SHAKER HEIGHTS COUNTRY CLUB

The Donald Ross routing threads through mature hardwoods and rolling Cleveland-area terrain that rewards strategic thinking over brute force. Ross's trademark elevated greens demand precise approach shots, particularly the stunning par-3 6th that plays across a natural ravine to a severely sloped putting surface. This Ohio gem showcases why Ross remains the gold standard for American course architecture—every hole presents multiple ways to play it, but only one or two ways to play it well.