Golf

The following are area golf courses that are open to the public.

Airways Municipal Golf Course
Airways is a level course with tight fairways, guarded by trees and small flat greens. Play 18 holes of golf and have a bite to eat at this public course located next to Fresno Yosemite International Airport. Senior rates available. 1 Airways Blvd. Fresno, CA (559) 291-6254

Eagle Springs Golf & Country Club
Enjoy breathtaking views of the San Joaquin Valley while playing on this course designed by Johnny Miller. The course features plenty of native oaks and creeks to keep the golfers honest off the tee. Rated among the Top 10 Courses in California, this semi-private club welcomes outside and tournament play. 21722 Fairway Oaks Ln. Friant, CA (559) 325-8900

Fig Garden Golf Club
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. Semi-Private course opened in 1958. Tournaments welcome. 7700 N. Van Ness Blvd. Fresno, CA (559) 439-2928

Riverside Golf Course
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. 7492 N. Riverside Dr. Fresno, CA (559) 275-5900

Selma Valley Golf Club
This relatively flat course is tree lined with many doglegs. There are three lakes that come into play on five holes. The greens are medium to small in size. The signature hole is #15, requiring your shot over a lake that guards the green. 12389 E. Rose Ave. Selma, CA (559) 896-2424

Sherwood Forest Golf Club
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. 79 N. Frankwood Ave. Sanger, CA (559) 787-2611