MISSION HILLS OF HAYWARD GOLF COURSE

The East Bay hills provide a dramatic backdrop for this Ted Robinson design that transforms 160 acres of rolling terrain into one of Northern California's most challenging public tracks. Robinson's signature water features come into play on seven holes, including a peninsula green at the par-3 17th that separates pretenders from players. The kikuyu fairways reward aggressive lines while punishing wayward shots with collection areas that funnel balls toward strategically placed hazards.