MONTEREY COUNTRY CLUB (1979)

 

DESERT REGION

Members only: 27 hole

41-500 Monterey Avenue, Palm Desert, CA 92260

Tel: (760) 346-1115

 

Designed by Ted Robinson. The South and West Courses are narrow with trees and condominiums lining the fairways. Hit your ball ten yards off the fairway and you will be adding two strokes to your scorecard. There is plenty of water on these two courses, but most can be avoided by the smart player. The East Course is flatter. The water on this course is more intimidating and harder to avoid, especially for the women, who have a few long, forced carries. The greens are fairly large with tricky, subtle breaks. The yardage listed is for the South and West nines. Reciprocal play with other members-only clubs is allowed. From downtown Los Angeles (about 120 miles east to the course): Take I-10 east, exit onto Monterey Avenue, and drive south to the club.

 

MONTEREY PARK GOLF COURSE (1973)

 

LOS ANGELES REGION

Public - 9 hole - cost: $8-$9

3600 Ramona Boulevard, Monterey Park, CA 91754

Tel: (323) 266-2241

 

Designed by unknown. You will find no hole over 300 yards on this wavy layout with small greens. The course has lights for night play. From downtown Los Angeles (about nine miles east to the course): Take I-10 east, exit at Eastern Avenue and go straight. After passing Corporate Center Drive, turn right up the driveway that is marked Golf/Restaurant.