MARSHALL CANYON GOLF COURSE (1966)

 

LOS ANGELES REGION

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

6100 Stephens Ranch Road, La Verne, CA 91750

Tel: (909) 593-8211

 

Designed by William F. Bell. Located in a canyon, this is a hilly course where golfers will encounter some forced carries. They will also have to deal with trees and rough. For the first-time player, it should be noted the greens are severely undulating and that putts tend to break toward the valley. From downtown Los Angeles (about 35 miles east to the course): Take the Pasadena Freeway (I-110) north to I-210 east. When I-210 ends, it becomes Foothill Boulevard. Turn left (north) at Wheeler. At the top of the hill, turn right on Golden Hills and then left on Stephens Ranch Road.

 

MARSHALLIA RANCH GOLF COURSE (1959)

 

CENTRAL COAST REGION

Military - 18 hole - cost: $16 - $45

Vandenberg AFB, Vandenberg AFB, CA 93437

Tel: (805) 734-1333

 

Designed by Bob Baldock. The course is surrounded by eucalyptus trees. The front nine is flat, while the back nine is rolling with small greens and plenty of ice plant. Be prepared for the wind and keep the ball below the hole at all costs. Civilian play is allowed on a limited basis. From Santa Barbara (about 60 miles northwest to the course): Take US 101 north to Highway 1 north. Take the Lompoc-Vandenberg exit north to Vandenberg AFB. Drive to the main gate and go right. Drive about four miles to San Antonio West and follow the signs. It's almost worth joining the military.