green fees and nice views of the area. What’s hot: The practice area at La Mirada Golf Course is one of the most comprehensive in the region. The lighted range features 75 stalls on two levels, with water misters available during summer months. Maggie Hathaway Golf Course is the home of the First Tee of South Los Angeles. The facility unveiled a covered driving range this year, and it’s been a hit with First Tee participants and visitors. A range token (28 balls) costs $2 for adults and $1 for students. If you’re interested in learning more about the First Tee of South Los Angeles, call Gus Robinson at (323) 755-7543, ext. 202. L.A. Royal Vista Golf Club (909) 595-7441 • larv.com Why you’ll like it: Royal Vista offers players three Cs: convenience, challenge and conditioning. First, the Walnut facility is located close to downtown Los Angeles and northern Orange County. Second, the 27 holes are demanding for golfers of all skills, with deep sand traps and an array of water hazards. Finally, each of the three nines are in superb shape for the coming summer months. What’s hot: This summer, Royal Vista is starting a “RoyalTee” program, where golfers pay a different level of membership and are entitled to certain rewards based on how much money is spent. The property also will be involved with women’s golf in June as part of the “Play Golf America” campaign. Royal Vista offers a junior academy program with weekly clinics — call the pro shop to find out more. Montebello Golf Course (323) 887-4565 • cityofmontebello.com Why you’ll like it: Montebello is a Max Behr design that is more than 80 years old. Stately trees and serene fairways define the layout, which is suitable for golfers of all skills. Strategy is required on each hole, and well-executed shots are often rewarded with birdie opportunities. What’s hot: The course is an exceptional deal for Montebello residents who purchase a discount green fee card, but it’s also a bargain for non-residents. A walking green fee is $31 on weekdays and $41 on weekends and holidays. Plus, a small bucket of balls on the range costs $2.75, with a large bucket costing $8.25. The range is lit for night usage and is open until at least 9 p.m. nightly. Simi Hills Golf Course (805) 522-0803 • simihillsgolf.com Why you’ll like it: Simi Hills is a fun par-71 track designed by Ted Robinson Sr. Arguably the best hole on the course is the par-5 18th, which is reachable for long hitters capable of clearing the lake guarding the green. What’s hot: On May 30-31, Simi Hills co-hosts (with Lost Canyons) the Simi Valley City Four-Ball Championship, and on July 25-26 it hosts the Simi Valley City Amateur Championship (sign up online for each tournament). The facility also will start Family Golf programs in June. A family lesson can have up to four players and includes two 30-minute lessons and an on-course lesson for $150. Family golf hours start at 6 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Parent green fees are $12 each and kids ages 5-17 are $5 each (at least one parent required in the group). Every weekday, seniors can pay a green fee of $27, which includes a cart. Lost Canyons Golf Club  (805) 522-4653 • lostcanyons.com Why you’ll like it: Simi Valley’s Lost Canyons is one of the most scenic 36-hole facilities in Southern California. The Sky and Shadow courses offer a chance for golfers to experience the majestic, yet sometimes menacing, work of architect Pete Dye. The facility’s setting in the Santa Susana Mountains promotes a secluded atmosphere despite being convenient to Los Angeles — the courses are just north of the 118 freeway, close to the 405 and 101. What’s hot: Check the club’s website for information on upcoming golf and food and beverage events. The site also offers a page to sign up for green fee savings via e-mail. On May 5, the course has a Cinco de Mayo promotion where golfers can play all day for $55 and partake in a holiday-themed buffet with margaritas. The clubhouse restaurant serves brunch every Sunday and will host a Mother’s Day brunch on May 10 (call ahead for reservations). Lost Canyons also is co-hosting the Simi Valley City Four-Ball Championship from May 30-31 with Simi Hills Golf Course. Sign up at either course or visit their respective websites. Sterling Hills Golf Club  (805) 604-1234 • sterlinghillsgolf.com Why you’ll like it: Located halfway between Los Angeles and Santa Barabara, Camarillo’s Sterling Hills is one of the most picturesque courses in the region. Offering four sets of tees, it’s a fair test for players of all skills. One of the most memorable holes is the par-4 sixth, which has a fairway and green guarded by two water hazards and clusters of bunkers. The 12,000-square-foot clubhouse at Sterling Hills has a golf shop, bar and a variety of tasty options at the Clubhouse Restaurant. What’s hot: If the thought of paying for a country club membership is too daunting, check out annual memberships at Sterling Hills. From now until the end of May, sign up for one of four annual passes and earn two additional months for free. Options range from the individual weekday pass ($3,600) to the couples unlimited pass ($9,000). Call the course for more information. Trump National Golf Club (310) 303-3240 • trumpnational.com Why you’ll like it: This is the Rolls-Royce of golf courses in Southern California. From the moment you set foot on the property until you leave, everything says luxury — from the white sand bunkers and coastal views from all locations on the course to the top-notch grill at the turn and the opulent clubhouse. What’s hot: Trump National is one of only a few public courses to be mentioned on the top 100 U.S. course listings published annually by Golf Magazine and Golf Digest. Golf World also has recognized the facility’s pro shop as one the country’s 100 best, and the fare and wine list at Trump National’s restaurants have been recognized by national publications. Return visitors will notice a new fleet of golf carts complete with a GPS system. |
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