SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTRY CLUB (1957)

 

CENTRAL COAST REGION

Members only - 18 hole

255 Country Club Drive, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Tel: (805) 543-4035

 

Designed by Bert Stamps. This is a hilly course with scattered trees and plenty of rough. There are homes around the course, but they do not usually come into play. The greens are undulating. Reciprocal play with other members-only clubs is allowed. From within San Luis Obispo: From US 101 north, exit Los Osos Valley and go right. Turn left on South Higuera. Turn right at Farm Road. Turn right on Broad Street. Turn right on Los Rancho Road. Turn right on Country Club Drive

 

SAN LUIS REY DOWNS GOLF RESORT & CC (1965)

 

SAN DIEGO REGION

Public/Resort: 18 hole - cost: $25 - $64

31474 Golf Club Drive, Bonsall, CA 92003

Tel: (800) 783-6967 

 

Designed by William F. Bell. San Luis Rey Downs is a scenic, old-school course with many trees. Accuracy isn't critical, but it will definitely help. What is critical is making par or better on the five par 5s, because you will need that cushion when playing the five long par 3s. San Luis Rey Downs has 26 rooms, swimming and tennis. Carts are required on weekends and included in the green fees. Gary McCord holds the course record. From San Diego (about 45 miles north to the course): Head north on I-15 and then west on Highway 76. In Bonsall, turn left on Camino del Rey. Follow Camino del Rey to Golf Club Drive and turn left. This is a good choice for fun golf for those who want to give their wallet a break from the many high-end resort courses in the area.