SUNSET RIDGE COUNTRY CLUB

The rolling prairie terrain northwest of Chicago delivers unexpected elevation changes that transform what could have been another flat Midwest track into something genuinely engaging. Water hazards come into play on nearly half the holes, but they're positioned to reward aggressive lines rather than simply penalize wayward shots. The bentgrass greens hold their speed beautifully through the humid Illinois summers, demanding precise approach work that separates single-digit handicaps from weekend warriors.