Cincinnati Country Club

The rolling terrain of southwestern Ohio creates natural amphitheaters for golf, and this Donald Ross design from 1903 maximizes every undulation with greens that demand precision over power. Ross's signature crowned putting surfaces punish wayward approaches while rewarding those who understand how to use the slopes, particularly on the downhill par-3 16th where club selection can vary by three clubs depending on pin position. The mature tree-lined fairways frame each shot beautifully, but it's the subtle green complexes that separate this century-old gem from the modern target-golf venues proliferating across Ohio.