With busy schedules and lots of other daily commitments, it may be hard to make time for a relaxing round of golf. Luckily, Long Beach's Bixby Village Golf Course proves to be a golf-lover's haven. This executive-length nine hole course is popular with the white collar crowd as well as those players that want to sharpen their game but are working around a busy schedule. The short layout is a challenge, and well-executed and strategically thought-out shots are rewarded on this popular course. Online tee times may be available.
Long Beach's Heartwell Golf Course is one of those places that is iconic for golf lovers in the surrounding area. This 18-hole facility features 2,143 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 54. The “Heartwell,” as it is affectionately called, is the type of course that is both an excellent place to learn the finer points of the game, as well as the perfect setting in which to enjoy some friendly competition among fellow players.
If you are still in the process of learning golf's finer points, then a great place to relax and sharpen your skills is Long Beach's Recreation Park American Golf Club. The course features a very amenable playing experience to golfers of all skill levels. Another reason that this facility is so popular with budding golfers is that there are very few water hazards and the fairways and greens are of average difficulty.
Long Beach's Skylinks Golf Course is one of the most popular places to enjoy a game of golf. There are many twists and turns on the fairways and on the greens, but perhaps the most challenging aspect of the 18-hole course is the beautiful lake that affects several key shots on this well-maintained course that always boasts a steady stream of golf enthusiasts.
Area golfers know that while the Virginia Country Club offers a fine course, it is known for greens that are quite challenging. These immaculately manicured greens are quite challenging as they tend to play fast in some spots but completely unpredictable in others. This visually stunning course is located near North Long Beach and was designed by architect William P. Bell and A.W. Tillinghast.