SHANTY CREEK RESORT -THE LODGE AT CEDAR RIVER

The rolling hardwood forests of northern Michigan provide the perfect canvas for this Arnold Palmer design that rewards strategic thinking over pure power. Palmer's routing cleverly uses the natural elevation changes and mature timber to create approach shots that demand precision, particularly on the downhill par-4 7th where club selection separates the wheat from the chaff. What sets this layout apart is how it embraces the region's topography without overwhelming mid-handicappers—a rare feat in resort golf that makes every round feel both challenging and fair.