COURSES
The greenside bunker designs, in most
cases "were made smaller and moved
closer to the greens in order to make the
bunkering more pleasing to the eye on
the approach, but also to make for a
less challenging shot for high
handicappers but more challenging for
lower handicappers," Kulow said.
The new tee boxes and other
enhancements have also improved
the course's playability, particularly
on the par 3s and the slight dogleg
holes, Kulow said.
"What previously appeared to be
somewhat ambiguous tee shots that
didn't leave the golfer with a sense that
they needed to hit the ball to any specific
spot have now been shaped in
a way that not only adds a
challenge to the hole but also
gives the hole its own feel," he
said. "In simple terms, the
fairway bunkers really make
the hole 'pop' visually from
the tee and help create a level of
excitement about the risk-reward value."
But while the course has benefited
greatly from the enhancements, William
P. Bell's original character remains,
including postage stamp-size greens and
a strong kikuyu grass presence that
makes for challenging approach shots. It
remains a 6,080-yard, par-70 track from
the back tees, so short-iron consistency
remains essential. And the greens remain
the course's major selling point.
"The firmness and speed of the greens
are the equalizer that counters the short
length of the course," Kulow said. "The
greens also have very subtle breaks that
make for fair but challenging putting."
The enhancements aren't limited to the
actual 18 holes. The facility has also
installed a new chipping green, putting
green and practice bunker that "makes
for a wonderful short-game area with a
variety of shots to work on in a safe and
effective manner," Kulow said.
MIDWEEK
MUNCHIES
T
uesdays and
Wednesdays are
guaranteed to give
golfers their fill of golf
and food at La Mirada
Golf Course. The course
is offering $1 tacos
beginning at 11 a.m.
every Tuesday, and for
$31.99 you can enjoy a
round of golf with a
cart, range balls and a
taco plate. Additionally,
Wacky Wednesdays, the
third and fifth
Wednesdays of the
month, give golfers any
entrée and beverage,
along with golf, cart
and range balls, also for
$31.99. The promotions
are available by
reservation only at least
24 hours in advance.
call (562) 943-7123.
FOOD
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