KENWOOD GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB

This Fred Findlay design weaves through mature hardwood forests in suburban Maryland, demanding accuracy over distance on nearly every approach. The elevated greens—particularly the fortress-like 14th perched above Rock Creek—punish wayward iron shots with severe run-offs that can turn routine pars into bogeys. What elevates this daily-fee gem above typical Washington metro tracks is Findlay's clever use of natural elevation changes to create memorable risk-reward moments without resorting to gimmicks.