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INLAND EMPIRE GOLF COURSES Ashwood Golf Course Apple Valley ashwoodgolf.com Ashwood offers three unique 9-hole courses (the longest is 4,828 yards) and the pleasure of taking in scenic High Desert vistas. Champions Club at the Retreat Corona championsclubretreat.com Undulating fairways and multi-tiered greens distinguish this 6,765-yard course that offers elevation changes and views of Cleveland National Forest. Cresta Verde Golf Course Corona golfcrestaverde.com There’s something for every player here, with tight fairways and elevated greens and tee boxes making club selection vital. CrossCreek Golf Club Temecula crosscreekgolfclub.com No homes, no freeways, no noise adds up to a pristine golf experience in a stunning natural setting filled with old oak and sycamore groves. Diamond Valley Golf Club Hemet diamondvalleygolf.net Natural rolling terrain provides a picturesque backdrop to lush fairways, greens, waterscapes and native plants and grasses – all with no homes in sight. El Rancho Verde Golf Club Rialto elranchoverdegolfclub.com Traditional 18-hole, regulation layout with straightforward holes and wide fairways make for an enjoyable golf outing for casual players and those who enjoy walking a course. Empire Lakes Golf Course Rancho Cucamonga empirelakes.com This Arnold Palmer-designed layout presents undulating fairways, fingered bunkers and hazardous foothill washes – an all-around excellent test of golf for contenders. General Old Golf Course Riverside donovandaily.com Built on the now-closed March Air Force Base, the course is considered a hidden gem by golf nomads for its well-maintained fairways and greens. The Golf Club at Glen Ivy Glen Ivy thegolfclubatglenivy.com Challenges await on this Ted Robinson Sr.-designed course that snakes through citrus groves, hillsides and canyons at the edge of Cleveland National Forest. Hemet Golf Club Hemet hemetgolfclub.com The centerpiece of the Four Seasons master-planned community, HGC delivers 6,590 yards at its tournament length plus full-service amenities. Hidden Valley Golf Club Norco hiddenvalleygolf.com Elevation changes, majestic views and challenges such as doglegs, blind shots, tiered greens and water hazards make for a memorable day. Indian Hills Golf Club Riverside indianhillsgolf.com This charismatic venue has lots of fun holes, including one of the most breathtaking tests in the Inland Empire — the downhill par-4 16th. Journey at Pechanga Temecula journeyatpechanga.com A golfer’s and preservationist’s paradise, the course winds through rock outcroppings and stately old oak trees while offering panoramic vistas of Temecula Valley. Links at Summerly Lake Elsinore linksatsummerly.com Get a taste of links-style golf on a 7,012-yard championship layout that incorporates natural mounding, rolling terrain and Scottish-style burns. Menifee Lakes Country Club Menifee menifee-lakes.com This facility boasts two championship courses that share true-rolling greens, 100 strategic bunkers, mature trees, 36 acres of waterways and the San Jacinto Mountains as a beautiful backdrop. Oak Valley Golf Club Beaumont www.oakvalleygolf.com Don’t let the picturesque elevation changes lull you into thinking this course is a pushover; it often plays host to PGA Tour qualifying school. Shandin Hills Golf Club San Bernardino shandinhillsgolf.com Patience and feel are required to succeed on Shandin’s signature speedy greens that are flanked by 48 large bunkers. Temeku Hills Golf and Country Club Temecula temekuhills.com Golfers navigate the rolling terrain, five lakes, numerous doglegs and challenging greens, with four sets of tees that accommodate all golfers. The Country Club at Soboba Springs San Jacinto sobobaspringscc.com Host of the Nationwide Tour’s Soboba Golf Classic, the course stretches to 7,053 yards and presents a couple of the most difficult holes on tour. Upland Hills Country Club Upland golfuhcc.com Tight layout requires accuracy and tricky greens will have you guessing about speed and whether there’s a break. Vellano Country Club Chino Hills experiencevellano.com Dramatic elevation changes, long carries, lakes and waterfalls make for a pure golf experience. Western Hills Country Club Chino Hills golfwhcc.com There’s no shortage of challenging shots at this 6,746-yard course tucked inside Carbon Canyon and framed by rolling hillsides. Yucaipa Valley Golf Club Yucaipa yvgc.com Strategic bunkering and challenging greens combine for a lively golf experience. SAN DIEGO COUNTY GOLF COURSES Castle Creek Country Club Escondido castlecreekcc.com Oak-lined fairways, white sand bunkers, undulating greens and intermittent play over Moosa Creek challenge golfers at this classic mid-century-built course. Cottonwood Golf Club El Cajon cottonwoodgolf.com Two 18-hole courses offer vastly different experiences; choose Ivanhoe for a classic, wide-open layout, pick the picturesque Lakes for elevation changes and water hazards. Doubletree Golf Resort San Diego doubletreegolf.com Players of all skill levels will enjoy this 6,018-yard layout for its rolling terrain, contoured fairways and undulating greens, not to mention views of the Black Mountains. Emerald Isle Golf Course Oceanside emeraldislegolf.net This 2,452-yard executive course designed around two natural lakes is considered one of the most challenging in northern San Diego County. Escondido Country Club Escondido escondidocc.com This semi-private club offers championship golf and tennis facilities in a fun and friendly environment where service comes with a big smile. Mt. Woodson Golf Club Ramona mtwoodsongc.com Leave your driver in the bag as this short gem of a course in the foothills demands accuracy above all else. Pala Mesa Resort Fallbrook palamesa.com Find a unique golf retreat featuring a magnificent hillside layout and an amenity-rich California-ranch-style hotel-restaurant. Salt Creek Golf Club Chula Vista saltcreekgc.com The links-style course plays tough in some areas given undulating fairways and blind greens. San Juan Hills Golf Club San Juan Capistrano sanjuanhillsgolf.com One of the most enjoyable and affordable courses recently completed extensive renovations to its practice center, driving range and clubhouse. San Vicente Golf Club Ramona sanvicenteresort.com Surrounded by the Cuyamaca Mountains, this 6,633-yard course boasts variety and challenges for every level of golfer – not to mention its peaceful far-away setting. Shadowridge Country Club Vista shadowridgecc.com Nestled in rural foothills, the private club enjoys a well-earned reputation for an enjoyable layout, excellent service and clubhouse dining. Sycuan Resort El Cajon sycuanresort.com Two 18-hole championship courses and one 18-hole par-3 course set on rolling terrain among old oaks and sycamores add up to a uniquely memorable golf experience. Warner Springs Ranch Warner Springs warnersprings.com Get away from the hustle and bustle of city life at this secluded layout that features incredible mountain views. Woods Valley Golf Club Valley Center woodsvalleygolfclub.com This 7-year-old course boasts two distinct nines: the front plays like a desert layout while you’re in the woods on the back. LOS ANGELES AREA GOLF COURSES Altadena Golf Course Altadena dcgolf.info This nine-hole regulation-length course saves time without sacrificing fun. Check out the new website for specials and more. Azusa Greens Country Club Azusa azusagreenscc.com The tree-lined fairways may be narrow but wide and forgiving greens make this a playable-for-all-levels course. Buenaventura Golf Course Ventura buenaventuragolf.com Playing at just over 6,000 yards to a par of 70, Buenaventura emphasizes course management and is a shotmaker’s delight. California Country Club Whittier golfccc.com This tried-and-true, mature course offers a variety of challenges thanks to a thoughtful design incorporating natural terrain by the great William Bell. Claremont Golf Course Claremont claremontgolf.com A picturesque nine-hole executive course with fantastic views of Mt. Baldy. Eaton Canyon Golf Course Pasadena dcgolf.info There’s always time for nine at this convenient facility. Check out the new website for specials and more. Industry Hills Golf Club at Pacific Palms Resort City of Industry pacificpalmsresort.com Enjoy 36 holes over 650 acres at the historic Dwight D. Eisenhower and Babe Didrikson Zaharias courses – both ranked among the Southland’s top layouts. The Links at Terranea Rancho Palos Verdes terraneagolf.com The newest course in Southern California, Links at Terranea is a unique collection of par-3 holes with incredible views of the Pacific Ocean. Lost Canyons Golf Club Simi Valley lostcanyons.com May your short game save you at these two tough 18-hole courses that challenge with long carries, tight-and-tricky par-3s and undulated and tiered greens. Olivas Links Ventura olivaslinks.com This links-inspired municipal gem has quickly asserted itself as one of the top courses in Southern California. Royal Vista Golf Club Walnut larv.com The 27-hole course serves a great playing test with rolling fairways, elevated greens, water hazards, deep bunkers and doglegs. Sterling Hills Golf Club Camarillo sterlinghillsgolf.com Enjoy ocean breezes and stunning scenery while navigating a fair yet challenging wide-open layout on rolling terrain. Tierra Rejada Golf Club Moorpark tierrarejadagolf.com Apply your game to desert and mountain golf conditions on a uniquely designed layout. Trump National Golf Club Rancho Palos Verdes trumpnationallosangeles.com Ocean views are on every hole at this risk/reward layout that demands accuracy. ORANGE COUNTY GOLF COURSES Anaheim Hills Golf Course Anaheim Hills playanaheimgolf.com The canyon-set front nine presents many blind shots to landing areas, but the elevated tees and wide fairways of the back nine reward with breathtaking panoramas. Alta Vista Country Club Placentia altavistacc.com This friendly private facility is a great test for those who truly love the game. Birch Hills Golf Course Brea birchhillsgolf.com This executive course will give your short game a workout with its 13 par-3s and five par 4s. Black Gold Golf Club Yorba Linda blackgoldgolf.com The Arthur Hills design is one of the most beautiful layouts in Southern California. It’s a great course to test your game and enjoy some awesome scenery. Newport Beach Country Club Newport Beach newportbeachcc.com An urban oasis, this 6,600-yard course will test your mettle with small greens that demand accurate approach shots. Oak Creek Golf Club Irvine oakcreekgolfclub.com Tapered fairways and bull-nose carved bunkers challenge players at this Tom Fazio-designed layout. Pelican Hill Golf Club Newport Coast pelicanhill.com Two Fazio courses, ocean views, luxury hotel with fine dining and a world-class spa come together in a premier destination resort. Shorecliffs Golf Club San Clemente shorecliffsgolfclub.com Recent renovations, great rates and cool ocean breezes make this one of Orange County’s most popular tracks. Talega Golf Club San Clemente talegagolfclub.com Ocean breezes, open space and canyon vistas at this layout deliver a premier golf experience. Tijeras Creek Golf Club Rancho Santa Margarita tijerascreek.com A demanding front nine plays the evil twin to an angelic back nine with heavenly scenery and awesome elevation changes. Tustin Ranch Golf Club Tustin tustinranchgolf.com A friendly facility with a fun course and an array of special promotions to suit all types of patrons. COACHELLA VALLEY GOLF COURSES Cathedral Canyon Golf Club Cathedral City cathedral-canyon.com Tree-lined fairways and strategically placed bunkers and lakes distinguish this 6,500-yard course at Welks Resort Desert Oasis. Shadow Hills Golf Club Indio shadowhillsgc.com Not only does the course offer beautiful desert landscape but also an excellent test of golf for all levels of golfers. GOLF COURSES IN OTHER AREAS Bayonet and Black Horse Golf Courses Seaside, Calif. bayonetblackhorse.com Built in 1954 (Bayonet) and 1964 (Black Horse) on a now-closed Army base, these renovated courses are ranked among the top public courses on the Monterey Peninsula. Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course Stateline, Nev. edgewoodtahoe.com Set along the south shore of Lake Tahoe, the course boasts beautiful scenery for sure, but its challenging layout has made it worthy for several USGA events. Primm Valley Golf Course Primm, Nev. primmvalleygolf.com Pot bunkers and a variety of approach options present interesting challenges at Primm Valley’s two 18-hole courses. INSTRUCTION Glenn Monday El Segundo knowyourswing.com Author of the award-winning “Know Your Swing,” the teaching professional has worked with the game’s brightest stars in a career spanning 40 years. The Golf Academy by The Sports Club/LA Los Angeles thegolfacademyla.com State-of-the-art technology and an esteemed teaching staff help golfers of all skills on the path to lower scores. Lew Cooper Santa Ana lewcooper.blogspot.com The PGA-certified instructor enjoys teaching all levels of golfers, from beginners to pros. Long Beach Golf Learning Center Long Beach longbeachgolflc.com Hit off grass (20 stations) or a synthetic mat (60 stations) within a long driving area that lets you see the true flight of your ball. National University Southland nu.edu The board-certified online university’s one-course-per-month program gives students flexibility in an accelerated learning environment. Orange County Golf Academy Santa Ana orangecounty-golfacademy.com Teaching professional Charmaine Summers helps students achieve a repetitive pre-shot routine with an emphasis on fundamentals and fun. Player Development Center at Shadowridge Golf Club Vista playerdevelopmentcenter.com Utilizing MATT technology, the brand-new Center has quickly established itself as a premier game-improvement facility. The Stack and Tilt Golf Swing stackandtilt.com Learn this revolutionary new technique with the GetStacked DVD series. EQUIPMENT AB Pro Inc. abpromotions.com This custom manufacturer sets the style in creating logo golf shirts, caps and accessories. Black Magic Golf blackmagicwedge.com Maker of a “more forgiving” hybrid golf wedge that lets players produce consistent pitch shots. Fairway Styles Inc. fairwaystyles.com Lacoste, Puma, Poulter and more fashion-forward golfwear brands can be had by this apparel retailer. Golf Buddy golfbuddyglobal.com Know your course, your distance and your score with your pick of this retailer’s GPS rangefinders. L.A. Golf Exchange Torrance lagolfexchange.com A mainstay since 1941, this golf retailer specializes in new and used golf equipment, and services such as club repair and demo clubs. Lost Golf Balls lostgolfballs.com Need some golf balls but don’t want to spend too much money? This site has an array of bargains on all brands and models. Plaza Golf Torrance This independent golf retailer prides itself on offering top-notch equipment at competitive prices. Roger Dunn Golf Shops and The Golf Mart Southland worldwidegolfshops.com Find the best equipment at the best prices at Roger Dunn and Golf Mart locations. ShankMeister shankmeister.com This eBay-style online golf marketplace lets users buy and sell new and used equipment. SKB Golf Travel Cases skbcases.com Looking for a reliable way to travel with your golf clubs? Check out the 2SKB-1649W model, one of the premier cases on the market. Super Sports Manhattan Beach supersportsmb.com This retailer has been serving the South Bay for more than 20 years with quality sporting goods. Tour Striker tourstriker.com Tour Striker training clubs are designed to create Tour-quality impact from clubhead to ball. Uomo Sport Valencia uomosport.com Play and look your best in Uomo’s high-performance golf apparel boasting massive style. U.S. Golf HB Huntington Beach golfhb.com This independent retailer carries a variety of golf equipment, plus specializes in Japanese brands. MISCELLANEOUS Birdie Savings Card rdgolf.com/birdie-savings Cardholders not only get great everyday deals but also two 40 percent discounts on greens fees at 37 partner courses – all for $39.99. Click4TeeTimes Southland click4teetimes.com With dozens of courses to choose from, click4teetimes.com is Southern California’s premier online destination for discounted tee times. 4G Wireless Verizon Wireless Southland 4gwireless.com Get connected through one of the leading providers of cell phones, 3G smartphones and accessories. Feinerman Vision Center Newport Beach feinermanvision.com The eye-surgery center provides many vision-correction services, such as implantable contact lenses, Lasik and Crystalens. K1Speed Southland k1speed.com Feed your need for speed at one of five indoor racing tracks for exciting and eco-friendly go-karts. Mulligan Man Southland themulliganman.com Make your fund-raising golf tournament memorable and profitable with the Mulligan Man as your entertaining master of ceremonies. Professional Putting Greens and Turf Systems Rancho Santa Margarita ppgreens.com PPG’s synthetic sand-filled greens are among the best performing in the industry, and its defibrillating process gives the look and feel of real grass. Southern California PGA Beaumont scpga.com Known throughout the region as an expert in the game and business of golf, the organization is recognized as the governing body for PGA professionals throughout Southern California. Veolcity Pharma velocitypharma.com Velocity sells joint supplmenetal medications made from herbs and vitamins to ease the aches and pains of golfers. |
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