This course at Stevinson Ranch imports the splendid character and traditions of the great Scottish links courses There is a natural blend of sand water hollows and lakes that guard each green There are extended collars for the bump and run approach shots The fairways create a year round green seldom seen on central valley courses The John Jacob s Golf School is located on the premises There is a large outdoor pavilion including barbecue and fireplace which provides excellent facilities for groups of all sizes Stevinson Ranch which hosted the 1996 U S Open sectional qualifying is enrolled in the prestigious Signature Program of the Audubon International Society Electric carts caddies and walking are all available