GOLF
Fresno Municipal Golf Courses
- Riverside Municipal Golf Course - 7672 N. River Side Country Club Avenue, Fresno 93711 (559) 275-5900. This golf course is located north of Herndon, just west of where Van Ness Extension comes to an end in Northwest Fresno. Riverside Municipal Golf Course is one of three golf courses owned by the City of Fresno. It offers 18 holes, a driving range, practice putting green, Coffee Shop, Pro Shop and parking. The course is designed to present a challenge to the beginner as well as the advanced golfer. Hours are dawn to dusk, 365 days per year. In a picturesque setting along the San Joaquin River, this course features expansive tree-lined fairways stretching over gently rolling terrain. A William P. Bell design, Riverside Golf Course opened in 1939. Riverside Golf Course’s scenic and convenient location off Highway 99 makes it a "must play" for the visiting golfer.
- Palm Lakes Municipal Golf Course - 5025 E. Dakota, Fresno 93727 (559) 292-1144. This golf course is located north of the Fresno/Yosemite Air Terminal and west of Clovis Avenue on Dakota. Palm Lakes is located just north of the Fresno-Yosemite Air Terminal and offers 18 holes and Practice Putting Green. The course is designed to present a challenge to the beginner as well as the advanced golfer. Hours are dawn to dusk, 365 days per year.
- Airways Municipal Golf Course - 5442 E. Shields, Fresno 93727 (559) 291-6254. Located just north of Fresno Yosemite Air Terminal and west of Clovis Avenue. The golf course is located north of the Fresno Yosemite Air Terminal and offers 18 holes, a Driving Range, Practice Putting Green, Coffee Shop and a Pro Shop. The course is designed to present a challenge to the beginner as well as the advanced golfer. Hours are dawn to dusk, 365 days per year.
Public Golf Courses
- ¶ Brighton Crest Golf & Country Club - 21722 Fairway Oaks Lane, Friant, California, 93626, (559) 299-8586. Brighton Crest Golf & Country Club continues to distinguish itself as the "Jewell" of the San Joaquin Valley with its rolling terrain, slick, undulated greens and panoramic views. Our championship Johnny Miller signature course and our staffs' excellent customer service offer an exciting and memorable golf experience. The Brighton Crest Cafe' is available for all your food and beverage needs. Our service-oriented staff looks forward to seeing you for a day of golf or for all your tournament needs. Visit their website – www.brightoncrest.com.
- Fresno West Golf Course & Country Club - 23986 W. Whitesbridge Road, Kerman, California 93650, (559) 846-8655. Fresno West is a long flat 18-hole golf course about 20 miles west of Fresno, near the city of Kerman. Although there are plenty of trees and some rough, the fairways are spacious and the greens large. The challenge from Fresno West comes from wind and water. The water comes into play both off the tee and around the greens. Designed by Bob Baldock and opened in 1966.
- ¶ Riverbend Golf Club: 43369 Avenue 12, Madera, CA 93636, 559-432-3020 or www.riverbendgolfclub.com. Riverbend Golf Club is the premiere Semi Private daily fee golf facility in the San Joaquin Valley. This golf course meanders along the San Joaquin River while maintaining its natural habitat. Riverbend plays host to the NCGA California State Amateur Qualifying Events, California Players' Tour, Golf Channel Amateur Tour, the Annual Outlaw Cup Championships (formerly Coombs) and is home to the Save Mart Shootout. Riverbend Golf Club features the ProShot Golf System: a revolutionary distance measuring and information system designed to provide yardage and playing tips to golfers via a cart-mounted computer screen. The system gives accurate measurements of yardage on the golf course such as, distances to the pin, sand traps, water hazards, etc. All of the distance information is available on the golf cart board so golfers no longer need to search for yardage markers. ProShot Golf's system greatly enhances the players' game by giving them the benefit of their own personal high-tech caddy.
- Sherwood Forest Golf Club - 79 N. Frankwood, Sanger, California 93657, (559) 787-2611
This family owned golf course is located on 105 scenic acres just 20 minutes east of Fresno in Sanger. Since 1968, golfers have enjoyed playing along the banks of the Kings River through the beautiful grove of mature Oaks and Sycamores. The Hansen family has taken pride in developing Sherwood Forest into a "destination" public golf course with a country club atmosphere. Golfers can enjoy a memorable round in a quiet, natural California golf setting that with views of the mountains and river.
Private Golf Clubs
- ¶ Copper River Country Club – 11500 N. Friant Road, Fresno CA 93720. 559-434-5200. www.copperrivercountryclub.com Copper River Country Club is a masterpiece created from the dreams of Fresnan William R. Tatham Sr. As a result of commitment and enduring effort, his vision of an upscale, master-planned community is becoming a reality - and a precious gem in California's treasured San Joaquin Valley. With its picture-perfect scenery and top-of-the-line facilities, Copper River has quickly become one of California's premier Country Clubs. The Clubhouse overlooks lush vineyards, rolling hills and serene lakes, set against the backdrop of the majestic Sierra Nevada Mountains. Renowned Carmel Architect David Pfaff carefully designed the18 hole championship course, weaving it through the foothills and providing a beautiful, challenging and exciting experience for everyone from high handicappers to scratch golfers. Copper River Country Club represents the best of style, entertainment, and functionality for the entire family in a private club setting. Members and their guests are pampered with the finest facilities and close attention to personal service
- ¶ Fig Garden Golf Club: - 7700 N. Van Ness Blvd., Fresno, California, 93711. (559) 439-2928 or www.figgardengolf.com. Enjoy this scenic 18-hole course that’s easy to play, but hard to par. This Nick Lombardo designed course has 2 lakes and small fast greens, and fairways with lots of mature trees. The river runs along the left side of the 16th hole which is a 465-yard par 4. This Semi-Private course opened in 1958. Tournaments welcome.
- ¶ Fort Washington Golf & Country Club: 10272 N. Millbrook Ave., Fresno CA 93720, 559-434-1702 or www.fortwashingtoncc.org. Open since 1923, the Fort has hosted PGA qualifying schools and countless tournaments. Members and their guests enjoy a relaxed atmosphere in a premier setting.
- ¶ Sunnyside Country Club: 5704 E. Butler Ave., Fresno, CA 93727, 559-255-6871. Nearing it’s 100t year, Fresno’s oldest club is steeped in tradition and features a championship course, tennis and swimming facilities, plus a wide range of food and special events. www.sunnyside-cc.com
- ¶ San JoaquinCountry Club: – 3484 W. Bluff Ave., Fresno CA 93711 (559) 439-3483. www.sjcc. San Joaquin Country Club welcomes you to a long-standing tradition of hospitality unparalleled by any golf club or country club in the Central Valley. From the time of our opening in 1961, San Joaquin Country Club has operated as a Member owned, nonprofit, family oriented facility. We are perfectly located near popular shopping destinations, Downtown Fresno, Sierra Sky Park Airport, and scenic hiking trails. Welcome to an establishment of understated elegance and tradition, whose intent solely lies in providing you with the service, amenities, and the overall excellence you deserve.
Driving Ranges
- Hank's Swank Par 3 Golf Course and Driving Range - 6101 East Olive Avenue, Fresno, California 93727, 559-252-7077
- Islewood Driving Range & Golf Course - 8225 North Milburn Avenue, Fresno, California 93722, 559-275-0600
- Riverpark Golf Center - 41445 Avenue 9, Fresno, California 93720, 559-448-9467