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Carlton Oaks Golf Club near San Diego is making a comeback
Soon after losing its greens in 2011, Carlton Oaks Golf Club in Santee got a bad reputation for poor conditions. But recent reviews of this San Diego-area stalwart show that the efforts of the past two superintendents are paying off.
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Maderas G.C. makes a strong case as San Diego area's finest inland public course
Maderas Golf Club in Poway doesn't have the tournament history of a Torrey Pines or La Costa, but it just might be the San Diego area's premier public place to play. Operated by Troon Golf, Maderas checks all the boxes of a destination golf course.
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Swing into history: Catalina Island Golf Course is the oldest play in all of California
If you're heading to Catalina Island Golf Course expecting luxury club life, you're traveling to the wrong place. Yet if you're going absorb a distinct piece of American golf history, then ready your island vibe for a fun nine-hole track with some serious lore.
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Maderas G.C. makes a strong case as San Diego area's finest inland public course
Maderas Golf Club in Poway doesn't have the tournament history of a Torrey Pines or La Costa, but it just might be the San Diego area's premier public place to play. Operated by Troon Golf, Maderas checks all the boxes of a destination golf course.
... full article »Swing into history: Catalina Island Golf Course is the oldest play in all of California
If you're heading to Catalina Island Golf Course expecting luxury club life, you're traveling to the wrong place. Yet if you're going absorb a distinct piece of American golf history, then ready your island vibe for a fun nine-hole track with some serious lore.
... full article »Golf shines at challenging Pala Mesa Resort in Fallbrook
Pala Mesa Resort in Fallbrook is situated between Temecula wine country and the scenic North County region of San Diego, making it a perfect getaway destination. Here you'll find one of the most challenging golf courses in southern California.
... full article »Affordable fun for the everyman at Castle Creek C.C. in Escondido
Castle Creek Country Club in Escondido isn't going to wow you with off-course amenities, but it's an entertaining play at a very good price. It's about offering fun golf at a great price.
... full article »Play where the legends won: Riverwalk Golf Club, San Diego's storied 27-hole complex
From the late '50s into the mid '60s the course now known as Riverwalk Golf Club hosted the San Diego Open Invitational (a forerunner of the Farmers Insurance Open), crowning champions like Arnold Palmer, Gary Player and Billy Casper. Today, Riverwalk is a popular 27-hole Ted Robinson Sr. and Jr. design with undulations, and handful of water carries, and fantastic greens.
... full article »Ride the Coachella Valley hills at the Rancho Las Palmas resort in Rancho Mirage
For resort golfers and seniors, you can't beat the Rancho Las Palmas golf course. Scratch that. I bet most anybody who plays at this 27-hole facility in Rancho Mirage will enjoy themselves during a fast, fun round. Despite a lack of length, there's plenty of challenging and interesting holes.
... full article »The Legends Golf Club in Temecula connects past and present
The Legends Golf Club in Temecula runs a good show at a fine price and is aware of the game's greats of the past and clientele of the present. It's an affordable course with challenges more pronounced than one might expect.
... full article »Monterey Peninsula pride: New and improved Quail Lodge & Golf Club in Carmel
Following a restoration by California-based architect Todd Echenrode, Quail Lodge & Golf Club in Carmel now stands proudly among the best public courses on the Monterey Peninsula. Originally designed by Robert Muir Graves, Quail Lodge winds through an exclusive neighborhood in the secluded Carmel Valley seven miles inland from Pebble Beach Resorts and the Pacific.
... full article »Sturdy Oak Valley G.C. in Beaumont: A pleasing, popular Inland Empire play
For a trusty, affordable and readily engaging round, take in a day at Oak Valley Golf Club in Beaumont. A 30-minute drive "up the hill" from Palm Springs, the early '90s design by Schmidt/Curley maintains its golf-boom-era relevance with getable scoring and scenic character at a fine price.
... full article »Aviara G.C. in Carlsbad lives up to the high expectations of Park Hyatt Aviara Resort guests
Though its name derives from a made-up word, there is nothing contrived about the excellence of Aviara Golf Club at the Park Hyatt Aviara Resort. The 1991 Arnold Palmer design lives up to the lofty expectations of the resort's guests.
... full article »- Angeles National G.C. in Sunland: A star-studded test near Tinseltown
- Try and go low like Rickie Fowler at The Country Club at Soboba Springs in San Jacinto
- Handsome La Purisima Golf Course in Lompoc proves rolling, rustic and robust
- Get inside the gates to discover Eagle Crest G.C. in Escondido
- Del Paso Country Club in Sacramento gears up for 2015 U.S. Senior Open
- Trump National Golf Club L.A.: Parallel holes, unparalleled views
- Sacramento's best: Troon Golf's Yocha Dehe Golf Club at Cache Creek resort
- History worth repeating: Palm Springs' golf landmarks
- Rams Hill in Borrego Springs: Fazio design is one of the best courses in San Diego County
- Take a historic walk on the MacKenzie Course at Haggin Oaks in Sacramento
- The Bing Maloney Golf Complex remains a local favorite in Sacramento
- Short and scenic: Apple Mountain Golf Resort east of Sacramento
- A mounded muni: Bartley Cavanaugh Golf Course in Sacramento
- Improvements have Woods Valley Golf Club in Valley Center rolling again
- Stevinson Ranch: A unique stay-and-play in the San Joaquin Valley
- Rancho Bernardo Inn in San Diego combines throwback feel, great golf and perfect weather
- Palm Desert Resort C.C. beckons locals 'and' snowbirds with player-friendly course
- Rat packing and shot making at Indian Canyons Golf Resort in Palm Springs
- Saddle up for a surprising challenge at Rancho Mirage Country Club
- Rio Hondo Golf Club in Downey: A hidden gem, but avoid trouble with the trees
- Laying up on your layover at LAX
- Par-3 nobility at La Quinta's Palm Royale C.C. in the SoCal desert
- A peek at the peaceful mountain golf course of Tahoe Donner in Truckee
- The other course near the southern shore of Lake Tahoe: Lake Tahoe Golf Course
- Short but sweet: The Links at Terranea near L.A.
- Five for five: Some of the more memorable par-5 golf holes in Orange County
- The Golf Club of California: A gentle experience among the avocado hillsides
- Santa Barbara: Bringing out the best in California's golf contrasts
- Shadow Mountain Golf Club: 'Squire' your wedge game to historic grounds in Palm Desert
- Fun for all: Find your ideal game at the Lone Tree Golf Course in Antioch
- Woodhaven Country Club in Palm Desert is a great place to prep for Big Daddy courses
- More than a name change: St. Mark Golf Club has new ownership and a better San Diego golf experience
- A walk in the park: Pasatiempo Golf Club in Santa Cruz
- Pristine golf provides escape for city dwellers at CrossCreek Golf Club in Temecula, California
- Spectacular Monterey Peninsula golf on a budget? Try Pacific Grove Golf Links
- Short and sweet Fountains Course at Welk Resorts San Diego is ideal for a sub-three-hour round
- Historic golf in a unique setting: Mare Island Golf Club in Vallejo
- Golf in the O.C.: Seven things you should know about your trip to Orange County
- Bear in your mind on the Jack Nicklaus Tournament Course at PGA West
- Mountain View Course at Desert Willow Golf Resort: Mirth and mercy amid the mountains of Palm Desert
- Never boring: Solving Salt Creek Golf Club in Chula Vista
- Carmel Highland Golf Resort & Spa: High above the highway in San Diego
- Worth a second look: The natural beauty of San Vicente Resort in Ramona
- Undiscovered Lake Chabot Golf Course is an Oakland golf surprise
- Castle Oaks Golf Club: A resplendent experience in the Gold Country
- Temecula Creek Inn: Hidden southern California gem provides area-favorite food and fairways
- March forward to the General Old Golf Course in Riverside
- Northern California coastal golf: Drama and salt spray
- Feel the burn at The Links at Summerly in Lake Elsinore
- Drink in Redhawk Golf Club amid Temecula wine country
- Mending with awesome value: Shandin Hills Golf Club in San Bernardino
- Buenaventura Golf Course in Ventura is a fun walk through a big park
- On the way to San Jose: Ridgemark Golf Club's a solid play in Hollister
- An Inland Empire gem for the skilled: Champions Club at the Retreat in Corona
- Sterling Hills G.C. in Camarillo is a welcome sight for high-handicappers but challenges low-handicappers
- Photo gallery: Set in the foothills of Monterey wine country, Gilroy's Eagle Ridge G.C. is worth the trip
- Get a taste of Pete Dye at Lost Canyons Golf Club in Simi Valley
- Designer Ted Robinson shows his skills at Robinson Ranch Golf Club in Santa Clarita
- Four golf courses in the Palm Springs area that you might have missed
- Los Robles Greens Golf Course in Thousand Oaks: A country club look at a muni price
- Back on the prowl: Morongo Golf Club at Tukwet Canyon in Beaumont
- Full-service golf with options: Blue Rock Springs Golf Club in Vallejo
- Photo gallery: Eagle Glen in Corona is a SoCal gem with some of the most challenging greens in the area
- Photo gallery: The Links at Summerly in Lake Elsinore will make you feel like you're in the British Isles
- Golden tee: Find hidden golf gems in California's Gold Country
- Golfing in the Sacramento foothills: Amazing beauty, amazing value
- Photo gallery: Paradise Valley Golf Course in Fairfield is a solid play
- Laid-back Cordova Golf Course in Sacramento is the perfect fit for the casual golfer
- Whitney Oaks Golf Club in Rocklin: Johnny Miller makes you pay attention
- Wildhawk Golf Club in Sacramento: Digging and shaping 18 holes of pleasure
- Pastoral and peaceful mark the experience at Teal Bend Golf Club in Sacramento
- Bing Maloney Golf Course in Sacramento does a lot by not trying to do too much
- Bartley Cavanaugh Golf Course in Sacramento: Daring to score in California's Delta
- Greenhorn Creek Resort in Angels Camp: Mining for birdies in California Gold Country
- Escena Golf Club in Palm Springs: Where classic ideals meet modern-day pleasures
- Holding on for a wild, beautiful ride at DarkHorse Golf Club in Auburn
- Challenging StoneTree Golf Club in Novato tests you and then brings you back
- Winchester Country Club in northern California: Where Eagles (and birdies) Dare
- Napa Golf Course at Kennedy Park has aged beautifully to become one of the Napa Valley's fun plays
- Summitpointe Golf Club in Milpitas: Views and targets in the East Bay hills
- The Faldo Golf Institute at Shadow Ridge in Palm Desert is a great place to sharpen your game
- Scenic Glen Ivy Golf Club in Corona plays across sloping hillsides and canyons
- San Francisco Bay-area golf has championship pedigree
- Royal Vista Golf Club in Walnut offers 27 holes of southern California fun in the sun
- Good times roll at Los Robles Greens Golf Course in Thousand Oaks
- Scouting San Diego: Five must-play golf venues
- Desert Dunes Golf Club: Let the windmills guide you toward Palm Springs' solitude
- From sycamores to chardonnay, The Course at Wente Vineyards in Livermore provides plenty of thrills
- Versatility reigns: San Diego golf courses for women