Bodega Bay and Sonoma Coast Golf - California
The history of this coastal area goes back a long way. Claimed by Sir Francis Drake in 1579, by Juan Francisco de la Bodega in 1775, later by Russia, and eventually by the US in 1846, it is a world apart. The marshy seaside area teems with birds and wildflowers and is one of the few peaceful, laid-back places left in this extremely busy state.
There are many outstanding places to eat here as well as a number of wineries to visit. Rather than golfing, one could spend days perusing the historic buildings, restored villages, art galleries and antique stores.
The Bodega Harbour GolfLinks was created by Robert Trent Jones, Jr. While there are virtually no trees on the course, this is more than compensated for by 58 pot bunkers on the first nine and 38 on the back side. Using the undulating terrain, multi-level greens and prevailing winds off the ocean, Mr. Jones introduced some unique challenges. All in all, this course is one of the most fun layouts we have experienced in California. Parring at 70/71, it reaches out a modest 6,220/5,630/4,833 yards.
Accommodations are available in two motels. Both are close by and offer
golf packages. 
Cock your wrist up (not back), swing your arms back, turn your shoulders and rotate your forearms
Rotate around your axis and maintain the same posture throughout your swing in order to pivot properly
CHRIS TOULSON demonstrates pitching basics including set up, wrist hinge, turning of the body and finish position
Play the ball back, aim right, close your clubface and swing inside out
From the top of the swing the right arm has to stay on top and throw around the body to the left, do not start down with your right arm pulling down.
If you want to become a shotmaker who can control his ball, you must learn this great technique for drawing and fading the ball for the situation at hand
