PASO ROBLES GOLF CLUB (1960)

 

CENTRAL COAST REGION

Public - 18 hole - cost: $10 - $22

1600 Country Club Drive, Paso Robles, CA 93446

Tel: (805) 238-4722 

 

Designed by Bert Stamps. Save your driver for the back nine; the front side requires a surgeon's touch, with an abundance of water, and homes lining both sides of the fairways. On the back nine, the course becomes a little less severe - you lose the homes, but still have plenty of chances to hit it in the drink. From San Luis Obispo (about 35 miles north to the course): Travel north on US 101 and exit at Spring Street. Turn right at the light on Niblick Road. After about one and one-half miles, turn right on Country Club Drive. Cheap, but uninspiring. Formerly a country club, but now in muni shape. Play Hunter Ranch if you want great conditioning or the Links Course of Paso Robles if you need a good deal.

 

PAUMA VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB (1961)

 

SAN DIEGO REGION

Members only - 18 hole

15835 Pauma Valley Drive, Pauma Valley, CA 92061

Tel: (760) 742-1230  

 

Designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr. Long a fixture of America's top 100 courses by the leading golf publications, the layout boasts large greens and tons of length. But what most people remember about Pauma Valley are the bunkers. You'll have plenty of opportunity to use your 56-degree, 60-degree, 85-degree wedges. This course remains one of the premier layouts in Southern California. From San Diego (about 55 miles north to the course): Take I-15 north to Highway 76 and drive east for 14 miles. Pay attention! On the left is the post office and a market. The club entrance is directly across the street. It is very easy to drive right by.