Castlewood Country Club (Hill)

Castlewood Country Club (Hill) is an 18-hole layout in Pleasanton, California, designed by William P. Bell and opened in 1926. Bell's portfolio includes Ojai, Palos Verdes, Newport Beach, and Bel-Air Country Clubs, and this course reflects that same classic sensibility. The course runs from the Hill Clubhouse just below the Pleasanton Ridge, winding around the hillside with wide views of the valley below. Accuracy is rewarded throughout — wayward drives and a loose short game will cost you here. The standout challenge is the par-3 17th, a 210-yard carry from the Blue Tees that ranks among the toughest holes in the area. The green demands a precise strike to hold, so resist the temptation to admire the scenery until after your shot.