STANFORD UNIVERSITY GOLF COURSE (1930)

 

BAY AREA REGION

Members only: 18 hole

198 Junipero Serra Boulevard, Stanford, CA 94305

Tel: (650) 323-0944  

 

Designed by William P. Bell, George C. Thomas Jr. Considered one of America's top college courses, Stanford boasts many striking oaks, as well as eucalyptus, with a creek often coming into play, and large greens. Sufficiently long, it is a stalwart test of golf. From San Francisco (about 35 miles south to the course): Take I-280 south. Exit onto Alpine Road and head east. Turn right on Junipero Serra Boulevard. Turn right on West Campus Drive and follow it up the hill to the course.

 

STEELE CANYON GOLF CLUB

 

SAN DIEGO REGION

Semi-Private: 27 hole - cost: $47 - $99

3199 Stonefield Drive, Jamul, CA 91935

Tel: (619) 441-6900  

 

Designed by Gary Player. This popular 27-hole complex features three distinct nines. The Canyon nine is the most scenic but the most intimidating for the average player. The Meadows and Ranch nines are equally entertaining, yet less formidable. The yardage listed is for the Ranch and Meadow nines. You can sign up on the website for specials. Carts are included in and mandatory. From San Diego (about 17 miles east to the course): Go east on Highway 94. This turns into a surface street, Highway 54. Turn right on Willow Glen Drive and then again right on Steele Canyon Road. Turn left on Jamul Drive and follow the signs.