Rustic Canyon

Tucked away in Moorpark, a northwest suburb of Los Angeles, Rustic Canyon retains an under-the-radar vibe. Gil Hanse, Jim Wagner and Geoff Shackelford infused a minimalist theme here to the max, with an emphasis on angles and the ground game — elements more commonly found on the designers’ inspiration: the links courses of Great Britain and Ireland. Recognized as one of the best values for public golf in the region (and possibly the country), the aptly-named course kicks off with a vertical barranca dividing the first fairway short of the green, a strong hint at the experience to follow.