The city of Gilroy, California is well-known as the Garlic Capital of the World, but over the years it has also earned the moniker Gateway to the Central Coast. Its South Silicon Valley location is within an hour's drive of both San Francisco and the Monterey Peninsula making it an ideal gathering place for both individual Northern California golfers as well as tournaments and events.

That's where Eagle Ridge Golf Club comes in, and the rolling layout's setting within the oak-studded foothills has delighted countless players during its more than five years of existence.

The public venue's 18 holes were meticulously designed by Ron Fream and David Dale to incorporate the existing movement of the land, frequent natural water features and spectacular views. And like many relatively upscale modern courses, six sets of tee boxes offer plenty of options, making the course range from 7,005 yards from the black tees to slightly more than 5,102 from the burgundy markers.