CHESTNUT HILL GOLF COURSE

This western New York public track delivers surprising elevation changes across rolling farmland that most golfers don't expect from the region. The back nine's signature par-3 14th plays downhill to a well-bunkered green surrounded by mature hardwoods, while the closing stretch demands precision iron play through tight tree-lined corridors. At under $50 for weekend play, it's the kind of honest, no-frills golf that rewards good shots and punishes bad ones without breaking the bank.