PALO ALTO GOLF COURSE (1956)

 

BAY AREA REGION

Municipal: 18 hole - cost: $12 - $42

1875 E. Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303

Tel: (650) 856-0881 

 

Designed by William Bell, Jr, Robert Trent Jones Jr (remodel). If every course were this driver friendly, the world would be beautiful place. The layout features super-size fairways. The greens are large with subtle breaks. To score well, you will have to carry a big stick and club up when hitting into the greens. The course plays long, and you will encounter plenty of wind. From San Francisco (about 35 miles south to the course): Take US 101 south to Palo Alto and exit at Embarcadero Road east. Follow Embarcadero Road east to the golf course. Public courses like this one are good for the community and fun to play. We wish there were more of them, especially in this area.

 

PALO ALTO HILLS GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB (1958)

 

BAY AREA REGION

Members only: 18 hole

3000 Alexis Drive, Palo Alto, CA 94304

Tel: (650) 948-2320 

 

Designed by Clark Glasson, Neil Meagler (remodel). A proficient driver is an asset on this rolling course with tree-lined tee boxes that open up slightly along the fairways. Once in the fairway, you will have to contend with elevated greens that vary in size and undulation. If accuracy isn't your thing, we suggest you enjoy the view of the San Francisco Bay from one of the many hills. From San Jose (about 20 miles northwest to the course): Take I-280 north. Exit on Page Mill Road, and head west toward the mountains. Turn right on Alexis Drive, and the club is on the right.