FIG GARDEN GOLF CLUB (1958)

CENTRAL VALLEY REGION

Semi-Private - 18 hole -cost: $17 - $37

7700 North Van Ness Boulevard, Fresno, CA 93711

Tel: (559) 439-2928

Designed by Nick D. Lombardo. This is a flat, narrow course with lots of trees, two lakes, and a river that comes into play on three holes. Carts are $16 for nine holes and $26 for 18 holes. From within Fresno: Off Highway 99, take the Herndon exit east. Turn left on North Van Ness Boulevard, which leads to the course.

 

FORD PARK GOLF COURSE

LOS ANGELES REGION

Public: 9 hole -cost: $4-$4

8000 Park lane, Bell Gardens, CA 90201

Tel: (562) 927-8811

Designed by unknown. Set in the back of a park, this is a pitch-and-putt course. For those who are not accurate off the tee, this is a pitch, chip, and putt course. ill From downtown Los Angeles (about 17 miles southeast to the course): Take I-5 south to the Long Beach Freeway (I-710) south. Exit on Florence and go east. Turn right on Scout and then make a quick left on Park Lane.