Hillsboro Elks Golf Club

The rolling farmland southwest of Columbus yields surprising elevation changes that architect Bill Diddle exploited brilliantly in this 1960s gem, where dramatic downhill tee shots and blind approach shots over ridgelines keep you guessing all day. The par-4 seventh plunges nearly 100 feet from tee to green, demanding precise club selection on what looks deceptively straightforward from above. Ohio's unpredictable winds make this sleeper a stern test that punishes the cocky while rewarding those who embrace its quirky charm.