THE VINEYARDS GOLF CLUB

The rolling terrain of Long Island's North Fork wine country provides a stunning backdrop for this Rees Jones design that weaves between actual vineyard rows and mature oak groves. Water hazards come into play on seven holes, with the par-3 16th demanding a precise carry over a pond to a green guarded by bunkers that mirror the surrounding hills. The layout rewards strategic thinking over pure distance, making it a refreshing alternative to the formulaic resort courses that dominate eastern Long Island.