NORTHLAND COUNTRY CLUB

The rolling hardwood forests of Minnesota's North Shore create a spectacular backdrop for golf that feels worlds away from the flat farmland courses downstate. This Donald Ross design from the 1920s threads through mature maples and birches, demanding precision over power as fairways bend around ancient glacial ridges and elevation changes that can fool even seasoned players. The par-3 15th, perched above Lake Superior with Superior National Forest stretching to the horizon, ranks among the most breathtaking one-shotters in the Upper Midwest.