MADERA MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE (1991)

 

CENTRAL VALLEY REGION

Municipal - 18 hole - cost: $13 - $22

23200 Avenue 17, Madera, CA 93637

Tel: (559) 675-3504

 

Designed by Robert Dean Putman. Maturity and better conditioning have really improved this flat, treed valley course. While not particularly long and fairly open off the tee, there is enough bunkering to keep your attention. From Fresno (about 27 miles northwest to the course): Drive north on Highway 99, take the Avenue 17 exit and go west to the course. It is on the left.

 

MADERAS GOLF CLUB (1999)

 

SAN DIEGO REGION

Semi-Private - 18 hole - cost: $65 - $165

17750 Old Coach Road, Poway, CA 92064

Tel: (858) 451-8100

 

Designed by Johnny Miller, Robert Muir Graves. Maderas is one of the longer San Diego area courses from the tips. This scenic layout plays through cliffs, trees, and creeks of the inland hill country. It also features dramatic rock outcroppings. Carts and range balls are included in your green fees. From San Diego (about 18 miles north to the course): Take I-15 north, exit at Rancho Bernardo Road, and head east for three miles. Turn left on Old Coach Road to the club. If it is not the best course in San Diego County, it is a worthy competitor. It is fair and challenging, has a good flow, and is very well manicured, perhaps architect Graves' best California layout!