EAGLE MOUNTAIN HOUSE & GOLF CLUB

The granite peaks of the White Mountains frame every shot at this northern New Hampshire layout, where elevation changes of 200 feet create dramatic sightlines and force club selection decisions that separate skilled players from weekend hackers. The par-4 14th plunges downhill through a corridor of sugar maples before demanding a precise approach to a green guarded by ancient stone walls that predate the course by a century. What elevates this mountain track above typical resort fare is architect's restraint—letting the natural rolling terrain dictate strategy rather than forcing artificial hazards into an already challenging landscape.