RANCHO CARLSBAD GOLF COURSE (1965)

 

SAN DIEGO REGION

Public! 18 hole - cost: $11 - $17

5200 EI Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA 92008

Tel: (760) 438-1772  

 

Designed by Art Sap rico. This is a short executive course with only two par 4s and the rest par 3s. The terrain is flat, the trees are tall, and the greens can be on the slick side. From San Diego (about 30 miles north to the course): Take I-5 north, exit at Palomar and head inland. Turn left on EI Camino Real. The course is up EI Camino Real about one and one-half miles, on the right.

 

RANCHO DEL PUEBLO GOLF COURSE (2000)

 

BAY AREA REGION

Municipal! 9 hole - cost: $10 - $15

1649 Hermocilla Way, San Jose, CA 95116

Tel: (408) 347-0990  

 

Designed by Damian Pascuzzo. Built on the site of the old Thunderbird Golf Course, Rancho del Pueblo incorporates three ponds and multiple sand bunkers. Bilingual PGA professionals are on staff. From within San Jose: Take US 101 south, exit Alum Rock, and turn left. Turn right on King Road. The course is visible from there. A great place for juniors and adults alike to learn the game.