LAKE BARRINGTON SHORES GOLF CLUB

The tight, tree-lined fairways demand precision over power through this mature Illinois parkland layout, where towering oaks and maples create natural corridors that punish wayward drives with unforgiving lies. Water hazards come into play on seven holes, including a memorable island green par-3 that separates pretenders from players when the northwest wind kicks up off the adjacent lake. The greens run true and fast, rewarding aggressive approaches while severely testing short-game skills around their well-bunkered perimeters.