tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43894912159987903112011-12-14T20:47:05.332-08:00Welcome to my Southern California Golf Course Review blog.<br> I currently write a golf review section for a newspaper called The Investment <br>Property Update. I decided to bring those course reviews and general information<br>to the web. Feel free to leave a comment if you have played these Southern California <br>or surrounding area courses allowing others to "know before they go". Enjoy the site.Corey Bogardushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04361271955454724102noreply@blogger.comBlogger121100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4389491215998790311.post-77879777044393367192010-08-18T17:35:00.000-07:002010-08-18T17:38:23.136-07:00

Every year my friends and I visit the Eastern Sierras in June for our annual “Guys Fishing Trip”. This year marked the 9th year that we have been going up, and every year presents a new adventure. It seems that every year we have gone up there, we have always talked about wanting to squeeze in a round of golf as well. Usually the course that is discussed most often is Bishop Country Club located

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For this month’s golf course review, I had the privilege of playing golf at Friendly Hills Country Club located in the hills above Whittier. This historic club and golf course was established in 1968. Many who are not familiar with the area are not aware that Friendly Hills Country Club exists. I was even told by Dave Goodrich, General Manager/COO that many Whittier locals in the area are even

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My golf course review is a little different this month. Normally my reviews consist of public courses, however this month I am reviewing a private course and golf club. We figured that since the core readership of the Hills and Heights Newspaper is located in the La Habra Heights area, that we should take the time to review a golf course that is local and appreciated by many. I had the

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I do my best to not only write up local courses, but also find unique and challenging courses just out of the area that many are unfamiliar with. As I say on my blog, the reason for these write-ups is to "Know Before You Go". This month I had the pleasure of playing Hidden Valley Golf Course in Norco, and when I say pleasure, I truly mean that. This golf course represents itself as a class act

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This month’s golf course review is Birch Hills in Brea. Birch Hills is one of the most affordable golf courses in Orange County. With prices starting at $10 and maxing out at $33.50, it is very popular with individuals looking to play a round of golf and not break the budget. Birch Hills is a short 18 hole course with a par of 59 and a maximum yardage of 3,466 yards. However, this course is

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This month’s golf course review is The Crossings in Carlsbad. I had to opportunity to speak with general manager Jeff Perry about this new golf course that is already making a name for itself in the golfing community. Jeff informed me that in it’s first year of operation, it was selected by Golf Magazine as one of the "Top 10 Courses You Can Play" in 2007. With that kind of clout and recognition,

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This month’s golf course review is the beautiful and challenging Black Gold Golf Course in Yorba Linda. This course managed by KemperSports is owned by the city of Yorba Linda and was first opened in November of 2001. Black Gold has attracted and maintained a loyal following of golfers from the Yorba Linda area and beyond. I recently had a chance to play this special course and understand why

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I recently had a chance to play golf in Fontana. I know, golf is not the first thing you think of when you hear the word Fontana. Most sports inclined individuals think of the Fontana Speedway, and those not sports inclined think "a city far off in Riverside County, or is it San Bernardino County...somewhere out there". On the contrary. I played at a beautiful golf course known as Sierra Lakes

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I enjoy playing courses with varying degrees of difficulty and cost, from the basic nine-hole inexpensive courses to the nicer courses boasting 36+ holes. Those who know me well know that I am ALWAYS one for a great deal, so the combination of a nice course at a great price is a true find. Many times however, we sacrifice quality in order to take advantage of good offers. One of the good deals in

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Last month I promised an article on an amazing golf course and area to visit, and here it is. The golf course is Hunter Ranch and the city is Paso Robles in California. I love this area and enjoy visiting it a few times a year. I’ve been wanting to write about this area for some time now, but also wanted to wait until I had the opportunity to play Hunter Ranch located just outside downtown Paso

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I know that most of you, including myself, tend to play golf courses that are local. The familiarity of the courses breeds confidence, not to mention convenience. I compare it to going out to eat. When it’s time for a night on the town for dinner with your spouse or loved one, how many of us tend to go to the same handful of restaurants every time? Not only do we do this for convenience, but it

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This month’s golf course review is Aliso Creek Golf Course in Laguna Beach. The 9 hole course is located off of Pacific Coast Highway. You couldn’t ask for a nicer drive to the course along P.C.H. with the coast and cliffs of Laguna Beach. However, as you turn off of P.C.H. towards Aliso Creek, you are transfixed from one element to another. The short drive into the canyon boasts large cliffs,

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