Instead, they prefer that guests enjoy the par 72-layout, which ranges from 5,500 yards to 7,800 yards - still pretty long for most players. In the end, the event became part of the golf course's lore, though officials no longer promote it. At 10,000 yards, it was next to impossible for all but the best players, with carries of more than 260 yards on many holes. In fact, as part of the golf course's early promotion in 2007, a set of 'John Daly tees' basically transformed every hole into a par 5, making the golf course a par 90. And while we can only speculate how much the actual design work involved Daly -– Clive Clark and Michael Stark are the professional architects of record - his input is unmistakable. Owned by the Rolling Hills Casino and located next to the facility, Sevillano also carries John Daly's name as its signature designer.

It's a golf course that calls for strategy, presents risk-reward opportunities and tests golfers of all levels with its five sets of tees, marked by Sevillano olive-shaped markers.

It's an excellent-conditioned golf course that gives up plenty of room off the tee but can penalize those who get greedy. For those who don't mind a little strategic planning, firm conditions, plenty of bunkers and undulating greens, Sevillano Links, host of the Northern California Open, fits the bill.

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