MOFFETT FIELD (GC AT)

Silicon Valley's tech titans built their empires just beyond the fairways here, but this flattish layout carved from former military airfield proves that great golf doesn't require elevation changes. The wide-open design rewards aggressive play while punishing wayward shots with strategically placed water hazards and bunkers that bite deeper than they appear. What elevates this municipal gem above typical Bay Area daily-fee fare is the immaculate conditioning and surprisingly clever green complexes that demand local knowledge to score.