Golf in Chowchilla

Chowchilla is a city in Madera County in California's San Joaquin Valley, north of Fresno and south of Merced on State Route 99. The city sits on the flat valley floor at roughly 240 feet elevation, in an agricultural zone producing almonds, grapes, and dairy products. Madera County occupies both the valley floor and the Sierra Nevada foothills to the east, and Chowchilla is positioned on the valley portion of the county. The local economy centers on agriculture, services, and correctional facilities in the immediate area. The Chowchilla River, a seasonal stream, runs through the region during wet years. US Highway 99 provides the main north-south corridor, with the city positioned between Fresno and Merced. Chowchilla has a small downtown and serves as a commercial hub for surrounding farms and smaller communities on the Madera County valley floor.