BAY CLUB CROW CANYON

The rolling hills of Danville's eastern foothills create dramatic elevation changes that reward precision over brute force, with several holes offering commanding views of Mount Diablo's western face. What separates this track from the East Bay's cookie-cutter layouts is architect Gary Roger Baird's clever use of natural ravines and mature oaks to frame greens that demand thoughtful approach angles. The par-4 seventh epitomizes the design philosophy—a sweeping dogleg where aggressive lines over the canyon leave you staring at a two-tiered green that punishes the overzealous.