THE CLUB AT WYNSTONE

This Tom Fazio design threads through mature hardwood forests and wetlands in Chicago's northwest suburbs, demanding precision over power at every turn. The par-3 16th plays from an elevated tee to an island green surrounded by cattails, while the closing hole's approach shot must carry a pond to reach a green tucked against towering oaks. Water hazards and dense tree lines punish wayward shots, but reward strategic play with birdie opportunities that make the 45-minute drive from downtown worth every mile.