CHAMPIONS GOLF LINKS (1996)

GOLD COUNTRY REGION

Public - 9 hole -cost: $10 - $15

8915 Gerber Road, Sacramento, CA 95828

Tel: (916) 688-9120  

Designed by Richard Bigler. The layout is wide enough and short enough to accommodate players new to the game. In addition, with four lakes, two-tiered greens, and plenty of trees, even lower handicaps will be entertained. From within Sacramento: Off Highway 99, exit at Florin Road and head east. Turn right on Elk Grove-Florin Road for approximately one mile. The course is at the corner of Elk Grove and Gerber Road. This is a well-crafted neighborhood practice center and golf course.

CHAPARRAL COUNTRY CLUB (1978)

DESERT REGION

Members only - 18 hole

100 Chaparral Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260

Tel: (760) 340-1501

Designed by Ted Robinson. If you can't hit a green to save your life, miss long rather than short. You will find water on 13 of the 18 holes of this short executive course. Most of the water can be found on the front of the greens, along with well-placed bunkers. From downtown Los Angeles (about 120 miles east to the course): Take I-10 east, exit at Monterey Avenue, and head south. Turn left on Country Club Drive and then right on Portola Avenue. The course is at 42555 Portola Avenue.