Links terrain at Palo Alto, California means wide fairways, firm turf, and wind that earns its place in every scorecard calculation
Links terrain at Palo Alto, California means wide fairways, firm turf, and wind that earns its place in every scorecard calculation. At 6,680 yards over 18 holes, the distance is less important than how the course plays in the prevailing conditions. Walking is the native mode here. Cart paths interrupt the rhythm that links golf depends on. Slope of 129 means the terrain has enough character to make the walk interesting without turning it into a slog. Walkability score of 88 confirms the reputation: this is a course that consistently delivers for the golfer on foot, and California walking golfers who know it come back. At 6,680 yards, the distance demands fitness and attention. Which is exactly the combination that makes a long walk on a great course feel like the round you came for.
