ANCIL HOFFMAN GOLF COURSE (1965)

GOLD COUNTRY REGION

Municipal - 18 hole: cost: $17 - $29

6700 Tarshes Drive, Carmichael, CA 95608

Tel: (916) 482-3284

Designed by William Bell. A traditional, tightly treed course with oak and pine, Ancil Hoffman requires accurate tee and approach play. When in good condition, the layout compares favorably to some of the best in Northern California. From Sacramento (course is about 12 miles east): Head east on I-80, and exit on Madison. Go south to Sunrise Boulevard, and turn right. Turn right on Fair Oaks Boulevard and then left on California. Turn left on Tarshes Drive.

ANDERSON TUCKER OAKS GOLF COURSE (1963)

SHASTA CASCADE REGION

Public 9 hole: cost: $10 - $10

6241 Chum Creek Road, Redding, CA 96002

Tel: (530) 365-3350

Designed by William H. Tucker, Jr. Mount Shasta sits right behind the first hole. OK, not exactly, but it looks like if you miss the green, your ball will be resting at the base of the mountain. The course is level and tree lined. Plenty of parallel fairways will benefit the golfer who can't hit it straight. Cart paths and new practice greens have been added. From within Redding: Head south on I-5 and take the Anderson exit through Anderson. Cross the Sacramento River. At the four-way stop, turn left on Churn Creek Road. The course is on the right.