ELDORADO COUNTRY CLUB (1958)

DESERT REGION

Members only: 18 hole

46-000 Fairway Drive, Indian Wells, CA 92210

Tel: (760) 346-8081

Designed by Lawrence Hughes, Tom Fazio (redesign). One of the desert's older courses, if has hosted the Bob Hope Desert Classic. This charming layout is based on the flats adjoining the mountains. With a host of palm trees and out-of-bounds, it is essential to get off the tee well. That accomplished, this well-manicured course is not too difficult. From downtown Los Angeles (about 125 miles east to the course): Go east on Freeway I-10, take the Cook Street exit and head south. Drive about ten minutes and then turn left on Fairway Drive to the club.

ELKHORN COUNTRY CLUB (1963)

CENTRAL VALLEY REGION

Members only - 18 hole

1050 Elkhom Drive, Stockton, CA 95209

Tel: (209) 477-0252

Designed by Bert Stamps. This is a flat, tree-lined and well-conditioned valley course with elevated greens. Do not miss the greens, or you will find yourself with a difficult chip or pitch. Reciprocal play with other members-only clubs is allowed. From within Stockton: Off I-5, exit on Eight Mile Road and head east about three miles. Turn south on Davis Road. Go east on Elkhorn Drive to the course. The late Ty Caplin's legacy lives on as this is a well-managed, fun golf facility - a model golf operation.