OLYMPIA FIELDS COUNTRY CLUB

The North Course's towering oaks and strategic bunkering demand precision over power, with approach shots that separate weekend warriors from serious stick-handlers across this storied Chicago suburb layout. Willie Park Jr.'s 1916 design retains its bite through cleverly angled greens that punish the lazy and reward those who study their yardage books, particularly on the treacherous back nine where major championships are won and lost. This is Illinois golf at its most unforgiving—and most rewarding.