DAVID L. BAKER GOLF COURSE

The muni layout threading through Orange County's suburban sprawl delivers surprisingly strategic golf on flat terrain that demands precision over power. Architect William Bell's routing maximizes every acre with doglegs that punish wayward drives and approach shots to small, elevated greens protected by mature eucalyptus and palm trees. At under $50 for weekend play, this represents exceptional value for serious stick work in one of California's most expensive golf markets.