The Golf Club of California near San Diego

FALLBROOK, Calif. -- The Golf Club of California, located in the Sycamore Ranch community of Fallbrook, just outside San Diego, integrates beautifully with the scenery. A variety of elevation changes provide tranquil backcounty views.

The Golf Club at California, which is private, also features a double-ended driving range, chipping area and putting green. Individual and group lessons are available for members.

Besides golf, the club also hosts weddings and has a spa.

The Golf Club of California - No. 3

The Golf Club of California features many challenging holes, including the third.

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The Golf Club of California - No. 4

The fourth green at The Golf Club of California is surrounded by bunkers.

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The Golf Club of California - cranes

Perhaps these beautiful white cranes at The Golf Club of California are real golf fans.

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The Golf Club of California - No. 6

The sixth is the No. 1 handicap hole at The Golf Club of California.

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The Golf Club of California - No. 7

The seventh green at The Golf Club of California is protected by four sand bunkers.

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The Golf Club of California - No. 8

There are two ways to get to the eighth green at The Golf Club of California, which is why the hole is named Split Decision.

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The Golf Club of California - clubhouse

The clubhouse at The Golf Club of California carries the style of a classic Spanish hacienda.

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The Golf Club of California - No. 13

The 13th hole at The Golf Club of California has only one sand bunker in front of the green.

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The Golf Club of California - No. 18 tee

The tee shot on the final hole at The Golf Club of California is no picnic.

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The Golf Club of California - No. 18 green

It feels good to reach the 18th green at The Golf Club of California.

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The Golf Club of California - Room with a view

Here's a view of the 18th green and the lake from the restaurant patio at The Golf Club of California.

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The Golf Club of California - practice

The Golf Club of California has a large practice area.

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G.C. of California - clubhouse

Another view of the 18th hole from the clubhouse at The Golf Club of California.

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The Golf Club of California

Situated just outside of Temecula, the Golf Club of California enjoys a scenic landscape provided by the rolling hills north of San Diego. Although there is an abundance of trees, the course still has many wide-open areas. The layout is not particularly long, but golfers should be prepared for a challenging round of target golf.

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