CHURN CREEK GOLF COURSE (1977)

SHASTA CASCADE REGION

Public: 9 hole -cost: $20 - $20

7335 Ghum Greek Road, Redding, GA 96002

Tel: (530) 222-6353

Designed by Dee Divne. This is a flat course with plenty of mature trees, small greens, and out­of-bounds on several holes. From within Redding: Off I-5, take the Knighton Road exit and head east. Knighton turns into Churn Creek Road. The course is on the left.

CIMARRON GOLF RESORT (2000)

DESERT REGION

Public - 36 hole -cost: $25 - $95

67-603 30th Avenue, Cathedral City, CA 92234

Tel: (760) 770-6060  

Designed by John Fought. The mountains provide an excellent backdrop for both the Short Course and the long Course. Both layouts are similar in design, combining desert golf with European-like characteristics. You will find strategically placed sod-wall bunkers, mounding, and expansive greens with subtle undulations. The yardage listed is for the long Course. Cimarron received a four-star rating from Golf Digest, Places to Play in 2002. Green fees include carts. From downtown Los Angeles (about 115 miles east to the course): Take I-10 east and exit on Date Palm Drive. Head south and turn right on 30th Avenue. It will dead-end at the club. If you can score well on the Short Course, you can score well anywhere. The is one of the best executive courses in America.