| | Pacific Grove California Golf Courses
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| Pacific Grove Municipal Golf Course -- Wind dictates the course |
| Review by: Karl Grey |
This is a beautiful course managed as courses were when I started playing golf too many years ago to admit to. I arrived at 6am and was advised that play does not begin until 7am, after the course maintenance is completed. I got lucky and joined the first group of walkers and off we went to enjoy a meticulously manicured links style public course. The front nine is a moderately tight, tree lined side with a few greens and bunkers hidden from view. The back side is pure links with an ocean view from every hole. Coastal mule deer watched us from as close as the first cut of rough on most holes and from greenside on a few. My favorite holes were the 16th, a par four from an elevated tee looking out at the ocean, and 17, a par three over a pond that the deer waded into to feed on the grasses and occasionally glance up at what must look like rediculous antics to them. The greens are consistent and smooth but not that fast. In the afternoon the wind picks up making the benign course that I played and incredibly tough test. The pro shop staff answer questions with a candor that can only come from being asked too many questions but that just adds to the flavor of the environment. Walk it if you can. We were first off and finished in three hours. |
| From Ventura, CA |
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| Spring Hills Golf Course -- Santa Cruz County Gem |
| Review by: Paul Ward |
A quaint 18 hole golf course uniquely tucked into the country side of Watsonville-Corrolitos farming lands. A fun but challenging tract that keeps you on your toes on both front and backside 9's. The first 5 holes can take the wind out of your sails if you're not careful. The back 9 is pure countryside golf...I love it! Holes 16 and 17 are nifty par 5's....The 18th is a breath taking short par 4 ( elevated) that can be driven if you're on your "A" game and you're not afraid of getting your ball wet, otherwise lay-up with a mid iron and be ready to take a your wedge over a nice size pond separating you from the 18th green. One of the most charming clubhouse's in all of golf a awaits your arrival as you step off the 18th hole....cold beer and the "house" hot dog are served from an old fashioned sunken bar. This course comes equipped with a grass driving range, a large putting and chipping green....once played you're hooked for life. |
| From Santa Cruz |
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