TAHOE PARADISE GOLF COURSE (1959)

 

HIGH SIERRA REGION

Public - 18 hole - cost: $21 - $32

3021 US Highway 50, Tahoe Paradise, CA 96150

Tel: (530) 577-2121   

 

Designed by Bruce Beeman. Set on a hillside, this is a short steep course with tight tree-lined fairways and small greens. The course affords terrific mountain views. From South Lake Tahoe: Head west on US 50. It is about three miles past the airport, on the left.

 

TAHQUITZ CREEK, A GOLF RESORT (1959)

 

DESERT REGION

Municipal - 36 hole - cost: $39 - $95

1885 Golf Club Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92264

Tel: (760) 328-1005  

 

Designed by William F. Bell, Ted Robinson. The Legend Course is the older of the two courses. The average golfer will find this is a fun, playable course. The Resort Course is an enjoyable but tougher venue with cactus, palms, sand, and water. This is one of the better, more difficult public­access layouts in the area. When the wind blows, the degree of difficulty increases significantly. The yardage listed is for the Resort Course. You can walk the Legend Course Monday through Thursday. From downtown Los Angeles (about 115 miles east to the course): Take I-10 east, exit Palm Drive/Gene Autry Trail and turn right on Gene Autry. Turn left on Ramon Road and then right on Crossley. The driving range is on the right. Tahquitz Creek has two enjoyable courses. Play both if you get the chance.