In my previous life as a software salesperson, I played a lot of public golf in the bay area. Of course, this was only after hitting 100% of my quota for the month. A good portion of that golf was played at one of my favorite spots just south of San Jose, CA, Cinnabar Hills. After a decade as a golf photographer, fortune smiled upon me when I got the call to capture the magic of Cinnabar Hills on an official photoshoot. It was time to return to my previous stomping grounds.
There are 27 holes of golf at Cinnabar hills with 3 separate 9 hole golf courses. The Lake, Mountain and Canyon courses all offer a unique set of challenges and were all designed by John Harbottle III. Playing through the trees and through the undulating terrain, the Canyon is by far the most dramatic and unique set of golf holes. The Lake and Mountain wind over the rolling hills of southern San Jose and play through sprawling terrain. Fortunately for the photographer, dramatic views spill out on just about every hole. Here are my favorite 10 images from my return to San Jose at Cinnabar Hills.