PORT TOWNSEND GOLF CLUB

The Pacific Northwest wind whips across this clifftop municipal gem where every approach shot demands respect for the Puget Sound gusts that can turn a routine wedge into a white-knuckle adventure. The back nine's dramatic elevation changes showcase panoramic water views while punishing the slightest miscalculation with steep falloffs and unforgiving fescue. For the price of a decent dinner, you'll battle seaside conditions that humble scratch players and reward those who understand links-style course management.