Northwood Golf Club

Northwood Golf Club is a 9-hole public course located in Monte Rio, California, along the Russian River in Sonoma County's renowned wine region. Designed by Dr. Alister MacKenzie and Jack Neville, the course is set amidst towering redwood trees that create a distinctive and intimate playing environment. Golf.com ranked it the 30th best 9-hole course in the world, while TravelAwaits.com rates it the 8th best public course in California, alongside Pebble Beach and Pasatiempo.

The course features MacKenzie's signature architectural style combined with the natural majesty of old-growth redwoods lining every hole. This combination creates an awe-inspiring landscape with redwoods acting as natural course boundaries. The layout balances challenging holes with shorter par-3s, making it accessible for golfers of all skill levels. The course is noted for being welcoming and intimate rather than pretentious, offering an exceptional golf experience that has earned recognition from major golf publications and media outlets including Golf Magazine and the Adventures in Golf television series.