SPANOS PARK, THE RESERVE AT (1999)

 

CENTRAL VALLEY REGION

Municipal - 18 hole - cost: $25 - $66

6301 West Eight Mile Road, Stockton, CA 95219

Tel: (209) 477-4653 

 

Designed by Andy Raugust. Considering that the course is built upon deadpan flat ground, it is an interesting, challenging layout. Ponds have been cut out and the fill was used to provide mounding. Spanos Park has a lighted driving range. From within Stockton: Off I-5, exit at Eight Mile Road and head west. They moved a lot of dirt to make a nice layout on a flat venue. I have played here three times, and the staff was excellent each time. The course drains exceptionally, so it's a good place to come if you need your fix of golf during the stormy season.

 

SPRING CREEK GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB (1965)

 

CENTRAL VALLEY REGION

Members only - 18 hole

16436 Spring Creek Drive, Ripon, CA 95366

Tel: (209) 599-3630

 

Designed by Jack Fleming. This is a short, tight course with plenty of oak trees. To score well, simply hit the ball straight and don't read too much break in the greens. Sounds easy enough, does­n't it? Reciprocal play with other members-only clubs is allowed. From Modesto (about ten miles north to the course): Take Highway 99 north to the Ripon exit. Turn east on Main Street, left on Manley and then make a right on Spring Creek Drive to the club.