California draws golfers year-round
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While Victoria is one of Canada’s few year-round golf communities, for those who like their rounds a little warmer, you can’t beat the weather – and proximity – of California.
With its diverse array of courses, in just three consecutive days, golfers can play a rugged desert course, enjoy a groomed oceanside round and take a swing in lofty mountains. Even better, tee times are available at varying prices to suit any budget.
A sampling of diverse California golf courses includes:
1. Furnace Creek Golf Course, Death Valley
Play the world’s lowest golf course at Furnace Creek Inn & Ranch Resort. At 214 feet below sea level, this 18-hole, par 70 course was recently recognized by Golf Digest magazine as one of “America’s 50 Toughest Courses,” with the elevation, slightly greater gravity and barometric pressure forces adding to the player’s challenge. www.furnacecreekresort.com
2. Chardonnay Golf Club, Napa Valley
This iconic course amongst the vines received four stars from Golf Digest under “Best Places to Play,” providing three nines, The Lakes, Meadows and Vineyards, with all three courses using the natural terrain, working vineyards and creeks to provide golfers with both beauty and beast. All three nine-hole courses meander through 150 acres of chardonnay and merlot vineyards with numerous lakes, creek crossings and a variety of flora and fauna. www.chardonnaygolfclub.com
3. Avila Beach Golf Resort, Central Coast
The Avila Beach Golf Resort, three miles off Highway 101 between San Luis Obispo and Pismo Beach, boasts a par 71, 6,500-yard championship course with the back nine holes traversing a tidal lagoon for scenic but challenging play. www.avilabeachresort.com
4. Catalina Island Golf Course
Originally built by the Banning Brothers in 1892, this scenic, 2,100-yard course has nine challenging holes and two sets of tees for 18-hole play. The long, narrow course meanders through a canyon setting toward the ocean. The small greens and deep bunkers are enough to challenge any golfer.
www.visitcatalinaisland.com/avalon/acti_golf.php
5. Sevillano Links, Cascade Region
This John Daly Signature, 18-hole championship golf course is set into the region’s trademark rolling hills. This is one of the few true links-style courses in the Western U.S. and was named a “Best New Golf Course” by Golfweek. An all-natural turf driving range and a first-rate short game practice facility completes the package. www.sevillanolinks.com/golfing/course.htm
For more information www.VisitCalifornia.com
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