GRAND PALMS RESORT & COUNTRY CLUB

The flat South Florida terrain gets maximized here through strategic water placement on nearly every hole, turning what could be a pedestrian layout into a demanding test of precision. Elevated greens and well-positioned bunkers force you to think your way around rather than simply bomb-and-gouge, while the signature par-3 17th plays over a substantial lake that has claimed more golf balls than a driving range picker. This Broward County track proves that elevation changes aren't necessary when the architect understands how to use water as the primary defense.