EMPIRE RANCH GOLF CLUB

The rolling Sierra Nevada foothills provide a stunning backdrop for this Keith Foster design that seamlessly weaves through ancient oak groves and natural granite outcroppings. Foster's routing takes full advantage of the dramatic elevation changes, with the par-3 17th plunging 200 feet from an elevated tee to a green nestled against weathered granite boulders. The conditioning rivals any private club in Northern California, while the strategic bunkering and undulating bentgrass greens reward precise iron play over pure power.