COLUMBIA COUNTRY CLUB

The rolling terrain of Maryland's Montgomery County provides the perfect canvas for this Donald Ross gem, where elevated tees and undulating greens demand precision over power. The par-4 12th hole epitomizes Ross's genius—a dogleg right that tempts aggressive players with a shortcut over ancient oaks, only to punish the wayward with deep bunkers carved into the hillside. What separates this track from the suburban sameness is Ross's masterful use of natural contours, creating approach shots that require you to think three moves ahead.