FROM THE FRINGE AND ON THE GREEN.OLE OF THE WEEK River Ridge River Ridge is the name of more than one location.
11th hole, 506 yards, par 5 This risk/reward dogleg-left is one of three holes that bring water into play on a five-hole backside loop made treacherous by afternoon wind. The hole demands a long tee shot by any golfer hoping to have a chance at reaching the water-fronted green in two, but left-side trees at the corner of the dogleg dog·leg n. 1. a. Something that has a sharp bend, especially a road or route that bends abruptly. b. A sharp bend or turn: Make a dogleg at the fire station and continue south. make cutting the corner difficult. Even with a long tee shot and wind that generally is at a golfer's back on the greenward stretch of the dogleg, a layup shot short of the water might be the best approach. It's either that or attempting to carry the water with a fairway wood or long iron, a risk River Ridge assistant pro Tyson York calls a low-percentage shot. ``You're better off laying up,'' York said, reasoning that apart from the water danger inherent in a long approach, a shorter approach might yield better putting position on a green that is sloped back-to-front and double-tiered. Dangers on No. 11 include a left-side fairway bunker that can catch errant tee shots but can be cleared by only the longest drivers, swirling wind that might only seem to be at a player's back on shots at the green, and left-rear pin placement. PRODUCT REVIEW Golfers considering an out-of-state golf vacation but uncertain what is available might consider investing $25 in the fourth edition of ``Golf Digest's Places to Play,'' published by Fodor's Travel Publications, Inc. (www.fodors.com). Updated to include more than 1,000 new listings, this latest edition offers Web sites and e-mail addresses as well as brief descriptions of more than 6,000 public and resort courses in North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. . The guide, which lists courses alphabetically by state, offers addresses, green fees, slope and course ratings and reviews compiled not by Golf Digest Golf Digest is a monthly golf magazine published by Advance Publications in the United States. It is a generalist golf publication covering recreational golf and men's and women's competitive golf. editors but by golfers who have played the courses. More than 20,000 of the monthly magazine's subscribers filled out ballots sharing their opinions and experiences. Each course is rated - on a scale of one to five stars, from basic golf to golf at its absolute best - based on the golf experience, value, standard of service, overall condition and pace of play. The top 200 courses in value, service, conditioning and pace of play categories receive special designation. This year's top-rated five-star course is Bay Harbor GC in Bay Harbor, Mich. The best new affordable public course ($50 or less) is El Diablo Golf & Country Club in Citrus Springs, Fla. TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE (Events open to the public) --Today: SCGA SCGA Southern California Golf Association SCGA Software Carrier Group Alarm Mid-Am qualifier at Warner Springs --Friday-Sunday: Long Beach City Championship at El Dorado El Dorado, legendary country of South America El Dorado (ĕl`dərä`dō, –rā`–) [Span.,=the gilded man], legendary country of the Golden Man sought by adventurers in South America. , Skylinks, Recreation Park --July 17-18: King Stahlman Tour at General Old GC --July 17-20: State Net Amateur Match Play Championship at Del Monte, Poppy Hills, Rancho Canada --July 17-22: State Amateur at Bayonet bayonet Short, sharp-edged, sometimes pointed weapon, designed for attachment to the muzzle of a firearm. According to tradition, it was developed in Bayonne, France, early in the 17th century and soon spread throughout Europe. , Black Horse --July 19-21: State Senior Amateur at Poppy Hills --July 24-25: King Stahlman Tour at Carlton Oaks (800-950-5537) --July 25-26: SCGA Affiliate Team Championship at Alisal River Course --July 27-29: Moreno Valley Moreno Valley (mərē`nō), city (1990 pop. 118,779), Riverside co., S Calif., inc. 1984. In 1990, Moreno Valley was California's fastest-growing city, with a population increase of more than 300% between 1980 and 1990, but major reductions City Championship at Moreno Valley Ranch --July 31: U.S. Amateur sectional qualifiers at Apple Valley, Seven Oaks Seven Oaks (ISSN 1710-3061) is an online political magazine based in Vancouver, Canada. It was founded by four activists and journalists, and launched its first issue February 21, 2004. --July 31-Aug. 1: King Stahlman Tour at Menifee Lakes (800-950-5537) --Aug. 1-4: Pacific Coast Amateur Championship at Olympic Club The Olympic Club is a country club with several golf courses partly located in San Francisco, California. The club's main "City Clubhouse" is located in downtown San Francisco. The courses are on a property that straddles the boundary between San Francisco and Daly City. --Aug. 2: King Stahlman Tour two-man team play at Temecula Creek Inn (800-950-5537) --Aug. 5-6: Oceanside Women's City Championship at Oceanside --Aug. 5-6: Santa Barbara Santa Barbara (săn'tə bär`brə, –bərə), city (1990 pop. 85,571), seat of Santa Barbara co., S Calif., on the Pacific Ocean; inc. 1850. Golf Classic at Santa Barbara GC --Aug. 5-6: Simi Valley Amateur Championship at Simi Hills CAPTION(S): photo, drawing Photo: no caption (cover of ``Golf Digest's Places to Play'') Drawing: no caption (diagram of hole no. 11 at River Ridge, Oxnard) |
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