REDLANDS COUNTRY CLUB (1896)

 

INLAND EMPIRE REGION

Members only - 18 hole

1749 Garden Street, Redlands, CA 92373

Tel: (909) 793-1295

 

Designed by Alister Mackenzie. This is a short, hilly course where course knowledge is key. The fairways are tree lined and narrow; the greens are small and some of the oldest in California. Reciprocal play with other members-only clubs is allowed. From San Bernardino (about 12 miles east to the course): Take I-10 east, exit onto Ford Street, and go right for over two miles. Go left when it dead-ends at Garden Street. Much more difficult and engaging than its yardage might suggest; a hidden gem.

 

REDWOOD EMPIRE GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB (2000)

 

NORTH COAST REGION

Members only - 18 hole

352 Country Club Drive, Fortuna, CA 95540

Tel: (707) 725-5194

 

Designed by Fred Bliss. Forget about overpowering this short course. You have much more to worry about. The course is set on a ridge and surrounded by trees. The fairways are undulating, leaving golfers with difficult lies if they are not careful. The greens are the fastest in the county, and after midmorning, you will be contending with wind. Beware of holes 13 through 15 - they pose an extreme challenge. Reciprocal play with other members-only clubs is allowed. From Eureka (about 20 miles south to the course): Drive south on US 101 to Fortuna. Take the Kenmar Road exit. Go east to Fortuna Boulevard/Mill Street and turn right. Stay to the right when the road forks, which then dead-ends at the course.