MCCLOUD GOLF COURSE (1927)

 

SHASTA CASCADE REGION

Public - 9 hole - cost: $14 - $24

1001 Squaw Valley Road, McCloud, CA 96057

Tel: (530) 964-2535

 

Designed by unknown. McCloud is a walk-able, scenic course with tree-lined fairways, plenty of water and views of Mount Shasta from nearly every tee box. The course is open April through November. The course was built by the McCloud River Lumber Company and was a company course. McCloud originally featured oiled sand for greens. From Redding (about 75 miles north to the course): Drive north on I-5. Then take the Highway 89 exit and drive east to McCloud. Turn right on Squaw Valley Road. The course is on the right.

 

MCINNIS PARK GOLF CENTER (1993)

 

BAY AREA REGION

Public - 9 hole - cost: $15 - $18

350 Smith Ranch Road, San Rafael, CA 94903

Tel: (415) 492-1800

 

Designed by Fred Bliss. This is a modern nine-hole course with water on two holes. There is out­of-bounds throughout, but the challenge at Mcinnis Park is fairway to green. The green sites are mounded and the greens are undulating. To score well, you must hit the greens in regulation because getting up and down from off the greens is not easy. This is a golf and entertainment complex that includes a driving range, miniature golf, and batting cages. From San Francisco (about 20 miles north to the course): Take US 101 north and exit at Smith Ranch Road/Lucas Valley Road. Stay to the right. Smith Ranch Road dead-ends in the golf center's lot. The food and service at the restaurant rate high among local and visiting golfers.