GRAPE RANCH GOLF CLUB

The Sierra Nevada foothills provide a stunning backdrop for this Brad Bell design that weaves through native oak groves and seasonal creek beds with surprising elevation changes. Bell's routing takes full advantage of the rolling terrain, particularly on the par-4 14th where a blind tee shot over a ridge reveals a dogleg that plunges toward a well-protected green. The conditioning consistently exceeds expectations for Northern California public golf, with bentgrass greens that hold approach shots and reward aggressive pin-hunting.