COYOTE HILLS GOLF COURSE (1996)

ORANGE COUNTY REGION

Semi-Private: 18 hole -cost: $60 - $110

1440 East Bastanchury Road, Fullerton, CA 92835

Tel: (714) 672-6800

Designed by Cal Olson, Payne Stewart. Trouble awaits you immediately off the fairways on this attractive, hilly, and well-bunkered course. Green fees include carts and range balls. From Anaheim (about six miles north to the course): Take Highway 57 north. Exit at Yorba Linda Boulevard and go west. Turn right on State College Boulevard. Turn left on Bastanchury Road and then left on Payne Stewart Drive. From the tips, the course boasts some exhilarating, and sometimes intimidating, tee shots. This is a good, challenging layout.

COYOTE MOON GOLF COURSE (2000)

HIGH SIERRA REGION

Public: 18 hole -cost: $85 - $135

10685 Northwoods Boulevard, Truckee, CA 96161

Tel: (530) 587-0886

Designed by Brad Bell. Coyote Moon is an upscale daily-fee course with no homes surrounding the property. The fairways are generous, with granite outcroppings found throughout. The fairways have a funnel effect as you approach the medium-sized greens. The greens are well protected by sand, water, and trees. At 6,800 feet above sea level, expect to get up to ten percent more distance on each shot. Season typically runs May through October. For a short while, they tried out the name Pine Ridge, but fortunately they have returned to Coyote Moon. From Sacramento (about 100 miles northeast to the course); Take I-80 east to the Donner Pass Road exit. Turn left onto Donner Pass Road, and drive one-half mile to the first light. Take a left on Northwoods Boulevard. The golf course is on the right. Must play, must play, must play.