THE GOLF CLUB TIERRA OAKS

The rolling foothills of Northern California's Cascade Range provide a dramatic backdrop for this sleeper public track that punishes wayward drives with unforgiving oak groves and rewards precision with some of the region's most generous greens. Designer Brad Bell carved thoughtful risk-reward opportunities throughout the layout, particularly on the signature par-4 14th where a bold carry over a seasonal creek can shave precious strokes off your scorecard. At 6,800 yards from the tips, it's long enough to test scratch players while offering four sets of tees that keep higher handicappers engaged rather than humbled.