JESS RANCH GOLF CLUB

INLAND EMPIRE REGION

Public - 18 hole -cost: $14 - $23

10885 Apple Valley Road, Apple Valley, CA 92308

Tel: (760) 240-1800   

Designed by David Rainville. This is a short course with views of the Southern California desert. There is water on seven holes. From San Bernardino (about 44 miles north to the course): Take I-15 north. Exit Bear Valley Road, and head east about eight miles. Turn right on Apple Valley Road to the course.

JOE MORTARA GOLF COURSE (1981)

NORTH COAST REGION

Public - 9 hole -cost: $9 - $10

900 Fairgrounds Drive, Vallejo, CA 94590

Tel: (707) 642-5146

Designed by Joe Mortara, Sr, Jack Fleming. Located on the inside of the Solano County Fairgrounds, this is a short, busy, open course where golf balls can come from any direction. From San Francisco (about 30 miles northeast to the course): Travel east on I-80 to Highway 37 west. Turn at Fairgrounds Drive. The course is located inside the fairgrounds. This is a fun little par-3 course, usually in good shape. One note: don't bet with the locals as they know the course better than you.