SHERWOOD FOREST GOLF COURSE (1968)

 

CENTRAL VALLEY REGION

Public - 18 hole - cost: $19 - $23

79 North Frankwood Avenue, Sanger, CA 93657

Tel: (559) 787-2611  

 

Designed by Bob Baldock. With hundreds of trees, many that line the fairways, Sherwood Forest demands accuracy off the tee. Besides narrow landing areas, you will also encounter the Kings River on several holes.From Fresno (about 19 miles east to the course): Off Highway 99, take Kings Canyon (Highway 180) east. Turn left on Frankwood Avenue and drive one mile to the club. This is a great short, tight design, with greens the speed of the average fringe. Fun but frustrating. Cheap and a neat location.

 

SHORECLIFFS GOLF CLUB (1965)

 

ORANGE COUNTY REGION

Public: 18 hole - cost: $26 - $55

501 Avenida Vaquero, San Clemente, CA 92672

Tel: (949) 492-1177  

 

Designed by Joe Williams. Bogey isn't always a bad score, especially here. Shorecliffs is a tight, difficult course that winds in and out of canyons. The trick to scoring here is keeping the ball in play and out of the lateral hazards. Distance is not an issue (but check out the slope rating), so use your favorite 200-yard club off the tee, the one you can hit straight. There are no green-side bunkers. If you can hit the small greens in regulation, birdie is a real possibility. Carts are included in green fees. From Irvine (about 25 miles south to the course): Take the San Diego Freeway (I-405) south to I-5 south, exit at Camino Estrella, and turn left. Turn right on Avenida Vaquero. The course is on the right.