LINCOLN PARK GOLF COURSE (1910)

 

BAY AREA REGION

Municipal - 18 hole - cost: $19 - $35

300 34th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94121

Tel: (415) 221-9911

 

Designed by Tom Bendelow. The course provides some of the best views in the Bay Area. Beneath the beauty you will find a fun course with rolling hills, side-hill lies, and blind shots. From the Golden Gate Bridge southbound: Take the 19th Avenue exit. Off Park Presidio, turn right on Geary. Turn right on 34th Avenue. The parking lot is on the left, and the clubhouse on the right. Lincoln Park is worth playing for the views; just don't expect much in the way of conditioning or fast play. We continually hear rumors that upgrades are coming soon. Let's hope so.

 

LINDERO COUNTRY CLUB (1976)

 

LOS ANGELES REGION

Semi-Private: 9 hole - cost: $7 - $15

5719 Lake Lindero Drive, Agoura Hills, CA 91301

Tel: (818) 889-1158

 

Designed by Ted Robinson. With trees, traps, and water, tee to green can be a challenge. For those who can hit the small greens in regulation, low scores will be your reward. From downtown Los Angeles (about 36 miles north to the course): Take US 101 north, exit at Reyes Adobe, and turn right. Turn left on Thousand Oaks Boulevard and right on Lake Lindero Drive.