WILLOW CREEK GOLF COURSE (1979)

 

DESERT REGION

Public - 18 hole - cost: $18 - $40

1500 South Red Butte Street, Pahrump, NV 89048

Tel: (877) 779-4653  

 

Designed by William F. Bell. The course recently changed its name from Calvada to Willow Creek. Thought was taken in choosing a name, as the course has many willow trees and water on nearly every hole. This is a long course, but golfers should focus on placement over distance. The extra 20 yards will not do you much good if you are pulling your ball out of the water. Carts are included in green fees and mandatory. From the Las Vegas Airport (about 60 miles northwest to the course): Take I-15 south. Take Exit 3/Blue Diamond Road/Highway 160 for 55 miles to Pahrump. Turn left at Highway 372 and go about one and one-half miles. Turn left on Red Butte Street.

 

WILLOW PARK GOLF COURSE (1967)

 

BAY AREA REGION

Public - 18 hole - cost: $23 - $32

17007 Redwood Road, Castro Valley, CA 94546

Tel: (510) 537-8989

 

Designed by Bob Baldock. In a beautiful, pristine valley, wildlife frequents this popular, busy layout. The relatively narrow fairways place a premium on driving accuracy. From San Francisco (about 25 miles southeast to the course): Take I-80 east to I-580 east. Exit on Redwood Road. Go left for approximately two and one-half miles.