CORDOVA GOLF COURSE (1965)

GOLD COUNTRY REGION

Municipal: 18 hole -cost: $10 - $15

9425 Jackson Road, Sacramento, CA 95826

Tel: (916) 362-1196  

Designed by uknown. This course is short in total yardage but is large in challenge. Cordova is flat and features relatively short par 4s, one par-5 and seven par 3s. The difficulty lies in the par 3s, where seven of the ten range from 170 yards to over 200 yards. From within Sacramento: Off US 50, take the Bradshaw exit and head south to Jackson Road. Make a left on Jackson Road. The golf course is on the right. The only thing harder than playing this course might be getting on.

CORONADO MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE (1957)

SAN DIEGO REGION

Municipal - 18 hole -cost: $10 - $20

2000 Visalia Row, Coronado, CA 92118

Tel: (619) 435-3121 

Designed by Jack Daray. This is a pictureswebsite: ue course that runs along Coronado Bay. The course is roomy, easy to walk, and the greens are level, yet putt well. The last three holes run along the water. From within San Diego: Take I-5 south, and head across the Coronado Bay Bridge to the toll plaza. Turn left at Orange Avenue and left on Sixth Street. At the dead end, turn right to the course. Great value and great fun. The most difficult feature about the course may be getting a tee time.