CATALINA ISLAND GOLF COURSE (1929)

LOS ANGELES REGION

Public - 9 hole -cost: $17 - $33

One Country Club Road, Avalon, CA 90704

Tel: (310) 510-0530   

Designed by John Duncan Dunn. located on the island off the coast of Southern California, Catalina Island is a tricky and scenic executive course with a rich history. Originally built in 1892 as a three-hole course, then expanded to 18 holes in the 1920s, Catalina Island played host to the Bobby Jones Invitational from 1931 to 1955. For nearly the 40 years, Catalina has played host to the Catalina Island Junior Tournament. Former players include Craig Stadler, Corey Pavin, John Cook, Amy Alcott, and Tiger Woods. This course is located on Catalina Island. Make it over there, and you can get to the course. For the golfer who loves a history lesson, Catalina Island is a must-play.

CATHEDRAL CANYON GOLF & TENNIS CLUB (1975)

DESERT REGION

Semi-Plivate : 27 hole -cost: $40 - $80

68-311 Paseo Real, Cathedral City, CA 92234

Tel: (760) 328-6571   

Designed by David Rainville. Cathedral Canyon is three distinct courses played in 18-hole combinations. The Lake Course is target golf, with water hazards on every hole. The Mountain Course is hilly, with tree-lined fairways. It has the longest yardage of the three courses. The Arroyo Course is Scottish links in style with bountiful fairways and no trees. The yardage listed is for the Lake and Mountain nines. Carts are included and mandatory. From downtown Los Angeles (about 115 miles east to the course): Take I-10 east. Exit at Date Palm Drive, turn right, and drive about five miles. Turn right on Dinah Shore Drive and then left on Cathedral Canyon Drive. The club is on the right. Beware of the trees on the Lake and Mountain Courses. They are not for show and should command your full attention.