ADAMS SPRINGS GC

The rolling Sierra Nevada foothills provide a stunning backdrop for this public gem, where elevation changes of up to 200 feet reward long hitters willing to trust their lines off elevated tees. Ancient oaks frame several holes, most memorably the par-4 12th where a 150-year-old specimen guards the left side of a green that slopes wickedly toward Lake Almanor. Smart routing takes full advantage of the natural terrain, creating a shot-maker's paradise where course management trumps raw distance.