LAKEWOOD COUNTRY CLUB

The Donald Ross routing here showcases the master's genius for working with rolling Ohio terrain, particularly where elevated tees reveal strategic options that weren't obvious from the fairway. What separates this Cleveland-area gem from other Ross designs is how the architect used natural elevation changes to create approach shots that demand both distance control and precise club selection. The greens complex on the par-4 14th alone—a downhill dogleg with a severely sloped putting surface—demonstrates why serious students of course architecture make pilgrimages to this understated masterpiece.