Open only since July 2007 this municipal layout was 15 years in the making but where value is concerned it was worth the wait Designed by veteran Phoenix based architect Greg Nash who formerly partnered with Billy Casper The Crossings trots out a fistful of holes that overlook the Pacific along with wild elevation changes canyon framed fairways and swatches of coastal scrub dotting the rough It s not terribly long from the tips but seaside breezes make this a worthy test Memorable holes include the 556 yard par 5 7th its back tee stuck into a rock wall ledge and its shallow green guarded by a cascading water feature the 402 yard par 4 11th with its 10 story drop to the fairway and the 407 yard par 4 18th with its Pacific Ocean backdrop Best of all non residents can enjoy the ride for under 100 Monday through Friday