DRY CREEK RANCH GOLF CLUB (1962)

CENTRAL VALLEY REGION

Public - 18 hole -cost: $22 - $34

809 Crystal Way, Galt, CA 95632

Tel: (209) 745-2330

Designed by Jack Fleming. Dry Creek is a classic layout that plays among towering oaks, ponds, and creeks. It will provide an excellent test of your skills. From Sacramento (about 25 miles south to the course): Drive south on Highway 99 and take the Central Galt exit. Turn left over the freeway and take the first right on Crystal Way. This is a fun, overlooked course, definitely one of the best public layouts in the Valley and a great value.

DRYDEN PARK GOLF COURSE (1959)

CENTRAL VALLEY REGION

Municipal - 18 hole -cost: $15 - $25

920 Sunset Avenue, Modesto, CA 95351

Tel: (209) 577-5359

Designed by William F. Bell. This is a flat, pine-tree-lined traditional layout that features wide fairways, but with relatively challenging green sites. The course is easily walkable. The 1uolumne River flows adjacent. From within Modesto: From Hwy. 99, go west on Tuolomne Blvd. to Neece. Go south on Neece to Sunset. Travel south to Dryden.