ADAMS COUNTRY CLUB

The Berkshire foothills provide a theatrical backdrop for this classic upstate layout where elevation changes and mature hardwoods frame nearly every hole. The par-4 14th plunges downhill through a corridor of maples before doglegging left around a stone wall that's been dictating strategy since the 1920s. What separates this track from other mountain courses is its commitment to fast, firm conditions that reward creativity over brute force—approach shots that land short will release toward pins, while anything long finds collection areas that demand precise recovery play.