LOS PRADOS GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB (1986)

 

DESERT REGION

Semi-Private - 18 hole - cost: $40 - $65

5150 Los Prados Circle, Las Vegas, NV 89130

Tel: (702) 645-5696 

 

Designed by Jeff Hardin. Except for a few tight fairways, this is a short, uncomplicated course that is part of a gated community. Los Prados is suited for all skill levels.  Carts are included in the green fees. From the Las Vegas Airport (about 15 miles north to the course): Take I-15 north to US 95 north. Turn right on Rancho and right again on Decater. Turn left on Lone Mountain and then right on Los Prados to the guard gate. If you are tired of being punished by the green fees and demanding courses of Las Vegas, this may be the course for you.

 

LOS ROBLES GREENS GOLF COURSE (1962)

 

CENTRAL COAST REGION

Municipal: 18 hole - cost: $16 - $34

299 South Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91361

Tel: (805) 495-6421

 

Designed by Bob Baldock, William F. Bell. Because the course has three par 3s on each side, the total distance is deceiving. For the most part, Los Robles is driver friendly, even though the fairways are sloping and tree lined. The greens are fairly large and will reward the good putter. There are four lakes that come into play. From downtown Los Angeles (about 40 miles northwest to the course): Take US 101 north, exit at Moorpark Road and turn left. Go about 300 yards and turn right to the course.