La Mirada Golf Course

The flat terrain of this Orange County municipal track proves that elevation changes aren't everything when you've got strategic bunkering and water hazards that demand precision over power. Ted Robinson's design philosophy shines through the back nine, where three consecutive water-guarded par 4s separate weekend warriors from legitimate stick handlers. Despite heavy weekend play, the Bermuda fairways hold up remarkably well, offering clean lies that reward crisp iron play into consistently firm, receptive greens.