Eldon Country Club

The rolling Missouri hills provide natural drama for this parkland layout, where elevated tees and undulating fairways test every club in your bag. Water comes into play on half the holes, including a memorable par-3 that demands a precise carry over a pond to a well-bunkered green. The greens here roll true and fast, rewarding aggressive putting while punishing the tentative—exactly what you want from a course that doesn't coddle weekend warriors.