The William P. Bell Heritage
Established in 1953, the Antelope Valley Country Club's championship layout is a revered work of William P. Bell (Bill Bell Sr.), the iconic Southern California architect whose portfolio includes Bel-Air Country Club, Riviera Country Club (with George C. Thomas), and Torrey Pines South & North.
Bell’s architectural genius is evident across every fairway, demanding strategic shot-making rather than brute distance. The layout features an immaculate balance of risk-and-reward par 3s, sweeping dogleg par 4s, and reachable par 5s protected by strategic bunkering and fast, subtly contoured greens.
Official Tee Box & Yardage Specifications
| Tee Marker | Total Yardage | Men's Rating / Slope | Women's Rating / Slope | Recommended Handicap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black (Championship) | 6,740 Yds | 72.4 / 129 | — | 0 – 5 Handicap |
| Blue (Member Tournament) | 6,380 Yds | 70.8 / 126 | — | 6 – 14 Handicap |
| White (Club / Senior) | 5,990 Yds | 68.9 / 121 | 74.8 / 131 | 15 – 24 Handicap |
| Red (Forward) | 5,360 Yds | 65.4 / 112 | 71.2 / 123 | 25+ / Forward Tee Players |
Complete Practice Complex
Antelope Valley Country Club is renowned for having the High Desert's premier practice facility. Whether warming up for a tournament or dialing in your swing mechanics, our complex offers:
- All-Grass Tee Driving Range: Extensive hitting bays with high-quality targets and real turf contact daily.
- 75-Yard Short Game Chipping Area: Perfect for practicing bump-and-runs, flop shots, and distance wedges.
- Dedicated Practice Sand Bunkers: High-grade sand replicating championship course conditions.
- Tournament Putting Green: True-rolling, contoured green maintained to the exact stimpmeter speed of the course.
Patrick Londono, USGTF
Providing private instruction, group clinics, video swing analysis, and on-course playing lessons for beginners to scratch golfers.
