Holding a bachelor's in accounting from the University of Illinois, Walt Hommerding is an Orange County Five Star Wealth Manager who serves as Managing Director-Investments with the Wells Fargo Advisors Newport Beach office. When he isn't assisting clients with a variety of financial needs, Walt Hommerding enjoys playing golf.

1. Golf Digest's Best-Ranked
Courses in California
Walt Hommerding

2. Introduction
 Holding a bachelor's in accounting from the
University of Illinois, Walt Hommerding is
an Orange County Five Star Wealth
Manager who serves as Managing Director-
Investments with the Wells Fargo Advisors
Newport Beach office. When he isn't
assisting clients with a variety of financial
needs, Walt Hommerding enjoys playing golf.
Every year, Golf Digest releases its rankings
of the best golf courses in the United States
and, in doing so, compiles a list of the best
courses in each state. According to the
publication, California is home to 12 of the
top 100 courses in the country. Below are
California's top three.
1. Cypress Point Club - Originally designed
by Alister Mackenzie and Robert Hunter in
1928, this 6,524-yard par-72 course earned
the No. 3 ranking in the country for its
unmatched ocean views, particularly on the
final stretch.

3. Golf Digest
 2. Pebble Beach Golf Links - Included
in Golf Digest's top 100 rankings since
1966, Pebble Beach was ranked No. 7
in 2017-18. Designed by Jack Neville
and Douglas Grant and updated by golf
legends like Jack Nicklaus and Arnold
Palmer, the course is regarded for its
Pacific Ocean views and challenging
holes. It will host the U.S. Open in
2019 for the sixth time.
3. Los Angeles Country Club (North) -
A 7,236-yard par 71 course originally
designed by George C. Thomas Jr., this
course came in at No. 23 on Golf
Digest's national rankings. Lauded for
its natural-looking bunkers, the course
presents scenic views of downtown Los
Angeles and Hollywood Hills.