Glen Annie Golf Course is located in Santa Barbara, CA

Phone: 805-968-6400

Website: http://www.glenanniegolf.com/main/index.php?name=Rates

Course History:

This is a truly stunning course that overlooks the channel islands and the bay. For those who enjoy a scenic course, it is hard to beat this one. The amenities here are absolutely some of the best in the area and this is considered to be one of the best and most challenging championship courses in this region. That said, although the course appeals to pros, novices should still be able to enjoy playing here. It may take a few times to master the course, but considering the view, it is well worth the time spent.

What You Need to Know:

By far, the club house at Glen Annie is one of the best ever built. Visitors come from miles around to enjoy it, even if they don't play golf. The structure has won numerous architectural awards and the inside is sumptuously furnished. You'll enjoy dining here after a tough round of golf or maybe stopping by just for fun.

The pro shop is completely stocked and offers gifts for all golfers. Many players like to take advantage of the patio after a round so they can relax and get a better view of their surroundings. This is one course that everyone should try to visit at least once in their lives.

This is a championship course and it is quite hilly, so we recommend taking advantage of the proffered cart. The course is currently running a special where you can get unlimited rounds of golf for a month, with a cart, for less than $300 a month and we highly recommend taking them up on this deal. For the money, this is a great deal.

Playing Hints:

While the course has only two water hazards and a few bunkers sprinkled around, it's the hills that make this a challenging round of play. There will be times when you won't even be able to see where you're aiming, but that is part of the fun of playing here.

Most of the holes are straightforward, but you will be dealing with a dogleg on holes four, ten, sixteen and fourteen. They are reasonably easy as long as you stick to the left on four and to the right on the others. You'll need to bring your top game for this one, as longer drivers will definitely have an advantage. A long drive off of most tees is essential as the rough is quite tough here and separates each fairway into well trimmed islands surrounded by a sea of grass.

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Course Fees:

Monday-Friday

18 Hole Regular

$59.00

Resident*

$39.00

Regular Twilight

$34.00

Resident Twilight

$24.00

Saturday-Sunday and Holidays

18 Hole Regular

$74.00

Resident*

$49.00

Regular Twilight

$39.00

Resident Twilight

$29.00

Cart Fee Rates

18 Hole Cart Fee

$11.00

9 Hole Cart Fee

$6.00

PGA Golf Instruction

$65.00 hr.

$40.00 ½ hr.

Driving Range

$5.00 - 40 Balls

$8.00 - 80 Balls

Originally posted 2008-06-19 05:37:01. Republished by Old Post Promoter

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Sandpiper Golf Course is located in Santa Barbara, CA

Phone: (805) 968-1541

Website: http://www.sandpipergolf.com

Course History:

This beautiful course was designed by William Bell and first opened to the public in 1972. It quickly became one of the most popular courses in Santa Barbara and has been a top rated course for many years. Most recently, Golf Digest named it one of the top twenty five golf courses in the United States.

The course stretches out over 7000 yards and has a rating of 74.5. This is a championship level course that has hosted many PGA and LPGA players but novices should not find it terribly intimidating.

What You Need to Know:

Tee times can be registered online or by calling the number listed above. Please note that this is a soft spike facility. All metal spikes must be changed out before arriving on the course. There is a dress code at this course as well and the management asks that all players and spectators abide by it. For men, a collared shirt with sleeves must be worn. Slacks are preferred, but shorts are allowed as long as they are at least knee length and no shorter.

For women, collared shirts are a must, but the rules are a little more relaxed when it comes to sleeves. Tank tops are not allowed, but a sleeveless shirt may be worn so long as the shoulders are covered. Golf shorts and skirts are allowed, but must not be shorter than mid thigh. Denim is prohibited for both sexes.

Reservations are available but must be made up to 60 days in advance. Please be advised that the course does have a 48 hour cancellation policy. If you fail to cancel within that time period, you will lose your fee.

If it fits your schedule be sure to take advantage of the very reasonable weekday twilight and super twilight rates.

Playing Hints:

The beautiful course is alongside the ocean, but you won't have to worry too much about water hazards. The main trip up here are the numerous bunkers which can be found on every single hole. Most holes are straightforward, but quite long. The seventh hole is perhaps the toughest on the course. It features a sharp dogleg to the left and there is a nice big bunker in the middle of the fairway. It's best to keep to the center on this one and go a little short off the tee. From there, you'll have a clear view of the bunker and the curve.

The eighteenth hole features the one and only water hazard. You'll be shooting across a large lake to make it to the green, so give it a good one off the tee. Just make sure to avoid the bunkers around the green. With practice, you can easily birdie this hole to save your score.

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Course Fees:

Mon - Thur / Fri - Sun, Holidays

Daily Fee

$129 / $149

Junior

$95 / $95

Twilight

$69 / $84

Replay

$69 / $84

Titleist Rental Clubs

$60 / $60

Cart Fee

$16 / $16

Spectator Fee

$20 / $20

Originally posted 2008-06-25 05:55:54. Republished by Old Post Promoter

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Phone: 877-RSM-1804

Website: http://www.rsm1804.com

Course History:

Robert Trent Jones designed this idyllic course and it was later renovated by its current owner, Ty Warner. This is an award winning course that has many distinctions and has been honored by Golf Inc. Magazine. It is easy to see what all the hubbub is about - this is one course that is absolutely magnificent. You'll feel as though you've been transported to a whole different world while you're here.

What You Need to Know:

Please note that this is a soft spike facility. The course management asks that all players change out their spikes before arriving. In addition, there is a dress code that all players must observe. For the men, collared shirts and slacks are best, but shorts may be worn as long as they are no shorter than mid thigh. For the women, collared shirts are a must, but they can be sleeveless. Shorts and skirt may be worn so long as they are not shorter than mid thigh in length. Denim is strictly prohibited for all players.

The pro shop is terrific and players of all ages will appreciate the club house. Overall, the amenities, coupled with the amazing views make this one of the best courses in the region. This is definitely a course to add to your list of "must play's." The practice facility is extremely large and is located in the middle of the course. You'll have plenty of room to work on your drives and putts (both necessary) before you head out to the course.

Playing Hints:

The holes here are pretty straightforward and you won't have to deal with too many water hazards or bunkers. The main issue with this course are the hills and the greens. Jones commented that they were some of the best he had ever built, so you'll definitely want to work on your short game before you arrive.

The key to playing this course successfully is a long drive. You won't have to worry so much about placement on most of the holes, just try to keep to the center of the fairway. The longer you can drive the better your scores are going to be. However, as mentioned above, don't forget your short game either. The greens at this course look a sea that has suddenly been frozen in mid wave, and it's going to take a lot of accuracy to keep your score low.

The rough here is extremely rough and you may feel as though you're here in the old days when grizzly bears called this their home. You'll need to really make sure you keep out of there since they can quickly turn a good game into a complete and total nightmare. We do highly recommend renting a cart for this course to make it easier.

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Course Fees:

Begining July 2007 Monday - Thursday Friday - Sunday, Holidays

Daily Fee Rate $95.00 $120.00

Twilight Rate $70.00 $90.00

Re-Play Rate $70.00 $90.00

Spectator Fee $20.00 $20.00

Rental Clubs $50.00 $50.00

Daily Range Fee $20.00 $20.00

Originally posted 2008-11-14 12:04:46. Republished by Old Post Promoter

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