Three is the theme of the golf course. It travels through that many stages. The first six holes are oak woodlands, the second six transitions to links golf and the final six holes are cape-style golf. The third hole is the star of the course, a 153-yard par 3 with the tee on the highest point of land, offering spectacular views. The hole plays significantly downhill to a peninsula green surrounded by water, all beautifully framed by old oaks. The water is separated into three ponds by ever present cobblestones, harvested from the land.

“Trinitas has a terrific set of par 3s,” management and golf consultant Bob Fagan explained. “The third hole is one of the top short par 3s in California and possibly beyond.”

The 17th hole, a 163-yard par 3, is likely the first golf hole in the world to have a green built over a creek. The green runs over and to the left and right of the creek, with an hourglass stem planted on a bridge over the water. The final hole is a demanding uphill 593-yard par 5 with stadium seating on the left which resembles the 18th hole at The Olympic Club.

-excerpts from golf writer Ron Salsig in NCGA Golf Spring 2007