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Tee it Up at Canyon Lakes Golf Course
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By Lynne Harrosh, Resident since 2008
Buy Local. Play Local. The Canyon Lakes Golf Course & Brewery, a public course, is just that place. It is minutes from the freeway, but feels like you’re far from the chaos of life. The rolling hills, the warm welcoming of the Clubhouse, the restaurant, and Taproom Micro Brewery give you the notion you are miles away from home.
The entrance to the newly remodeled Crow Canyon Golf Course & Brewery
The newly remodeled clubhouse restaurant and event center has inside and outside seating with views of the San Ramon Valley and Mount Diablo. It is a beautiful location for events, a family dinner, or to watch a game on one of the many TV’s. The Taproom, opened in 2017, has a 10 barrel brewing system and a scratch kitchen. Their award winning beer is served both at the Taproom and in the Clubhouse restaurant. They offer a series of limited release beers from local farms with seasonal ingredients. The service and quality of food is outstanding.
The Taproom is ready for the big game and full of cheering fans enjoying the micro brews and lunch
The Canyon Lakes Course, as it is referred to, was designed by Ted Robinson and opened in 1986. It is a par 71 golf course with 6,431 yards from the longest tees. The front nine and the back nine seem to be very different. The front nine has a few big water features, including creeks you have to hit over and that run alongside the fairways, many are dry, some are not. The fairways and greens have views of stunning Mt. Diablo. The back nine boast views of the San Ramon Valley, City Center Bishop Ranch, and Las Trampas Regional Wilderness. All 18 holes are nestled in the rolling hills with elevation and sloping fairways and greens, some greater than others! The course is lined with Redwood trees, Oak trees, and other natural shrubs and plants. Along the water’s edge are large White Pampas grass and cattail plants that are a treat to see.
Hole 14, A tricky Par 4 at 523 yards and with elevation over a creek up to the green surrounded by bunkers
On Hole 4, you need to lay-up to the water and then hit a 80-100 yard shot over a creek to the green, which has two bunkers on one side and Canyon Lake on the other. It is a tricky shot because you can psych yourself out with the various water features, the bunkers and the layup! However, very fun and exciting when you land on the green in 2! This is one of my favorite holes on the course, not just because it is fun, but because my grandma used to live right across the lake from the 4th hole green. Memories just come flooding back every time I am there.
This plane crash landed on the course as it was being built in the early 1980’s
The Pro shop, unlike other Pro shops has a TV and lounge! It is a good place to catch a game, hang out before your tee time, or relax after your game. One of the most interesting bits of decor in the shop is the series of photos showing a small plane that crash landed right in the middle of the under-construction course! Thankfully there were no deaths or serious injuries. It just serves now as a bit of Canyon Lake Golf Course history.
Another great part of this golf course is the price, which ranges from $30 to $69 depending on time and day of play. Juniors have a flat rate of $15! Between the price, the views, the outstanding food, the micro brews, and the great course, this is a place to share time with your friends and family and to renew your mind… buy local, eat local, play local.
Lynne Harrosh is an avid golfer and traveler. Follow her on Facebook & Instagram @TeeItUpTravel to get connected to the best places to golf, golf technology, golf equipment, discounts on green fees, stay & plays, and golf travel - lynneharrosh@me.com
