ARROYO SECO GOLF COURSE (1955)

LOS ANGELES REGION

Public -18 hole - cost: $12 - $14

1055 Lohman lane, South Pasadena, CA 91030

Tel: (323) 255-1506

Designed by William H. Johnson. This is a tight, par-3 course surrounded by trees, Players usu­ally hit off mats, but overall conditioning is better than average. The course is great for beginners and those wanting to improve their short game. The course and driving range have lights for night play. From downtown Los Angeles (about ten miles northeast to the course): Take the Pasadena Freeway (I-110) north. Turn right on Orange Grove, then right again on Mission. Stay in the right lane and continue straight. This leads right to the course.

ARROYO TRABUCO GOLF CLUB (2004)

ORANGE COUNTY REGION

Public - 18 hole - cost: $20 - $85

26772 Avery Parkway, Mission Viejo, CA 92692

Tel: (949) 364-1881

Designed by Casey O'Callaghan, Tom Lehman. Built in Orange County on 240 acres, the course is surrounded by open space. Arroyo Trabuco has an old-world feel that uses the natural surround­ings {Trabuco Creek. native oaks and grasses) to create an attractive layout. The fairways are wide. the greens are large and subtle, but that doesn't make Arroyo Trabuco a pushover. Trouble awaits the player who misses the greens. Collection areas. bunkers. water. and interesting lies are what the inaccurate player has to look forward too. Did we mention the wind? From Los Angeles (about 51 miles to the course): Take I-5 South toward Santa Ana. Stay on I-5 to the Avery Parkway exit. Turn left onto Avery Parkway to the course. A fun track at a reasonable price, surrounded by open space. makes Arroyo Trabuco a force to be reckoned with in the Orange County golf scene.