The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay is one of America's premier seaside lodges, a five-star beacon atop California's cliffs. The hotel is surrounded by 36 holes of golf, 18 traditional holes by Arnold Palmer and 18 linksy ones by Arthur Hills. Three gas fireplaces overlooking the Pacific Ocean serve as gathering spots for S'mores, enjoying a cocktail…
The 54-room Inn at Pasatiempo sits just outside the gatehouse of the Pasatiempo Golf Club, the famous Dr. Alister MacKenzie design, and four miles from the boardwalk and beaches of Santa Cruz. A heated pool is onsite. The Back Nine Grill and Bar also delivers room service. Packages for ziplining, golf and whale watching are available.
CordeValle lies hidden in the hilly countryside south of Silicon Valley. When guests aren't relaxing in their bungalows or villas, they're playing golf on a Robert Trent Jones Jr. design that has hosted the PGA Tour, swimming, hiking, playing tennis, dining in one of multiple restaurants or enjoying the Sense spa. The Clos LaChance winery is an…
While San Francisco may be better known for its private clubs such as U.S. Open venue Olympic Club or San Francisco and Lake Merced golf clubs, there are a few public gems in the immediate area and a wealth of daily fee courses in the metropolitan area. Within San Francisco, the famous TPC at Harding Park, where the late Ken Venturi developed his game, is probably the best known.
The transformation of the old Palo Alto Municipal Golf Course into the Baylands Golf Links has taken nearly seven years since the city approved the project in 2011. Jason Scott Deegan toured the course with architect Forrest Richardson.
The transformation of the old Palo Alto Municipal Golf Course into the new Baylands Golf Links took nearly seven years and $12 million to complete. The wait was worth it.
Jason Scott Deegan rants about 10 pet peeves regarding the everyday golf experience. These little things drive him insane, from thick rough to the need to hand receipts to the starter.
The game of golf can be as expensive as you want it to be. If you're a beginner, you don't have to go broke getting a bag and swing. Here are some tips on saving money gearing up for golf.
If you're looking for a terrific links golf experience at a reasonable price, the Ocean Course at Half Moon Bay Golf Links should be on your radar. With Pebble Beach down the coast a bit, Half Moon Bay is accessible and affordable. And you don't have to stay at the Half Moon Bay Ritz-Carlton to play the course, although combining both is highly recommended. The ocean and cliffs are visible from many parts of the golf course, but those views become monumental as you reach the finishing stretch, Mike Bailey writes.
Jason Scott Deegan's top 10 public golf courses in northern California are spread throughout the region from the rocky coast of Monterey to the mountains near Lake Tahoe.
The Ritz-Carlton Half Moon Bay opened in 2001, but the six-story castle-like resort feels like an escape to another time -- with all the modern conveniences. The two golf courses are spectacular, and the resort is luxurious and about as good as it gets, Mike Bailey writes from northern California.
The celebrated Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay -- in California -- could easily be perched on the rugged west coast cliffs overlooking the Atlantic in Scotland or Ireland. With 36 holes of stellar play, it's well worth seeking out.
After a long four-year wait, residents of the city of Alameda will get their brand new South course at Corica Park. The opening in May will also include a Linksoul Lab in the pro shop.
At one time, there was talk of shrinking Corica Park to just one regulation course. With the reopening of the South course by Rees Jones and its Linksoul Lab pro shop, a brighter future is in store for the 45-hole municipal facility in between the Oakland Airport and the San Francisco Bay.
After a summer of brown fairways, Pasatiempo Golf Club is green again, aided by heavy rains this fall. The new grass from fairway overseeding has popped to life, helping the course overcome water restrictions.
Pasatiempo Golf Club in Santa Cruz, Calif. has always enjoyed almost a religious following. It was, after all, the course where Alister MacKenzie chose to make his home. Now, after an extensive restoration, this semi-private gem is close to its original design of 80 years ago.
The consensus among most golfers and golf course owners is that ending on a par 3 isn't an ideal way to end the round. But there are plenty of good courses around the world that do. Here are 12 of the best open to the public.
Plagued by recent California water scarcity, Pasatiempo Golf Club unveiled its long-awaited wastewater treatment facility. Jason Scott Deegan shares details.
The historic Alister MacKenzie-designed Pasatiempo Golf Club in Santa Cruz, California has inked 30-year water-usage agreement with a neighboring town.
Constant fears of drought, wildfires and flooding prove just how fragile California's ecosystem really is. That's why northern California's top golf resorts work harder than most on green initiatives to protect their special environments.
For golfers not exactly on a budget, Pebble and CordeValle Golf Club in San Martin, Calif. -- which will host the 2016 U.S. Women's Open -- would make a great 1-2 punch.
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors certified a Final Environmental Report for a Sharp Park Restoration Plan that recognizes the historical significance of the 85-year old links designed by Alister MacKenzie.
The Ocean Course at Half Moon Bay Golf Links sits on a windswept, open expanse along the bluffs of the Pacific, 30 miles south of San Francisco. Omnipresent ocean views and firm-and-fast conditions certainly help this Arthur Hills design look and play like a links. A blind shot, sounds of the bagpipes and gloomy, overcast weather all help deliver a fully authentic links experience.
In an area of the country where great golf and luxurious digs are abundant, the Ritz-Carlton Half Moon Bay and Half Moon Bay Golf Links can most certainly hold its own.
California is full of luxurious golf resorts, and CordeValle, A Rosewood Resort, is right at the top of the list. CordeValle, located near San Jose in the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains, is set on 1,700 remote acres and is home to a beautiful Robert Trent Jones Jr. golf course that can play more than 7,300 yards from the back tees.
Sharp Park Golf Course might be the most beloved three-star course in America. Modern design trends involving length and excessive fairway bunkering and shaping don't apply at the historic seaside muni. Jason Scott Deegan has more.
2020 PGA Championship host TPC Harding Park is a rare championship venue that's friendly for any handicap. There's really no water to contend with, just a steady dose of doglegs through spectacular trees.
The Lake Course at The Olympic Club in San Francisco has always been one of America's premier tournament venues. It will add to its legacy by holding the first U.S. Amateur men's Four-Ball Championship May 2-6.
Most golfers know about TPC Harding Park, a historic San Francisco municipal that has hosted several big-time events. Presidio Golf Course, another muni by the bay, is another San Francisco treat.