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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July 23rd, 2008 — CA, Dress code, Jim Summers, Lodi, PGA Rules, Sandy Tatum, golf courses, restaurant
Lockford Springs Golf Course is located in: Lodi, CA
Phone: 209-772-1081
Website: http://www.lockefordsprings.com
Course History:
This course was designed by Jim Summers and Sandy Tatum and quickly became a favorite of golfers from the entire bay area. The course is well suited to players of all levels and is challenging enough to give a pro a great round of golf.
What You Need to Know:
This is definitely a full service golf course and the practice facilities are unmatched. The grill is also top notch as well as the pro shop. You can really make a great afternoon of it here and have a lot of fun while you're at it. The course is home to numerous events and tournaments throughout the year and it is easy to see why.
You can register your tee time by calling the number above or you can use their online registration system. We recommend checking their website often as they usually have specials or giveaways every month. It is a good idea to register your tee time around two weeks in advance since this is a popular course.
We recommend wearing traditional golf attire such as a collared shirt and slacks when golfing here. They do observe PGA rules so you'll want to be on your best behavior at this course. We also recommend soft spikes so it's a good idea to change out your metal ones before you arrive.
Playing Hints:
The main issue with this course for many players are the hidden water hazards. It's difficult to know where they are until you are right on top of them so you will want to play with caution at least the first time around. This is a championship links course so expect to deal with sloping greens, changes in elevation in the fairways and numerous hazards along the way.
The only holes that do not have a water hazard are the seventh, ninth, third and seventeenth holes. That doesn't mean they are easy however. Most have narrow fairways, so you're going to want to avoid the rough at all costs. With most holes, your best bet is to really hit it off the tee as straight as possible. The one exception would be the fifth hole where you are going to want to hit it to the left to avoid the rough. The eighteenth hole also has a severe dog leg filled with rough, so it's best to go as left as you can on this hole as well.
Fees:
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Weekday Green Fees
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Walk
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Ride
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| Open to 11am |
$30
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$45
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| 11am to 2pm |
$25
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$40
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| 2pm - 5pm |
$15
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$29
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| 5pm - close |
$10
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$20
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Weekend/Holiday Green Fees
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Walk
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Ride
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| Open to 11am |
$45
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$60
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| 11am to 2pm |
$35
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$50
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| 2pm - 5pm |
$20
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$34
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| 5pm - close |
$15
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$25
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How to get there:
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From Sacramento
Hwy 99 South to Hwy 12 East.
8 miles east on 12 to Hwy 88.
Turn right on 88.
1/2 mile south on the left.
From Stockton
Hwy 99 North to Kettleman Lane.
8 miles east on Kettleman to Hwy 88.
Turn left on 88.
1/2 mile on the right.
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June 2nd, 2008 — CA, Vallejo, golf courses
Phone: (707) 643-8476
Website: http://www.bluerockspringsgolf.com
Course History:
Blue Rock Springs is actually two courses in one and you can play both for an incredibly reasonable rate. This is a very popular course and we recommend booking your tee time well in advance.
What You Need to Know:
The course has an online tee time registration system where you can get a discount off their already low prices. You can also call the pro shop if you prefer to reserve your time this way. The course offers a very nice pro shop and is a great place to spend the afternoon.
Playing Hints:
West Course - This is a very straightforward course that is a little under 6,000 yards in length. Although there are not a lot of water hazards, the tree lined fairways do present a bit of a challenge for most players. There are a few bunkers but nothing that most golfers can't surmount with ease and a little accuracy.
The first two holes are deceptively easy and it gets a little tougher from there. There is a water hazard near the fourth green, so make sure your approach is cautious here. You'll also want to look sharp on the eighth hole, it's a real killer. The long par five is birdie-able, but only with some practice. The fourteenth hole is bisected by a creek, so you'll want to go a little short with your drive and then iron over for the best results.
East Course - This course has a very interesting layout and they have made excellent use of the space they had to work with. This is a little over 6,000 yards but feels a bit shorter due to the layout. Most of the holes are very straightforward and there are a not a lot of hazards to trip you up. We recommend that novice players start on this course first.
The only hole that may present quite of a challenge is the seventeenth with its severe dog leg to the left. You're going to want to stay right off the tee to avoid the bunkers at the curve. From there, you should have a straight shot to the green. The eighth hole is also a little challenging with a pond right behind the green, so don't overdo your approach here.
Course Fees:
Public, 36 holes
Green Fees: $19?$35
Cart Fee: $16 per rider
Tom Wade, Mgr./PGA Class A Pro; Brian Morris Certified GCSAA, Supt.
Northeast Bay Zone. Club 53-401
Lessons:
Individual Sessions
½ hour for $35
Five ½ hour sessions for $150
Link Up to Golf and Play Golf America clinics
Five 1 hour sessions for $99 (Clinics require a minimum for four )
Semi-private and Corporate Clinics
Rates depend on group size
How to Get There:
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The best way to get to the Golf Course from Highway 80 is to exit at Columbus Parkway south and proceed for about 2.5 miles. The golf course entrance will be on your right.
Coming from Highway 37 take the Columbus Parkway exit, then follow the above directions.
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