VINTNER'S GOLF CLUB (1999)

 

NORTH COAST REGION

Public - 9 hole - cost: $12 - $28

7901 Solano Avenue, Yountville, GA 94599

Tel: (707) 944-1992   

 

Designed by Casey O'Caliaghan. Vintners is a modern, nine-hole layout with large greens, good sized fairways and mature trees. This is a family golf course, challenging enough for mom and dad, easy enough for children and beginners. The course also offers a large practice facility. The course is located next to the Domaine Chandon Winery and was formerly known as the Yountville Golf Course. From Napa (about 15 miles north to the course): Drive north on Highway 29, toward Saint Helena. Take the Yountvilie/Veterans Home exit and head west. Make a left on Solano Avenue, to the course. The perfect blend of value and playability. A great respite from wine tasting and overeating.

 

VIRGINIA COUNTRY CLUB (1926)

 

LOS ANGELES REGION

Members only - 18 hole

4602 Virginia Road, Long Beach, GA 90807

Tel: (562) 424-5211

 

Designed by A.W. Tillinghast, William P. Bell. This is a classic, pretty course, with rolling terrain and tree-lined fairways. The greens are small and tiered. It's one of those courses that will have you shaking your head at the end of the day, wondering how your round turned out to look like a good bowling score. From west Los Angeles (about 25 miles southeast to the course): Take the San Diego Freeway (I-405) south. Exit at Long Beach Boulevard and make two rights to go left on Long Beach Boulevard, heading north, away from the ocean. Turn left on San Antonio Boulevard and then right on Virginia Road to the club.