TIERRA DEL SOL GOLF COURSE (1977)

 

DESERT REGION

Public - 18 hole - cost: $15 - $20

10300 North Loop Drive, California City, CA 93505

Tel: (760) 373-2384  

 

Designed by Rober von Hagge, Bruce Devlin. This is not your typical desert course. There are plenty of elevation changes, with most greens elevated and guarded by traps. Rolling the ball up to the green is not an option. You will find little out-of-bounds to get in your way, but water can be found off the tee and on your second shot. The greens are fairly level and crowned. Wind can be a factor. From Mojave (about 15 miles northeast to the course): Take Highway 14 north. Drive five miles to California City Boulevard and head east. Travel about nine miles and turn left on North Loop Drive. Follow the signs to the clubhouse. A unique target-links with very elevated greens and firm and fast faiways. Windy, but priced right and entertaining.

 

TIERRA OAKS, THE GOLF CLUB AT (1993)

 

SHASTA CASCADE REGION

Members only - 18 hole

19700 La Crescenta Drive, Redding, CA 96003

Tel: (530) 275-0887  

 

Designed by Sandy Tatum, Jim Summers. The main obstacles at Tierra Oaks are the rolling hills and fairways that are lined by trees. There are relatively few bunkers. Reciprocal play with other members-only clubs is allowed. From within Redding: Off I-5, exit on Oasis Road and drive east for about three and one-half miles. The course is on the left.