A very challenging municipal course that is particularly good
in the winter. Long with lots of trees and traps.
Opened in 1965, the golf course features a Jack
Fleming design (he was construction superintendent for Alistair McKenzie) of a
natural, old style, easily walkable layout amongst many huge oak and walnut
trees.
A new course record of 62 was set by member Jackson
Morehead in 2005, playing in head pro Rod Sims’s weekly Wednesday afternoon
skins game.
From Bay Area
Take the exit onto I-580 E toward Stockton
Continue straight onto I-205 E (signs for
I-205/Tracy/Stockton)
Take the exit onto I-5 N
Take the exit toward Downtown Stockton
Merge onto CA-4 E
Take the exit onto CA-99 N toward Sacramento
Take exit 274A for Crystal Way toward Boessow Rd
Turn right at Crystal Way
200 ft
Senior 4-ball (2) Qualifier. Sectional
August 23. Finals September 18, and September 19. Add $5.00 entry fee to participate in
qualifier.
Located
in quaint Valley Springs, La Contenta Golf Club is nestled in the California
Gold Country Foothills. Early settlers to the region called the area just south
of Valley Springs “La Contenta”, or the “valley of contentment”, for its serene
beauty and tranquil setting.
Opening
for play in 1974, La Contenta Golf Club fast became a favorite destination for Northern California golfers.
In
1986, its present owners, P.G.A. Professionals Rod Metzler and Curt Hammond,
purchased the Club. Under their direction the course and accompanying
facilities have undergone constant upgrades and improvements. A full service
clubhouse overlooking the course offers a restaurant, lounge, and banquet
facilities for up to 200 guests.
The
Golf Shop offers the latest in equipment and apparel, and our trained staff of
Golf Professionals will enhance your experience. The 18-hole championship course
requires accuracy and a confident touch on the quick greens. The rolling
terrain and superb playing conditions create the perfect combination of
challenge and excitement. La Contenta is just a short drive form Sacramento and the San Joaquin Valley.
Honored by Golf Digest, La Contenta remains one of Northern
California's best public golf courses.
From
Bay Area
Livermore - (Travel time = 1 hour, 15 minutes)
Take Hwy 580 east to Tracy.
Merge onto Hwy 205 east. Merge onto I-5 north to Sacramento. Follow to Hwy 4 east toward
Angels Camp. Merge onto Hwy 99 north to Sacramento.
Stay in right lane, as it becomes exit for Hwy 26 east to Valley Springs. Make
right at stop sign off of exit ramp and continue to Valley Springs. La Contenta
Golf Club will be on right side of Hwy 26.
Welcome to Castle Oaks Golf Course
Castle Oaks is an 18 hole
Par 71 Championship Golf Course with 5 sets of tees at each hole accommodating
all skill levels. From the professional tees, (it is recommended that only
professionals and amateurs with single digit handicaps) the course measures
6,739 yards. From the forward tees, the course measures 4,953 yards. Set in the
oak studded hills of Ione, California,
Castle Oaks Golf Club is destined to be one of Northern
California’s premier courses.
From
Bay Area
Take
the exit onto I-580 E toward Stockton
Continue
straight onto I-205 E (signs for
I-205/Tracy/Stockton)
Take
the exit onto I-5 N
Take
the exit toward Downtown Stockton
Merge
onto CA-4 E
Take
the exit onto CA-99 N toward Sacramento
Take
the CA-88/Waterloo Rd E exit toward Jackson
Merge
onto Waterloo Rd
Continue
on CA-88
Turn
left at CA-88
Slight
left at CA-124
Turn
left at CA-104
Turn
left at Castle Oaks Dr
President’s Corner
Steve Spiva
Hello club members. It was a wonderful weekend in Monterey. The weather was lovely, the food and drinks at Roy's provided by Mo was outstanding. Looking at my scores or lack there of, I would say being with everyone on Saturday evening was the highlight of the trip for me. Tom Baker did an outstanding job of running the tournaments, we got off on time and finished in a timely fashion. It was a nice visit to Rancho Canada, I had not been there for some time. Know I remember why I don't go there often, that back side with all the tight tee shots kicked my rear. It was great to see Stumpy again, appears he is living the good
life in Oregon. For those of you who missed him he committed to coming out for the Silver Country event in May so come on out and play. The weekend did provide a few opportunities to remember shots made from the
trees by Ed Trotter, I for one really missed Ed, I know my wife mentioned it several times. I encourage every one to get out and play, enjoy life, and enjoy spending time with good friends. I hope to see you all in Brentwood this month.
President’s Corner
Steve Spiva
For those of you who missed the tournament out in Brentwood, it was a fine day. Once I actually realized which course we were playing and found my way there I realized that I was going to play a new course for
me. It was a very interesting course, not very long so you had to think your way around the course. The greens were firm and the wind was up a little creating hard to hold greens. I think Dr. Evil did the pin placements, they obviously didn't know BGCSF was coming to play as these
pin placements created slow play on the greens. It was a rough day as I lost money to Dickie Marsh, this does not happen much in ones life time so I have to question his extensive handicap. If you did not get a chance to play at Deer Ridge I think it's worth making the trip. The price was OK and the course is interesting enough. If they had a real
driving range it would be better. If you decide to play, go to the course across the street, Shadow Lakes and hit balls there first I hope to see you all at the Silver Country trip. Lodi's one redeeming quality is Dry Creek so don't miss it. The hills are alive and well at La Cantenta as is the water on the course. Castle Oaks it not to be missed, if you can only play one course this it the one to play. Bring a friend, it's a great Boy's trip. For those members who have been asking at the tournaments about my wife's climb of Mt. Shasta in July to raise funds for the Breast Cancer
Fund, I have attached the Web Site information for your convenience.
WWW.BREASTCANCERFUND.ORG/CLIMB07/KIRSTI
Membership
Corner
The bell club
currently has 56 active members for the 2007 season. All members are invited to participate in the
2007 State Telco Tournament. State Telco
qualifying will be the low six differentials from the ten tournaments between
Poppy Hills (3/23) and Lakeridge (7/21).
Tom Baker is
working on the possibility of having two joint tournaments with the East Bay
Bell Golf Club to increase interest and to build some camaraderie. Look for details in future newletters.
Rules
Trivia
Tom Weir
Any interesting
rules stories, please e-mail me at Thomas.Weir@Oracle.Com.
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