Conference 7.286::golf

< Note 180.0 by CURIE::RESKER >
                          -< Golfing in Southern CA? >-

>    What are some nice courses in the SD and LA areas that are open
>    to the public and are not very expensive (over $30 greens fee?)?


I think Torrey Pines in north San Diego is a public course.  It is very popular,
however, and you should make a tee time well in advance of your visit.  Have a
good round!

/Mike

    There are also Anaheim CC and Green River CC in the Orange
    County/Anaheim area.  I never played Anaheim, but the rap is that
    it's built on the side of a hill, and you're always hitting up or
    down hill (and you really need a cart).
    
    I played the river course at Green River.  It was nice, but the
    wind came down off the canyon at the end of the day, and it was
    virtually impossible to reach a par 3 in one shot.  I'd play early
    if possible.
    
    I think that Torrey Pines at La Jolla is still around $12 a round,
    but you'd better arrive early and expect a rather long wait--even
    now in the off-season.
    
    Have fun,
    Myles

    Played 2 9-hole rounds at Torrey Pines in San Diego.  The course
    was very pretty and in good shape.  Lot's of scenic holes with the
    Pacific in the background.  Showed up twice at 2 in the afternoon
    with a 15 minute wait the first day and a one hour wait the second
    (did not call ahead).  It was $12 for 9.  Rented clubs (MacGregor)
    for $10.
    
    Thanks to .1 and .2 for the pointers.
    
    tim

    I lived in Southern Cal for two years, and am very familiar with
    golf in that area.  Anyone interested, send me a note.  The Anaheim
    course in the previous note is "Anaheim Hills."  It's actually very
    nice, but a cart is recommended unless you have the legs of a mountain
    goat.  As for Green River being windy in the afternoon, well, all
    Southern Cal courses are windy most afternoons.  Of the two courses
    at Green River, play the Orange (as opposed to the Riverside) course.
    It's nice when the greens are reasonable.
    

Depending on how far south you are in 'Southern California', you
should check out Mission Viejo Golf Course (in Mission Viejo) and even
further south, Oceanside has nice course (the name escapes me at the
moment).

Mission Viejo Golf Course -

   Very short course with most par 4s in the 295-310 yard range.
   Don't let this fool you...it's tight and requires very accurate
   drives.  It's a beautiful little course though, well worth playing
   if you're in the area.

   Beware of the bent grass greens though...there is no such thing as
   breaks!  Aim at the middle of the hole and RAP it!
   
Oceanside -

   Very flat course that winds all over creation and is for the most
   part very forgiving.

    WHAT ARE SOME NICE COURSES IN HAWAII? I PLAN TO GO THERE SOON??
    
    THANKS REGARDS
    

RE: < Note 180.6 by SAHQ::SJONES >

>    WHAT ARE SOME NICE COURSES IN HAWAII? I PLAN TO GO THERE SOON??
    
	What islands are you planning to go to?

	Larry