Designed by the legendary Billy Bell Jr., the Ranch Course, open since 1956, is exclusively for guests and members. This par-72 course stretches for 6,500 yards and is distinguished by tight fairways. It is surrounded by venerable oaks, sycamores and eucalyptus, and was designed around an imposing barranca that winds through the entire course. The Ranch Course features a well-appointed pro shop, full-service restaurant for breakfast and lunch, and excellent practice areas. A PGA professional staff is standing by to provide private and group instructions. Electric carts, handcarts and clubs are available for rent.
Whether you are a full-time or part-time Santa Barbaran, a golf expert or a golf neophyte, you must experience this course at least once. The odds are good you'll be back. Why? The Sandpiper says "Santa Barbara" like the Courthouse and El Encanto, like Stearns Wharf and State Street, like hiking and surfing, like fabulous wines and ..well...great golf.
River Course at the Alisal presents golfers with breathtaking panoramas of the brilliant hues of the foothills and the Santa Ynez Mountains and Valley. River Course features four lakes and often follows the meandering path of the Santa Ynez River. Gentle mounds define the manicured fairways and bentgrass greens accented by mature live oaks, native sycamores and elderberry trees.
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