LOS ALTOS GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB (1925)

 

BAY AREA REGION

Members only - 18 hole

1560 Country Club Drive, Los Altos, CA 94024

Tel: (650) 947-3110

 

Designed by Tom Nicholl, J. Michael Poellet (remodel). Noted as one of the country's most expensive clubs to join, the newly renovated course is interesting with lots of hills, narrow fairways, and challenging green sites. Reciprocal play with other members-only clubs is allowed. LPG A Hall of Fame player Juli Inkster's husband has been the long-time pro here. From San Jose (about 15 miles northwest to the course): Take I-280 north. Exit on Foothill Expressway and turn right. Take the Loyola Corners/Fremont Avenue exit and immediately take the first two lefts.

 

LOS AMIGOS COUNTRY CLUB (1966)

 

LOS ANGELES REGION

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

7295 Quill Drive, Downey, CA 90242

Tel: (562) 862-1717

 

Designed by unknown. With its relatively short yardage, honest fairways and super-sized greens, this is a popular course with the seniors. The back nine features water on four holes. From down­town Los Angeles (about 20 miles southeast to the course): Take the Harbor Freeway (I-110) south to the Imperial Freeway (I-105) east. Exit onto Old River School Road and turn left. Make another left on Quill Drive.