RAINTREE GOLF CLUB

This middle Georgia public track delivers surprising elevation changes that most flat-landers never see coming, with the back nine's rolling terrain creating blind shots and dramatic downhill approaches that demand local knowledge. The greens run true but quick, especially when the Bermuda gets stressed in late summer, rewarding players who can read the subtle breaks carved into these naturally contoured putting surfaces. At under $40 for weekend play, it's the kind of unpretentious golf that reminds you why you fell in love with the game in the first place.