MOJAVE RESORT GOLF CLUB (1997)

 

DESERT REGION

Resort - 18 hole - cost: $57 - $99

9905 Aha Macav Parkway, Laughlin, NV 89029

Tel: (702) 535-4653

 

Designed by Brian Schmidt, Lee Curley. No matter which sets of tees you choose, you will find this to be a handicap-friendly course surrounded by native vegetation, wind-shaped sand dunes, and lots of water. Mojave has a resort, RV parking, and casino. Check out their website, it's good. From Laughlin (this is about 90 miles south of Las Vegas): Take Needles Highway south. Exit at Aha Macav Parkway and head east. The course is across from the Avi Hotel and Casino.

 

MONARCH BAY GOLF CLUB

 

BAY AREA REGION

Municipal: 27 hole - cost: $14 - $65

13800 Monarch Bay Drive, San Leandro, CA 94577

Tel: (510) 895-2162

 

Designed by John Harbottle. The Tony Lema Course is a Scottish links in style, right down to the tons of deep bunkers with three-to-four-foot faces. The greens are fairly level with subtle breaks. On the back nine, holes 15 through 17 play along the water's edge. Wind can be a factor. Native areas allow players a free drop. The popular executive course is lined with mature trees. The course features a two-tiered, lighted and heated driving range. From San Francisco (about 20 miles southeast to the course): Take I-80 east to I-880 south. Exit on Marina Boulevard and head west. Marina Boulevard becomes Neptune Drive. Although the price is right and the design is unique course maintenance has been inconsistent. With so many other choices now available, playing here will only reinforce the notion that golfers will tolerate poor playing conditions for a cheap round of golf.