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 Alameda:
Earl Fry Course
Chuck Corica complex
1 Clubhouse Memorial Alameda, CA
510-522-4321
Course cost:
$10-$50. Check with pro shop for special rates.
Architect:
William P. Bell, William F. Bell (1927)
Hoofing it:
Most people do. It's flat and short, so why not?
Practice Facilities:
Driving range (mats), putting green, chipping area.
Food & Booze:
Full restaurant and bar.
| tees |
par: out/in/total |
yards: out/in/total |
| Blue |
36/35/71 |
3137/3004/6141 |
| White |
36/35/71 |
2994/2832/5826 |
| Red |
37/35/72 |
2869/2691/5560 |
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Course lowdown
The Chuck Corica complex, run by the City of Alameda, is a sprawling golf haven for grizzled muni golfers, kids learning the game, old folks leaving the game, and anyone in search of a good round.
The complex is comprised of two 18-hole championship courses: the longer, straighter Jack Clark (South) Course, and the more respected Earl Fry (North Course). And there's also the Mif Albright (executive) 9-hole track.
Fees are reasonable and the overall conditions and greens are surprisingly good, considering the heavy play the courses endure. The Earl Fry layout is the featured course at Alameda. What you won't find here are any long holes or major trouble spots. It's only a shade over 6,100 yards from the tips and will allow the slumping player who's been slugging it out to no avail at tougher tracks some relief.
Alameda's also perfect for kids — in fact, Chuck Corica has one of the better junior programs in the Bay Area. Local kids can play all day during the week for $1.
Earl Fry has its share of trees, sand bunkers, and water hazards, but the championship slope of 119 won't kill you.
You can expect a long round if you're playing on the weekend, but the staff knows how to operate their business and keeps play moving along during the week.
The Chuck Corica complex is the proud host of the Alameda Commuters, founded in 1927 and still one of Northern California's premier amateur tournaments.
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