| _ | | _ | | | Paradise Valley, praised as being number one golf course in Solano County and Best Value in the North Bay area, has a spectacular layout that is enhanced by oak studded fairways and meandering creeks. It's a favorite for golfers who enjoy a walking round of golf and is playable for golfers of all abilities. For the more experienced golfer who likes a challenge, the length of the golf course from the back tees will provide plenty of challenges; ball placement and club selection is key. Slope = 129 / ***1/2 | | | _ | | _ | | | Rancho Solano, known for having a beautiful country-club-like setting, has an alluring layout with hilly terrain and undulated greens that add character to the golf course. Scenic lakes, elevated tees and well placed bunkers provide interesting features that contribute to the excitement of playing this course. Rancho Solano's course conditions, like Paradise Valley's, are consistent and known for being best in class. Slope = 127 / ***1/2 | | | _ | | _ | | | At Monarch Bay Golf Club you will discover the atmosphere of a fine golf venue, one that ensures your day will be a memorable occasion. Set just feet from the San Francisco Bay, the Monarch Bay Golf Course provides ideal course conditions, stunning views of the Peninsula and 18 challenging holes of golf making it one of the best values in the Bay Area. Slope = 121 / *** | | | _ | | _ | | | The Napa Golf Course at Kennedy Park is strategic and beautiful, with water coming into play on 16 holes over the 6,704 yard, par 72 layout. On rolling terrain ideal for golf, the early and finishing holes are shrouded with mature stands of pine and specimen Sequoia and oak, while the mid-round holes give onto the plain along the river. Built in 1968, by noted architects Jack Fleming, designer of the famous Olympic Club Lake Course, and Bob Baldock, one of the best of the post-war western architects, Kennedy Park has hosted qualifying for the Kaiser Invitational and the US Open. Slope = 131 / ***1/2 | | | _ | | _ | | | Chardonnay Golf Club is a semi-private golf facility located Southeast of the city of Napa in Jameson Canyon at the gateway to the world renown Napa Valley wine district. The championship golf course will challenge players of all skill levels, and represents the premier golf destination in Northern California, the Greater San Francisco Bay Area and the Napa Valley. The course meanders through over 150 acres of Chardonnay vineyards and features numerous lakes and creek crossings. Slope = 133 / **** | | | _ | | _ | | | Founded on the belief that nature and golf were meant to co-exist in magnificent harmony; Eagle Vines has made a profound commitment to protecting the extraordinary natural environment of the beautiful Napa Valley. Growing cherry trees and a vast array of celebrated oaks stand undisturbed as 18 holes weave amongst them, bringing character to the course designed by Johnny Miller. After four tranquil hours experiencing the rolling hills, babbling creeks, shimmering waterfalls, 27 acres of working vineyards, glorious trees, countless birds, and the occasional birdie on the scorecard, you will fully understand the essence of Eagle Vines. Slope = 134 | | | _ | | _ | | | Harding Park's layout follows the original routing as designed by architect Willie Watson in 1925. The course takes advantage of the property's existing topography, contours and vegetation. The predominant features include the towering Monterey Cypress trees and the nearby presence of Lake Merced. Harding's strategy and character have been substantially enhanced with the inclusion of several carefully placed bunkers and re-contoured green complexes. The addition of multiple teeing surfaces provides the course the flexibility to offer distinct playing characteristics that will challenge every golfer, from beginner to the most skilled player. Slope = 123 / ****1/2 | | | _ | | _ | | | The prestigious Presidio golf course opened for public play in 1995 and has quickly gained a reputation as one of the nation's top public courses. Located just minutes from downtown San Francisco, this 18-hole course plays 6,500 yards of challenging golf winding through beautiful Eucalyptus and Monterey Pine trees in The City's trademark hills. Slope = 136 / ***1/2 | | | _ | | _ | | | The Ocean Course at Half Moon Bay exemplifies the true definition of a links course: a golf course along an oceanfront or seaside unraveled by the intrusion of houses or roadways. What's more, the Ocean Course offers an ocean view from each of the 18 holes. It feels like Scotland. Slope = 125 / **** | | | _ | | _ | | | The Old Course at Half Moon Bay, formerly known as the Links Course, was originally designed by Francis Duane and Arnold Palmer in 1973 and redesigned by Arthur Hills in 2000. Several species of trees including Cypress, Monterey and New Zealand Christmas line the fairway and surround the generous, yet challenging greens. Slope = 135 / **** | | | | | | |