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BEST PLACE TO WALK IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF LOCAL LEGENDS  Orange County: Dad Miller Golf CourseTiger Woods (pictured) played high school golf at this tree-lined staple. San Diego: Balboa Park Golf Course Phil Mickelson’s days at Balboa Park date back all the way to the time Lefty was three-and-a-half years old. Los Angeles: Recreation Park Golf Course You might find the next PGA Tour sensation at this local Long Beach favorite. Paul Goydos is a former regular. BEST WAY TO IMPROVE YOUR GAME Clubfitting Make sure your equipment fits — visit certified clubfitters like Jim Pooler at Black Gold in Yorba Linda or state-of-the-art facilities like Irvine’s ChampionshipFitting or dozens of GolfTEC locations. BEST PLACE TO TEE IT UP AFTER DARK Newport Beach Golf Course If golf is mostly about the two Bs for you — beer and buddies — this Orange County track for you. Playing under the lights only enhances the camaraderie. BEST PLACE TO PLAY WHERE THE PROS PLAY  Inland Empire: The Country Club at Soboba Springs (Pictured)Tee it up from the tips and see how you stack up against Nationwide Tour pros that stopped by for the Soboba Classic, which debuted this month. Coachella Valley: SilverRock Resort A case can be made that the youngest course in the Bob Hope Classic rotation is both the most difficult and the most scenic. San Diego: Torrey Pines Golf Course If there’s a front right pin on the 18th hole on the South Course, position yourself 12 feet right above the hole and try to make the same putt Tiger Woods did to force a playoff at the 2008 U.S. Open. Orange County: Newport Beach Country Club A private venue that hosts the Champions Tour’s Toshiba Classic, Newport Beach C.C. has one of the top par-3 tests on the senior circuit — the water-guarded 17th. Los Angeles: Riviera Country Club From the famous short 10th hole to the exciting par-4 18th, the site of the PGA Tour’s Northern Trust Open is the most well-known course on the West Coast besides Pebble Beach. BEST DESTINATION FOR SOUTHLAND GOLFERS Hawaii A.K.A. paradise. Some would argue Hawaii’s collection of courses feature the best views and most amazing conditions in the world. Las Vegas One of the most acceptable vices in Sin City is golf, and thankfully there are plenty of places to tee it up, from staples like Angel Park and Legacy to Siena and Arroyo at Red Rock. Monterey Peninsula Familiar names like Pebble Beach and Spyglass make this region an international treasure, as do other heralded tracks such as Spanish Bay and Poppy Hills. BEST COURSE FOR GOLFERS OF ALL ABILITIES  Coachella Valley: Tahquitz Creek Golf Resort (Pictured)Thirty-six holes cater to everyone — the traditional Legend Course is ideal for serious novices and nostalgic experts, while the Resort Course is great for the more casual. Los Angeles: Sterling Hills Golf Club Serious golfers will appreciate the rolling fairways and decent amount of length, while everybody can appreciate the views. San Diego: Carmel Mountain Ranch Country Club There are lots of different discounts to accommodate players on any type of budget, and the track is ideal for beginners while still having enough trouble to satisfy more experienced golfers. Inland Empire: Empire Lakes Golf Course Play from all the way back to emulate Nationwide Tour pros or move up to enjoy the Arnold Palmer design at a more leisurely pace. Orange County: San Juan Hills Golf Club It’s tough to find any flaws in this San Juan Capistrano course, a favorite of Orange County locals for more than 40 years. |
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