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"The essence of golf is to say that it enhances the feeling that it is good to be alive. That’s the first priority and absolute justification. " |
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Birdie Savings Card For $39.99, golfers receive two rounds of golf at 40 percent off at 37 courses in the Southland and an additional $40 in savings on merchandise at Roger Dunn Golf Shops and Golf Mart stores. For $79.99, golfers also can receive a 2010 SCGA handicap, which includes a bonus $15 gift card valid at Roger Dunn or Golf Mart. For more information, call (888) 216-5252 or visit rdgolf.com/birdie-savings.
ORANGE COUNTY Alta Vista Country Club Placentia (714) 524-1591 • altavistacc.com Alta Vista offers four types of memberships to suit your family situation and playing habits — family, single, everyday or weekdays. All memberships are subject to a one-time fee, which varies depending on membership type, as well as annual and monthly dues. Memberships also are subject to club policy, which is subject to change. City of Anaheim Golf Anaheim (714) 998-3041 • playanaheimgolf.com Twilight season pass holders receive a $25 range card, 10 percent discount on merchandise and earlier twilight rates. The pass is good at the Anaheim Hills and Dad Miller courses. Birch Hills Golf Course Brea (714) 990-0201 • birchhillsgolf.com Birch Hills has a free Rewards card that provides players with ways to earn rewards for every dollar spent on green fees. Birch Hills also offers different ways for golfers to meet fellow golfers, such as Couples Golf, the Men’s Club and Women’s Club. Black Gold Golf Club Yorba Linda (714) 961-0060 • blackgoldgolf.com Becoming a Players Club member at Black Gold entitles you to receive an SCGA index, twilight rates 30 minutes before the designated time, discounts on merchandise in the pro shop and the opportunity to book tee times 10 days in advance. Visit the website for prices on the various programs. Newport Beach Country Club Newport Beach (949) 644-9680 • newportbeachcc.com The annual site of the Champions Tour’s Toshiba Classic, Newport Beach Country Club offers spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean and Newport Harbor. The clubhouse is a gathering place for members to enjoy for leisure and business. There are three different types of memberships offered — call for more details. Orange County: California’s Golf Coast (949) 581-6098 • theocgolftrail.com Get the 2010 Golf Trail card for only $89. Benefits include one 50-percent-off certificate good for one round of golf at any of the eight Golf Coast courses, 30 percent off three rounds at each course, then a bonus of 50 percent off your fourth round of golf. It adds up to savings for 32 rounds, and the card can be used seven days a week at any time. Meadowlark Golf Club Huntington Beach (714) 846-1364 • meadowlarkgc.com Meadowlark offers the Player Performance Program for just $55 a month (regular price $89). Members receive complementary monthly clinics, twilight and super twilight rates one hour prior to posted times and 15 percent off all golf shop merchandise. San Juan Hills Golf Club San Juan Capistrano (949) 493-1167 • sanjuanhillsgolf.com Join the Players Club at San Juan Hills for $80 and enjoy exclusive benefits, including entry into the Rewards Card Program (earn points all year and redeem them for free rounds or range privileges); early twilight times; access to an early bird 9-hole special; and the ability to book tee times up to 14 days in advance. Talega Golf Club San Clemente (949) 369-6226 • talegagolfclub.com Join Talega’s Player’s Club for just $250. Members receive reduced rates on green fees, SCGA membership, 20 percent off all special order hard goods (clubs, shoes, etc.) and the ability to book tee times up to 15 days in advance. Other membership options include the 7-Day Signature and 5-Day Signature packages. Call to learn more. Oak Creek Golf Club Irvine (949) 653-5300 • oakcreekgolfclub.com Oak Creek has an exclusive Preferred Program that offers members and guests green fee discounts, a Club 55 card tailored to seniors, and a Preferred Card that applies to discounted green fees at Oak Creek and Pelican Hill Golf Club in Newport Coast. Call or visit the website to find out which one is for you. The Resort at Pelican Hill Newport Coast (949) 467-6800 • pelicanhill.com Enroll in Pelican Hill’s 2010 Preferred Program for $625 and receive substantial savings on green fees (for you and up to three guests) every time you play either the spectacular North or South courses. Members also are eligible for periodic special offers. Tijeras Creek Golf Club Rancho Santa Margarita (949) 589-9793 • tijerascreek.com The 2010 Creek Card offers great value for frequent golfers. Cardholders receive preferred green fees, guest privileges and several other benefits — plus, green fees are valid for the cardholder and up to three guests. Purchase the card now and enjoy reduced rates through March 31, 2011. Tustin Ranch Golf Club Tustin (714) 730-1611 • tustinranchgolf.com Signature Memberships are back at Tustin Ranch. A limited number of packages featuring unlimited golf are now available — members don’t have to worry about carrying a wallet, receive itemized monthly statements and receive additional discounts throughout the property. SAN DIEGO COUNTY The Crossings at Carlsbad Carlsbad (760) 444-1800 • thecrossingsatcarlsbad.com The 2010 Crossings Club is the best way to get the most out of your golf experience with extra savings each time you play. The more you play, the more you will save. Benefits include free golf, early bird specials, practice center savings and much more. Eagle Crest Golf Club Escondido (760) 737-9762 • eaglecrestgc.com Individual, family or senior memberships are available at Eagle Crest. Membership fees are annual and include no monthly dues or cart fees. Members can play unlimited golf and receive a $200 range card. For more information and details, contact the pro shop. JC Players Card San Diego County (858) 675-8470 • jcgolf.com Offering cardholders free rounds of golf and discounted green fees at the area’s finest golf courses, the JC Players Card is one of Southern California’s best golf values. Benefits include 53 percent off green fees year-round, five free rounds at JC Golf’s six courses and much more. La Costa Resort and Spa Carlsbad (760) 438-9111 • lacosta.com La Costa has always been known as the place where the pros play, with four decades of PGA Tour events to its credit and the LPGA Classic scheduled for 2010. Your name can be the next called to the tee if you take advantage of the membership opportunities at La Costa Resort and Spa. The Club at La Costa offers a vibrant lifestyle filled with world-class golf, unique social events, fitness, swimming, spa privileges and more. Pala Mesa Resort Fallbrook (760) 728-5881 • palamesa.com Pala Mesa is one of Southern California’s most beautiful courses, while monthly promotions and daily golf packages make it one of the San Diego County’s best values. A variety of memberships are available for purchase, call to find out more. Steele Canyon Golf Club (619) 441-6900 • steelecanyon.com Steele Canyon’s Preferred Player’s Club includes preference in booking starting times (up to 14 days in advance), establishment of an official SCGA handicap, preferred rates, monthly golf tournaments and much more. Sycuan Resort El Cajon (619) 219-6044 • sycuanresort.com The Champions Club at Sycuan provides members with discounted green fees and early access to twilight rates. In addition to discounts on green fees, members will receive monthly specials on merchandise and tournaments. Call or visit the website to learn about more benefits. Salt Creek and Mt. Woodson golf clubs San Diego County Salt Creek: (619) 482-4666 • saltcreekgc.com Mt. Woodson: (760) 788-3555 • mtwoodsongc.com The Players Club for Salt Creek and Mt. Woodson is designed to make golf affordable and reward golfers for their loyalty. Benefits include $20 off the non-member rate every day of the week, a complementary round of golf, twilight rates one hour early and much more. Woods Valley Golf Club Valley Center (760) 751-3007 • woodsvalleygolfclub.com Woods Valley has introduced monthly and annual memberships. Monthly weekday memberships are $200 ($240 with driving range privileges), and full monthly memberships are $300 ($340 with driving range). Annual weekday memberships are $2,000 ($2,400 with driving range privileges) and full annual memberships are $3,000 ($3,400 with driving range). Call for more information. LOS ANGELES AREA Industry Hills Golf Club at Pacific Palms Resort City of Industry (626) 854-2501 • pacificpalmsresort.com Membership at Industry Hills includes the ability to play on two championship golf courses, Ike and Babe, plus additional discounts at the new Spa at Pacific Palms, RED Restaurant & Bar, golf pro shop and more. Single and multi-year options are available, as are Junior, Weekday, Social, Corporate and Premium memberships. L.A. Royal Vista Golf Club Walnut (909) 595-7441 • larv.com L.A. Royal Vista Golf Club offers annual private memberships for both individuals and families (two persons). Membership includes preferred tee times, discounts on all golf shop merchandise, SCGA and USGA handicap and much more. Lost Canyons Golf Club Simi Valley (805) 522-4653 • lostcanyons.com With Lost Canyons’ annual cardholder programs, save big and play both the Sky and Shadow courses. There are four types of membership programs: the Gold Card, Sliver Card, Sliver Card Plus and Platinum Card. Call today for more information on the various options. Sterling Hills Golf Club Camarillo (805) 604-1234 • sterlinghillsgolf.com Sterling Hills has a variety of annual pass programs that let you play the course at a fraction of the cost and enjoy great discounts on merchandise. Privileges include the ability to book tee times up to 14 days in advance, an engraved bag tag for all new participants, and a reduced rate for up to seven guests per day. Trump National Golf Club Rancho Palos Verdes (310) 265-5000 • trumpnationallosangeles.com With course conditions once again sterling, now is the perfect time to join the Trump VIP Card program. For a $695 annual fee, play any time for $160 — a savings of over 40 percent off regular rates. The $160 rate is valid for the cardholder, and up to three guests. VIP cardholders also have access to exclusive discounts and events throughout the year. There are a limited number of VIP cards available. California Country Club Whittier (626) 333-4571 • golfccc.com California Country Club is now offering new memberships for the affordability you seek and the quality you deserve. It’s only $2,000 to join with a monthly fee of $335. There are no food minimums, no mandatory locker fees and no hidden charges. With wide open fairways and tee times for your schedule, California Country Club is an ideal place to become a member. INLAND EMPIRE Ashwood Golf Course Apple Valley (760) 240-1800 • ashwoodgolf.com Ashwood offers three membership opportunities — annual, a Golf Rewards card and a New Player Development Program. The annual membership offers unlimited play and other benefits. The Golf Rewards card and New Player Development Program also offer many advantages. Visit the website for more details. California Oaks Golf Course Murrieta (951) 698-8111 • californiaoaksgc.com California Oaks Golf Course offers a wide variety of memberships, from monthly to yearly with weekday and unlimited play options. Monthly rates start at $195. VIP Cards can be purchased for 10 rounds with the 11th round free. Memberships also include a discount on pro shop merchandise. CrossCreek Golf Club Temecula (800) 506-3402 • crosscreekgolfclub.com Known for its serenity and a stunning layout designed by Arthur Hills, CrossCreek also has attractive membership options. Join the club to receive unlimited play and more. Call to learn about the club’s different membership options. El Rancho Verde Golf Club Rialto (909) 875-5346 • pacificgolfenterprises.com El Rancho Verde has one of the best deals in the Inland Empire — the Frequent Player Card. Purchase the card for $25 and receive $5 off your first 10 rounds. Then, receive a complimentary 11th round valid any day, any time. Empire Lakes Golf Course Rancho Cucamonga (909) 481-6663 • empirelakes.com With five different memberships to choose from — the Club Membership, the Palmer Membership, the Palmer Plus Membership, the 30-Day Membership and the Annual Range Card — Empire Lakes has packages to suit the needs of all golfers. Call today for more information and to book your membership. The Links at Summerly Lake Elsinore (951) 674-3900 • linksatsummerly.com The inaugural Links at Summerly Players Club card is now available for an annual fee of $99. Benefits include saving $10 per round on regular 18-hole green fees, four guest passes, twilight rates one hour early and much more. Menifee Lakes Country Club Menifee (951) 672-4824 • menifee-lakes.com Menifee Lakes is dedicated to providing the ultimate club experience, and that means providing the ultimate golf experience. The club’s primary memberships include golf seven days a week. Call for more information. Oak Quarry Golf Club Riverside (951) 685-1440 • oakquarry.com For the first time, you can be a member at this acclaimed club. Oak Quarry is pleased to offer a variety of memberships allowing you to choose the one that best fits your needs. Oak Valley Golf Club Beaumont (951) 769-7200 • oakvalleygolf.com Now in its second year, Oak Valley’s Loyalty Club program costs $149 per year and includes perks such as discounted rates of up to $20 off the normal fee, an SCGA handicap, preferred twilight times, discounts in the pro shop and restaurant, and entry into exclusive monthly tournaments. Shandin Hills Golf Course Riverside (909) 886-0669 • shandinhillsgolf.com Shandin Hills’ Player Development Plan offers many benefits — the paying individual and any included family members are entitled to privileges such as unlimited range practice, unlimited instruction privileges and a 10 percent discount on merchandise. Upland Hills Country Club Upland (949) 946-4711 • golfuplandhills.com Join our Men’s Club for $80. With this purchase you will receive a free round of golf, a sleeve of balls, discounts in the pro shop, advance tee times, a handicap and inclusion in tournaments. Regular membership is $40 and that includes a handicap and tournaments. Call today for more information. Yucaipa Valley Golf Club Yucaipa (909) 790-6522 • yvgc.com Yucaipa Valley offers two membership opportunities — the Rewards Card and the Player’s Club. The Player’s Club includes benefits such as green fee discounts and early twilight times, while the Rewards Card is a points-based program with three tiers of bonuses depending on how much a golfer purchases. COACHELLA VALLEY Cathedral Canyon Golf Club Cathedral City (760) 328-6571 • cathedral-canyon.com Cathedral Canyon offers three membership opportunities. One is purchasing an annual membership, which starts at $296 a month for singles and $380 a month for families. Another option is the Player’s Card for $99, which includes a free round of golf and five free range sessions. The club also has a Player Development Program that has unlimited twilight rounds with cart. Classic Club Palm Desert (760) 601-3601 • classicclubgolf.com Enjoy the many benefits at Classic Club by becoming an annual member. Features include unlimited golf with cart, unlimited practice time, concierge services and locker room amenities. Desert Willow Golf Resort Palm Desert (760) 346-7060 • desertwillow.com Desert Willow is again providing guests with an opportunity to receive a discount while playing its Firecliff and Mountain View courses. Become a Platinum Card member and receive benefits such as 20 percent off merchandise in the golf shop and 10 percent off of all food and beverages. Eagle Falls Golf Course Indio (760) 238-5633 • eaglefallsgolf.com Come to Eagle Falls Golf Course and get a golf pass for $1,500. The course has 80 new golf carts with GPS, a 40-stall driving range and a friendly and knowledgeable staff. SilverRock Resort La Quinta (760) 777-8884 • silverrock.org SilverRock offers local residents the benefits of enjoying the world-class golf La Quinta is famous for at discounted prices. All residents have to do is apply for their very own card. Call today or visit the website for more information. Shadow Hills Golf Club Indio (760) 200-3375 • shadowhillsgc.com The Rewards Card and Player’s Club are great options for saving on golf at Shadow Hills. Earn free rounds and green fee coupons by signing up for the Rewards program, and earn discounts every you time you tee it up after joining the Player’s Club. Tahquitz Creek Golf Resort Palm Springs (760) 328-1005 • tahquitzgolfresort.com Tahquitz Creek offers golfers the Players Club, which allows members to play unlimited golf on the Legend Course for $29 per month or both the Resort and Legend Courses for $49 per month, plus cart fee. There are many other benefits, including free weekly clinics, free range balls and free handicap services. The Golf Club at Terra Lago Indio 760-775-2000 • golfclub-terralago.com Join the Player’s Club at Terra Lago for just $29 per month. Many features are free with this purchase, including afternoon green fees, range balls, weekly clinics and handicap services. Terra Lago also offers an Annual Golf Pass and a Resident Card. |
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