GRIFFITH PARK GOLF CLUB (1923)

 

LOS ANGELES REGION

Public: 36 hole -cost: $13 - $29

4730 Crystal Springs Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90027

Tel: (323) 664-2255

 

Designed by George C. Thomas, Jr (Harding), Carl Worthington (Wilson). There are two popu­lar (crowded) courses at Griffith Park, the Harding Course and the Wilson Course. The Wilson Course is the more preferred and respected of the two. Both are classic in design. They are tree­lined, rolling courses that are located at the base of the Hollywood Hills. The yardage listed is for the Wilson Course. From downtown Los Angeles: Take I-5 north, take the exit to Griffith Park and turn right. Make a left at the second stop sign and follow the road about a mile. Not exactly as inspiring as Rancho Park, but the Wilson Course comes pretty close. Wonderful location in Griffith Park.

HACIENDA GOLF CLUB (1920)

LOS ANGELES REGION

Members only - 18 hole

718 East Road, La Habra Heights, CA 90631

Tel: (562) 697-3610

 

Designed by Willie Watson. Dubbed as Little Riviera, the course packs plenty of challenge, though not especially long on the card. Small greens, narrow fairways and strategic bunkering all create a deceptively difficult challenge. From downtown Los Angeles (about 23 miles southeast to the course): Take the Pomona Freeway (Highway 60) east. Exit at Hacienda and head south about four miles. Turn left on East Road to get to the club.