Pheasant Run Golf Course

Pheasant Run Golf Course sits in Chowchilla, a small agricultural community in California's Central Valley between Fresno and Merced. Designed by Richard Bigler and opened in the mid-1990s, the course serves both local residents and travelers passing through this farming region along Highway 99. The layout reflects the flat to gently rolling terrain typical of the valley floor, with fairways carved through open land that once supported row crops and orchards. The design makes use of water features and strategic bunkering to define holes across relatively level ground. Mature trees planted at opening have grown to frame fairways and add character to what was initially open farmland. The course plays as a straightforward test suited to recreational golfers, with multiple tee boxes accommodating different skill levels. Wind from the valley can be a factor, particularly during spring and summer afternoons. Pheasant Run operates as a public facility, drawing play from Chowchilla and surrounding valley towns. The clubhouse provides basic amenities typical of municipal-style courses in smaller California communities. The course offers an accessible option for golf in a region where public facilities are relatively sparse, serving as a local gathering point in a town better known for agriculture than recreation.