This course is situated along the shores of the Pacific Ocean with mountains also being visible in the background The front nine holes are fairly flat and wide open while the back nine holes feature several elevation changes Many coconut and pine trees as well as numerous sand bunkers are found throughout the course The greens are undulating and well protected making them very challenging The club hosted the USGA National Public Links Tournament in 1985 Locals consider it one of the best municipal courses in the state Golf Digest ranked it 25th among the Top 75 Public Courses in 1990 and 2nd best under the category of America s Top 75 Affordable Courses in their list of America s Best Golf Courses Everyone Can Play for 1996