TWAIN HARTE GOLF CLUB (1961)

 

GOLD COUNTRY REGION

Public - 9 hole - cost: $13 - $15

22909 Meadow Lane, Twain Harte, CA 95383

Tel: (209) 586-3131

 

Designed by Clark Glasson. This is a rolling but easily walkable course, with narrow fairways and greens varying in size from small to large. Keep it straight or you will encounter one of the hundreds of trees that line the fairways. Water comes into play on a few holes. From Sonora (about ten miles northeast to the course): Take Highway 108 east. Take the Lower Twain Harte Drive exit into the town of Twain Harte. Turn left at the 7-11, right before the arch. Take the next left on Meadow Lane, and the parking lot is at the end of the road.

 

TWIN CREEKS GOLF COURSE (2000)

 

CENTRAL COAST REGION                  

Municipal - 9 hole - cost: $10 - $17

1551 Beacon Hill Drive, Salinas, CA 93905

Tel: (831) 758-7333

 

Designed by Steve Halsey. With large fairways and immature trees, Twin Creeks is suited for all skill levels. There is one huge lake; otherwise, there is very little in the way of hazards. The greens are well kept and undulating. The course has an excellent practice facility. From San Jose (about 60 miles south to the course): Take US 101 south. Exit Laurel Drive and head east. Turn left on Constitution. Turn right on Beacon Hill Drive.