BELMONT CC

The San Joaquin Valley heat demands strategic course management at this parkland layout where mature eucalyptus and oak trees create playing corridors that reward precision over power. Elevated greens protected by well-placed bunkers test your short game throughout the round, particularly on the back nine where water hazards come into play on three consecutive holes. It's old-school California golf that favors golfers who can work the ball both ways and aren't afraid to leave the driver in the bag.