AETNA SPRINGS GOLF COURSE (1891)

NORTH COAST REGION

Public : 9 hole : Cost $10 - $20

1600 Aetna Springs Road, Pope Valley, CA 94567

Tel: (707) 965-2115 

 

Designed by E.F. Mutton. This is one of the oldest courses in California, dating back to the 1890s. It's a cute course that features lots of native oaks, two creeks, and small, well-maintained greens. From Napa (about 35 miles north to the course): Take Highway 29 north, past Saint Helena. Turn right on Deer Park Road and head east. Cross the Silverado Trail and drive 12 miles to Pope Valley. Pass through the town of Angwin. Turn left on Pope Valley Road. Drive three and one-half miles to Aetna Springs Road. Turn left and drive about a mile to the course. Aetna Springs Golf Course is a great history lesson in old-school golf.

 

AIRWAYS GOLF COURSE (1949)

CENTRAL VALLEY REGION

Municipal: hole : 18 cost : $13 - $16

5440 Airways Boulevard, Fresno, CA 93727

Tel: (559) 291-6254

 

Designed by Bert Stamps. Airways is a level course with tight fairways. It is guarded by trees and small, flat greens. From within Fresno: From Highway 99, take the Shaw Avenue exit and head east. Make a right on Peach Avenue. Follow Peach Avenue to the course. This course will never make any major or minor publication's top ten list, but there is always a need for a place to learn the game.