LAKE ARROWHEAD COUNTRY CLUB (1963)

INLAND EMPIRE REGION

Members only - 18 hole

250 Golf Course Road, Lake Arrowhead, CA 92352

Tel: (909) 337-3515    

Designed by William F. Bell. The front nine is fairly open, with plenty of water in the form of lakes and streams. The back nine is a mountain course with many trees and drop-offs that will come into play for the golfer who can't hit it straight. You will find some excellent views of the surrounding area along the way. From downtown Los Angeles (about 90 miles northeast to the course): Go I-10 east to I-215 north and exit onto Highway 30 (Mountain Resorts). Go to Highway 18 (Waterman Avenue) and turn left. Go through Rimforest to Blue Jay and bear left. At the stop sign, turn left. Go to Grass Valley Road and bear right, staying on Grass Valley Road. Turn left on Golf Course Road.

LAKE CHABOT GOLF COURSE (1927)

BAY AREA REGION

municipal - 27 hole -cost: $8 - $37

11450 Golf Links Road, Oakland, CA 94605

Tel: (510) 351-5812

Designed by William Locke, Bob Putman. This hilly course is sporty and fun, especially when it is in good condition. Notable is the long downhill par 6 finishing hole that is reachable in three shots. There is also a Par 3 nine-hole course. From within Oakland: Off I-880 south, exit at 98th Avenue and head east. Turn left at Golf Links Road. Bear right at the fork. Lake Chabot has a lot of personality, a friendly disposition, and a price most people can afford. The course does come with the usual muni drawbacks, but it is well worth the price.