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Save Money – Go Public

Published

18 years ago

Jun 26, 2008

Saving money has been a hot topic of late since it seems the price of everything is going up. Golf is no exception. If you’re in Southern California, there are a multitude of muni choices that are easier on the wallet than joining a country club but feel less like a shabby muni. Here’s a quick rundown on three public courses that I’ve been to that have a certain quality about them that makes them worth at least a try:

Rancho Park, Los Angeles: This place has a lot of history and is located in a more upscale part of the city (Century City/Rancho Park). There are some trade-offs as it has a reputation of taking a very long time to get through because it is so popular. It’s been called the “most played course in the country” more than once. Most say that it’s a challenging course in a good way. The range often has a bit of a wait as well. While much of the facilities could use some renovation, the course is quite nice. Be patient and you’ll have a great time since you’ll spend between 5-7 hours depending on the day. I’ve read reviews that claim this can be closer to 8 hours on a busy day. Forget the weekend and use a sick day to go mid-day during the week. This has 18 holes, 6,688 yards, and is a par 71. The course record is 61. Weekends are $25 and weekdays are $20. Carts are available for $21 before 4:00 pm and $14 thereafter. (Oh yeah, and if you do play here, run over to Santa Monica Blvd and Ave of the Stars to the mall and eat at Houston’s when you’re done.)

San Clemente, San Clemente (South Orange County): Called “The Pride of the Pacific” this course is quite beautiful. Make sure you bring at least light jacket/sweater for most of the year as the breeze is directly off of the cold Pacific Ocean. It can be downright “frigid” in the winter months (trust me on this one). The pro shop, restaurant, and snack stand are immaculate and have better than average food and drink choices. There is a range but it fills up pretty quickly since it only has around ten stalls. The pace of the course is about 4-4.5 hours and the mellow vibe abounds. This course is also an 18 hole, is a par 72, and 6,447 yards. Prices are $41 for weekends and holidays, $33 on the weekdays, and $25 weekday twilight. Carts are $14 and pull carts are $2. (After your game drive down El Camino Real and pass the “downtown” area. Just north of where the bulk of the businesses are is La Siesta, where you get not only good food, but some of the friendliest wait staff in South Orange County.)

San Juan Hills, San Juan Capistrano (South Orange County): Also an 18 hole par 71, this course definitely has an upscale feel and is pricier than the other two. Again, a nice pro shop and restaurant are here as well as a rather large driving range with plenty of stalls. The wind can be a factor here but the hilly setting is quite nice. The estimated time is also about four hours. This place is definitely one of the best all-around as it seems to have the best of everything for every golfer. Monday – Wednesday you can walk the course for $40 or do it with a cart for $55. Thursday, Friday, and the weekend are cart only and $55, $60, and $73. The weekend rate of $73 is the same for holidays but there are also twilight specials throughout the week. (This is very close to the famous Mission so follow the signs to see it before you leave. There are some worthwhile places to eat right next to it as well).

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GolfWRX’s Father’s Day Gift Guide (2026)

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1 day ago

Jun 9, 2026

GolfWRX Staff

A reminder from your friends at GolfWRX: Father’s Day is June 21. And as we do every year, we’re rounding up the best gifts for dad.

As we say every year, there’s no better golf-related Father’s Day gift than a round of golf with pops. Be it a country club or your favorite muni, take the time to get together to play 18 if you can.

Let’s get to the gifts.

Ghost Golf Qualifier Diamond Polo

We like the new polos that Ghost is offering, as the fabric and fit are so good. These new Qualifier Collection polos breathe well, are lightweight, stretch with your swing, and of course look great. You can wear them on the course, in the office, or just out at a casual event and they will fit right in.

Buy here.

STR8-Strip Grip Tape Remover

If your dad is an equipment aficionado and tinkers with his clubs, this tool works wonders. Removing grip tape has never been easier, just put a little head on the tape and the STR8-Strip peals it right off the shaft without any damage.

Buy here.

Why Golf: Putting Thing

When it comes to practice, it is good to have a purpose. This “Putting Thing” sure does it. We know from personal experience how challenging it can be and how rewarding it is on the practice green. This also provides some competition for your kiddo to see who will unload the dishwasher or do the next chore around the house.

Buy here.

OluKai Lae‘ahi Men’s Breathable Slip-On Shoes

Riding to and from the course in style and comfort is always a good thing. If you’re in a hurry, it’s a nice feature to slide into your shoes and get to the tee time. For the post-game shoe, at your locker or while putting your clubs away in the car. Nice to slide into a shoe that looks good anywhere. Pair that with meeting the family for dinner, no need to change!

Buy here.

Therabody Theragun Relief

A little wellness goes a long way. Keeping loose is a good way to go when it comes to the weekend game or treatment during the week. If there is a little ache or pain, the Theragun is there to help out. Help loosen up the back for a pre-game warm-up or cool-down.

Buy here.

World Cup golf apparel

Something for the soccer dads. Embrace the World Cup fever this summer on the course with custom gear to support the nation of your choice.

Buy here.

FootJoy Pro SL spikeless golf shoes

Give the old man a break and save his feet with the Footjoy Pro SL Men’s Spikeless Golf Shoes for some added comfort on the course.

Buy here.

Bushnell Wingman 2 GPS speaker

Combine all the hits as well as some game improvement with the Wingman 2 Golf GPS Speaker by getting audible distance readings from 38,000+ courses worldwide through the Wingman 2 remote or speaker.

Buy here.

Personalized Titleist Pro V1 golf balls

The No. 1 ball in golf is a safe bet, and the Pro V1 fits the largest chunk of the bell curve if you don’t know what ball pops plays. Add personalization for a, well, personal touch!

Buy here.

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Photos from the 2026 OccuNet Classic

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2 days ago

Jun 9, 2026

GolfWRX Staff

With the PGA Tour across the border in Canada this week, GolfWRX Tour Photographer Greg Moore stayed stateside and headed to the OccuNet Classic presented by Amarillo National Bank in Amarillo, Texas.

It’s always interesting to see what the guys are playing on the KFT, and this week certainly hasn’t disappointed so far, with some incredible wedge stamping on display.

Check out links to all our albums below.

General Albums

2026 OccuNet Classic (KFT) – Monday #1

WITB Albums

Pullout Albums

Luke Potter’s custom Cameron putter – 2026 OccuNet Classic (KFT)

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From the GolfWRX Classifieds: Scotty Cameron GOLO 6 with BGT Stability Tour2 2022 M Edition

Published

2 days ago

Jun 9, 2026

Will Schube

At GolfWRX, we are a community of like-minded individuals who all experience and express our enjoyment of the game in many ways.

It’s that sense of community that drives day-to-day interactions in the forums on topics that range from best driver to what marker you use to mark your ball. It even allows us to share another thing we all love – buying and selling equipment.

Currently, in our GolfWRX buy/sell/trade (BST) forum, @HuskerFlyer is sharing a Scotty Cameron GOLO with a BGT Stability Tour2 2022 M Edition shaft. While the putter is certainly enviable, the Augusta-inspired shaft is equally noteworthy.

From the listing:

Scotty Cameron Golo 6 with BGT Stability Tour2 2022 M Edition Scotty Headcover 34″ $375

To check out the full listing in our BST forum, head through the link. If you are curious about the rules to participate in the BST Forum, you can learn more here: GolfWRX BST Rules.