KING CITY GOLF COURSE (1953)

CENTRAL VALLEY REGION

Public: 9 hole -cost: $8-$13

613 South Vanderhurst Street, King City, CA 93930

Tel: (831) 385-4546

Designed by Bob Baldock. This is a cute course lined with trees and mounding. Notice we didn't say easy. Miss the fairway and you will find yourself in actual rough. The greens are tiny and slick. The par 3s are on the long side and all are exposed to wind. From Salinas (about 45 miles southeast to the course): Take US 101 south, exit at Canal Street, and turn left. Turn right on Division and right on Vanderhurst Street.

KINGS COUNTRY CLUB (1924)

CENTRAL VALLEY REGION

Members only: 18 hole

3529 12th Avenue, Hanford, CA 93230

Tel: (559) 582-0740

Designed by William Locke. Kings Country Club is a narrow tree-lined course, with water coming into play on four holes. The greens are on the small side and have subtle breaks. If you hit your driver well, you will do OK. Reciprocal play with other members-only clubs is allowed. From Fresno (about 37 miles south to the course): Take Highway 99 south to Highway 43 south. Turn right on Dover Avenue and right again on 12th Avenue.