TAMARACK GOLF CLUB

The rolling prairie terrain west of Chicago gets maximum respect here, where architect Dick Nugent carved elevated tees and multi-tiered greens into natural ridgelines that demand both power and precision. Water hazards thread through seven holes without feeling contrived, particularly the risk-reward par-5 15th where aggressive players can bite off chunks of wetland for a legitimate eagle opportunity. This daily-fee gem proves that thoughtful routing and strategic bunkering matter more than big budgets, delivering championship-caliber golf at accessible green fees.