ATLANTIC COUNTRY CLUB

The South Shore's hidden gem demands precision over the rolling terrain that Donald Ross sculpted in 1921, where strategic bunkering and subtle green complexes punish lazy swings but reward thoughtful course management. The par-4 14th epitomizes Ross's genius—a deceptive dogleg that tempts aggressive lines off the tee only to demand a delicate approach to a crowned green that sheds poorly struck balls like water off a duck's back. This is old-school New England golf at its finest, where members understand that respect for the architect's intent trumps any urge to overpower the layout.