TWIN SPRINGS

The rolling drumlin terrain of central Massachusetts creates natural amphitheaters for several holes here, with elevation changes that reward precise club selection and punish the lazy swing. Twin water hazards come into play on five holes, but it's the par-4 14th that separates pretenders from players—a dogleg right that demands a brave drive over wetlands to set up a manageable approach to an elevated green. This public track punches well above its weight class, offering conditioning and shot values that rival many private clubs in the Boston suburbs.