VALLEY HI COUNTRY CLUB (1959)

 

GOLD COUNTRY REGION

Members only - 18 hole

9595 Franklin Boulevard, Elk Grove, CA 95758

Tel: (916) 423-2170

 

Designed by William F. Bell. The growth of the trees, together with play around three lakes, has made this flat valley course challenging. Though the greens are fairly flat, they can be deceptively hard to putt when the speed is increased. Reciprocal play with other members-only clubs is allowed. From Sacramento (about 15 miles south to the course): Take I-5 south, exit on Elk Grove Boulevard and head east. Turn left on Franklin Boulevard. The course is on the right.

 

VALLEY OAKS GOLF COURSE (1972)

 

CENTRAL VALLEY REGION

Municipal - 27 hole - cost: $14 - $27

1800 South Plaza Drive, Visalia, CA 93277

Tel: (559) 651-1441  

 

Designed by Robert Putnam, J. Michael Poellot. There are three courses: the Valley Course, the Oaks Course, and the Lakes Course. They are rotated in 18-hole combinations every day. The Valley and Oaks Courses are the original and are traditional in design, with large greens. The Lakes Course is more of a links-style course. The yardage's listed below are the approximate distances for any of the 18-hole combinations. From within Visalia: Off Highway 198, take the Plaza Drive exit and follow the signs to the course. The Lakes Course is the best layout of the three.