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 Pelican Hill Golf Club Newport Coast (949) 467-6800 • pelicanhill.com Starting this month, golfers can sign up for the 2010 Preferred Program at Pelican Hill, which also includes access to the Preferred Program at Irvine’s Oak Creek Golf Club. Enrollment is $625 and enables members to play any day of the week at Pelican Hill for $193, a $77 savings off the regular guest rate. Members can book tee times up to two weeks in advance — what’s more, members can bring up to three guests to play at the same preferred rate. Additionally, those in the Preferred Program have access to the evening green fee rate — which begins two hours after twilight — one hour early. Preferred Program participants also have access to periodic special offers. Pelican Hill also has an array of stay-and-play packages available, including the Golf/Spa Experience. For more information, visit the website or call the resort.  Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club Mission Viejo (949) 305-5100 • arroyotrabuco.com Beginning Sunday, November 15, Arroyo Trabuco will begin taking applications for its 2010 Members Club. Benefits include green fee and merchandise discounts and access to member-only tournaments. There also have been two prominent staff changes at the Mission Viejo facility. There’s a new on-site clubfitter — Jeff Sy, who can handle new equipment fittings as well as club repair, and has many offerings from top manufacturers. In August, Arroyo Trabuco’s restaurant, O’Neill’s Bar and Grill, hired Jeff Platt to be the new chef. Platt has helped usher in a revamped menu at O’Neill’s, with favorites like skirt steak and a lobster B.L.T. O’Neill’s still has regular events for golfers and diners alike: Pizza and Pinot Night is held every Tuesday, while a Santa Maria barbecue and wine tasting is held on the first Wednesday of every month.  Shorecliffs Golf Club San Clemente (949) 492-1177 • shorecliffsgolfclub.com Since the beginning of 2009, the owner, staff, and new management at Shorecliffs have dedicated themselves to improving every aspect of the facility, from upgrading the quality of the course to adding a new fleet of 2010 model golf carts. The management also has decided to limit the number of daily rounds, promoting less wear and tear on the turf. Another new development at the facility is the addition of Chef John Kelly to the food and beverage staff. Kelly has brought a variety of favorites to the daily menu, including New England Clam Chowder. Also, local instructor Mardell Wilkins, with both PGA and LPGA certification, has begun teaching at Shorecliffs. Shorecliffs is one of Orange County’s top values, with a variety of discounts available. The Dawn Patrol special includes an 18-hole round of golf and breakfast prior to 7 a.m. for $25 on weekdays, and a similar package is available for nine holes prior to 8 a.m. for $15. Shorecliffs also has an unlimited monthly golf pass for $239. WATCH A VIDEO TOUR OF SHORECLIFFS  Birch Hills Golf Course Brea (714) 990-0201 • birchhillsgolf.com A par-59 course, Birch Hills is one of the most popular and fun executive tracks in the region, featuring 13 par-3 holes and 5 par 4s. Not only are conditions at the course some of the best they’ve ever been in its 35-year history, but a variety of green fee discounts are available to those who sign up for the course’s e-mail database. Call or visit the pro shop to do so. Also, keep an eye on special events and outings listed on the website.  Tustin Ranch Golf Club Tustin (714) 730-1611 • tustinranchgolf.com One of the most recognized names in high-end, daily-fee golf, Tustin Ranch celebrated its 20th anniversary earlier this year — and the club is still in a festive mood. Until the end of the year, Tustin Ranch is continuing to offer a special $89 green fee any time on Sunday. The Ted Robinson Sr.-designed course is still selling membership packages, which are valid one year from the date of purchase. New members can enroll for $595 and receive, among other benefits, a complimentary round just for signing up, an SCGA handicap and a 14-day tee-time reservation window. Also, from now until Wednesday, December 16, members can bring up to 11 guests per day to enjoy member green fee rates, which are $55 Monday through Thursday, $75 Friday and $90 weekends and holidays (cart not included).  Oak Creek Golf Club Irvine (949) 653-5300 • oakcreekgolfclub.com One of the most popular Orange County promotions in 2009 has been Oak Creek’s Club 55, which offers players age 55 and over significant green fee discounts after paying a one-time membership fee. The Irvine facility has announced the program will return for 2010 — for $99, members are entitled to a $55 green fee any time Monday through Wednesday and before 9 a.m. on Thursday; also, Club 55 members are entitled to twilight and super twilight rates one hour earlier than the general public from Thursday through Sunday and holidays. (Twilight is $75 Thursday and $90 Friday through Sunday, super twilight is $45 Thursday and $55 Friday through Sunday. Cart is included in all rates.) Club 55 members also have access to exclusive benefits year-round, including additional savings on green fees at the Tom Fazio-designed course. Oak Creek also has the Preferred Program for 2010. A $299 enrollment fee enables a member to receive green fees of $90 Monday through Thursday, $105 Friday and $120 Saturday and Sunday. Those who enroll in Pelican Hill’s Preferred Program also earn benefits at Oak Creek. Also for 2010, Oak Creek is continuing to offer Gold memberships for $5,000 — receive unlimited golf with cart and book tee times up to a month in advance for 365 days from date of purchase.  Black Gold Golf Club Yorba Linda (714) 961-0060 • blackgoldgolf.com Black Gold has an exciting new promotion — the Beer of the Month. For November and December, it’s Heineken, with pints just $2.50. Those who play at Black Gold get their first pint for only 99 cents. On Saturday, November 21, clubfitter Jim Pooler will be conducting free swing analysis for all golfers. Call (714) 329-6424 or e-mail friendlyfitter@earthlink.net to set up an appointment. Also, Black Gold has brought back the Players Club for 2010. Members receive discounts and lots of benefits, including a free round just for signing up. WATCH A VIDEO TOUR OF BLACK GOLD  Talega Golf Club San Clemente (949) 369-6226 • talegagolfclub.com Talega, which has been under new management since the beginning of 2009, has remained a local favorite thanks to lower green fees and an array of specials at the Signature Grille. A tee-to-green overseeding was completed on the course last month and the layout figures to be in prime shape for the remainder of ’09 and into 2010. This month, those concerned about finding the time to prepare a holiday meal can choose Talega’s Thanksgiving Day Take-Home Feast, which can be ordered for parties between four and 15 people and can include up to three bottles of Cabernet, an herb-encrusted free range turkey, lots of side dishes and pie. Call the restaurant or visit the site for complete details and pricing options. Brunch is offered every Sunday at the Signature Grille between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. and includes a top-shelf Bloody Mary bar. Every Friday night from 5 to 9 p.m., choose from one of three options: $10 prime rib with baked potato, $12 all-you-can-eat Louisiana shrimp and creole rice, or a $20 New England clam bake that include lobster and crab. Fridays also are Talega on Tap nights, when all house and well drinks are $4 apiece. Talega also continues to offer unlimited golf memberships, which start at $6,000 for individuals and are valid one year from the date of purchase. WATCH A VIDEO TOUR OF TALEGA  San Juan Hills Golf Club San Juan Capistrano (949) 493-1167 • sanjuanhillsgolf.com After completing refinements to the course and enhancing the outdoor patio, San Juan Hills has initiated a three-phase clubhouse renovation project. The first phase was recently completed, as a new golf shop and two new restrooms are now open to the public. Some time before the end of the year, the second phase, which includes a new guest lounge, will be ready. The third and final phase is on schedule to wrap up early next year — the primary focus will be a remodel of the bar and grill. Creative planning has enabled San Juan Hills to remain operational on all fronts during construction.  Alta Vista Country Club Placentia (714) 524-1591 • altavistacc.com Long one of Orange County’s most distinguished private clubs, Alta Vista includes a scenic par-72 course designed by David Rainville. The facility recently made a significant change to its membership policy — ownership has decided to make memberships transferrable among family members, which enhances the value of joining the club by offering more flexibility and a legacy aspect. Contact the club for more information on types of memberships available. |
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