RANCHO MURIETA COUNTRY CLUB (1971)

 

GOLD COUNTRY REGION

Members only - 36 hole

7000 Alameda Drive, Rancho Murieta, GA 95683

Tel: (916) 354-2400  

 

Designed by Bert Stamps and Arnold Palmer (North), Ted Robinson (South). The North Course, which has hosted Senior PGA Tour events, is scenic, well-bunkered, and treed, with large greens. Out-of-bounds is ever present on a layout that is among the best in the Sacramento area. Housing has encroached on the South Course, detracting from its natural beauty; however, the best holes on either course may be found farthest from the clubhouse on the South Course. This is an entertaining alternate course. The yardage listed is for the North Course. Reciprocal play with other private clubs is allowed. From Sacramento (about 25 miles east to the course): Drive east on US 50 and take the Bradshaw exit south. Turn left on Jackson Road (Highway 16) to the club, which is on the left.

 

RANCHO PARK GOLF COURSE (1947)

 

LOS ANGELES REGION

Public - 27 hole - cost: $13 - $29

10460 West Pico Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90064

Tel: (310) 838-7373

 

Designed by William P. Bell, William H. Johnson. This is a scenic, hilly park-setting course, with mature trees and new, modern-style greens. A city reservation card is needed to book a tee time. The yardage listed is for the regulation-length course. There is also a 992-yard, par-3 nine-hole course. The phone number is 310-838-7561. From west Los Angeles: Off the Santa Monica Freeway (I-10), exit on Overland and head north. Turn right on Pi co Boulevard. Great course, great waits. Plan on five hours plus and be thrilled if you finish in less. It is worth the entire hassle to play. By the way, how do all the same old guys go out the same time every week? When they score 120 for the round, is it time for them to go play Encino or Woodley? We know, one day we'll get old, but at least we'll have the sense to go play an appropriate course.