SADDLE CREEK GOLF CLUB (1996)

 

GOLD COUNTRY REGION

Semi-Private - 18 hole - cost: $35 - $95

1001 Saddle Greek Road, Gopperopolis, GA 95228

Tel: (209) 785-3700 

 

Designed by Carter Morrish. Saddle Creek features wonderful views and an excellent variety of holes. Bold, artistic bunkering and quick, smooth greens make this the must play in the Gold Country. Each hole is individually framed, so you often have the feeling that you have the course a to yourself. Discounts are available for Northern California Golf Association members. Pull carts are available at no extra charge. From Stockton (about 40 miles east to the course): Off Highway 99, take Highway 4 east for 35 miles toward Copperopolis. Turn right on Reeds Turnpike and then make an immediate right on to Little John Road. The course is on the right. Improvements have been made. There is now a luxurious new clubhouse with excellent food, carts are allowed in most fairways, and rental casitas have been added. Saddle Creek remains the gold standard of the Gold Country if not beyond.

 

SAIL HO GOLF COURSE (1957)

 

SAN DIEGO REGION

Public - 9 hole - cost: $10 - $10

2960 Sellars Plaza, NTG, San Diego, GA 92138

Tel: (619) 523-5003

 

Designed by Jack Daray. The is a short executive course with two par 4s and seven par 3s. The course is open, with bunkers on every hole but one and extremely small greens. From downtown San Diego: Take I-5 north and exit on the Pacific Coast Highway. Exit the Pacific Coast Highway onto Barnett and turn left. Barnett turns into Lytton, turn left into Gate #1. This is on the old Navy Training Center base.