Oakhurst Country Club sits in Clayton, a community in the eastern reaches of the San Francisco Bay Area, where the suburban landscape begins to meet the rolling foothills of Mount Diablo. Ron Fream designed the course, bringing his experience in strategic golf architecture to a site characterized by the region's oak-studded terrain and natural elevation changes. Fream, who worked extensively both domestically and internationally during his career, typically emphasized playability across skill levels while incorporating the existing landforms into his routing. The course unfolds across property that features the native California live oaks that give the club its name, along with the golden-brown seasonal grasses typical of the area's Mediterranean climate. The routing takes advantage of natural contours, presenting golfers with a mix of uphill, downhill, and sidehill lies. Views of Mount Diablo, the prominent peak that dominates the region's eastern skyline, provide orientation and scenic context throughout the round. Oakhurst functions as a private country club serving the Clayton and Concord communities, offering a full range of member amenities beyond golf. The club provides a traditional country club experience in a region where such facilities serve as social and recreational centers for their memberships. The course itself reflects the practical design sensibilities of its era, balancing challenge with the everyday playability that private club members expect from a home course.