MISSION HILLS OF HAYWARD GOLF COURSE (2000)

 

BAY AREA REGION

Muncipal : 9 hole - cost: $16 - $19

275 Industrial Boulevard, Hayward, CA 94544

Tel: (510) 888-0200

 

Designed by David Rainville, Gary Bye. Mission Hills has six par 3s and three par 4s. The par 4s may not be long, but they have water on one side and traps on the other. On the par 3s, don't go after the pins; instead, hit to the center of the greens. Environmentally sensitive sreas surround many of the holes. From Fremont (about ten miles north to the course): Take I-880 north. Exit on Whipple and head east. The course is on the right corner of Industrial Parkway and Mission. This is a nice little course, where young people do not need to be intimated and the better player doesn't need to be bored.

 

MISSION LAKES COUNTRY CLUB (1972)

 

DESERT REGION

Semi-Private: 18 hole - cost: $40 - $70

8484 Clubhouse Drive, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240

Tel: (760) 329-8061

 

Designed by Ted Robinson. Mission Lakes is not a long course, but it is imperative that you have a good score on the front nine since the back nine is a beast. Holes 10 through 12 play up, along, and down the mountain. You finish your round with a 234-yard par 3, a 608-yard par 5, a 209-yard par 3 and a 418-yard par 4, uphill. Good luck. Carts are included and mandatory. There are lodging, swimming, and tennis available at Mission Lakes. From downtown Los Angeles (about 11 0 miles east to the course): Take I-10 east, exit at Indian Avenue, and turn left to head north. Go about five miles and turn right on Mission Lakes Boulevard. Take the first left on Clubhouse Drive, to the course.