LA MIRADA GOLF COURSE (1960)

 

LOS ANGELES REGION

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

15501 East Alicante Road, La Mirada, CA 90638

Tel: (562) 943-7123   

 

Designed by William F. Bell. This is a slightly rolling course with trees, but the player is still left with plenty of fairway. The greens range in size from small to medium. 16 La Mirada was named municipal course of the year by the county of Los Angeles. From downtown Los Angeles (about 20 miles southeast to the course): Take I-5 south to La Mirada. Exit on Rosecrans and head east. Turn left on La Mirada Boulevard and then right on Alicante Road.

LA PURISIMA GOLF COURSE (1986)

CENTRAL COAST REGION

Public - 18 hole -cost: $30 - $60

3455 State Highway 246, Lompoc, CA 93436

Tel: (805) 735-8395   

Designed by Robert Muir Graves. La Purisima is built into the hills of the Lompoc. Do you have trouble keeping the ball straight? Beware - miss the fairways or greens and you will find yourself in trees, brush, creeks, ponds, or a well-placed trap. With elevated tees and greens, chances are you will be hitting at an angle at some point during the round. Wind can be a factor in the afternoon. 16 The PGA and US Open used this as a qualifying site from 1995 to 2001. The LPGA Santa Barbara Open was held here in 1987 and 1988. From Santa Barbara (about 55 miles northwest to the course): Travel north on US 101 to Highway 246 west. Follow Highway 246 west about 13 miles to the entrance. You're going to have to take our word on this. Factoring in the quality of the course, the ambience, and the cost, this is the best course in Southern California. Words don't do it justice. Play in the morning - it can get windy in the afternoon.