KNOLLWOOD COUNTRY CLUB (1956)

 

LOS ANGELES REGION

Municipal - 18 hole -cost: $15 - $27

12040 Balboa Boulevard, Granada Hills, CA 91344

Tel: (818) 363-8161   

Designed by William F. Bell, William H. Johnson. Knollwood is part of a housing development, so out-of-bounds stakes can be found throughout. The greens are protected by traps and run from small to medium in size. This is a hilly course, so take some extra time with your club selection. From downtown Los Angeles (about 23 miles northwest to the course): Go north on US 101, exit at Balboa Boulevard, and head north to the course.

LA CANADA-FLINTRIDGE COUNTRY CLUB (1962)

LOS ANGELES REGION

Members only - 18 hole

5500 Godbey Drive, La Canada, CA 91011

Tel: (818) 790-0155    

Designed by Lawrence Hughes. Why should you fear this 5,700 yard course? First, hilly, narrow fairways will have the smart player thinking twice about hitting driver. Second, Kikuyu grass on the fairway gives little roll and forces you to fly the ball to the green. Third, there is no-third, but aren't the other two enough? Reciprocal play with other members-only clubs is allowed. From down­town Los Angeles (about 18 miles north to the course): Take Pasadena Freeway (I-110) north to I­210 west. Exit onto Angeles Crest Highway and go north just over a mile. Turn right on Starlight and then right on Godbey Drive.