COUNTRY VILLAGE GOLF COURSE, THE (1965)

INLAND EMPIRE REGION

Members only - 9 hole

10301 Country Club Drive, Mira Loma, CA 91752

Tel: (951) 685-7466

Designed by unknown. At a little over 1,000 yards from the back tees, expect your short game to get a workout. From downtown Los Angeles (about 47 miles east to the course): Take Highway 60 east, past I-15. Exit at Country Village Road and turn left back over the freeway. Turn left at the guardhouse into Country Village.

COYOTE CREEK GOLF CLUB (1999)

BAY AREA REGION

Public - 36 hole -cost: $55 - $98

One Coyote Creek Golf Drive, Morgan Hill, CA 95037

Tel: (408) 463-1400

Designed by Jack Nicklaus (designed Tournament Course and redesigned Valley Course). The Tournament Course plays on both sides of the freeway and is a stout test of your skills. Off the tee, the course gives you plenty of room, but the greens are surrounded by overly protective, deep traps. The greens are undulating and can unnerve the weak putter. The Valley Course routing is confusing, but the playability and improved conditions make it a much-needed addition to the area. It is flatter and somewhat easier than the neighboring Tournament Course. Check their website for specials. Carts are included on weekends. From San Jose (about 20 miles south to the course): Drive south on US 101. Exit at Coyote Creek Golf Drive. The course is visible from the freeway. Along with Cinnabar Hills, this is your best bet for an upscale golf experience in San Jose.