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Disc Golf
Santa Cruz has a long history in the world of disc golf, and has produced several world champions, hall of famers, and is home to the “Pebble Beach of disc golf,” DeLaveaga Disc Golf Course. The recently created, Pinto Lake course, designed by ying disc legend, Tom Schot, is one of the most scenic and challenging courses in the country. Any of our local sporting goods stores can help you get setup with the basics to go enjoy your rst game of disc golf.
Local Disc Golf Courses
Santa Cruz, home to the “Pebble Beach of disc golf,” DeLaveaga Disc Golf Course
DeLaveaga DGC, is famous for its beautiful natural setting with plenty of challenges, and one of the most highly rated courses in the world. Don’t let the ocean views distract you from your game.
Aptos High School DGC meanders across school property, has a good mix of shots around the campus and the surrounding wooded area. Open after 3:00 on school days, sunrise to sunset all other days.
Pinto Lake DGC is a perfect blend of natural surroundings, Pinto Lake provides plenty of challenges to veteran and beginning players in the hills of south county, overlooking the bird sanctuary of Pinto Lake.
Bridge to Bridge is the closest course to downtown Santa Cruz at San Lorenzo Park along the river. It is perfect for the less experienced playe and is a great place for the whole family to get started playing.
For locations and directions to these and other local courses go to: www.dgcoursereview.com
Golf
Year round gol ng makes Santa Cruz County one of the best places to live and to visit, and all of the courses listed have fully staffed and equiped pro shops, as well as a clubhouse where food and beverages are served. Also carts are available (except for Valley Gardens) and lessons and equipment rentals are available.
Pasatiempo, one of the Top 100 Golf Courses in America
Boulder Creek Golf & Country Club is a splendid public course set in a redwood forest. Beautiful tree-lined fairways, a tough par three tee shot over the lake, and rambling creeks—all add immeasurably to Boulder Creek’s gol ng pleasure. 16901 Big Basin Hwy, Boulder Creek,
(831)338-2121. bouldercreekgolf.com.
DeLaveaga Golf Course is one of the top ranked public courses in California, DeLaveaga combines striking natural beauty with a challenging and thoughtful course design features tree lined fairways, and deep canyons, This beautiful facility offers a full service pro shop, a two story lighted driving range and an award-winning restaurant. 401 Upper Park Road , top of DeLaveaga Drive, Santa Cruz, (831) 423-7214. Visit our website: delaveagagolf.com.
Pajaro Valley Golf Club is a semi-private course with levels for all players and has views of the Elkhorn Slough and Pajaro Valley. 967 Salinas Road, Royal Oaks, (831)724-3851.
Pasatiempo Golf Club is rated as one of the Top 100 Golf Courses in America. Designed by Alister MacKenzie in 1929, it has withstood the test of time. A full pro-shop and restaurant are on the premises. The golf course boasts a magni cent view of Monterey Bay. 18 Clubhouse Rd, Santa Cruz, (831)459-9155. pasatiempo.com.
Seascape Golf Club is set among cypress trees on a sloping terrain, with lush fairways and manicured greens. Public course. 610 Clubhouse Drive, Aptos, (831)688-3213. americangolf.com.
Spring Hills Golf Course, a public course has stunning views of the SantaCruz andsweepingPajaroValley.501SpringHillsDrive,Watsonville, (831)724-1404.
Valley Garden Golf Course, challenging to both experienced and beginning golfers–a beautiful place to play. 263 Mount Hermon Road in Scotts Valley, (831)438-3058. valleygardengolf.com.
For more information: www.ncga.org.
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