RATTLESNAKE RIDGE GOLF CLUB

The rolling farmland of central Ohio transforms into a surprisingly dramatic test here, where elevation changes of 100 feet create natural amphitheaters around several greens. Designer Rick Jacobson carved strategic bunkering into hillsides that frame approach shots beautifully, particularly on the signature par-4 14th that plunges downhill before climbing to a plateau green. Public golf in the Buckeye State doesn't get much more engaging than this layout that rewards local knowledge while remaining fair to first-time visitors.