LANDINGS AT SPIRIT GOLF CLUB

The rolling Missouri terrain creates natural elevation changes that architect Gary Kern exploited brilliantly, with the par-4 14th plunging 60 feet from tee to green through a chute of mature hardwoods. Water comes into play on seven holes, but it's the strategic bunkering around the large, undulating greens that will test your short game. This St. Louis-area daily fee surprises with conditioning that rivals many private clubs, making it a legitimate test for single-digit handicaps.