ST. ANNE COUNTRY CLUB

The Donald Ross design threads through rolling New England terrain where mature maples and oaks frame every approach, demanding precise iron play on greens that still hold their original 1920s tilt and subtle breaks. What separates this western Massachusetts gem from the pack is Ross's masterful use of the natural elevation changes—especially the downhill par-3 14th that plays two clubs less than the yardage suggests. Members here understand that scrambling skills trump raw distance, as Ross rewards strategic thinking over brute force on nearly every hole.