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Golf in Paso RoblesSunday, June 26, 2005Bob Weisgerber at Golf Today Magazine offers another article referring to SLO County Golf. His article - Tuscany West - Paso Robles & North SLO - outlines Paso's wineries, lodging, art, shopping, AND golf. Below, I've included only his descriptions of Paso Robles Golf Courses, which includes Hunter Ranch Golf Course. The newest golf course in Paso Robles is a special treat of a different sort. A six-hole golf course, called River Oaks. Opened in 2004, it has five par 3's and one par 4, and is a good place to tune up your short game. Or use it to introduce newcomers and kids to golf. It is a good spot to get a tasty lunch or dinner. The real golf test in Paso Robles is at the Hunter Ranch GC, a few miles away from Villa Toscana along East Highway 46. While this track is not new, it seemingly has not aged a bit. Still immaculate, still tough, still just like a friendly ranch. If you can play the uphill 16th hole, a 586-yard par 5, with a "tucked" green, and score a par you have my admiration. The course is a par 72, rating/slope 72.6/136 from the blue tees. You'll work for it all. Here's what the Hunter Ranch web site says, and I totally agree. "One of the finest, most beautiful golf courses in California. With no homes or big city congestion, just pristine fairways lined with century-old oak trees, lakes and natural grasses. Set atop a beautiful vista, and surrounded by California's natural beauty." If you want something less polished, less expensive, and more exposed to the elements, ask for directions (you'll need them) to The Links GC off Highway 46 east. It's an easy way to meet the locals and some nice people in the pro shop. |
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