BAY POINTE GOLF CLUB

The rolling terrain of Oakland County delivers one of Michigan's most underrated public tracks, where mature hardwoods frame generous fairways that reward strategic thinking over brute force. Water hazards come into play on nearly half the holes, but architect Pete Dye's restraint keeps them honest rather than penal—the par-3 17th over a crystalline pond being the standout exception that demands your best iron swing. Fast, true greens with subtle borrows make this a pure putting test that'll have you coming back to decode their secrets.