SOUTH GATE GOLF COURSE (1949)

 

LOS ANGELES REGION

Muncipal - 9 hole - cost: $5 - $6

9615 Pinehurst Avenue, South Gate, CA 90280

Tel: (323) 357-9613

 

Designed by William H. Johnson. With lots of trees to get in your way, this pitch-and-putt course has some bite. From downtown Los Angeles (about 12 miles southeast to the course): Take I-5 south to I-710 south, exit at Imperial and head west. Go north on Atlantic to Tweedy and then go west on Tweedy. Make a quick right on Pinehurst to the course.

 

SOUTH HILLS COUNTRY CLUB (1954)

 

LOS ANGELES REGION

Members only: 18 hole

2655 South Citrus Avenue, West Covina, CA 91791

Tel: (626) 332-3222  

 

Designed by William P. Bell, William F. Bell. Off the tee this is a narrow course with fairways bordered by trees. The front nine is flat, while the back nine has several elevation changes. There are two lakes and a pond that cover four holes. The greens are medium in size and range from crowned to sloping. From downtown Los Angeles (about 25 miles east to the course): Take I-10 east, past I-605. Take the Citrus Avenue exit and head south about one and one-half miles. The club is on the' left.