DAVIS GOLF COURSE

The flat Sacramento Valley terrain here gets maximum mileage from strategic water hazards that guard greens and bisect fairways on nearly half the holes. Mature trees create narrow corridors that demand precision over power, while the bentgrass greens roll true but can be devilishly quick when the Central Valley winds pick up. This municipal layout proves that thoughtful routing and honest design trump expensive amenities—the kind of no-frills golf that rewards course management and punishes the careless.