FOX CREEK GOLF CLUB

The rolling prairie terrain southwest of St. Louis creates natural amphitheaters for golf, and this daily-fee track maximizes every undulation with strategic bunkering and elevated greens that demand precise approach shots. Water comes into play on half the holes, including a memorable island green that separates pretenders from players when the wind kicks up off the Mississippi River valley. The bentgrass surfaces hold true year-round, making this one of the Metro East's most reliable tests for serious stick-and-ball practitioners.