The course presents a challenging layout with a variety of hazards, and various hole lengths. Hanging Oaks has alternating pin positions, complete with placements on a moat-surrounded island and a "volcano." And true to its name, the course's many large, grabby oak trees leave many a lost disc hanging from high above. Small ponds and a creek provide water hazards throughout the course during the winter and spring.

From Sacramento: I-80 east to Hwy 49 to Grass Valley. Hwy 20 west to Penn Valley. Penn Valley exit at traffic light left. Right at 1st stop sign to Western Gateway park on right. Follow road around to parking lot just past restrooms. 1st tee across field to the west of parking lot.