CANDLEWOOD COUNTRY CLUB (1928)

LOS ANGELES REGION

Members only: 18 hole

14000 Telegraph Road, Whittier, CA 90604

Tel: (562) 941-5310  

Designed by Harry Rainville (nine holes). Candlewood dates back to the late 1920s. Extremely short by today's standards, this traditional course, with lots of trees and lateral water hazards, can cause problems for the golfer who tends to hit the ball long and wrong. Reciprocal play with other members-only clubs is allowed. From downtown Los Angeles (about 18 miles southeast to the course): Take Highway 60 east to I-605 south. Exit on Telegraph Road and turn left (east). The club is down three to four miles, past Florence Ave.

CANYON COUNTRY CLUB (1961)

DESERT REGION

Members only: 18 hole

1100 Murray Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92264

Tel: (760) 327-1321

Designed by William F. Bell. This is a level course with two large lakes. The fairways are surrounded by homes, which can cause severe frustration for the golfer who sprays the ball off the tee and plays by the rules. From downtown Los Angeles (about 115 miles east to the course): Take I-10 east to Highway 111 into Palm Springs. Turn left on Vista Chino and then right on Sunrise. When the road bends, turn left on Toledo. Toledo turns right and becomes Murray Canyon Drive.