ALHAMBRA GOLF COURSE (1956)

LOS ANGELES REGION

Municipal: 18 hole : cost: $15 - $24

630 South Almansor Street Alhambra, CA 91801

Tel: (626) 570-5059

 

Designed by William F. Bell. Alhambra is a walkable course with narrow fairways and small, level greens. While the front nine is completely flat, the back nine does have some tilt to it. Because of its relatively short length, the course is well suited for juniors and players new to the game. From downtown Los Angeles (about 12 miles east to the course): Take I-10 east and take the Garfield North exit, toward Alhambra. Turn right on Valley Boulevard and go about one-half mile. Turn left on Almansor Street, which will dead-end at the course.

ALIENTE GOLF CLUB (2003)

DESERT REGION

Public: 18 hole : cost:$20 - $65

3100 West Elkhom , North Las Vegas, CA

Tel: (702) 399-4888

Designed by Gary Panks. The good news is that most of the landing areas are generous. The bad news is if you happen to miss the generous fairways, you will find yourself in a not-so-generous arroyo that runs through 14 holes. The greens are small by today's standards and can be tricky. Unusual to this area, trees frame the fairways (pear and purple locust). Beware of the traps, because if you hit in them, you will be trapped. From the Las Vegas Strip (about 20 miles to the the course): Take I-15 (north) towards Salt Lake for nine miles. Exit 52 left on I-215 (west) for eight miles. Exit right on Aliante Parkway (north), then turn right on Elkhorn (east) The golf course will be on your left.