GROTON CC

The routing cleverly exploits Massachusetts' rolling terrain, with elevation changes that demand thoughtful club selection on nearly every approach shot. Several holes play through corridors of mature New England hardwoods, where autumn rounds become as much about the foliage as the scorecard. What sets this layout apart is how the architect used natural contours to create greens that slope away from obvious pin positions, rewarding players who think two shots ahead rather than simply aiming for flags.