| What are you looking for in a golf course? Just a | | | | vary from one club to another). Many Orange |
| basic occasional game? Exclusivity? Additional | | | | County golf courses that are also private clubs |
| amenities such as a restaurant, an on-site pro | | | | offer additional amenities as well. A fair number of |
| shop, tennis, swimming or...? | | | | golf courses in California are located near lodging, |
| LA golf courses are nothing if not diverse (and | | | | if they don't have such facilities right there on the |
| considering there are hundreds in the Southern | | | | grounds. |
| California region alone, well they should be). Just in | | | | Scenery and More |
| Orange County, golf courses are so numerous | | | | Sometimes, LA golf courses especially offer more |
| that you can't drive in any direction for more that | | | | than just a challenging game. Many golf courses in |
| a mile or two without passing one. With so many | | | | California, particularly the more venerable ones |
| golf courses in California to choose from, your | | | | that date back to the early days when movie |
| greatest difficulty will be settling on just one! | | | | moguls were just starting out with silent films, |
| Private or Public? | | | | offer some spectacular scenery and landscaping, |
| This is a toss up. California public golf courses are | | | | with views of the Pacific Ocean and more. Most |
| less expensive (and in some cases, free); you are | | | | of these are private; however, there are a fair |
| not locked into a long-term membership. If a fee | | | | number of California public golf courses that have |
| is charged, you pay only for the time you're | | | | visual appeal as well as offering a good game. |
| there. California public golf courses are a good | | | | When you're deciding among golf courses in |
| way to go if you just play an occasional game | | | | California, consider the level of play. California |
| and want some variety. | | | | public golf courses as well as private country clubs |
| On the other hand, for the rabid golfer who is out | | | | offer a range of difficulty; if you are a newcomer |
| on the green on a daily basis, private golf courses | | | | to the game and attempt a difficult course, you |
| in California may be a better option. For one thing, | | | | are liable to get frustrated; on the other hand, an |
| once you paid your membership, you can use the | | | | experienced golfer will quickly become bored is |
| golf course at your leisure, generally whenever | | | | the course is too easy. Read the reviews and |
| you like. You can usually bring a guest or two as | | | | communicate with other golfers; they can help |
| well for no additional charge (although this can | | | | you in choosing the right place to play. |