Redhawk Golf Club in Temecula is among California's finest non-resort courses

TEMECULA, Calif. -- Redhawk Golf Club has been ranked among the top 10 non-resort courses in California, and for good reason.

It starts with Redhawk's nice collection of par 3s, most notably the island-green eighth, which is the signature hole. The other par-3 holes are No. 4 (with a four-tiered green), No. 12 (where the green is surrounded by waste area) and No. 17 (an elevated tee shot and great view of Temecula). Better get these holes early because they become more difficult in the afternoon when the wind picks up, as does the entire course.

The Ron Fream design measures 7,110 yards from the back tees to 6,095 yards from the front. The ladies tees measure 5,405 yards. The practice area includes 15 driving-range stations and five practice greens.

Redhawk Golf Club

Redhawk Golf Club has been ranked among the top 10 non-resort courses in California.

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Redhawk Golf Club - putting green

Spend some time on the putting green before you tee off at Redhawk Golf Club.

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Redhawk Golf Club - hole 1

You don't have to hit driver on the par-5 first hole at Redhawk Golf Club. Three good iron shots will give you a shot at birdie.

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Redhawk Golf Club - hole 2

The green slopes right to left on the par-4 second hole at Redhawk Golf Club in Temecula, Calif.

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Redhawk Golf Club - hole 3

A lake at the end of the fairway can swallow up your ball on the par-4 third hole at Redhawk Golf Club in Temecula, Calif.

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Redhawk Golf Club - hole 5

There's plenty of room to let it rip on the long par-4 fifth at Redhawk Golf Club in Temecula, Calif.

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Redhawk Golf Club - hole 6

Redhawk Golf Club's par-4 sixth is a short but difficult hole.

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Redhawk Golf Club - hole 8

The island-green eighth is the signature hole at Redhawk Golf Club in Temecula, Calif.

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Redhawk Golf Club - clubhouse and waterfall

The waterfall is a nice touch at Redhawk Golf Club, and the clubhouse is top notch.

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Redhawk Golf Club - hole 10

Watch out for the water hazard on the par-4 10th at Redhawk Golf Club in Temecula, Calif.

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Redhawk Golf Club - hole 12

Club selection is key on Redhawk Golf Club's desert-island, par-3 12th hole.

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Redhawk Golf Club - hole 13

There's out of bounds left and a water hazard right on the difficult par-4 13th at Redhawk Golf Club.

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Redhawk Golf Club - hole 17

Enjoy the view of Temecula from the tee box at the par-3 17th at Redhawk Golf Club in Temecula, Calif.

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Redhawk Golf Club - hole 18

You can reach the 18th green at Redhawk Golf Club in two with a good drive.

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Redhawk Golf Club - driving range

The driving range is a good place to loosen up before your round at Redhawk Golf Club.

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