ROYAL OAKS COUNTRY CLUB

The tree-lined fairways demand precision off the tee, where towering Pacific Northwest firs create natural corridors that reward course management over raw power. Water hazards weave through seven holes with surgical placement—not the manufactured drama you'll find elsewhere, but strategic elements that make you think twice about pin hunting. What elevates this Columbia River valley layout above typical parkland fare is how architect John Fought used the rolling terrain to create genuine risk-reward scenarios, particularly on the back nine where elevated greens test both your short game and your nerve.