November 10th, 2008 — CA, Lompoc, Robert Muir Graves, driving range, golf courses
La Purisima Golf Course is located in: Lompoc, CA
Phone: (805) 735-8395
Website: http://www.lapurisimagolf.com
Course History:
This is an amazing course designed by the famous Robert Muir Graves. Stretched out over more than 300 acres, this is a challenging course that pros will love, but novices shouldn't feel too overwhelmed. The course is located about 30 miles from Santa Barbara and since it opened in 1986, it has been incredibly popular with both the locals and travelers. The local hotels offer many different stay and play packages, and given the fact that the course is so well appointed, the fees are actually very reasonable.
What You Need to Know:
You can book your tee time by calling the number listed above, or by visiting their website. If you will be staying in the area, we highly recommend checking out their discount page for special rates at local hotels as well as reduced prices on your green fees. Since this is an upscale course, traditional golf attire is recommended, and denim is of course, strictly prohibited.
Only one course in California has been ranked higher than La Purisima by the readers of Golf Digest and that is Pebble Beach. That speaks volumes for the quality of this course, not only with the level of play, but also the practice facilities, the pro shop and the bar and grill. This is a very relaxing place to go, and the course offers just the right amount of challenging play for pros and novices alike.
Playing Hints:
You'll be dealing with a variety of hazards, including lakes and bunkers, and the design of this course is pretty challenging. Each hole features slopes that will test your skills and there are some terrific dog legs that will definitely give your game a workout. We recommend spending a little time in the practice facility before you head out on the links.
The key to this course is accuracy and knowing when to really power your tee shot and when to hold back a little. This is not a course that can be mastered after one round, but it sure is fun trying to get there. Overall, our best recommendation is simply to go with the flow on your first round, and make sure you stay long enough to play at least two. This will give you the best experience that the course has to offer, and you'll be able to get that practice round out of the way right off the bat.
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Fees:
Monday - Thursday
Morning 18 Holes $65
Afternoon (After 12 PM) $50
Twilight (Times Vary) $40
Friday - Sunday & Holidays
Morning 18 Holes $91
Afternoon (After 12 PM) $72
Twilight (Times Vary) $50
Cart Fees Per Rider
18 Hole Cart $19
Twilight Cart $15
Member Cart $14
Member Cart Twilight $14
Preferred Rates
Players Club Weekend $42
Players Club Weekend Twilight $35
Players Club Weekday (M-F) $29
Players Club Weekday Twilight (M-F) $24
Practice Center Rates
Small Bucket (30 balls) $4
Medium Bucket (60 balls) $6
Large Bucket (90 balls) $8
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October 2nd, 2008 — CA, Dress code, Seaside, golf courses, restaurant
Bayonet Golf Course is located in Seaside, CA
Phone: 831-899-7271
Website: http://www.bayonetblackhorse.com
Course History:
The Bayonet golf course is one of two courses at this location. The Black Horse course integrates with this one and you can choose to play one or the other, or mix it up with nine holes on each. The new additions to the courses are only a few years old, and in fact, the Black Horse back nine were just recently completed. There is a resort onsite and this has quickly become a very popular destination.
The old Bayonet course dates back to 1954 and was the brainchild of General McClure. The course is actually built on the old site of Fort Ord.
What You Need to Know:
This is a very traditional golf course, so we recommend proper golfing attire and soft spikes. You can register your tee time by calling the number listed above, and we highly recommend giving enough of a lag time to ensure getting the time you want. These are very busy and popular courses.
Once you play a round, you'll see why - it is hard to find a round of golf this challenging anywhere else in California. In fact, it has even some of the most famous courses beat, even to some degree, Pebble Beach. They recently added a new online registration system for tee times as well, and they frequently run special offers. We highly recommend checking them out before you book your time.
The grill is worth the trip alone and we have not seen a club house this nice in a very long time. It's all about comfort and relaxation, and after a round on this course, you're going to need it! The pro shop was terrific, and you can browse through most of their products right online. We can't say enough nice things about this amazing course and would recommend it to anyone.
Playing Hints:
You will definitely want to bring your best game to play here. The sand traps are cavernous and the water hazards are treacherous. The eighth hole is a real killer, measuring in at just over 600 yards. Save your strength, since you'll be headed for the ninth hole for a total of more than 1000 yards for both.
Overall, our best advice is to hit long and hard, and don't neglect your short game. It's almost impossible to get a par here, unless you are a very seasoned pro, but it sure is a lot of fun trying.
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Green Fees:
Monday - Friday Bayonet (1-9) / Black Horse (10-18) Course Combo
7am - 1pm $100
1pm - 3pm $82
3pm - Close $62
Seniors Age 60+
( Play before 10am. Mon-Fri. Not valid on Holidays) $73*
Junior- 17 yrs. & under $35
Weekends & Holidays Bayonet (1-9) / Black Horse (10-18) Course Combo
7am - 12pm $138*
12pm - 1pm $120
1pm - 3pm $92
3pm - Close $72
Juniors- 17 yrs & under $35**
*Cart Fee Included
**Accompanied by full paying adult before 1pm
Golf Cart Rates
Daily Rental $36.00, After 3pm $26.00
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June 26th, 2008 — CA, George H Kelley, John Harbottle III, Stevinson, golf courses
Phone: (877) 752-9276
Website: http://www.stevinsonranch.com/information/golfrates.html
Course History:
This truly incredible course went under construction in 1995 and was opened to great fanfare one year later. It immediately hosted several championships and was soon named one of the best courses in California. Once you've played here, it's easy to see why since it is truly an incomparable course.
Designed by John Harbottle III and George H. Kelley, the course takes advantage of the natural wetlands and is home to many species that are preserved here. When it comes to accolades, only two courses are rated higher, and they are both at Pebble Beach. Considering what it costs to play here, you can truly have an incredible round of golf at a very cheap rate.
What You Need to Know:
You can register your tee time using their online system or by calling the number listed above. Since this is such a popular course, it is best to register a few weeks in advance so you can lock in your time slot. The amenities don't stop on the course - the pro shop will absolutely blow you away and the grill is heavenly. You can get a sample taste of what they have to offer by taking a peek at their online store. It's a good idea to check their site frequently for specials.
Although they don't specifically state that there is a dress code, it's best to err on the side of caution and wear traditional attire. We also recommend soft spikes for this facility. This is a bit of a long course, so it is also a good idea to take advantage of a golf cart during your round.
Playing Hints:
This can be a tough course for some players, but it is well worth the time and money you'll be spending here. We recommend taking a few trips around to really get a feel for the course and at these prices, it's easy to afford to do just that.
Right off the bat you'll be dealing with a huge bunker at the first green. You'll want to go to the right to avoid it. The second hole features a terrific water hazard and the third hole is reminiscent of a Scottish links course. You'll be dealing with undulating fairways and greens here.
Hole 16 is called the Hawk Perch and features some pretty big water hazards. We recommend staying as close to the center of the fairway as possible and going to the left of the green to avoid the bunkers. If you go too far right on the fairway, you'll end up in the marshes of the pond and it's nearly impossible to get out of there.
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Course Fees:
Resort/Public (Golf, Cart, & Unlimited Practice Balls Included)
M-F / Weekends
Opening $70.00 / $50.00
Noon - Twilight $90.00 / $70.00
Twilight
$35.00 / $45.00
Players Club Cardmembers
(Golf & Warm-up Balls Day of Play)
$31.00 / $41.00
Regular Cart fee is $15.00
Player's Club Cart fee - prior to 2:00 - $12.00
Prefered Members Cart fee - prior to 1:00 - $12.00
Twilight hours begin:
Resort/Public
3:00 PM
Players Club
2:00 PM
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