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San Francisco Golf Club |
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1310 Junipero Serra Blvd, at Brotherhood Way, San Francisco 94102 415-469-4122
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Distance:
~6.46 mi * |
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Description:
NOE VALLEY. An extremely exclusive course shared by only a handful of members and their guests. Another Tillinghast gem, the course features extremely fast greens that border on the impossible if you're on the wrong side of the hole. Given options to either lay-up or to go-for-it, golfers of all levels will be challenged by this remarkable course. Caddies are mandatory and will prove to be helpful. |
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Olympic Club – Lake |
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599 Skyline Blvd, San Francisco 94132 415-404-4300 415-587-8338
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Distance:
~7.39 mi * |
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Description:
SUNSET DISTRICT. As the host site for a number of major championships, including four U.S. Opens, this outstanding course speaks for itself. With no water hazards in play and only one fairway bunker, your only problem becomes the thick rough and dense tree lines. An extremely exclusive club; only members and their guests are permitted to play this pristine course. |
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Half Moon Bay Golf Links – Ocean |
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(Attractions - Golf Courses) |
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2000 Fairway Dr, Half Moon Bay 94019 650-726-1800
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Distance:
~24.64 mi * |
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Description:
HALF MOON BAY. This Arthur Hills course is a true Scottish links-style course with wide, rolling fairways that often serve up uneven lies. Trouble comes in the form of well-placed fairway and greenside bunkers and tall, wispy grasses that make shots out of the rough very challenging. These greens are average in size but very demanding. With most holes running along the coast and very few trees to provide protection, the wind can wreak havoc on even the smallest mistake. Of course, the scenery is something to brag about, even if your score is not. |
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User Rating: 9
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Stanford Golf Club |
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(Attractions - Golf Courses) |
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198 Junipero Serra Blvd, Stanford 94127 650-323-0944
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Distance:
~28.46 mi * |
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Description:
STANFORD. From the Red Barn and the San Francisquito Creek to the Student Observatory, this course is filled with history. Located on a farm acquired by Stanford University in the late 1800s, the course has built a tradition all its own. With tons of water and sand, trouble awaits miss-hit shots. Stanford Club plays host to a number of annual intercollegiate tournaments and is the home of both the Stanford Men's and Women's golf teams. |
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Pasatiempo Golf Club |
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18 Clubhouse Rd, Santa Cruz 95060 831-459-9155 831-459-9193
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Distance:
~58.59 mi * |
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Description:
SANTA CRUZ. The home of Alister MacKenzie, one of golf's most distinguished architects, this course overlooking Monterey Bay is a masterpiece. The biggest challenge lies in the barranca that winds throughout the course. With several holes requiring that you cross the hazard, penalty shots can add up if you're not hitting the ball well. |
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User Rating: 10
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The Links at Spanish Bay |
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2700 17 Mile Dr, Pebble Beach 93953 831-647-7495
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Distance:
~85.61 mi * |
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Description:
PEBBLE BEACH. Step back in time with the most authentic Scottish links-style course in the U.S. Features found on this course lining the Pacific Coast include mounded fairways, sand dunes, and a number of fairway and greenside bunkers. With extremely difficult wind, shots of all types are affected – even putts. Located in Pebble Beach, the scenic drive down the coast and the chance to play this remarkable course are well worth the trip. |
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User Rating: 5
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Monterey Peninsula Country Club – Dunes |
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(Attractions - Golf Courses) |
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3000 Club Dr, Pebble Beach 93953 831-373-1556
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Distance:
~86.21 mi * |
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Description:
PEBBLE BEACH. The Shore Course is more wooded than its sister course and also has the added dangers of numerous bunkers and dense, tree-lined fairways. Also located in beautiful Pebble Beach. The two-hour drive is well worth the trip to see this beauty. While several holes run alongside the ocean, the majority of the course is situated more inland. |
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User Rating: 10
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Monterey Peninsula Country Club – Shore |
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(Attractions - Golf Courses) |
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3000 Club Dr, Pebble Beach 93953 831-373-1556
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Distance:
~86.21 mi * |
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Description:
PEBBLE BEACH. Aptly named, this beautiful course starts out with relatively narrow, tree-lined fairways but closes with holes bordering the Pacific coast. The wide-open, windswept areas of the course will challenge golfers of all abilities. |
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User Rating: 9.5
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Spyglass Hill Golf Course |
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(Attractions - Golf Courses) |
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Stevenson Dr, Pebble Beach 93953 831-625-8563 800-654-9300
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Distance:
~87.10 mi * |
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Description:
PEBBLE BEACH. Spyglass, which offers an unmatched challenge, is another spectacular course located in Pebble Beach. Situated on Spyglass Hill, its changes in elevation and rolling hills require you to hit every shot in your bag. Greens are average in size but very quick. One of the host sites for the AT&T National Pro-Am, this course is one of the toughest around. |
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Poppy Hills Golf Course |
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(Attractions - Golf Courses) |
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3200 Lopez Rd, Pebble Beach 93953 831-622-8239
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Distance:
~87.60 mi * |
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Description:
PEBBLE BEACH. The golf course will be closed for renovations until 2014. Located on the world famous Monterey Peninsula about two hours south of San Francisco, this outstanding course is the first in the U.S. to be fully owned and operated by an amateur golf association. As one of the host courses of the AT&T National Pro Am, this course boasts well-guarded greens and demanding, tree-lined fairways. The greens are rather large and sloping, which will leave difficult long putts. |
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* All distances are
approximate "straight-line" distances.
See Directions for actual "travel distances."
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