WOODHAVEN COUNTRY CLUB (19687)

 

DESERT REGION

Semi-private - 18 hole - cost: $55 - $65

41-555 Woodhaven Drive East, Palm Desert, GA 92211

Tel: (760) 345-7513  

 

Designed by Harold Heers. Set on 100 acres with 500 homes lining the fairways, accuracy is a must off the tee. The greens are small and level. The attraction of this golf course is the distance, or lack of it. At 5,800 yards, the older, younger, or weaker golfer can compete with the bigger hitters. Reciprocal play with other members-only clubs is allowed. From downtown Los Angeles (about 130 miles east to the course): Take I-10 east, exit at Washington Street, and turn right to head south. The course is about one-half mile down on the right, just before Hovely.

 

WOODLAKE RANCH GOLF COURSE

 

CENTRAL VALLEY REGION

Public - 18 hole - cost: $16 - $18

21730 Avenue 332, Woodlake, GA 93286

Tel: (559) 564-1503  

 

Designed by unknown. This is a narrow course surrounded by trees. With a creek running through five holes and small greens, Woodlake Ranch is a shot-maker's delight. The course is under new ownership and currently undergoing renovation. From Visalia (about 22 miles north­east to the course): Take Highway 198 east. Turn left on Road 245. Turn right at the blue church on to Avenue 332. Follow Avenue 332 to the course.