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No matter how much the stock market fluctuates or how gloomy economic forecasts are, golf is here to stay. Southern Californians are privileged to have so many affordable options — both public and private — and those same courses can be even more affordable when taking advantage of membership programs. From discounted and free rounds to exclusive offers and perks, these programs are great ways to keep some extra green in your pocket while still playing on the greens on a regular basis.
ORANGE COUNTY Alta Vista Country Club (714) 524-1591 • altavistacc.com There are several types of memberships available at Alta Vista Country Club to suit every golfer’s lifestyle. Benefits include practice range and greens, locker rooms, private bag storage and a full-service restaurant. All memberships are subject to a one-time membership fee, which varies depending on the program. Anaheim Golf (714) 765-4311 • playanaheimgolf.com Become a Twilight Season Pass holder. Early twilight rates (starting 1.5 hours before regular twilight) range from $16-$32. Late twilight rates range from $13-$25 for a round of golf at one of Anaheim’s popular courses, Anaheim Hills or Dad Miller. Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club (949) 305-5100 • arroyotrabuco.com Join the Arroyo Trabuco Member’s Club for just $160. This 240-acre golf club is nestled in the canyons of Trabuco Creek, set amidst the Ladera Ranch Land Conservancy. When you join the Arroyo Trabuco Member’s Club, you can enjoy 15-day advance tee times, members-only tournaments, an SCGA membership (includes 2009 handicap, etc.), a $20 range card, a 10 percent discount on non-sale merchandise in the pro shop and a club newsletter. Please call our pro shop or visit our website to join for 2009. Black Gold Golf Club (714) 961-0060 • blackgoldgolf.com Becoming a Players Club member at Black Gold entitles you to an SCGA index, the ability to receive twilight rates 30 minutes before the designated twilight time, discounts on merchandise in the pro shop, and the opportunity to book tee times 10 days in advance. Visit the club’s website for varying prices of memberships. Monarch Beach Golf Links (949) 240-8247 • monarchbeachgolf.com Monarch Beach’s Links Club program is for anyone who wants to take advantage of all that Monarch Beach has to offer at a substantial discount. Benefits include a five-day booking window for tee times, 25 percent off all non-sale merchandise and golf lessons from PGA accredited instructions, special e-mail promotions, and enrollment in the Troon Rewards bonus program for only $450. Orange County: California’s Golf Coast (800) 555-1982 • occgolf.com The OC Golf Trail Card is a discount card that gives golfers the opportunity to play the OC Trail courses as much as they like to while offering discounts off the regular rates. Courses include: Aliso Creek Golf Course, Black Gold Golf Club, Coyote Hills Golf Course, Monarch Beach Golf Links, San Juan Hills Golf Club, Strawberry Farms Golf Club and Tustin Ranch Golf Club. San Juan Hills Golf Club (949) 493-1167 • sanjuanhillsgolf.com San Juan Hills Golf Club offers a Player Development Program where members receive exclusive benefits such as a private hitting area, instruction and golf outings. Another preferred program is the San Juan Hills Players Club. For a small annual fee, members receive discounts on green fees and can net twilight rates before twilight time actually begin. Shorecliffs Golf Course (949) 492-1177 • pacificgolfenterprises.com Shorecliffs Golf Course in San Clemente is offering the everyday golfer a Frequent Players card for only $25. Members also will receive e-mail specials and discounts. Tijeras Creek Golf Club (949) 589-9793 • tijerascreek.com The 2009 Creek Card provides golfers in Southern California with unlimited rounds of golf at cardholder rates for the cardholder and up to three accompanied guests per visit. Cardholders can make tee times 14 days in advance, receive complimentary practice balls, tee gifts, early twilight rates and also preferred rates at other OB Sports-managed courses. The cost is $99 if purchased prior to March 31, 2009, and $149 thereafter. Tustin Ranch Golf Club (714) 730-1611 • tustinranchgolf.com Each new member of The Club at Tustin Ranch receives two complimentary rounds of golf and is invited to a half-hour group lesson. Membership to The Club at Tustin Ranch is $595 for the first year and $480 to renew. Additional benefits include the Stop Your World golf e-mail program, the ability to make reservations 14 days in advance, invitations to monthly tournaments with prize scrip good for purchases throughout the facility, and an SCGA index. For more information, contact head professional Buddy Nichols. Westridge Golf Club (562) 690-4200 • westridgegolfclub.com Set on a hillside in La Habra, Westridge Golf Club offers three membership programs suited to the needs of different golfers. Diamond Card members receive unlimited golf and cart privileges, can book tee times up to 14 days in advance, an SCGA Index, and a 20 percent discount in the pro shop and restaurant for $3,300 annually. Silver ($600) and Gold ($1,200) Card members receive discounts on food and merchandise. For information on memberships and benefits, contact the pro shop. LOS ANGELES AREA Industry Hills Golf Club at Pacific Palms Resort (626) 854-2501 • ihgolfclub.com Becoming a member at Industry Hills Golf Club allows you to make advance reservations on two uniquely designed 18-hole courses, while receiving discounts on green fees. After their rounds, members have access to private showers, Jacuzzi and a sauna room. They can also indulge in relaxing treatments at The Spa at Pacific Palms Resort, dip into the sparkling hilltop pool and spa, tone up at the state-of-the-art fitness center, refuel with fine dining and cocktails at the resort’s restaurants and cafes, and even stay at the resort’s guest rooms — all at special member’s rates. Los Angeles County Golf Club (626) 254-8533 • lacountygolfclub.com The Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation continues to take its municipal golf system to the highest level with many benefits for Golf Club members. The innovative club allows its members to call all 19 county courses their “home” courses. Members are treated to monthly events at all facilities on a rotating basis. To see more benefits and register, visit the website. Lost Canyons Golf Club (805) 522-4653 • lostcanyons.com Lost Canyons offers four preferred players programs. Gold cardholders receive a complimentary small bag of range balls before their round and can book tee times 30 days in advance, receive twilight rates an hour before twilight time, and also earn additional discounts on green fees for just $225 a year. Silver, silver-plus and platinum cardholders receive unlimited golf on both courses with varying restrictions for as little as $3,000 a year. Sterling Hills Golf Club (805) 604-1234 • sterlinghillsgolf.com Treat yourself or someone you love to an Annual Pass program. Sterling Hills Golf Club offers a variety of annual pass programs that let you play the course at a fraction of the cost and enjoy great discounts on merchandise. Privileges include 14-day advanced reservations, engraved bag tag for all new participants, reduced rate for guests (up to seven guests per day), golf cart fee included and 10 percent off merchandise. Simi Hills Golf Course (805) 522-0803 • simihillsgolf.com Benefits of being a charter member of the Simi Hills Player’s Club include scheduled member-only tournaments, discounts on pro shop merchandise, golf clinics from professionals and PLGA membership for handicapping and access to PLGA competitive tournaments. 2009 Player’s Club membership is just $59. Discounted rates are available for juniors. SAN DIEGO COUNTY The Crossings at Carlsbad (760) 444-1800 • thecrossingsatcarlsbad.com The 2009 Crossings Club rates start at just $179 for Carlsbad city residents. You will receive: unadvertised golf and food & beverage e-specials; special members rates on weekdays; two complimentary rounds; discounted fees; early-bird specials; and, twilight specials. You also can make advanced tee times. Call today to be a part of the Crossings Club. Eagle Crest Golf Club (760) 737-9762 • eaglecrestgc.com Individual, family or senior memberships are available at Eagle Crest Golf Club. Membership fees range from $2,100 to $3,900 annually and include no monthly dues or cart fees. Members can play unlimited golf and receive a $200 range card. For more information, contact the pro shop. JC Players Card (858) 675-8470 • jcgolf.com Save every time you play golf, entertain or shop for an entire year. Receive green fee discounts of up to 53 percent, five free bonus rounds of golf, nine discounted guest passes, half-hour early twilight and eight-day advance tee times. Off the course, enjoy a 2-for-1 Sunday brunch at Temecula Creek Inn, a free JC Golf logo gift, and discounts on lessons and merchandise. Benefits are valid at all seven JC Golf Properties: Arrowood, Encinitas Ranch, Oaks North, Rancho Bernardo Inn, Reidy Creek, Temecula Creek Inn and Twin Oaks. Morgan Run Club & Resort (858) 759-2157 • morganrun.com Known for its picturesque holes, undulating greens and memorable water features, Morgan Run is an excellent golfing experience. Unlimited use of the course, driving range, practice facilities, tennis courts, weight room, fitness studio, dining room and spa are all available to members. There are never assessments or food and beverage minimums. Salt Creek Golf Club (619) 482-4666 • saltcreekgc.com The Players Club at Salt Creek is only $99 to join and gives members benefits that are worth more than the price of a membership. Club members receive green fee discounts off of the San Diego rate, complimentary rounds of golf, six guest passes at the Players Club rate and a complimentary club fitting session. They also can book tee times eight days in advance and get twilight rates an hour early. Sycuan Resort (800) 457-5568 • sycuanresort.com The Champions Club at Sycuan provides members with discounted green fees and early access to twilight rates. In addition to discounts on green fees, members will receive monthly specials on merchandise and tournaments. INLAND EMPIRE Eagle Glen Golf Club (951) 272-4653 • eagleglengc.com Sign-ups for the Eagle Glen Player’s Club 2009 season are now being accepted. Membership includes SCGA index, advanced tee times, and discounts to the pro shop and The Grille at Eagle Glen. Members also are eligible to join monthly tournaments. Individual and team events are offered throughout the year, such as the Eagle’s Cup, introduced in 2008 as a season-long competition that awards good play throughout the tournament schedule, and the 2009 Match Play Championship. Membership is $160. El Rancho Verde Golf Club (877) 465-3939 • pacificgolfenterprises.com Pacific Golf Enterprises, operators of El Rancho Verde Golf Club in Rialto, is offering the everyday golfer a Frequent Players card for only $25. Members also will receive e-mail specials and discounts. Pacific Golf Enterprises Frequent Players cards can be purchased in the pro shop. Empire Lakes Golf Course (909) 481-6663 • empirelakes.com Empire Lakes Golf Course offers two all-inclusive memberships. The Palmer membership ($3,000) allows a member to play the course any time Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, with no green fee. Other benefits include SCGA membership, the ability to book tee times 14 days in advance, and invitations to Empire Lakes’ co-sponsored tournaments. The Palmer plus membership ($4,000) provides the same benefits as the Palmer package, but a member can play the course any day of the week. For more information, call Ugene Park. Links at Summerly (951) 674-3900 • linksatsummerly.com The Links at Summerly Player’s Club was created to make golf more affordable for loyal customers. The Player’s Club card is available for $99 and includes perks such as $10 off weekday and weekend rounds, early twilight rates, complementary equipment evaluation and club fitting, eight-day advance reservation privileges, one free round of golf to be played Monday through Thursday, and pro shop discounts. In addition, Player’s Club cardholders will receive preferred rates at Salt Creek Golf Club in Chula Vista and D’Andrea Golf Club in Reno. Menifee Lakes Country Club (951) 672-3090 • menifee-lakes.com For only $89, The Golf Card at Menifee Lakes allows golfers to play both of the facility’s courses within 90 days of purchase. Cardholders also will receive five buckets of range balls. Valued at $153, The Golf Card is available in the pro shop. Oak Valley Golf Club (951) 769-7200 • oakvalleygolf.com Now in its second year and growing by the day, Oak Valley Golf Club’s Loyalty Club Membership was developed to give frequent customers numerous benefits. For an annual fee of $149, members can enjoy such perks as discounted rates of up to $20 off the normal fee, an SCGA handicap, preferred twilight times, discounts in the pro shop and restaurant, as well as entry into the monthly members’ club tournaments. The club also offers complementary play on the week of the member’s birthday, the ability to bring one junior guest with each play for only $10, and a loyalty points program that earns members one point for every dollar spent, redeemable for green fees and range balls. Redhawk Golf Course (951) 302-3850 • redhawkgolfcourse.com Redhawk Golf Course has four different membership passes available for the whole family or the individual golfer. The Elite Pass offers single-family access to play the course any time and day of the week for only $450 a month. The Premier Pass allows a single family to play the course any time Monday through Friday. For the individual golfer, the Classic Pass gets course access any time and day for only $325 a month, while the Traditional Pass has a Monday through Friday window for only $250 a month. COACHELLA VALLEY Desert Willow Golf Resort (760) 340-4057 • desertwillow.com The Palm Desert Golf Academy, located at Desert Willow Golf Resort, offers numerous academy Memberships that benefit golfers of all skill levels. For example, the Platinum Membership offers an array of features, one being a Platinum Privilege Card that entitles a member to $95 green fees. All packages provide unlimited use of the academy’s practice area. Golf Club at Terra Lago (760) 775-2000 • golfclub-terralago.com A year-round pass to play The Golf Club at Terra Lago is available for individuals ($3,500) and couples ($5,000). The Golf Club at Terra Lago also provides six-month passes ranging from $1,500 to $3,500 per couple. Each member is entitled to unlimited use of the driving range, practice facilities and rounds of golf on the North or South course. A member’s guests receive 30 percent off posted green fees. Tahquitz Creek Golf Resort (760) 328-1005 • tahquitzgolfresort.com Tahquitz Creek Golf Resort consists of two spectacular 18-hole golf courses, both offering gorgeous views of Palm Springs with a great Player’s Club opportunity. For only $29 per month, you receive free green fees during specified times, and also free range balls after 12:30 p.m. Golf Digest recently rated Tahquitz Creek Golf Resort as “one of the best places to play.” Visit the website for more details. CENTRAL CALIFORNIA Monarch Dunes Golf Club (805) 343-9459 • monarchdunes.com By becoming a Royal Rewards Member, you will gain access to special member-only rates, tournaments and much more, including up to 30 percent off the Old Course and the new Challenge Course. For details, contact the pro shop. Ridge Creek Dinuba Golf Club (559) 591-2254 • golfridgecreek.com You can purchase a Rewards Card for only $125, and it’s valid 12 months from date of purchase. Cardholder benefits include, but are not limited to: savings on green fees of up to 35 percent; a $10 cart fee (regular rate is $14); earlier twilight times; a dozen Titleist Pro V1 golf balls with course logo; and much more. |
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