GREEN ACRES COUNTRY CLUB

The tree-lined fairways demand precision over power through this mature Chicago suburb layout, where towering oaks and maples create natural corridors that punish wayward drives but reward strategic positioning. Donald Ross's routing genius shines brightest on the par-4 12th, where a well-placed drive opens up the angled green complex that has confounded members for decades. The undulating greens run true and fast, making this northern Illinois gem a legitimate test that never relies on gimmicks to challenge single-digit handicappers.