DE LAVEAGA GC

The tight, tree-lined fairways demand precision over power through this hilly municipal layout that winds dramatically through towering redwoods and eucalyptus groves just minutes from the Pacific. Elevation changes of 200 feet create blind shots and awkward lies that separate the locals from the tourists, while the signature downhill par-3 6th plays like a dartboard surrounded by timber. For California coastal golf without the premium greens fees, this challenging track rewards course management and punishes the reckless with lost balls and triple bogeys.