CROW CANYON COUNTRY CLUB (1971)

BAY AREA REGION

Members only: 18 hole

711 Silverlake Drive, Danville, CA 94526

Tel: (925) 735-8300

Designed by Ted Robinson. This sporty private course is always busy and plays among condominiums and homes, up and down hills. Because it is relatively short, you should be able to score well here, provided you can keep the ball in play. Reciprocal play with other members-only clubs is allowed. From Walnut Creek (about ten miles south to the course): Take I-680 south. Exit on Crow Canyon Road and turn left. Turn left on Tahiti. The club is on the right.

CRYSTAL SPRINGS GOLF COURSE (1924)

BAY AREA REGION

Public: 18 hole -cost: $35 - $66

6650 Golf Course Drive, Burlingame, CA 94010

Tel: (650) 342-0603 

Designed by Herbert Fowler. The course is part of a federal reserve, and the holes range from flat to steep. For the most part, the course is revealing, with no hidden tricks. However, local knowledge is key, and you will encounter some side-hill lies, even if you hit the fairways. The greens are small and traditional. Crystal Springs has been designated as a certified Audubon cooperative sanctuary by the Audubon International Society. From San Francisco (about 16 miles south to the course): Take I-280 south. Exit on Black Mountain Road. Turn right, heading west to the stop sign. Turn right on Golf Course Drive. The views of the adjoining reservoir are even better than the golf course.