PALO ALTO HILLS GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB

The rolling foothills east of Silicon Valley create dramatic elevation changes that turn what could be mundane public golf into something genuinely memorable. This Robert Muir Graves design maximizes every contour, with the par-4 14th dropping 200 feet from tee to green while offering sweeping views of San Francisco Bay on clear days. The real test comes on the closing holes, where approach shots must navigate both gravity and gusting afternoon winds that funnel through the Santa Cruz Mountains.