SAN GERONIMO GOLF COURSE (1965)

 

BAY AREA REGION

Public: 18 hole - cost: $20 - $62

5800 Sir Francis Drake Boulevard, San Geronimo, CA 94963

Tel: (415) 488-4030   

 

Designed by Arthur Vernon Mc Kahn, Robert Muir Graves (remodel). The front nine is a forgiving and open course. The back nine is longer and has more elevation. If you miss left on most of the. holes on the back, you will find yourself out-of-bounds or in a water hazard. An afternoon wind is common. From San Francisco (about 30 miles northwest to the course): Go north on US 101. Exit Kentfield/San Anselmo to Sir Francis Drake Boulevard. Take Sir Francis Drake Boulevard west for 13.5 miles. The course is on the left. They say it's links, but the front nine is more a muni-style layout. The back nine is a real challenge.

 

SAN JOAQUIN COUNTRY CLUB (1961)

 

CENTRAL VALLEY REGION

Members only: 18 hole

3484 West Bluff Avenue, Fresno, CA 93711

Tel: (559) 439-3359  

 

Designed by Bob Baldock. This lengthy traditional course has long been considered one of Fresno's best. San Joaquin hosted the 2001 Mid-Amateur Championship. Reciprocal play with other members-only clubs is allowed. From within Fresno: Off Highway 99, take the West Herndon exit and head east. Make a left on North Marks Avenue and follow it to the course.