MORAGA COUNTRY CLUB (1974)

 

BAY AREA REGION

Members only - 18 hole

1600 Saint Andrews Drive, Moraga, CA 94556

Tel: (925) 376-2253

 

Designed by Robert Muir Graves. Moraga Country Club plays among the Contra Costa Hills and housing. The course is not easy to walk. It is very tight and hilly in spots, level in other places, but wherever you are, a premium is placed on accuracy. The best way to describe this course is quirky. Reciprocal play with other members-only clubs is allowed. From San Francisco (about 25 miles east to the course); Take I-80 east to Highway 24 toward Walnut Creek. Take the Moraga Way exit and head southeast. Go about five miles on Moraga Way. Turn right on Saint Andrews Drive.

 

MORENO VALLEY RANCH GOLF CLUB (1988)

 

INLAND EMPIRE REGION

Public - 27 hole - cost: $29 - $58

28095 John F. Kennedy Drive, Moreno Valley, CA 92555

Tel: (951) 924-4444

 

Designed by Pete Dye. Moreno Valley has three courses, the Mountain, Valley, and Lake Courses. There are some very demanding, scary holes at this 27-hole complex, which includes lakes, flat and mountainous terrain, and fast, sloping greens. Accuracy off the tee is a must. The course was home to a Nike Tour event for several years. The yardage listed is for the Lake/Valley nines. Carts are mandatory and included in green fees. From Riverside (about 15 miles east to the course): Take Highway 60 east. Exit at Moreno Beach Drive and turn right to head south. Turn left on John F. Kennedy Drive. This is fun, challenging golf, Pete Dye style.