Golf

When the Northern Trust Open (formerly the Los Angeles Open and Nissan Open) stops in Los Angeles in February, many fans flock to the Riviera Country Club (310 454 6591, www.therivieracountryclub.com) to watch their favourite professionals compete for the $6.2 million purse. For those playing simply for bragging rights, there are plenty of opportunities to tee-off all year long. Many of the most prestigious courses in the area, such as Bel-Air Country Club (310 472 9563, www.bel-aircc.org) and Los Angeles Country Club (310 276 6104) are private and require an invitation from a member to play. But there is also a good variety of public courses available for those looking to work on their stroke at affordable prices. Visit www.laparks.org for a full rundown of the courses operated by the Department of Recreation & Parks.

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