THE SKENANDOA GOLF & POOL CLUB

The rolling terrain of the Mohawk Valley creates natural amphitheaters that frame elevated tees and undulating greens, demanding thoughtful club selection on approach shots where misjudging elevation changes can cost you two strokes. What sets this Central New York layout apart is how the architect used existing topography to create blind shots that reward local knowledge while punishing overconfident visitors who bomb drivers without studying yardage books. The back nine climbs through mature hardwood groves where autumn rounds become as much about the spectacular foliage as shaving strokes off your handicap.