1. Bay Club StoneTree
THE STATS 18 holes, par-72. Four sets of tees: 6,782 / 6,354 / 5,873 / 5,083 yards. Architect: Johnny Miller, Jim Summers and Fred Bliss (2000). 415.209.6090, bayclubs.com/stonetree Kodak Hole From the back tees at No. 15, there is a par-4 slight dogleg running downhill through the valley.
2. Chardonnay Golf Club
THE STATS 18 holes, par-72. Four sets of tees: 6,948 / 6,568 / 5,846 / 5,219 yards. Architect: Jack Berry and Johnny Miller (1991). 707.257.1900, chardonnaygolfclub.com Kodak Hole No. 8 and No. 14 are both spectacular.
3. Indian Valley Golf Course
THE STATS 18 holes, par-72. Three sets of tees: 6,374 / 5,931 / 5,281 yards. Architect: Robert Nyberg (1958). 415.897.1118, indianvalleygolfclub.com Kodak Hole The No. 5 hole surrounded by big oak trees.
4. Mare Island Golf Club
THE STATS 18 holes, par-70/71. Three sets of tees: 6,150 / 5,788 / 4,862 yards. Architect: Robin Nelson (renovation). 707.562.4653, mareislandgolfclub.com Kodak Hole The views from No. 16 and No. 13 tee boxes will give you a pause-worthy moment.
5. Northwood Golf Club
THE STATS 9 holes, par-36/72. Three sets of tees: 2,893 / 2,506 / 1,983 yards (9 holes); 5,786 / 5,012 / 3,966 yards (18 holes). Architect: Alister MacKenzie (1928). 707.865.1116, northwoodgolf.com Kodak Hole The scenic approach shot into No. 5, a par-5 with the characteristic MacKenzie bunkers surrounding the green.
6. Peacock Gap Golf Course
THE STATS 18 holes, par-71. Five sets of tees: 6,261 / 6,101 / 5,792 / 5,126 / 4,828 yards. Architect: William F. Bell (1960); Forrest Richardson (renovation). 415.453.4940, peacockgapgolfclub.com Kodak Hole The 176-yard, par-3, No. 6 hole.
7. Presidio Golf Course
THE STATS 18 holes, par-72. Three sets of tees: 6,422 / 6,101 / 5,306 yards. Architect: Robert Wood Johnstone (1895) and William McEwan (1910); Fowler and Simpson (1921). 415.561.4661, presidiogolf.com Kodak Hole You won’t want to miss the view behind the fairway bunker between No. 9 and No. 10 with the San Francisco landscape as a backdrop.
8. San Geronimo Golf Course
THE STATS 18 holes, par-72. Five sets of tees: 6,801 / 6,442 / 6,003 / 5,140 / 2,825 yards. Architect: A. Vernon McKahn (1967); Robert Muir Graves (renovation). 415.488.4030, golfsangeronimo.com Kodak Hole The No. 18 is gorgeous with a view of the pond, green and the Marin hills in the background.
9. The Course at Wente Vineyards
THE STATS 18 holes, par-72. Five sets of tees: 7,181 / 6,840 / 6,266 / 5,637 / 4,866 yards. Architect: Greg Norman (1998). 925.456.2477, wentevineyards.com/course Kodak Hole No. 7 overlooking the valley and vineyards.
10. The Links at Bodega Harbour
THE STATS 18 holes, par-70. Four sets of tees: 6,290, / 5,907 / 5,476 / 4,801 yards. Architect: Robert Trent Jones Jr. (1977). 707.875.9680, bodegaharbourgolf.com Kodak Hole Back tee at No. 5 treats golfers to an expansive view of Bodega Bay and the Pacific Ocean.
11. TPC Harding Park
THE STATS 18 holes, par-72. Four sets of tees: 7,169 / 6,845 / 6,405 / 5,875 yards. Architect: Willie Watson and Sam Whiting (1925) / Sandy Tatum (2005 remodel). 415.664.4690, tpc.com/hardingpark Kodak Hole Tee box at No. 18 overlooking Lake Merced with clubhouse in background. Stop here to reflect on this unique municipal course and the access to golf that it provides.
12. Windsor Golf Club
THE STATS 18 holes, par-72. Four sets of tees: 6,621 / 6,143 / 5,591 / 5,050 yards. Architect: Fred Bliss (1989). 707.838.7888, windsorgolf.com Kodak Hole The par-3 13th hole is challenging and requires a tee shot over water.
13. Yocha Dehe Golf Club
THE STATS 18 holes, par-72. Seven sets of tees: 7,337 / 6,907 / 6,449 / 5,937 / 6,449 / 5,937 / 5,426 yards. Architect: Brad Bell (2008). 530.796.4653, yocha-de-hegolfclub.com Kodak Hole From the elevated tee at No. 1 or on
