BALLWIN GOLF CLUB

The rolling Missouri terrain delivers genuine elevation changes that most Midwest layouts only dream about, with the par-4 12th dropping nearly 40 feet from tee to green through a corridor of mature oaks. Dick Watson's 1960s design maximizes every contour of this hilly ground west of St. Louis, creating approach shots that demand precise distance control as greens sit at varying elevations. The conditioning punches well above its public price point, and the back nine's dramatic topography transforms what could have been another suburban forgettable into something genuinely memorable.