ALTO LAKES GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB

The mountain air at 7,000 feet above sea level adds serious yardage to every shot across this pine-studded layout in the Sacramento Mountains, where thin air turns routine approach shots into adventures in club selection. Water hazards appear on half the holes, including the spectacular island green 17th that demands nerves of steel and perfect distance control in the altitude. This high-desert gem rewards aggressive play while punishing the reckless, creating a rare public mountain experience that rivals any resort course in the Southwest.