Hillside/Diablo at The Golf Club at Brentwood

The Golf Club at Brentwood features two eighteen-hole courses designed by Ted Robinson Sr., a California architect known for incorporating water features and strategic bunkering into his layouts. The Hillside and Diablo courses opened in the 1990s on rolling terrain in the East Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area, where the landscape transitions from suburban development to the foothills of Mount Diablo.

Robinson's design approach typically emphasizes playability for a range of skill levels while creating visual interest through elevation changes and hazard placement. At Brentwood, the courses navigate terrain that offers some natural contour, with fairways that move through oak-studded hillsides characteristic of Contra Costa County. Water comes into play on several holes, a signature element in Robinson's portfolio, requiring players to manage both aerial carries and strategic positioning.

The facility operates as a daily-fee property, providing public access to golf in a region where private clubs dominate the landscape. The courses serve both local players and visitors exploring golf options in the East Bay, offering a contrast to the flatter layouts closer to the bay itself. The setting provides views toward Mount Diablo to the east, situating the golf experience within the broader context of the area's geography and natural features.