2013 has been a productive year for me when it comes to playing some of San Diego County’s more expensive courses. When I first made my full wish list, I figured it would take awhile to chip away at all the high-end options down there, but I’ve been able to take advantage of a few... Continue Reading →
Course Review: Industry Hills Golf Club (Zaharias)
Technically, the full name nowadays is Industry Hills Golf Club at Pacific Palms, but you get the idea. The name “Industry Hills” is all you really need to know when talking about these two highly regarded courses. They are running a special right now on the Zaharias course. Through the end of August, you can... Continue Reading →
Course Review: Costa Mesa Country Club (Los Lagos)
It’s been several years since I played this course. I used to play it a lot back in the day. I worked right down the street, so some co-workers and I would go out at least once a month to play on a Friday afternoon. I still go out to Costa Mesa once or twice... Continue Reading →
Course Review: Whittier Narrows Golf Course
Today was a more eventful day as I played Malibu Golf Club with the Greenskeeper.org crew, but I will post that story tomorrow so stay tuned… I wanted to get caught up on the round I played Friday at Whittier Narrows Golf Course in Rosemead. Though not the most exciting round I’ll ever play, I... Continue Reading →
Two Sides of San Clemente
I don’t always play golf in Orange County, but when I do, I make interesting choices. I kept it close to home yesterday because I had another of my Greenskeeper.org first round “GK Cup” match outings. My opponents (more on that later) were members of Bella Collina Towne & Golf Club in San Clemente, so... Continue Reading →
Course Review: Carlton Oaks Golf Club
On Sunday, a friend and I drove down to Santee (just east of San Diego) to check out this course. I had previously purchased a voucher on Underpar.com that was a great deal. It was $74 for two players and included a same-day replay round, so $37 a piece was a steal for this course... Continue Reading →
Course Review: Tijeras Creek Golf Club
I played out here mid-week after work. The main excuse to get out was for my first-round match in the GK Cup match play tournament for Greenskeeper.org. With the OB Sports discount card I recently won in a raffle at a GK event, I was able to get my partner and I a good rate... Continue Reading →
Course Review: Vellano Country Club
Note: This course is now closed. Though I had no plans to play golf Sunday, I found myself a bit antsy in the morning. Also, I’ve had a growing curiosity about this course in Chino Hills that recently opened for public play. This once private club is now open to the public all day on... Continue Reading →
If You Can’t Beat the Heat, Join It!
I enjoyed a nice day out in the Coachella Valley yesterday, even though it was quite hot. With temperatures well over 100 degrees in the afternoon, I knew it would be brutal. However, I also know that with the heat in the desert comes reduced prices and less crowds. Also, most courses are still in... Continue Reading →
So Many Oak Trees, So Little Time
I have a lot to get caught up on after a busy weekend of golf. It took me about halfway through my round yesterday to realize that, though I went all over the place the past two days, there actually was a theme to it all: oak trees! I do think they are a beautiful... Continue Reading →
Bogeys Across America 