STONETREE GC (BAY CLUB AT)

This Bay Area gem transforms what could have been another forgettable Marin County track into something genuinely compelling, with elevation changes that force you to think beyond yardage books and greens complex enough to humble scratch players. The routing takes full advantage of the rolling Northern California terrain, particularly on the par-4 14th where your approach shot must carry a deep ravine to a severely sloped putting surface. You'll leave wishing more public courses had this kind of thoughtful design integrity, especially at these green fees.