Formerly known as Twelve Bridges Golf Club this club held its grand opening on April 1 1996 when it played host to the Sacramento LPGA Classic In addition the club is also hosted the Far and Above Junior Golf Club plus the Executive Women s Golf League The history behind the club s original name Twelve Bridges dates back to the 1800 s when J Parker Whitney owned the 25,000 acres that the course was eventually built on In order to visit the home of J Parker Whitney a person crossing his property on Eight Mile Drive would have to cross twelve bridges in order to get to his residence There are still four original bridges intact on the course plus parts of eight additional bridges This breathtaking course was built on seventy six acres of rolling terrain and features over 26,000 live oak trees Water hazards lakes and creeks come into play on six holes and the elevation changes vary from 50 70 feet from peak to valley The experience of playing this course is second to none and there are no individual signature holes because this Catta Verdera is referred to as a Signature Course A full service practice facility and learning center offering group and individual lessons is also available Caddies are only available on a reservation basis For additional information call the pro shop at 916 645 7200 www cattaverdera com