GENOA LAKES, THE GOLF CLUB AT

HIGH SIERRA REGION

Resort - 18 hole -cost: $55 - $110

One Genoa Lakes Drive, Genoa, NV 89411

Tel: (775) 782-4653

Designed by Peter Jacobsen, John Harbottle. The course occupies a flat valley area, with a gorgeous backdrop of the eastern slope of the Sierra Nevada. This excellent layout features water and well-placed bunkering. The course becomes much more difficult in the afternoon wind. From Reno (about 48 miles south to the course): Go south on US 395. Past Carson City, turn right on Jacks Valley Road. Go about seven and one-half miles, and Genoa Lakes is on the left. This may be a better course than its more famous neighbor over the hill, Edgwood Tahoe.

GILROY GOLF COURSE (1923)

CENTRAL COAST REGION

Public - 11 hole -cost: $15 - $22

2695 Hecker Pass Highway, Gilroy, CA 95020

Tel: (408) 848-0490

Designed by Don Delorenzo, Sr. This old course is not as easy as you might imagine. Gilroy Golf Course was built on a hillside in the early 1920s. There are constant elevation changes, which can create some unique lies, even if your ball is in the fairway. The small greens leave little margin for error. The two extra holes change the configuration of the front and back nines. From San Jose (about 30 miles south to the course): Go south on US 101. Exit on Masten and go right. Turn left on Santa Teresa Boulevard. Turn right on Hecker Pass Highway. The course is on the right.