Okay, I’ve decided to make this a unique review. Pelican Hill is one high-end resort with two great courses, but I played them several years apart. I had the opportunity to play the Ocean South course back in 2008. Yesterday, I finally returned to play the Ocean North course as part of an SCGA member... Continue Reading →
Taking Care of Kern County
Though Kern County doesn’t have a ton of golf courses compared to other parts of Southern California, I still had to check what I could off the list. By my count, there are actually more private and/or military-only regulation courses in the county than there are public ones. Also, one that was on my original... Continue Reading →
Taking a Bite Out of Apple Valley
A half-day off from work Friday set me off on a roundabout little overnight trip to visit some of the more out-of-the way courses remaining on my list. The first afternoon was spent up in the high desert in Apple Valley… Apple Valley Golf Club • Apple Valley, CA • 2/7/14 I’ve been trying to... Continue Reading →
Finishing Strong in San Diego County
My quest to play all the public, regulation 18-hole courses in Southern California continues with a goal of completing the primary list in February. Saturday found me finishing things up down in beautiful San Diego County. There are still many private clubs and plenty of short courses I may play someday, but from what I... Continue Reading →
Back in the Desert (Again!)
The Coachella Valley just can’t keep me away. As my SoCal public, regulation-18 course checklist dwindles down to the final few, I can smell the finish line. I will be pushing hard and fast over the next few weeks to complete this task. After taking care of both Tahquitz Creek courses last weekend, I was... Continue Reading →
Course Reviews: Tahquitz Creek Golf Resort
Saturday was a good day to visit the desert. I knew the weather would be great, as it often is during the winter months in the beautiful Coachella Valley. There are a ton of courses out there. Many of the them are private, but there are still a handful of public options on my list... Continue Reading →
Course Review: Monarch Beach Golf Links
With all apologies to folks in other parts of the country, the weather in Southern California has been amazing lately. Today presented an opportunity to get a half-day off of work and I knew I’d be able to get some good golf in. As I searched for online tee times this morning, there were many... Continue Reading →
Course Reviews: Admiral Baker Golf Course (North vs. South)
It’s an age-old battle of North vs. South. Generally, in the golf world (especially here in Southern California), the South is usually the stronger representative at 36-hole facilities that use a simple North/South distinction in the course names. Torrey Pines, Pelican Hill and even Los Serranos all come to mind. Admiral Baker Golf Course is... Continue Reading →
Course Review: Buena Vista Golf Course
This was my final stop on what turned out to be a very productive Christmas trip. Thanks to unseasonably warm weather up north (well, warm in the afternoons and freezing in the mornings and nights), I was able to get in some great golf every day. On Sunday, I wanted to get home as early... Continue Reading →
An Awesome Day in Auburn
As I began making my way home from Northern California, I had a number of options to consider. I decided to branch out to an area I’ve never really been. Around there, they call it “Gold Country"—right in between Sacramento and Reno in the foothills of the Sierras. I played two rounds on Saturday in... Continue Reading →
Bogeys Across America 