One of the most visually stunning holes on the course, the par-4 1st hole begins with a breathtaking tee shot with the San Francisco Bay as its backdrop. The best tee shots will carry over the center of the left bunker, as the fairway extends much further to the left than it might appear. Longer hitters may opt for a fairway wood from the tee to avoid running through the fairway. Distance control is the key to the approach shot, so golfers will need to choose their clubs wisely.

The 3rd hole is one of the most exciting holes anywhere. From the tee, golfers are advised to aim at the cart path in the distance, staying clear of the fairway bunkers lurking on the left. From the fairway, the possibilities are endless. Longer hitters may opt to take advantage of the elevation drop from the fairway to the green complex. Golfers going for the green can take aim anywhere left of the center bunkers and allow the slope to take the ball to the green. Golfers laying up to the left should plan on a 160 to 170-yard third shot from the tee side of the barranca. Other options include playing a shot to the right of all fairway bunkers, leaving a short but tough approach to the green. The putting surface is a delight for creative golfers. Use your imagination and the natural slope to create a custom chip or pitch to the hole.

Don't be fooled by the short measurements here; this par-4 plays significantly uphill. From the tee, golfers should play their tee shots between the bunkers, leaving 80-120 yards for the approach. The second shot will require at least one extra club, depending on the pin placement. The entire front side of the putting green is a false front that may lead to short approach shots trickling off the front of the green. Two putts are applauded here.

Favor the left side all the way to the green on this uphill par-5, as balls tend to slide from left to right. From the fairway, hug the cart path on the left side to allow for the ball to feed to the right.

The 9th hole is a feisty par-5 that can make or break a match. Tee shots should favor the right side of the fairway, just left of the path. On the second shot, golfers will need to decide whether to lay up short of the barranca or attempt to clear it. Golfers laying up should allow for a 190-yard shot to the green. Golfers attempting to clear the barranca should favor the right side near the fairway bunker. Approach shots to this green should land short of the hole to allow for some roll.

Tee shots should favor the left side of the fairway on this tough par-4, which plays into prevailing winds, while approach shots are recommended towards the left side of the green. The large green slopes down from back to front, with a false front on the right side that fees short shots off the green.

The short but uphill par-5 13th hole plays a bit longer than the yardage suggests. Off the tee, golfers must avoid bunkers on each side of the fairway. From the fairway, golfers are faced with a blind uphill shot and should favor the left side of the fairway. The gap between the two giant oak trees in the distance is the ideal spot to aim for on the approach to a small, level green.

The par-5 dogleg right 15th hole offers exceptional strategic value. From the tee, golfers should keep the ball well left, allowing it to roll down towards the center of the fairway. Precision is key for the second and possibly third shots if golfers choose to lay up short of the barranca that bisects the fairway. A lay up 175 yards from the green will remain short of the hazard. To cross the barranca from the fairway, golfers must carry the ball to the 130-yard marker. The putting surface feeds balls that are short and left down to the front of the green. Balls long and left will feed towards the center.

One of the most demanding holes on the course, the par-4 17th forces golfers to decide from the tee whether they intend to challenge the bunker in the center of the fairway or lay up short of it. Those choosing to lay up will be faced with a shot of more than 225 yards into the prevailing breeze, while players carrying the bunker will be rewarded with a much shorter distance to the green. Approach shots should favor the right side, as balls tend to feed down the green. The green generally breaks from right to left, and slopes down towards the fairway in the front.