TORREY PINES GOLF COURSE (1957)

 

SAN DIEGO REGION

Public: 36 hole - cost: $35 - $125

11480 North Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla, CA 92037

Tel: (858) 452-3226 

 

Designed by William P. Bell. The North Course is the shorter and the easier of the two courses. The South Course is probably the best known of San Diego courses, due to the PGA Tour stop. The course is relatively roomy, exposed to the wind, with small, well-guarded greens and sweeping vistas of the Pacific. The yardage listed is for the South Course. From San Diego (about 12 miles north to the course): Take I-5 north, exit at Genesee Avenue and head west. Keep to the right; this turns into North Torrey Pines Road. Stay on this and follow the green signs for the golf course. This is a busy course, and its reputation as an excellent facility is well deserved. Getting onto Torrey Pines, however, is no easy task.

 

TOURNAMENT PLAYERS COURSE AT VALENCIA (2003)

 

LOS ANGELES REGION

Public: 18 hole - cost: $93 - $143

26550 Heritage View Lane, Valencia, CA 91381

Tel: (661) 288-7925 

 

Designed by Mark 0' Meara, Chris Gray. Scenic vistas and more than 1,200 beautiful oaks highlight this property that features wide fairways and gently sloping greens. Bowled fairways and greens tend to be forgiving, but don't discount a strong finishing stretch beginning at the 14th hole. Use of range and cart are included in green fees. Although you can't carry your own bag, you can walk using a power walking cart. From Los Angeles: Take I-5 North to Valencia Blvd. Turn left and follow Valencia Blvd. into Westridge and turn left on Heritage View Lane. Take the second left into clubhouse parking lot. Not overbearing, but scenic, fun, and challenging enough to keep your attention - a good bet.