Corica Park Golf Club

The South Course at Corica Park Golf Club occupies a distinctive bayside setting on the former Naval Air Station Alameda, with views across the San Francisco Bay toward the city skyline and the East Bay hills. Rees Jones completed a comprehensive renovation of this municipal facility in 2018, transforming what had been the Jack Clark Course into a modern public championship layout. The redesign preserved the flat, windswept character of the site while introducing strategic bunkering, improved drainage, and contemporary green complexes that reward precision in the often-challenging bay winds. The routing takes full advantage of the waterfront location, with several holes playing directly along the shoreline where the wind becomes a constant tactical consideration. Jones incorporated native grasses and naturalized areas that reflect the coastal environment while maintaining playability for golfers of varying abilities. The flat terrain means elevation change is minimal, placing emphasis on accurate approach play and course management rather than dramatic topography. As part of the broader Corica Park complex, which includes a second eighteen-hole course, the South Course serves as the flagship layout and has hosted regional amateur competitions. The facility represents a significant investment in public golf infrastructure for the Bay Area, offering accessible championship-caliber golf in a setting that few municipal courses can match. The combination of Jones's strategic design principles and the dramatic natural backdrop makes this a notable addition to Northern California's public golf landscape.