Recently, I’ve been trying to get more aggressive in order to find ways to play some of the more obscure private short courses in Southern California. I’ve tried many strategies and have been successful at a few places so far. Some of these courses are the toughest to access. Most are parts of private residential... Continue Reading →
Course Review: Rancho Park Golf Course
After three long days of driving and playing golf throughout the Central Valley, I was back home on Sunday and on the course once again. I would have preferred a day of rest, but this round was already set up weeks ago and I didn’t want to bail out on my friends. One of my... Continue Reading →
Course Review: Woodley Lakes Golf Course
On Friday, I continued my recent goal of replaying courses I hadn’t reviewed on the site yet. I’m in no rush to complete this list, but it’s something to do in between any rounds I can get at private clubs. A friend and I met up for a round at good old Woodley Lakes Golf... Continue Reading →
Course Review: San Dimas Canyon Golf Course
On Thursday, I took a most excellent adventure up to San Dimas (yes, the hometown of Bill & Ted) to play San Dimas Canyon Golf Course. This is a course I’ve always had a fondness for, though it has been several years since I last played there. As a LA County course, deals aren’t always... Continue Reading →
Course Review: La Cañada Flintridge Country Club
On Monday, I was able to add another Southern California private club to the list. I had signed up for a “member for a day” outing at La Cañada Flintridge Country Club through GolfSouthernCal.com. It was a 9:30 shotgun start and the rate was reasonable. Some friends and I signed up for $60 a player,... Continue Reading →
Course Review: Friendly Hills Country Club
I was able to join up for another SCGA member outing today at Friendly Hills Country Club in Whittier. It was a shotgun event, starting at 10:00. My group started on the 7th hole and the total pace was rather slow at over five hours. I think most groups finished closer to 4: 30, but... Continue Reading →
Course Review: Via Verde Country Club
On Tuesday, I continued my tour of Southern California private clubs with another opportunity to access a local course not generally open to the public. I was able to set up a preview round at Via Verde Country Club in San Dimas and the staff here is very friendly. The guest price was a very... Continue Reading →
Course Review: Sierra La Verne Country Club
A friend turned me on to a “member for a day” deal this club was offering through May 10. The prices are $40 for weekday, $50 for weekend. With weekend availability, of course I jumped on the chance to play a new course at a reasonable guest rate. I even gathered up a group of... Continue Reading →
Course Review: MountainGate Country Club
I still have a ton of SoCal private clubs to try and play, but I was recently able to check one more off the list. MountainGate is always a course I’ve been intrigued by. You see it perched atop the hillside along the I-405 near the Getty Center. You can tell it’s a very hilly... Continue Reading →
Course Review: Rolling Hills Country Club
Note: This course has been completely renovated and redesigned by David McLay Kidd. This review is of the original layout that is basically no longer there. I haven't yet played the new course, but I hope to someday. Any invites are appreciated. : ) In my never-ending quest to play new courses, my sights have... Continue Reading →
Bogeys Across America 