BELMONT COUNTRY CLUB

The San Joaquin Valley heat tests your patience here, but the mature oak canopy and strategic creek crossings reward those who embrace the grind. This William Bell design from the 1950s demands local knowledge—the greens run true but quick once the afternoon sun hits them, and the par-4 15th over water separates pretenders from players. You'll find honest golf without the resort markup, where longtime members still walk and carry their own bags.