Sunshine, Hollywood, Disneyland, beaches and the possibility of a celebrity sighting or two is what "SoCal" is known for. With all the celebrities in the area, you know the golf scene is top notch. So here are our top picks for golfing in Southern California.
Rustic Canyon takes advantage of the natural landscape. The picturesque canyon hills are filled with cactus, sagebrush and other native grasses. Here, you will want to exercise restraint on the wide-open and flat fairways. The greens play to a bump and run style, much like links courses in Ireland so your ground game will be critical.
15100 Happy Camp Canyon Road
Moorpark, CA 93021
(805) 530-0221
Green Fees: $10 - $67
Mountain Course at La Quinta Resort
Famous for its Pete Dye design, playability and stunning visuals, this course sits at the base of the Santa Rosa Mountains. With pot bunkers, well bunkered greens, rock formations this course is a challenge you won't soon forget.
49-499 Eisenhower Drive
La Quinta, California 92253
(760) 564-4111
Green Fees: Contact for more information
This beautiful course has some teeth. The greens may look harmless at first glance but bunkers and deep chasms will keep you on your toes. Concentration is key, though the 270-degree views of the Pacific Ocean will most certainly steal your attention for a few moments.
22800 Pelican Hill Road South
Newport Coast, CA 92657
(888) 757-3767
Green Fees: Contact for more information, but be sure to check out their packages.
This Pete Dye course was ranked as the 4th toughest course in America by Golf Digest so bring your A-game! Hole number 17, an island green, is known as Alcatraz. The water-line finishing hole is just as menacing.
55-955 PGA Boulevard
La Quinta, CA 92253
(800) 742-9378
Green Fees: Contact for more information, but be sure to check out their packages.
South Course at Torrey Pines Golf Course
Designed by the legendary course architect William P. Bell and re-modeled by Rees Jones in 2001, the South Course offers some fantastic views of the Pacific Ocean and a large natural canyon. With tight fairways, trees, bunkers and challenging weather conditions, it will surely test your skills. Booking in advance is recommended.
11480 North Torrey Pines Road
San Diego, CA 92037
(858) 581-7171, (877) 581-7171
Green Fees: $116 - $240
