Hidden Valley Lake Golf Course (Northern California)

Rolling terrain through the lake community keeps the walk honest without punishing you. At 6,667 yards with a 124 slope, there's enough elevation change to engage your legs and your brain, but nothing that'll have you questioning your life choices by the back nine. Pace of play runs quick here. That alone separates it from half the public courses in Northern California, where a walking round can stretch past five hours if you pick the wrong Saturday. This one moves. The semi-private setup filters out some of the chaos, and the layout flows naturally from green to tee. Bring your legs. Leave the excuses.