STONEBRIDGE COUNTRY CLUB

This Long Island layout demands precision over power, with narrow fairways carved through mature oak and maple stands that punish wayward drives with unforgiving lies. The rolling terrain creates plenty of elevated tee shots and uphill approaches, but it's the subtly undulating greens—many protected by deep bunkers—that separate weekend warriors from single-digit handicaps. The back nine's water hazards come into play on four holes, including a risk-reward par-5 that tempts longer hitters to bite off more than they can chew.