NEHOIDEN GOLF CLUB

The mature maples and oaks frame Donald Ross's 1929 routing through this rolling Massachusetts terrain, where elevation changes and strategic bunkering demand precise iron play on nearly every approach. Ross's signature crowned greens shed wayward shots into collection areas that test your short game creativity, particularly on the downhill par-3 12th that plays longer than its 165 yards suggest. This hidden gem in the Boston suburbs rewards local knowledge—the subtle breaks on these push-up greens will humble first-time visitors who don't respect the architect's century-old intentions.