RIVER VIEW GOLF COURSE (1972)

 

ORANGE COUNTY REGION

Public - 18 hole - cost: $15 - $30

1800 West Santa Clara, Santa Ana, CA 92706

Tel: (714) 543-1115 

 

Designed by Novel James. This is an open course with a seasonal river bed running throughout. It comes into playoff the tee during the winter and spring months. Many of your approach shots will be uphill. The is 18-hole putting course. From downtown Los Angeles (about 30 miles south­east to the course): Take I-5 south, exit at Bristol, and go south. Turn right on Santa Clara to the course.

 

RIVERBEND GOLF CLUB (1999)

 

CENTRAL VALLEY REGION

Municipal - 18 hole - cost: $27 - $50

43369 Avenue 12, Madera, CA 93638

Tel: (559) 432-3020 

 

Designed by Gary Roger Baird. This is a tight course with water coming into play on a third of the holes. The greens are large, with an abundance of slope. Putting your tee shot on the correct side of the fairway can make all the difference. Iii From Fresno (about 12 miles northwest to the course): Take Highway 41 north to Avenue 12. Go east on Avenue 12 for two and one-half miles to the clubhouse. The best public course in the Fresno area, more playable than Brighton Crest, less crowded than Riverside, better greens than Sherwood Forest, and a better design than Fig 3arden. Ten-minute tee times, friendly pros, GPS carts, and free range balls make the expense well worth the trip.